As top military officials in Turkey and the United States prepared to meet Friday, Ankara indicated it would respond positively to the U.S. request to withdraw non-combat military equipment through Turkish territory. (UPDATED)
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Nine people, including four foreigners, were killed when a skydiving plane crashed and burst into flames at a popular New Zealand tourist spot Saturday, officials said.
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As Germany’s former industrial backbone tries to transform itself from a coal-mining center into an enduring European culture capital, the residents of the Ruhr region, including many Turks, risk being left behind. A view from a mining facility in the Ruhr area. Former mine workers, including many Turks, find it hard to move into new creative sectors as the area transforms. |
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Free to resume normal life after his recent release from a mental hospital, Turkey's first 'Muslim objector' to military service has not wavered from his criticism of mandatory conscription. Free to resume normal life after his recent release from a mental hospital, Turkey's first 'Muslim objector' to military service has not wavered from his criticism of mandatory conscription.
Enver Aydemir made headlines when he was arrested in 2007 for being the first reported person to object due to his pious Muslim beliefs. DAILY NEWS photo, Mehveş KONUK  |
Though unable to vote themselves, foreigners residing in Turkey are inundated by as much election propaganda as every other Turk. Though unable to vote themselves, foreigners residing in Turkey are inundated by as much election propaganda as every other Turk.
A group of foreigners walks past a campaign truck in Istanbul urging a 'yes' vote. Many foreigners living in Turkey are following the referendum with interest. DAILY NEWS photo, Hasan ALTINIŞIK |
After a about week of thrilling games across four groups in four cities, it is now time for the knockout rounds of the 2010 FIBA World Basketball Championship. After a about week of thrilling games across four groups in four cities, it is now time for the knockout rounds of the 2010 FIBA World Basketball Championship.
Turkey center Ömer Aşık slam dunks over Zhaoxu Zhang of China. AFP photo |
The British Council is inviting young people working in the film, TV and animation sectors to showcase their entrepreneurial flair in a new competition. Funda Küçükyılmaz says that they are looking for young, active and creative entrepreneurs. |
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Regionscape: A look at our near abroad
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A powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake caused widespread devastation in New Zealand's second largest city of Christchurch Saturday, with officials saying it was "extremely lucky" no one was killed.
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Istanbul’s Abdi İpekçi Avenue is to be the new Champs Elysee thanks to the Nişantası-Teşvikiye urban design project
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Gareth Jenkins, 51, who has been living in Turkey for 21 years, thinks the methodology chosen by the government to put the constitutional changes in a package is not right.
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The author of Turkey’s controversial defense in a European Court of Human Rights case has said responsibility for the argument belonged to the Foreign Ministry.
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The Mediterranean city of Adana’s oldest family kebab shop continues to open new branches in various cities and districts under their slogan 'Adana kebab is made best by Adana locals.'
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Ramazan Bingöl Meat Restaurant, in Istanbul’s Tekstilkent neighborhood, offers guests nearly forgotten traditional drinks including sherbet and Turkish-style lemonade.
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Pro-Kurdish parties boycotting the upcoming referendum called on their supporters Friday to also shun the prime minister's pre-election visit to Diyarbakır.
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Turkey’s inflation rate rose to 8.3 percent in August, reversing a three-month drop as food prices increased.
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The 37th Annual Conference of European Association for Research in Industrial Economics started in Istanbul on Thursday.
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Investors are betting Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan will strengthen his hold on power at a nationwide referendum next week as stocks soar.
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NATO says its forces have killed six insurgents in a raid on a Taliban hideout in northern Afghanistan.
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Two empty niches facing over a lush green valley towards the snow-capped Hindu Kush mountains stand in silent testimony to Bamiyan's rich past – and its uncertain future.
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Turkey has invited the leaders of the 14 other Security Council nations to a summit to discuss international peace and security in a world of new and complex threats.
Comment 2010-09-03
Did creation need a creator? British physicist and mathematician Stephen Hawking says no, arguing in his new book that there need not be a God behind the creation of the universe.
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