Turkmenistan Gets First Legislator From 'Alternative' Party
For the first time in the Turkmenistan's history, there will be a lawmaker in parliament who is not a member of the ruling party.
U.S. claims of Syrian chemical arms use unconvincing
Information that the United States has given Russia about suspected use of chemical weapons by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces "does not look convincing", President Vladimir Putin's senior foreign policy adviser said on Friday.
EU files WTO complaint over Chinese stainless steel duty
The European Union lodged a complaint at the World Trade Organization on Thursday against China's imposition of anti-dumping duties on imports of stainless steel tubes, six months after Japan filed a similar case, the WTO said.
Turkey protests: Erdogan in 'final' warning
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has issued a "final warning" to protesters to leave Gezi Park in central Istanbul.
Syria death toll at least 93,000
At least 93,000 people have been killed in Syria since the start of the conflict, according to latest United Nations figures.
Former Parliament Speaker Joins Georgian Presidential Race
Former Georgian parliament speaker Nino Burjanadze says she will run for the country's presidency in October.
South Korea in sincerity call after high-level talks founder
South Korea voiced disappointment with Pyongyang after high-level bilateral talks were placed on hold and phone calls to a hotline went unanswered.
Turkey protests: Uneasy calm in Istanbul's Taksim Square
There is an uneasy calm in central Istanbul after a night of clashes which saw Turkish riot police disperse anti-government demonstrators.
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