Selahattin Demirtaş, co-chair of the HDP party, said: “This attack is not targeting our state and national unity, it is perpetrated by the state against the people. We are witnessing a massacre here. A cruel and barbarian attack was carried out. The death toll is high.” Demirtas added that he did not expect that those responsible for the bombings would be brought to justice. … [Read more...] about Turkey terror attack: mourning after scores killed in Ankara blasts
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Turkey bomb blasts: government blamed as thousands take to streets in Ankara
The Turkish government opted to snub the offer of calm. On Saturday night, Turkish fighter jets launched airstrikes against PKK positions in Turkey and northern Iraq. A statement by the general chief of staff said 49 militants were killed and shelters and gun positions were destroyed. Security operations were also reported from the predominantly Kurdish province of Diyarbakir. … [Read more...] about Turkey bomb blasts: government blamed as thousands take to streets in Ankara
Panic again at Beirut port as huge fire breaks out
Panicked residents cracked open windows and called each other to warn of the new fire. Local TV stations said the companies that had offices near the port had asked their employees to leave the area. Lebanese troops closed the main road that passes near the port, referring traffic to other areas. … [Read more...] about Panic again at Beirut port as huge fire breaks out
Beirut blast: protesters demand political change as Emmanuel Macron tours city
Last year there was a civil uprising against Lebanon’s political system, which divides power and its spoils among 18 recognised sectarian groups in a form that has kept the peace since the country’s civil war but which critics say encourages corruption and entrenches a few ruling dynasties. … [Read more...] about Beirut blast: protesters demand political change as Emmanuel Macron tours city
Macron’s moment: Beirut walkabout shows retail politics talent
In Beirut on Thursday he also displayed a talent for retail politics that he is rarely able to deploy in France. He gave one woman who implored him for help a long hug, drawing cheers from the crowd, and told others: “I see the emotion on your face, the sadness, the pain. This is why I’m here.” … [Read more...] about Macron’s moment: Beirut walkabout shows retail politics talent
