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Turkey hit by 5.5 magnitude quake: USGS

A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Turkey on Sunday, the US Geological Survey said, with initial reports indicating no immediate casualties. Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said there were no reports of material damage or casualties so far. The USGS said the quake was registered...

Turkey minister in Libya to inspect troops

ISTANBUL: Turkey's Defense Minister Hulusi Akar made a surprise trip to Libya on Saturday flanked by top military officers to inspect his country's troops, the ministry said. Turkish forces backing the UN-recognised government are under strain after strongman Khalifa Haftar called on his...