The offices of Yeni Şafak and Yeni Akit newspapers were attacked by masked individuals on the morning of 11 February 2016.
Daily Archives: February 19, 2016
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Online voter registration needed now in Ohio: editorial
End pointless delays in Ohio House and enact Senate Bill 63, the editorial board writes.
Vietnam protests China’s missile deployment in South China Sea
Vietnam has lodged a protest against China’s apparent deployment of a surface-to-air missile system in the South China Sea. But Vietnam isn’t the only country that is worried Beijing is stoking tensions in the region.
Uganda police arrest main opposition candidate Kizza Besigye
Police in Kampala have arrested top presidential opponent Kizza Besigye of the Forum for Democratic Change one day after elections. Ongoing vote counts show President Yoweri Museveni ahead.
Germany’s arms exports rise to 7.5 billion euros
German Economics Minister Sigmar Gabriel promised more restrictive arms export licensing, particularly of light arms. But DW’s Naomi Conrad reports on a record volume of sales.
IMF’s Lagarde re-elected to second term
The International Monetary Fund has confirmed Christine Lagarde for a second term at the helm of the Washington-based organization. She did not have to struggle hard as there was no other candidate.
‘Shameful’ video of mob blocking a refugee bus in Germany sparks outrage
German officials have condemned a recent video depicting a screaming mob of anti-migrant protesters blocking a bus full of refugees. Another video shows a scared child being dragged off the bus by a police officer.
Hundreds of Spotify user accounts exposed online
UPDATED: Hundreds of music fans using Swedish streaming giant Spotify are believed to have had their accounts compromised.
Why is US storing new tanks in hidden Norwegian caves?
Once dormant Cold War era caves are being restocked by the US Marines.