Army seizes power in Turkey, PM says still in commandTurkey's military said on Friday it had seized power, but the prime minister said the attempted coup would be put down. If successful, the overthrow of President Tayyip Erdogan, who has ruled Turkey since 2003, would amount to More… |
GCC to set up joint military, police unitIn a major step forward to consolidate regional security, Gulf leaders yesterday agreed to set up a joint military and police command. "The GCC Supreme Council has agreed on establishing the joint military command for member More… |
US hands over key war base to IraqisThe US army has handed over to Iraqi control the sprawling Victory Base Complex near Baghdad, the main base from which the US-led war in Iraq was commanded. "Victory Base Complex was officially signed over to the receivership of Iraqi More… |
Army asserts command as Egypt drifts back to workEgypt's generals are asserting their command over the country, preparing on Monday to ban strikes and to warn they will act against "chaos and disorder". Having suspended the constitution and dissolved parliament on Sunday, moves welcomed More… |
Bush hails Bahrain's role in MEUS President George W Bush has hailed Bahrain's role in the Middle East region and said it is one of the greatest friends of the US. He was speaking after a meeting with His Majesty King Hamad at the White House. Bush praised the More… |