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Turkish opposition leader supports safe zone in Syria

The leader of Turkey’s opposition Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) on Thursday said he would support a proposed safe zone in northern Syria under Turkey's control. Devlet Bahceli told his party's parliamentary group that he would only support the 30-kilometer (20-mile) safe zone along the...

Denmark suspends arms sales to UAE: Foreign minister

Denmark suspended arms sales to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for its role in the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, according to local media reports on Thursday. Foreign Minister Anders Samuelsen made the announcement at parliament, saying his ministry informed the directorate general of...

Venezuela agents remanded after detaining assembly head

Twelve agents from Venezuela’s intelligence service have been remanded into custody for briefly detaining the National Assembly chief, according to the Supreme Court on Thursday. According to the webpage of the court, the Bolivarian Intelligence Service (SEBIN) agents were remanded over...

Tunisia civil servants answer labor union's strike call

A general strike paralyzed daily life in Tunisia on Thursday with tens of thousands of public-sector employees staying home to demand higher wages. The Tunisian General Labor Union (TGLU), the country’s largest labor union, urged civil servants to take part in the strike after Wednesday...