Libya’s Haftar releases detained Turkish ship

Forces loyal to renegade general Khalifa Haftar have released a Turkish cargo ship they seized off Libya earlier this week, a senior Turkish official said on Thursday, “QİA.AZ” informs. Eastern Libyan commander Haftar’s Libyan National Army (LNA) intercepted a Turkish ship named Mabrooka and towed it to the port of Ras Al-Hilal, east of Benghazi, on Monday,… Continue reading Libya’s Haftar releases detained Turkish ship

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Australia stops coronavirus vaccine production

COVID-19 vaccine tests developed by the University of Queensland and Australia’s CSL Limited have been halted after the results of abnormal immunodeficiency virus tests in several volunteers, “QİA.AZ” informs, citing the statement of the drug manufacturers. “The CSL and the Australian government have agreed not to conduct the second and third trials of the vaccine. The first… Continue reading Australia stops coronavirus vaccine production

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Two Turkish soldiers killed, eight wounded in Syria

In Syria, PKK / YPG militants terrorist attack killed two Turkish gendarmes and injured several others, “QİA.AZ” says, referring to Turkish media. According to the Turkish Ministry of National Defense, the incident took place in the area of Operation Peace Spring. A vehicle exploded at the Syria-Ras-al-Ayn Haseke-2 checkpoint. The injured were hospitalized.

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Azerbaijan holds salute in honor of Victory Parade

A Victory Parade dedicated to Azerbaijan’s brilliant victory in the Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict was held on Azadlig Square in Baku on Dec. 10. On this occasion, there was a victorious salute on the territory of the Seaside National Park. QİA.AZ presents photos of salute:

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Azerbaijan holding military parade dedicated to victory in Patriotic War – LIVE

Azerbaijan is holding a military parade dedicated to victory in the Patriotic War, QİA.AZ reports. The parade is being held in Azerbaijan, following a victorious 44-day war to liberate the previously occupied lands of Azerbaijan by Armenian Armed Forces. Following over a month of military action to liberate its territories from Armenian occupation from late… Continue reading Azerbaijan holding military parade dedicated to victory in Patriotic War – LIVE

Turkey won’t buy Russian vaccine, health minister says

Turkey has ruled out buying the Russian coronavirus vaccine since its development lacked “good practice”, its health minister said as Ankara steps up efforts to inoculate 50 million citizens by spring, QİA.AZ reports citing Reuters. The Haberturk news website quoted Health Minister Fahrettin Koca on Wednesday as saying the Russian vaccine did not meet “good laboratory practice”… Continue reading Turkey won’t buy Russian vaccine, health minister says

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Azerbaijani FM, Iranian president stress importance of expanding trade and economic ties

During an official visit to Iran, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with President of Iran Hassan Rouhani on December 9, 2020, the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry told QİA.AZ. President Rouhani conveyed warm greetings and best wishes to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. The Iranian president stressed with satisfaction the liberation of Azerbaijani territories, saying that Iran has… Continue reading Azerbaijani FM, Iranian president stress importance of expanding trade and economic ties

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WHO exploring health needs in Azerbaijan’s conflict-affected districts

The Health Needs Assessment Mission of the World Health Organization (WHO) has begun to work in the conflict-affected districts of Azerbaijan to explore the impact of the recent hostilities on civilians, WHO told QİA.AZ on Dec. 9. As part of the mission, the delegation will visit the local executive bodies and medical institutions, hold discussions with medical… Continue reading WHO exploring health needs in Azerbaijan’s conflict-affected districts

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