Italy, Netherlands Agree to Split UN Security Council Seat for 2017-18
Italy and the Netherlands reached an agreement on Tuesday to split the two-year term on the United Nations Security Council.
// Jun. 29, 2016 - 12:09 GMT
All Sides, Especially UK Interested in Brexit - European Council Leader
European Council President Donald Tusk said that EU leaders recognize that UK's exit from the European Union is in all sides' interests and especially in London's interests.
// Jun. 29, 2016 - 10:08 GMT
US Condemns 'Heinous Terrorist Attack' at Istanbul International Airport
The White House said that the United States decries the monstrous terrorist attacks at Istanbuls Ataturk international airport. </p>
// Jun. 29, 2016 - 08:19 GMT
Pentagon Contacts Moscow About US Destroyer’s Encounter With Russian Ship
The United States is in contact with Russian authorities about the incident concerning a Russian frigate approaching the US guided missile destroyer Gravely in the Mediterranean Sea, US Department of Defense spokesperson Michelle Baldanza told Sputnik on Tuesday.
// Jun. 29, 2016 - 05:30 GMT
How Obama's 'New Beginning' Policy Dealt Heavy Blow to Muslim World
As Barack Obama's second term is ending, the US president's 2009 speech in Cairo when the American leader pledged to open a new page in the US relations with the Middle East and North Africa comes to mind, geopolitical analyst Martin Berger notes.
// Jun. 29, 2016 - 03:39 GMT
UK Relations With Saudi Arabia Unaffected by Brexit Vote Results
Adel Jubeir, the Saudi foreign minister said that Britain's exit from the EU will not have a significant impact on relations between the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia.
// Jun. 29, 2016 - 03:26 GMT
Two Birds With One Stone: Why Erdogan is Mending Ties With Moscow, Tel Aviv
Turkish President Erdogan has taken steps to mend relations with both Russia and Israel. What lies behind Ankara's recent charm offensive?
// Jun. 29, 2016 - 03:15 GMT
German MP Tells Sputnik Why Linke Supports War Crimes Trial Against Erdogan
German politicians and rights activists have turned to a German General Prosecutor's Office, accusing Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and other Turkish politicians of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Kurdish areas in Turkey's southeast. Speaking to Sputnik, Bundestag MP Ulla Jelpke explained her motivation for supporting the case.
// Jun. 29, 2016 - 01:33 GMT
Two Years at the Helm: What is Behind Poroshenko's Political Maneuvers
Having failed with its economic and political reforms, Ukraine's current leadership is triggering deep concerns in the West. At the same time, Kiev's inability to make the country's oligarchical system more transparent and law-based is only adding fuel to the fire.
// Jun. 29, 2016 - 00:19 GMT
Moscow’s Positive Response to Erdogan Apology May Quickly Mend Ties
Yasar Yakis, a former foreign minister of Turkey said that the relations between Turkey and Russia may start to improve after Ankaras apology over the downing of Russias Su-24. </p>
// Jun. 28, 2016 - 19:53 GMT