Erdogan on new Africa tour to push Turkey’s influence
ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday embarked on a five-day tour of west Africa in a bid to ramp up Turkey’s growing influence throughout the continent.
Just two months ago, Erdogan made his first trip to Sudan, where he met President Omar Al-Bashir...
France votes in presidential election after volatile campaign
By Saskya Vandoorne and Laura Smith-Spark, CNN
Updated 1053 GMT (1853 HKT) April 23, 2017
Paris (CNN)French citizens are voting for their next President on Sunday following a volatile campaign period that was overshadowed by a terror attack on police in Paris last week.
With 11 names...
New batch of Turkish troops arrives in Qatar
Joint exercises, expected to start after Eid al-Fitr, could eventually draw up to 1,000 Turkish soldiers to Qatar.
Qatar's ministry of defence has announced the arrival of a new group of Turkish armed forces to the military base where Turkey began its training mission last...
Erdogan declares victory in elections, says no walking back on Turkey’s progress
(Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan declared victory in elections on Sunday, citing what he said was a public mandate for him and the alliance led by his ruling AK Party.
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Erdogan the most popular leader in recent Turkish history, said there would be no...
Coutinho nears Barcelona move – reports
Barcelona (AFP) - Barcelona and Liverpool have agreed a deal in principle for Philippe Coutinho to move to the Spanish giants in a deal worth up to 160 million euros ($192 million), reports in Spain said Saturday.
Barcelona-based Sport newspaper said Coutinho would join Barca this month on a contract for...
Unite for Peace in the World and Taiwan’s Inclusion in the UN
By: Jaushieh Joseph Wu, Minister of Foreign AffairsRepublic of China (Taiwan)
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a reminder of how autocracies care little about causing death and destruction. The war is a gross violation of human rights...
Turkey’s President Erdogan on declaring 10 ambassadors ‘persona non grata’ over Kavala
By: Daily Sabah
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Saturday said he instructed the Turkish foreign minister to declare ambassadors of 10 countries to Turkey persona non grata after their statement calling for the release of Osman Kavala.
"I have ordered our foreign minister to declare...
Liverpool’s midfielder Adam Lallana’honoured’ by award
Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana has spoken of his delight at being crowned the 2016 Vauxhall England Player of the Year.
The 28-year-old polled 39% of votes from members of the England Supporters Club. Lallana was a clear winner with Jamie Vardy (12%) second and Wayne...
From 4-3-3 to 3-4-3 and 4-3-1-2 – Barcelona’s tactical metamorphosis this season
Coach Luis Enrique has made some tweaks to his side's system in recent weeks, especially in the absence of Lionel Messi
ANALYSIS
Barcelona's 4-3-3 formation is famous in the world of football. The system has barely been deviated from over the course of the last decade, although...
