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Outrage over Nazi salute in Istanbul during Halloween

Public outrage has erupted in Turkey after a video showed two young men dressed in Nazi SS uniforms walking freely along Istanbul’s busy Istiklal...

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)...

İmamoğlu arrest protests spark violent clashes in Istanbul

The İmamoğlu arrest protests escalated into violent clashes on Monday night, as thousands gathered outside Istanbul’s city hall to mark 100 days since the...

Zelensky hopes for truce, says he’ll meet Putin ‘personally’

Ukraine expects full ceasefire from today Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Sunday that he expects a full ceasefire with Russia starting on Monday. He...

Brutal femicide in central Istanbul sparks public outrage

A 34-year-old woman, Bahar Aksu, was shot dead in broad daylight by her ex-husband in central Istanbul. Rustem Elibol, along with three accomplices, attempted...

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Strait of Hormuz: UK leads international push to reopen route

Summit chaired by Yvette Cooper British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper...

Crete covered in African dust; surreal scenes, strong winds

Since Wednesday morning (April 1), African dust has covered...

Former Iranian Foreign Minister injured, wife killed

Tehran airstrike targets Kharazi family home Former Iranian Foreign Minister...

Rosicrucians: Secret society at the heart of Cyprus political storm

Origins and philosophical roots The Rosicrucians emerged in Europe in...
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