ISTANBUL -- Turkish authorities on Friday issued detention warrants for at least 41 soldiers over their alleged links to a network blamed for a coup attempt in 2016.

The suspects, all on active service at the Istanbul Provincial Gendarmerie Command, include officers, petty officers and master sergeants, according to state-run Anadolu agency. (Turkey-Detention-Coup Suspects)

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RABAT -- The Moroccan security services busted on Friday a six-member terror cell in the central city of Beni Mellal, the Interior Ministry said in a statement.

The suspects are linked to the Islamic State (IS) group and were preparing terrorist attacks in the kingdom, according to the ministry. (Morocco-Terror Cell)

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ADEN -- A Yemeni government official said on Friday that a number of conditions should be set for the re-opening of the Sanaa International Airport.

"The government does not mind re-opening Sana'a airport and it is working to provide help for all citizens across the country even those in the Houthi-controlled provinces," a government official told Xinhua on condition of anonymity. (Yemen-Sanaa Airport-Re-opening)

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GAZA -- At least 33 Palestinians were shot and wounded by Israeli soldiers' gunfire during clashes with Palestinian protesters in eastern Gaza Strip, close to the border with Israel, medics said.

Ashraf al-Qedra, spokesman of the health ministry in Gaza, told reporters that 33 Palestinian protesters were shot and wounded by Israeli soldiers' gunfire in eastern Gaza Strip. (Gaza-Israel) Enditem

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