Greece tells Haftar to take constructive stance at Berlin conference

Warlord Khalifa Haftar's visit comes as world powers step up efforts for a lasting ceasefire, nine months after Haftar's militia launched an assault on the Libyan capital Tripoli.

Libya warlord Haftar secretly flies to Greece ahead of Berlin negotiations

Snubbed by Germany, Athens hosts warlord Khalifa Haftar who's expected to meet Greece's prime minister and other officials during a stopover on his way to Berlin.

Ukraine opens probe of possible surveillance of US ambassador

Ukraine's investigation into whether Marie Yovanovitch was under illegal surveillance before she was recalled from her post follows the release of documents in the US showing associates of President Trump's lawyer communicating about her removal.

Putin's new PM Mishustin promises 'real changes' for Russians

Mikhail Mishustin, a little-known tax chief, was nominated by the president as the new prime minister after Vladimir Putin's announcement of a sweeping constitutional shake-up fuelled speculation about his future plans.

Britain launches farm bill as Brexit paves way for major reforms

Britain currently abides by the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy but is set to leave the European Union at the end of this month. There will be a seven-year transition period for farmers in England to adjust to some subsidies being phased out.

Russian PM, govt resign as Putin engineers shake-up

President Vladimir Putin names a little-known new prime minister and proposes a constitutional shake-up as he announces sweeping changes sparking speculation about his future plans.

Iran warns EU powers of 'consequences' in nuclear compliance dispute

Iran slams Britain, France, and Germany for initiating a dispute resolution mechanism part of 2015 nuclear deal in order to force Tehran to honour its commitments under the accord.

Iran judiciary brands UK ambassador 'undesirable' – state media

Iran's comments follow a row over a vigil the UK ambassador attended for those killed in last week's downing of a Ukrainian plane.

French priest on trial, accused of sexually abusing 75 boys

Church hierarchy is suspected of covering up Bernard Preynat's actions for decades, while a French cardinal was convicted last year of failing to report him to police or prosecutors. Repercussions of the case reached all the way to the Vatican.

France, West Africa nations vow to step up anti-militant fight

France and five Sahel region nations agree to combine forces against militants in volatile region, leaders say after a summit in Pau, southwest France, with President Macron pledging 220 more troops to reinforce Barkhane operation.

TRT launches German-language news platform: TRT Deutsch

TRT Deutsch to focus on humanitarian issues, racism, and discrimination around the world in the German language.

Libya's Haftar delays ceasefire signing at Moscow talks - Lavrov

Russian FM Lavrov says Fayez al Sarraj and Khaled al Mechri "have just signed" the ceasefire agreement, while Khalifa Haftar and Aguila Saleh "have asked for a bit more time until morning to make a decision on its signing."