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European stocks were lower on Friday afternoon, as Turkey's ongoing currency crisis appeared to keep investors wary.

The newspaper published a compilation of editorials from media outlets across the country defending a free press.

With no sign of de-escalation in its tariff spat with the U.S. and the absence of a comprehensive plan to address key economic weaknesses, risk remains extremely high. And Qatar's $15 billion investment package may be a mere band-aid. 

Bourses in Europe climbed higher Thursday following news that China accepted an invitation from the United States to talk trade in late August.

In a tweet shortly before his appearance on MSNBC, Brennan alleged that Trump's actions are "part of a broader effort" to "suppress freedom of speech & punish critics."

The government claims it is responding to a “deliberate attack” by the U.S. on Turkey’s economy.

Shares in Europe closed lower on Wednesday afternoon as concerns over the Turkish currency crisis continued to impact investors' appetite.

Omarosa revealed later on Tuesday that she has been interviewed by special counsel Robert Mueller.

Turkey’s interior ministry is launching investigations into 346 social media accounts posting negatively about the lira in an apparent attempt to stifle dissent amid a dramatic currency crisis.

The currency has lost 28 percent of its value against the greenback since August and more than 40 percent this year amid investor fears over central bank policy and escalating disputes with the United States.

European stocks traded lower Tuesday afternoon although concerns over Turkey's economic woes have eased.

European stocks failed to shrug off jitters by Monday's close, as Turkey's worsening economic crisis prompted investors to offload riskier equities and flee to safe-haven assets.