Türkiye files protest with Greece, US in islands row

Istanbul, Sept 26 (AFP/APP):Ankara on Monday summoned the Greek ambassador and protested to Washington after accusing Greece of deploying US armoured vehicles on two Aegean islands near the Turkish coast. Greece branded the move as “completely unfounded and incompatible with international law”, and accused Ankara […]

Cuba issues cyclone alert as Hurricane Ian nears

Havana, Sept 26 (AFP/APP):Cuba on Monday declared a cyclone alert in its six most western provinces as fast-approaching Hurricane Ian strengthened rapidly, with Florida also ramping up preparations ahead of a possible hit. Authorities in Havana said they were ready to evacuate those from the […]

Tunisian mayor detained after fruit seller suicide

Tunis, Sept 26 (AFP/APP): Tunisian police on Monday briefly detained the mayor of a town where a fruit seller committed suicide after his scales were seized by council officials, sparking protests, a judicial spokesman said. Mohamed Amine Dridi, 25, hanged himself on Saturday two days […]

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