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September 21, 2020 9:27 a.m.

EU sanctions Turkish firm over Libya arms embargo violations

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Monday slapped sanctions on three transport companies for violating the U.N. arms embargo on Libya, including the Turkish shipping firm that operates a vessel at the center of a naval standoff in the Mediterranean Sea between Turkey and France three months ago.

September 22, 2020 12:03 a.m.

EU sanctions Turkish firm over Libya arms embargo violations

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Monday slapped sanctions on three transport companies for violating the U.N. arms embargo on Libya, including the Turkish shipping firm that operates a vessel at the center of a naval standoff in the Mediterranean Sea between Turkey and France three months ago.

February 26, 2020 9:05 a.m.

Greece: Police officers hurt in clashes over migrant camps

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Dozens of policemen deployed to two eastern Greek islands to quell protests over planned new migrant detention centers have been injured during two days of clashes with local residents, authorities said Wednesday.

March 23, 2020 10:04 a.m.

Syria's Assad discusses Idlib truce with Russian minister

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria's president hosted Russia's defense minister on Monday to discuss a recent cease-fire in rebel-held northwestern Syria, which ended rare direct fighting between Syrian and Turkish troops.

February 19, 2020 8:30 a.m.

Greece, US hold live-fire drill following military base deal

LITOCHORO, Greece (AP) — Army aviation forces from Greece and the United States took part in a live-fire training exercise Wednesday at the foot of Mount Olympus, marking deepening defense ties between the two countries.

November 10, 2020 1 a.m.

Health care providers team up for 20th Annual Turkey Drive

The food drive kicks off at 10 a.m. Thursday, November 19, at both Walmart and Grocery Outlet in Moses Lake, and will run through 6 p.m. on Friday. Those wishing to donate can purchase a pre-packaged bag for $10, filled with curated Thanksgiving goodies, or drop off any canned food or other non-perishable items, according to the statement.

October 22, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Greece sells 15-year bond to bolster reserves amid pandemic

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece has raised 2 billion euros in a 15-year bond issue, the country’s finance minister said Wednesday, taking advantage of low interest rates to bolster cash reserves amid the coronavirus pandemic and continuing tension with neighboring Turkey.

October 21, 2020 8:30 a.m.

Greece sells 15-year bond to bolster reserves amid pandemic

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece has raised 2 billion euros in a 15-year bond issue, the country’s finance minister said Wednesday, taking advantage of low interest rates to bolster cash reserves amid the coronavirus pandemic and continuing tension with neighboring Turkey.

October 18, 2020 3:03 a.m.

Armenia, Azerbaijan report violations of new cease-fire

YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — Despite a second attempt at a cease-fire, Armenia and Azerbaijan traded accusations Sunday of violating the new truce in their destructive conflict over the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh.

December 24, 2020 4:03 a.m.

Turkey's central bank raises interest rate to 17%

ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s central bank raised the benchmark interest rate on Thursday for a second time in a row under its new chief.

December 26, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Turkey's central bank raises interest rate to 17%

ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s central bank raised the benchmark interest rate on Thursday for a second time in a row under its new chief.

December 25, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Turkey's central bank raises interest rate to 17%

ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s central bank raised the benchmark interest rate on Thursday for a second time in a row under its new chief.

December 27, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Turkey's central bank raises interest rate to 17%

ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s central bank raised the benchmark interest rate on Thursday for a second time in a row under its new chief.

July 12, 2020 4:27 a.m.

Pope 'deeply pained' over Turkey's move on Hagia Sophia

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis said on Sunday that he is “deeply pained” over the decision by Turkey to change the status of Hagia Sophia — which was originally built in Istanbul as a Christian cathedral — from a museum to a mosque.

September 7, 2021 9:09 a.m.

The Latest: Taliban block hundreds from leaving Afghanistan

MAZAR-E-SHARIF, Afghanistan — An Afghan employee of an American organization in Afghanistan says the Taliban are blocking her and hundreds of other people from boarding charter evacuation flights out of Afghanistan.

October 1, 2020 3:27 a.m.

EU leaders seek end to embarrassing Belarus sanctions clash

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders gathered Thursday to try to end an embarrassing standoff that is preventing them from imposing sanctions on senior officials in Belarus who are accused of falsifying presidential election results and leading a harsh

July 7, 2020 3:03 p.m.

Russia and China veto cross-border aid to Syria's northwest

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Russia and China vetoed a U.N. resolution Tuesday that would maintain two border crossing points from Turkey to deliver humanitarian aid to Syria’s mainly rebel-held northwest for a year, which the United Nations says is crucial to save millions of lives.

Christmas gift ideas for outdoor-minded people
December 20, 2018 midnight

Christmas gift ideas for outdoor-minded people

Four shopping days until Christmas. What to buy the outdoor-minded people in your life?

October 5, 2020 2:30 a.m.

Armenia, Azerbaijan clashes resume over separatist region

YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — The fighting between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces over the separatist territory of Nagorno-Karabakh resumed Monday morning, with both sides accusing each other of launching attacks.

July 20, 2020 12:03 p.m.

Egypt approves Libya deployment, risking clash with Turkey

CAIRO (AP) — Egypt’s parliament on Monday authorized the deployment of troops outside the country, a move that could escalate the spiraling war in Libya after the president threatened military action against Turkish-backed forces in the oil-rich country.