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ON THIS DAY: Ankara becomes the capital of Turkey (1923)

On 13 October 1923, the Grand National Assembly of Turkey officially declared Ankara the capital of the Republic of Turkey, replacing Constantinople (now Istanbul)...

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ON THIS DAY: Eiffel Tower officially opens in Paris (1889)

A landmark for the centennial of the French Revolution On...

Italy rejects US aircraft to use Sicily base for weapons transport

Sigonella base restricted by treaty Italy has denied US military...

Trump tells allies to “just take” oil from Hormuz

US President Donald Trump has sparked controversy by suggesting...

Drousiotis names officials in paedophilia and corruption allegations

Controversial social media post targets politicians and judges Writer and...
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