Russian foreign ministry publishes list of Russian media persecuted abroad - TASS

The Russian foreign ministry has published a list of repressive measures, taken against Russian media and journalists by foreign countries since Moscow recognized the independence of people’s republics of Donetsk and Lugansk and launched the special military operation in Ukraine.

Germany Seeks to Block NATO Summit in Turkey: Report

Germany and other NATO allies have prevented Turkey from hosting next year's NATO summit, according to reports. Officials allegedly wanted to avoid the impression that NATO supports Turkey's "internal policy."

Turkey Denounces German Move to Accept Asylum Requests

Turkey on Thursday condemned Germany for granting political asylum to numerous military personnel and their families with alleged links to last year's failed coup, saying the move risked harming relations.

MIT truck case suspect now faces FETO charge. A mission to supply arms to groups in northern Syria

A former prosecutor, who was allegedly involved in the Turkish Intelligence Service (MIT) trucks case from 2014, now faces up to 15 years in jail on charges of being a Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETO) member.

About 40 Turkish NATO Soldiers Requested Asylum in Germany

About 40 mostly high-ranking Turkish soldiers who worked at NATO facilities in Germany but were suspended after the failed coup in Turkey in July have requested asylum in Germany, media reported on Saturday.

Turkey Could Extend State of Emergency, Erdogan Warns EU

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday warned the European Union that Turkey could extend by at least another three months a state of emergency that has been in place since the failed July coup.

Orban presents constitutional reform against resettlement of foreigners

The Hungarian Prime Minister presented to parliament on Monday a constitutional amendment against the resettlement of foreigners onto Hungarian territory.

UK guidance on asylum for Brotherhood members not positive for Egyptian-British relations: Egypt FM

Egypt considers the recently-issued UK Home Office guidance allowing members of the Muslim Brotherhood to apply for asylum in Britain as "not positive" for the mutual relations between both countries,  foreign minister Sameh Shoukry said at a press conference in Cairo.

UN refugee agency urges Turkey to open borders to Syrians. The Geneva convention is valid for Turkey...

The United Nations called on Turkey on Feb. 9 to open its borders to thousands of desperate Syrian refugees fleeing Aleppo, in line with its international obligations to protect people fleeing conflict or persecution.

French govt blasts mayors' ‘Christian refugees only’ comments

The French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve condemned on Tuesday mayors in the country who have said they are only prepared to allow Christian refugees to settle in their towns.

Australian-Cambodian refugee agreement could set disturbing precedent (UN agency)

 UN, 26 September 2014 – The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) today expressed deep apprehension today over a new refugee agreement between Australia and Cambodia barring Nauru refugees seeking Australia’s protection from settling there, offering them instead settlement in Cambodia.

High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres said, “Refugees are persons who are fleeing persecution or the life-threatening effects of armed conflict. They are entitled to better treatment than being shipped from one country to the next.”