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Erdogan vows to continue oil, natural gas trade with Iran

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed Ankara would continue to purchase oil and natural gas from Iran despite US sanctions in comments published Friday. The United States reimposed sanctions on Iran after pulling out of the landmark 2015 nuclear deal, and says it aims to reduce...

Egypt should 'radically change' approach to protests: U.N.

The U.N. called Friday on Egyptian authorities to "radically change their approach" to any future protests, after more than 2,000 people were reportedly arrested following demonstrations last weekend against President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi. "I urge the authorities to radically change...

El-Sisi plays down protest call as Egypt tightens security

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has played down a call for protests against his rule, saying there were "no reasons for concern" even as the army and the police tightened security in the capital, Cairo, and other major cities. The dismissal on Friday came as rights groups said...