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Associated Press: US intercepts 2 Russian bombers off Alaska’s coast

The U.S. military says it intercepted two Russian bombers in international airspace off Alaska’s coast. Read more here.
Associated Press

Associated Press: Will death penalty be the death knell for EU-Turkey talks?

Turkey and the European Union have spent three decades trying to unite, but the EU membership talks seem to be moving toward a permafrost that would …
Associated Press

Reuters: Lawsuit against Trump over foreign payments expands

A nonprofit watchdog expanded a lawsuit accusing U.S. President Donald Trump of violating the Constitution by letting his hotels and restaurants …
Reuters

RFE/RL: France says foils ‘imminent attack’ ahead of presidential vote

France says it arrested two men suspected of planning an “imminent and violent attack” ahead of the country’s presidential election. Read more here.
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Washington Post: British prime minister calls for elections in June amid Brexit fallout

British Prime Minister Theresa May stunned her nation and its European partners on April 18 with a call for an early national election on June 8, …
Washington Post

Reuters: Opponents seek to annul Turkish vote as Erdogan’s new powers become reality

Turkey’s main opposition began a battle on April 18 to annul a referendum handing President Tayyip Erdogan sweeping new powers, while the bar …
Reuters

Reuters: Sturgeon – Election a chance for Scotland to boost mandate for independence vote

The decision by British Prime Minister Theresa May to call an early election on June 8 gives Scotland a chance to reinforce its democratic mandate to …
Reuters

Associated Press: French police thwart attack days before election

French police thwarted an imminent “terror attack,” arresting two suspected radicals April 18 in the southern port city of Marseille, the interior …
Associated Press

BBC: Theresa May’s general election statement in full

Prime Minister Theresa May has announced a plan to call a snap general election on 8 June. Here is the statement she made outside Number 10 in …
BBC

Reuters: European Commission -Turkey must investigate referendum doubts

The European Commission called on Turkey on April 18 to investigate “alleged irregularities” in April 16 referendum boosting the powers of President …
Reuters

Reuters: British PM May calls for early election on June 8

British Prime Minister Theresa May called on April 18 for an early election on June 8, saying the government had the right plan for negotiating the …
Reuters

Dodon proposes mixed electoral system enabling Transdniestrian residents to vote

Moldovan President Igor Dodon has proposed a mixed system of parliamentary elections. “I suggest that we switch to a mixed electoral system, in which …
Interfax-Ukraine

CNN: UK Prime Minister Theresa May to seek early election

British Prime Minister Theresa May has stunned the UK political world by announcing she is to seek an early general election.In an unexpected …
CNN

Reuters: Trump promised Erdogan close cooperation on Syria, Iraq

U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on his referendum campaign in a phone call on Monday and vowed close …
Reuters

Associated Press: Airstrike in eastern Syria kills at least 10 people

An airstrike likely carried out by the U.S.-led coalition on an eastern Syrian town held by the Islamic State group has killed at least 10 people and …
Associated Press

Reuters: Observer says 2.5 million Turkish referendum votes could have been manipulated

Up to 2.5 million votes could have been manipulated in April 16 Turkish referendum which ended in a tight ‘Yes’ vote for greater presidential powers, …
Reuters

Associated Press: Australia scraps visa for skilled foreign workers

Australia will scrap a temporary visa for skilled overseas workers, the prime minister said April 18, arguing that Australians must be given priority …
Associated Press

The New York Times: In supporting Erdogan, Turks cite economic and religious gains

Merve Arslan, a teacher, struggles to reconcile her own perception of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey with that of his critics. “He’s not a …
New York Times
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