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April 16, 2020

Turkey: Straightforward resignation of a minister or a fight over power?

To the public, the resignation of Suleyman Soylu appears to be related to his shortcomings in the handling of the coronavirus pandemic, but to those digging deeper, the resignation...

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April 15, 2020

Arab League warns of virus risk in Syria refugee camps

The Arab League warned Wednesday that a humanitarian disaster could occur if the coronavirus pandemic spreads in refugee camps in Syria, Anadolu reports. A statement by the bloc’s 22...

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April 15, 2020

Britain thanks NATO ally Turkey for coronavirus support

Britain once again thanked Turkey on Wednesday for sending medical equipment for the fight against the coronavirus outbreak, Anadolu reports. In a statement, Defense Minister Ben Wallace “expressed gratitude”...

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April 15, 2020

IMF sees crisis-hit Lebanon's output shrinking 12% in 2020

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday said it expected Lebanon’s GDP would shrink 12% in 2020, amid a financial crisis that has drained the country of hard currency...

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April 15, 2020

Turkey sees 115 more coronavirus deaths, toll rises to 1,518

Turkey on Wednesday confirmed 115 more deaths from the novel coronavirus in the country over the past 24 hours, bringing the death toll to 1,518, Anadolu reports. The total...

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April 15, 2020

‘Iran’s real virus figures higher than official ones'

Iran’s coronavirus infection numbers fall short of accuracy due to limited testing, the country’s deputy health minister said on Wednesday, Anadolu reports. The country’s real coronavirus figures are definitely...

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April 15, 2020

Turks call for Netflix boycott after rumours of gay character in new show

Rumours of a gay character in a new Turkish Netflix series, “Love 101”, have ignited calls for a boycott of the streaming service and sharp criticism from the broadcast...

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April 15, 2020

Jordan will ease lockdown by allowing more businesses to open

Jordan’s Prime Minister Omar al Razzaz said on Wednesday the government would soon ease a tight lockdown imposed to stem the spread of new coronavirus by allowing more businesses...

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April 15, 2020

Despite drastic measures, Covid-19 exposes educational inequalities in Morocco

Globally, online schooling is getting its moment due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Morocco, though, struggles to keep up. With an eye on the future, emergency remote education has quickly...

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April 15, 2020

Turkey distributes aid to 2,000 families in Gaza

Turkey hands out aid to families in Gaza ...

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