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Turkish ambassador decries smear campaign by an Austrian news outlet

The ambassador says his speech was intentionally mistranscribed as the meaning of his 'well-intended' words were changed to be misinterpreted.

Indonesian starts business to make hazmat suit for hospitals

When Maryati Dimursi heard from friends working in hospitals that they don't have enough proper protective gear when dealing with suspected Covid-19 patients, she listened, and then she acted.

Document trove shows how 'Africa's richest woman' stole fortune

Leaked documents revealed that the daughter of Angola's former president Isabel dos Santos made her fortune through corruption and exploiting her own country’s natural resources.

A diverse line-up of contestants gear up for Tunisia’s presidential race

A large mix of candidates is getting ready to run for Tunisia’s presidency in what is set to be a highly competitive and unpredictable ballot, the second democratic presidential poll after the first historic elections in 2014.

Austria announces snap election after far-right video scandal

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz announced the snap poll for September after a German newspaper published covertly filmed footage featuring his far-right coalition partners offering government contracts to purported Russian businesswoman.

What does Pakistan’s ‘war generation’ have to say about its elections?

Pakistan currently has the youngest population it has ever had. Many from this demographic have been deeply affected by the issues surrounding Pakistan's 'War on Terror', especially those in the northwest of the country. What do they want?

Turkey's referendum is over. What now?

With Turkey set to adopt a presidential system of governance, many Turkish citizens wonder what the impact will be on the economy, and experts warn against the reintroduction of the death penalty.

Two women accuse Trump of sexual assault

The Trump campaign labeled assault allegations "character assassination." The US Republican presidential nominee has threatened to sue the New York Times for publishing the accusations.

What an extended state of emergency means for Turkey

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said it would be in the country's best interests to extend the state of emergency enacted after the July 15 failed coup attempt. How might that affect Turks?

What is life like in Turkey a month after the failed coup?

Despite living the trauma of a failed coup attempt last month, the people of Istanbul still consider Turkey to be a safe country.

Olympique Marseille to get new owners

A consortium of investors led by an Italian-Swiss banker will become majority shareholders after investing between €250 million and €300 million in the club.