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Egypt court overturns Morsi death sentence
An Egyptian appeals court has overturned a death sentence handed down against ousted Islamist president Mohamed Morsi in one of four trials since his 2013 overthrow, a judicial official said, according to AFP.
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Turkey, Qatar sign deal to further boost ties
Turkey and Qatar signed a memorandum of understanding on Nov. 10 to enhance bilateral ties further, finalizing a number of previously agreed deals.
The agreement was inked by Deputy Prime Minister Mehmet Şimşek and Qatari Economy and Trade Minister Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim al-Thani in Istanbul.
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Nikolic proposes establishing joint commission with Qatar
DOHA/BELGRADE - Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic on Monday spoke with Qatar's PM and Interior Minister, Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, proposing establishment of a joint commission of the two countries.
The commission would define concrete areas where there is interest and possibilities for comprehensive cooperation, Nikolic said at the signing of agreements.
Serbian president proposes joint commission to Qatar
Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic was on Monday received by Qatar's PM and Interior Minister, Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani.
Nikolic on the occasion "proposed establishing a joint commission of the two countries," Tanjug reported, quoting a presidential press service statement.
Nikolic to visit Qatar Monday
BELGRADE - Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic will be on an official visit to Qatar on Monday, November 7, and meet with top state officials, with several bilateral agreements also to be signed.
Nikolic will meet with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and PM and Interior Minister Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani.
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Albania Weighs Turkey's Claim to be Gulenist Hub
As Turkey maintains pressure on Balkan countries to clamp down on so-called Gulenists - followers of the US-based cleirc Fethullah Gulen accused of masterminding the failed Turkish coup attempt on July 15, experts in Albania say the country must put its own interests ahead of those of Ankara.
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Turkey exports fish to 15 countries from landlocked Kahramanmaraş province
Fish breeding in the dams of the landlocked southern Turkish province of Kahramanmaraş are exported to 15 countries across the world, daily Hürriyet has reported.
Syria: How it all began
BELGRADE - Gas and oil are always in the focus of the problems in the Middle East, writes Italian newspaper "Il Sole 24 Ore", pointing out that the cause of the war in Syria is exactly the powerful pipeline.
According to the daily, the war there began because the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad refused to accept passing of the pipeline from Qatar to Europe through Syria.
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Achilles Tsaltas: Democracy in crisis and the internet age
Achilles Tsaltas personifies the notion of globalization. An Australian citizen of Greek descent, he is vice president of International Conferences at The New York Times, resides in London and travels tirelessly around the world in pursuit of sponsors for the development of NYT Conferences and talking to local officials.
Shell wants to supply more natural gas to Turkey, says senior executive
Shell wants to supply Turkey with more liquefied natural gas (LNG), grow in the natural gas market and expand its cooperation with Turkey as the country has the potential to become a gas hub, according to a senior company executive.