United Nations Office in Geneva

Turkish Deputy Foreign Min assumes permanent role at UN office in Geneva

Turkey's Deputy Foreign Minister, Ambassador Burak Akcapar, transitions to a permanent role as the country's representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva, according to Turkey's state television network TRT.

Previously overseeing key aspects of Greek-Turkish relations, Akcapar was involved in discussions with Greece.

Official: Al-Shabab siege at Somali hotel ends, 21 dead

Bullet-pocked walls and overturned chairs mark the reception area of a prominent hotel in the Somali capital following an attack that killed at least 21, including six attackers Blood spattered utensils, bullet-pocked walls and overturned chairs mark the reception area of a prominent hotel in the Somali capital following an attack by Islamic extremists that killed at least 21, including