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Turmoil in Tunisia amid race for political power

Elyes Fakhfakh’s resignation as Tunisia’s prime minister has sparked a crisis in a country already in the throes of economic and political turmoil. He stepped down on Wednesday after less than six months in office, facing a no-confidence vote amid allegations of wrongdoing from...

Hagia Sophia a matter of Turkey's sovereignty: Erdogan

Converting the Hagia Sophia into a mosque is a matter of sovereignty, Turkey's president told reporters on Friday. Turkey does not see international reactions on the reopening of the Istanbul landmark to Muslim worship as binding, Recep Tayyip Erdogan stressed. The first prayers will be...

Taliban make big changes ahead of expected talks with Kabul

In one of the most significant shake-ups in years, the Taliban put the son of the movement's feared founder in charge of its military wing and added powerful figures to its negotiating team ahead of expected talks aimed at ending Afghanistan’s decades of war, Taliban officials say. As...

Olympic chief Thomas Bach to stand for second term

Thomas Bach said Friday he will stand in 2021 for a second term as president of the International Olympic Committee. The 66-year-old German was elected for an eight-year term as Olympic chief in September 2013, taking over from Belgian Jacques Rogge. Bach will be eligible for a second and...