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Turkish Authorities Prevented a Large-Scale Terrorist Attack in Turkey
So far, 7 people have been arrested.
Turkish authorities have prevented a large-scale terrorist attack. A powerful bomb inside a court building in Şırnak province has been defused, the Anadolu Agency reports.
So far, seven people have been arrested and reportedly involved in the terrorist act.
Turkey vows to retaliate in strongest manner if attacked in Syria
Turkey will use its right of self-defense in the strongest manner if Turkey faces a new attack in Syria, the Defense Ministry said on Feb. 8.
"In the event of a new attack, the proper response will be given in the strongest manner based on the right of self-defense," the ministry said in a statement.
YPG/PKK terrorist on wanted list neutralized
A wanted YPG/PKK terrorist was neutralized in a counter-terrorism operation in eastern Turkey, the country's Interior Ministry's said on Feb. 8.
Turkish authorities use the term "neutralized" to imply that the terrorist in question either surrendered or was killed or captured.
Terrorist Ömer Oran, also known as Bager, was on the ministry's most wanted list.
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Eurozone set to spend more to boost economy
Eurozone finance ministers are set to agree this month on a more growth-friendly fiscal policy, three European Union officials said on Friday, a change from current targets that would pave the way for more spending in Germany amid fears of a downturn.
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Education&Research Ministry: 16,063 pupils countrywide, affected by flu-triggered suspension of classes
The partial or integral suspension of classes in several education units in the country due to the flu is currently affecting 16,063 pupils, announced, on Friday, the Ministry of Education and Research. According to the ministry, this figure does not represent the number of ill children.
Trump Confirms: Al-Qaeda Leader Qasim al-Rimi was Killed
Al-Qaeda leader in the Arabian Peninsula was killed in US operation in Yemen.
Qasim al-Rimi has led the group since 2015 and has been linked to a series of attacks over the last two decades.
In a statement, US President Donald Trump did not specify how he was killed, but according to recent rumors, it happened in a drone airstrike.
US says it killed top al-Qaeda leader in Yemen op
The U.S. has killed Qasim al-Rimi, the top al-Qaeda leader in Yemen, the White House said on Feb. 7.
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PM hails progress in crime crackdown
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Thursday congratulated Citizens' Protection Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis for enforcing the conservative government's plan to crack down on crime, claiming that "a sense of security is being restored in Greek society."
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EU signals willingness to ease Greek budget targets
The European Union's new economy commissioner says Greece's bailout lenders are willing to discuss a request by Athens to ease strict budget targets that would help speed up the country's recovery.
Car Bomb Attack in Jerusalem, 14 People were Injured
14 people, most of them Israeli soldiers, were injured in a car bomb attack in Jerusalem, the French press reported, citing Israeli authorities. The attack was carried out in a lively area with many bars and restaurants.