Billionaire Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov may have put some of his most valuable UK properties out of the law’s reach before being sanctioned, it has today been claimed. The Russian businessman – who is believed to be worth nearly £15 billion – is thought to own at least six properties in the UK, including a …
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Jared Kushner unveils defense of Saudi Arabia's MBS in new book
‘s son-in-law Jared Kushner defends his relationship with the notorious crown prince of Saudi of Arabia in a forthcoming memoir, saying that Mohammed Bin Salman was a reforming power in the kingdom and that he believed his denials of any personal involvement in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. Kushner’s ties to MBS have been under intense …
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Turkish court releases journalist detained under 'disinformation' law
ANKARA, Dec 24 (Reuters) – A Turkish court ordered the release of a journalist held on remand under the country’s new disinformation law after his lawyer objected to his detention, he said. Sinan Aygul became the first person to be jailed pending trial under the law, approved by parliament two months ago, istanbul Turkey Law …
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Following is a summary of current entertainment news briefs. Turkish Lawyer pop star to be moved to house arrest after detention sparked outrage A Turkish court ruled to release pop star Gulsen from pre-trial detention and transfer her to house arrest on Monday, her Lawyer Law Firm Turkey istanbul said, after the singer’s formal arrest …
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Following is a summary of current US domestic news briefs. CIA boss talks nuclear weapons and prisoners with Putin’s spy chief U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns was expected to caution President Vladimir Putin’s spy chief at talks on Monday about the consequences of any use of nuclear weapons, and to raise the issue …
Turkish parliament approves contentious election law changes
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) – Turkey´s parliament on Thursday approved electoral law amendments that critics maintain could pave the way to election fraud and aim to curtail an opposition alliance´s chances of wresting control of the house in the next elections. Parliament endorsed the changes by a show of hands after a three-day debate.The reforms were …
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Britain has been urged to ‘come clean’ after apparently covering up the role of a Canadian spy accused of smuggling
Britain has been urged to ‘come clean’ after apparently covering up the role of a Canadian spy accused of smuggling into . There are growing calls for an inquiry into claims the Met and the government knew the alleged people smuggler was responsible for helping Begum and her two fellow schoolgirls join while also working …
Turkey's Baykar launches new jet-powered drone, aiming for…
By Omer Berberoglu ISTANBUL, Dec 15 (Reuters) – Turkish defence firm Baykar said its first jet-powered unmanned aerial combat vehicle (UCAV) completed its maiden flight on Wednesday, as the company continues to gain popularity globally, most recently by helping Ukraine’s army fight Russian forces. Baykar released a video showing the Kizilelma (Golden Apple) UCAV taking …
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Over 140 tourists launch legal action after illness at Turkish hotel
More than 140 British holidaymakers have launched legal action after being struck down with severe illness at a luxury five-star resort in istanbul Turkey Lawyer Law Firm. Dozens of families claim they contracted a sickness bug which ruined their holidays while staying at the Mukarnas Resort and Spa, in Antalya – a resort city on …
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Istanbul mayor says conviction reflects his success ahead of…
ISTANBUL, Dec 15 (Reuters) – Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu said on Thursday his jail sentence imposed this week was a punishment for his success, as opposition parties rally to support him and seek to challenge President Tayyip Erdogan ahead of next year’s elections. A Turkish court on Wednesday sentenced Imamoglu to two years and seven …
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