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More than 500 dead in Syria regime's Aleppo offensive: Monitor
More than 500 people, including dozens of civilians, have been killed since a major Russian-backed regime offensive in Syria's Aleppo province began this month, a monitor said Feb. 10.
Japan's negative yield bond explained
The yield on Japan's benchmark 10-year government bond dipped below zero for the first time this week, offering the topsy-turvy promise of investors paying to lend someone money.
Sovereign bonds are a way for governments to raise cash for their spending plans, promising lenders (investors) a guaranteed income - or yield - per year.
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Paris condemns attack on Turkish consulate in SW France
France has condemned a Feb. 9 attack by supporters of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) that targeted Turkey's consulate in Bordeaux, in southwestern France.
Alleged killer of Turkey-downed Russian jet pilot 'roaming free,' Russian envoy says
Russian Ambassador to Turkey Andrei Karlov has said the alleged killer of a Russian pilot whose plane was shot down by Turkey late last year was "roaming free" in Turkey, reiterating the Russian call on authorities to take action over his arrest.
Syria air strike hits MSF-supported hospital, 3 dead: Statement
An air strike hit a hospital in southern Syria that is supported by Doctors Without Borders (MSF), killing three people and wounding six, the medical charity said on Feb. 9.
Former police officer released in graft probe
An Istanbul court ordered on Feb. 9 the release of a former police officer who was arrested in a probe over the alleged "parallel state" conspiracy.
Istanbul's 13th High Penal Court decided in a unanimous vote to release Hüseyin Korkmaz who had been detained 17 months ago.
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Varoufakis back in Germany to launch EU grassroots movement
Greece's far-left former finance minister Yanis Varoufakis came to Berlin on Feb. 9 to launch a pan-European grassroots political movement, saying its goal was to "democratize" the 28-member bloc.
Explosives, suicide belts found on suspects at Syria border: Turkish Army
Turkish security forces seized explosives and four suicide vests in the baggage of a group of suspects stopped at the border with Syria, the Turkish Army said Feb. 10.
Turkey, Israel set to hold another meeting to mend ties
Turkish and Israeli diplomats are set to meet in Switzerland on Feb. 10 as part of ongoing negotiations to normalize their frozen ties, Israeli media have reported.
Turkish diplomatic sources neither confirmed nor denied the reports, but Turkish broadcaster NTV said Turkish Foreign Ministry Undersecretary Feridun Sinirlio?lu was on his way to Geneva to attend the meeting.
Turkey, Israel set to hold another meeting for mending ties
Turkish and Israeli diplomats are set to meet in Switzerland on Feb 10 as part of ongoing negotiations for the reconciliation, Israeli media reported.
Turkish diplomatic sources did neither confirm nor deny the reports but the Turkish private broadcaster NTV said Turkish Foreign Ministry Undersecretary Feridun Sinirlioglu was on his way to Geneva to attend the meeting.