Egypt finishes 2nd day of voting in referendum as ballot casting abroad ends
Polling stations nationwide closed its doors to conclude the second day of voting in a referendum on constitutional…
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1st day of voting in Egypt’s referendum on constitutional changes closes smoothly
Polling stations across Egypt opened their doors on Saturday for the first of three days of voting in a referendum…
No majority in British parliament for second Brexit referendum
There is no majority in Britain’s parliament in favor of holding a second Brexit referendum, according to a Reuters…
UK PM May names Stephen Barclay new Brexit Secretary
British Prime Minister Theresa May appointed Stephen Barclay, a junior health minister who voted to leave the…
No chance for a second Brexit referendum; says Margaret Thatcher’s ex-advisor
Getting the draft Brexit agreement approved by a largely hostile Parliament will be a "hard job" for U.K. Prime…
Turkey’s Erdogan says may shut Iraqi border any moment: Hurriyet
President Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey may shut its border with northern Iraq “at any moment” after closing its air…
Iraq says captures positions south of Kirkuk including airbase
Iraqi forces captured several positions south of Kirkuk from Kurdish fighters on Monday in their bid to regain…
Hillary Clinton says Brexit supporters ‘voted against modern Britain’
Britons who supported Brexit in last year's referendum on European Union (EU) membership "voted against modern…
Catalonia moves to declare independence from Spain on Monday
Catalonia will move on Monday to declare independence from Spain after holding a banned referendum, pushing the…
Spain’s King Felipe says committed to Spanish unity amid Catalan crisis
Spain's King Felipe VI said on Tuesday he was committed to the unity of Spain as he accused Catalan leaders, who…
Iran sends tanks to border with Iraq’s Kurdish region, Kurdish official says
Iran deployed a dozen tanks supported by artillery at its border with Iraq’s autonomous Kurdish region on Monday,…
U.S. warns citizens of possible unrest during Iraqi Kurdish independence referendum
The U.S. embassy in Iraq warned its citizens that there may be unrest during a referendum on independence planned…
Turkey says northern Iraqi referendum an issue of national security
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said on Saturday that the planned independence referendum in northern Iraq…
Egypt’s Ahmed Shafiq calls for referendum on Red Sea islands agreement
Former Presidential Candidate and former Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq called on the Egyptian government to carry…
British PM May’s election gamble in doubt as poll lead falls to one point
British Prime Minister Theresa May's gamble on a June 8 snap election was thrust into doubt after a Survation…
Turkey’s Erdogan returns as ruling party boss after referendum
Turkey's ruling party on Sunday reappointed President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as its chief after a nearly three year…
Egypt’s striker Mohamed Salah receives death threats in Rome
Ahead of Sunday's match against AC Milan, Egyptian striker to Roma football team Mohamed Salah, known as "Momo",…
Facebook publishes fake news ads in UK papers
Facebook has broadened its campaign to raise awareness about fake news, by publishing adverts in the UK press. The…
Erdogan to resume membership of ruling AKP once referendum results announced
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said in an interview with Reuters that he can and will return to the ruling AK…
European markets seen lower as geopolitical concerns deepen
Bourses in Europe are seen lower on Tuesday morning as tensions between North Korea and the U.S. intensify and…
Campaigning for Turkey referendum hits final stretch
Campaigning for Turkey's crucial referendum on whether to expand presidential powers entered its final stretch…
Le Pen says would suspend Schengen within two months
Far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen said Tuesday that if elected she would immediately suspend France's…
Erdogan says Turks in Europe should defy ‘grandchildren of Nazism’
President Tayyip Erdogan on Monday called on Turkish voters in Europe to defy the "grandchildren of Nazism" and…
Scotland makes formal request to UK for independence vote
The Scottish government on Friday formally asked British Prime Minister Theresa May for a second referendum on…
May to set out plans to reclaim legislative sovereignty
Prime Minister Theresa May will set out how her government plans to restore sovereignty over Britain's laws on…
British business tycoon Richard Branson calls for second Brexit referendum based on…
English business magnate Richard Branson called on Thursday for a second referendum "based on real facts" on…
German government condemns Erdogan’s Nazi remarks
Germany's government on Monday condemned remarks by Turkey's president accusing officials of Nazi practices, days…
Dollar prices climbs as market awaits Trump’s tax scheme
U.S. dollar recouped some ground after dipping to two week-low against the yen in Asian trading on Monday, but it…
Asia markets fall; Sterling drops 0.4% after report on Scottish referendum
Asian markets traded lower on Monday, with Sterling tumbling about 0.4 percent to the dollar, while companies…
Turkey to hold referendum: Mark Lowen
A new draft constitution that would significantly increase the powers of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is…
Gold prices off 3-month highs; political uncertainty provides support
Gold slipped from three-month highs on Thursday on profit taking, but political risks from elections in Europe and…
PM to reveal ‘global Britain’ Brexit plan
Theresa May is expected to reveal the most detailed insight yet into her approach to Brexit negotiations, in a…
New Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni sworn in
Italy's new Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni has taken office and revealed his new Cabinet. Gentiloni, 62, succeeds…
Monte dei Paschi bank races to raise €5 bln cash by year-end
Italy's Monte dei Paschi bank has said it would try to raise €5 billion (£4 billion; $5.3 billion) from…
Turkey seeks spring referendum on stronger presidency, election in 2019
Turkey is seeking a referendum by next May on constitutional changes that would expand the powers of the president…
Italy’s PM Renzi hands in resignation amid political turmoil
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has handed in his resignation to Italy's president, three days after losing a…
Europe stocks close higher as traders eye ECB stimulus
European stocks closed higher on Wednesday afternoon as investors shifted their focus to the European Central…
Euro inches up, hovers near 3-week high as focus shifts to ECB
The euro held firm near a three-week high versus the dollar on Thursday, as investors turned their attention to the…
European markets close higher; IG Group shares collapse 38%
European bourses closed higher Tuesday as concerns over political instability eased and investors focused on the…
Euro steadies after short-covering rally, eyes on ECB and Italy
The euro steadied on Tuesday, having bounced from a near 21-month low set the previous day after Italian Prime…