
TURKEY
Attempted coup falters in Turkey
An attempted coup in Turkey was faltering on Saturday, hours after a faction of the military sought to end the rule of President Erdogan and Prime Minister Yildirim.

An attempted coup in Turkey was faltering on Saturday, hours after a faction of the military sought to end the rule of President Erdogan and Prime Minister Yildirim.

The US is using Daesh as a tool to suppress popular governments in the Middle East, says an academic.

The Turkish president says many of those involved in a coup attempt are being arrested, vowing he will not leave Turkey to "occupiers".

Theresa May says the UK will step up its fight against terror in the wake of the recent attack in France.

John Kerry says the US and Russia are working on a common ground to restore peace in Syria.

US President Barack Obama has called on everyone in Turkey to support the "democratically-elected" Turkish government.

Barack Obama says defeating Daesh will only be possible if people stand united and do not fuel religious discrimination.

Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah condemns the deadly terror attack in France’s southern city of Nice.

The US Congress has released a long-classified document detailing possible Saudi involvement in the 9/11 attacks.

The Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT) says a coup attempt in the country has been "repelled" and the situation has been restored to “normal”.

The national Iranian men’s soccer team stays put in the latest FIFA rankings, remaining at the 39th slot in the table.

New York officials increase security measures in the US State after the deadly terrorist attack in Nice, France.

Iran’s Energy Minister Hamid Chitchian says the country is planning to hold its first tender for green projects by the end of the year.

Iran men's national junior volleyball team has secured a spot in the semi-finals of the 18th edition of the Asian Men's U20 Volleyball Championship in Chinese Taipei.

Presumptive US Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has chose Indiana Governor Mike Pence to be his vice presidential running mate.

The UN says the peace talks aimed at resolving the conflict in Yemen have been delayed.

Italy's state-owned national roads and highway network manager ANAS has announced that it has signed a major deal with Iran to construct a key highway linking the country’s south to the north.

Iranian national team captain Javad Nekounam brings down the curtains on his soccer career at the age of 35.