Fears renewed of Islamic State attacks in Europe, US
Western intelligence agencies are increasingly worried that Islamic State militants will soon find ways to carry out more and increasingly
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IS blamed for Istanbul suicide bombing
Foreign tourists are said to be among those killed and injured in a suicide attack in Istanbul’s main tourism district.
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Turkey issues ‘limited’ media ban after suicide attack
The Turkish government has imposed what it called a “limited” media ban on news coverage following Tuesday’s suicide bombing in
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Close to 19 000 migrant arrivals in Europe by sea in first 11 days of 2016 – IOM
Migrant arrivals in Europe by sea averaged more than 1700 a day during the first 11 days of 2016, the
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Smugglers change tactics as refugee flow to Greece holds steady
Increased patrols and foul weather have forced smugglers to change tactics, but the refugee flow remains constant in Chios, Greece,
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Explosion in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet: 10 killed, at least 15 wounded
An explosion occurred on January 12 in Istanbul’s touristic Sultanahmet Square, killing 10 while wounding at least 15, Istanbul governor’s
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Explosion hits historic Istanbul square
Turkish media said an explosion Tuesday hit a historic district in central Istanbul, causing casualties. The cause of the blast
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Greek finance minister in positive meetings with euro zone counterparts
Greek finance minister Euclid Tsakalotos began his tour of European capitals for talks with counterparts with a fruitful meeting with
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Assault allegations aggravate EU immigration crisis
Europe’s immigration crisis has taken a new turn after reports that New Year’s attacks on women in Cologne and other
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