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Turkey is 'target of economic war', Turkish president says

Erdogan said those who plotted against Turkey in a failed coup attempt in July 2016 were now trying to target the country through its economy.

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Far-right German leader doubts Steve Bannon's anti-EU push

Steve Bannon has launched a political organisation, the Movement, to rally nationalist and populist voters in European Parliament elections next May.

USA

Space Force: US announces plans for new branch of its armed forces

The White House has announced plans to extend US military dominance into space with the creation of a new, sixth branch of its armed forces, called the Space Force. The separate military department will bolster US defences and should be operational by 2020.

United Kingdom

UK pleased, Russia angry at US sanctions over Skripal case

Washington's announcement of new sanctions against Russia over the Skripal poisoning has been welcomed in London, and condemned in Moscow.

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China

China U.s. trade dispute deepens

China announces 25 percent import duties on a range of U.S. imports and the trade dispute between Washington and Beijing deepens

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Senior Trump campaign employee testifies against Paul Manafort

The trial of President Trump's former aide continues, with a high profile former colleague testifying against him in court. Rick Dates has admitting in court to committing crimes alongside Robert Mueller, which include tax fraud and bank fraud. President Trump calls the investigation "a witch hunt".

Iran

Iran's Rouhani shuns Trump call for talks on eve of sanctions

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani dismissed US calls for talks before Washington reimposes sanctions.

Iran

Which European firms could be hit by US sanctions on Iran?

Several well-known European companies have said they are pulling out of Iran or scaling back investment because of the Trump administration’s renewed sanctions.

Russia

Russia tasks actor Steven Seagal with improving ties with US

Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Saturday it had made U.S. actor Steven Seagal its special representative for Russian-U.S. humanitarian ties

Turkey

Turkey retaliates over US sanctions

Turkey’s President has hit back at the United States after Washington imposed sanctions on two Turkish ministers over the detention of a US clergyman accused of supporting terrorism.

Iran

What will change after US sanctions on Iran come into force?

The first batch of measures come into effect from this weekend, following the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal announced by President Trump in May.

Turkey

Turkey's Iyi Party retracts call to seize Trump Towers in Istanbul

Iyi opposition party spokesperson Aytun Çıray apologised for his statement calling for the seizure of the Turkish franchise of Trump Towers.

World News

Euroviews. It's not Orwell's Newspeak: Why we must take charge of shaping our language | View

We need new ways of resisting the rhetoric of power addicts in the 21st century.

North Korea

North Korea have handed over fifty American human remains from Korea war

There was a ceremony with full military honours before the coffins draped in UN flags were loaded into military transport for the flight to Hawaii on Wednesday. It's the first step in implementing the agreement reached when both leaders met in June

USA

Trump's former campaign chief in court

Paul Manafort pleaded not guilty to 18 counts of bank and tax fraud

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President Trump open to 'no preconditions' Iran meeting

President Trump open to 'no preconditions' meeting with Iran

USA

Trump: " I'll meet with Iran"

Trump's conciliatory approach comes after he and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani traded hostile warnings earlier this month, leading Rouhani, to warn the US that war with Tehran would be the "mother of all wars."

USA

US President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister, Giuseppe Conte meet at the White House

Following the meeting they had even more to bond them, with Conte turning out to be Trump's main ally in Europe.

Italy

Trans Adriatic Pipeline: What's at stake between Italy and US

Final stages of TAP's construction are under review as Italy’s new environment minister calls the project "pointless", as he says there's a lack of demand and Washington sees TAP as crucial in its strategy to contain Moscow influence on the old continent

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Italian PM meets President Trump at White House

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has arrived in Washington ahead of a series of meetings later today with U.S President Donald Trump.

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