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Turkey vows intent 'stronger than ever' to secure Syrian border
Turkey vows intent 'stronger than ever' to secure Syrian border
World
by  AFP

Turkey said Wednesday it was more determined than ever to secure its Syrian border from attacks by Kurdish forces, threatening a ground operation "at the most convenient time." Kobane, a Kurdish-majority town near the Turkish border, was captured by IS in late 2014 before Syrian Kurdish forces drove them out early the following year.

Credit Suisse expects Q4 pre-tax loss of $1.6 bn
Credit Suisse expects Q4 pre-tax loss of $1.6 bn
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Credit Suisse stocks tumbled again Wednesday after announcing it expects a surprise fourth-quarter pre-tax loss of up to $1.6 billion as it launches into a radical overhaul of its operations. Credit Suisse launched its new strategy following huge third-quarter losses, in a bid to repair the damage following a series of scandals.

UK top court rejects Scottish independence vote plans
UK top court rejects Scottish independence vote plans
World
by  AFP

Britain's highest court on Wednesday rejected a bid by the devolved Scottish government in Edinburgh to hold a new referendum on independence without London's consent. Lawyers for the Scottish government wanted a ruling on the rights of the devolved parliament in Edinburgh if London continued to block an independence referendum.

Afghan capital gets 400 new loudspeakers to encourage prayers
Afghan capital gets 400 new loudspeakers to encourage prayers
World
by  AFP

Hundreds of loudspeakers have been installed in the Afghan capital to encourage worshippers to attend prayers, the Taliban's religious enforcers said Wednesday. Local media also reported Wednesday that the vice ministry has ordered shops in certain parts of the capital to shut for Friday prayers, the most important of the week.