News archive of August 2018
Russia to hold major naval drills in Mediterranean amid tension over Idlib: Report
Russia's Ministry of Defense said on Aug. 30 it would hold naval exercises in the Mediterranean Sea from Sept. 1 to Sept. 8 and that 25 vessels and 30 planes would take part, the TASS news agency reported.
Turkey, Russia cooperation extends beyond galaxy
Increasing cooperation between Turkey and Russia has extended beyond our galaxy with a new astronomy project. Click through for the story in photos...
Turkish-German journalist Deniz Yücel sues Turkey
Turkish-German journalist Deniz Yücel, who was jailed for spreading "terrorist propaganda," has filed a lawsuit against Turkey.
Street in North Mitrovica named after Oliver Ivanovic
At the suggestion of Serb List parliamentary group, the councillors decided to rename Nemanjina street, where the Kosovska Mitrovica municipality building was located, to Olivera Ivanovica street.
After the assassination of Ivanovic, his party colleagues and sympathizers started a petition asking that a street in the town be named after him.
Turkish televangelist's 'hoard of antiques,' including Torah manuscript, seized by police
Turkish police have reportedly seized truckloads of antique objects owned by controversial televangelist Adnan Oktar, including a "highly valuable" Torah manuscript.
Argentina, IMF agree accelerated loan payout
Argentina's President Mauricio Macri said on Aug. 29 that the International Monetary Fund has agreed to accelerate funding in support of his government's austerity program, but the move did little to calm the market as the country's currency came under renewed pressure.