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Turkey calls on EU to be 'honest' in dispute with members

The Turkish foreign minister Monday called on the European Union to be an "honest broker" in disputes between Ankara and EU member states France, Greece and Cyprus. Mevlut Cavusoglu warned that Turkey would be forced to "reciprocate" against any decisions the bloc takes against the country....

Iran's hardline lawmakers move to summon Rouhani - Tasnim

Iran’s hardline lawmakers plan to summon the president for questioning, a move that could ultimately lead to impeachment, media reported on Monday, amid growing discontent over the government’s economic policies. Iranians’ daily struggle to make ends meet has become harder since the...

Russia warns Turkey over Hagia Sophia move

Russian officials and the Orthodox church urged caution Monday over calls in Turkey to alter the status of the Hagia Sophia, the historic former cathedral in Istanbul. Turkey's top court is debating whether one of the architectural wonders of the world can be re-designated as a mosque, a...

Israeli leader's son takes center stage in corruption sagas

As scandal-plagued Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands trial for corruption, his 28-year-old son has emerged as a driving force in a counterattack against critics and the state institutions prosecuting the longtime Israeli leader. A favorite of the prime minister’s nationalistic base...