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Thursday, January 17, 2019

Automotive Hyundai, Kia recall 168,000 vehicles in US over engine fire risk Despite a government shutdown, Hyundai and Kia are moving ahead with a recall of about 168,000 vehicles to fix a fuel pipe problem that can cause engine fires. The problem... More
Arts 'Encyclopedia of Istanbul' under the microscope at SALT Beyoğlu The content of 11 printed volumes of ‘The Encyclopedia of Istanbul,' which Reşad Ekrem Koçu worked on for 30 years, is open for viewing at SALT Beyoğlu More
Life Must-see places with best landscapes in Turkey From Mediterranean shores to the summits of Eastern Anatolian mountains, here are the places offering best landscapes in Turkey More
MidEast Israel Bar Association chair arrested for trading sexual favors for promotions Israeli media reported Wednesday that the chairman of the country's Bar Association was arrested for allegedly trading sexual favors for judicial promotions. Effi Naveh,... More
Life School's out: Fun activities for students on break This Friday will be the last school day for students in Turkey for two weeks. To make the most of the semester break, Istanbul offers fun activities for children who want to learn while enjoying themselves More
Diplomacy Çavuşoğlu, Lebanese FM discuss Jerusalem in call Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu on Wednesday called Lebanese counterpart Gebran Bassil to discuss means of "discouraging" the planned relocation of several foreign embassies... More
Africa 19 killed as gold mine collapses in southern Mali At least 19 people were killed in southern Mali when a large gold mine collapsed, a local official said Wednesday. Six people were injured in the collapse on Monday night... More
Education Applications open for 2019 Turkey Scholarships International students across the globe can now apply for the annually-awarded Turkey Scholarships. Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB) said foreign students around... More
Africa Ethnic violence in Congo killed at least 890 over a few days in December: UN At least 890 people are believed to have been killed over three days in December in ethnic violence in northwestern Democratic Republic of Congo, the United Nations said on... More
History Muslim slave's Arabic autobiography goes online in US The U.S. Library of Congress has made the country's only known surviving slave narrative written in Arabic available on the internet. According to a statement by the Library... More
Investigations 5 PKK terrorists sentenced to prison for killing teacher, soldiers A Turkish court on Wednesday sentenced five PKK members to 18 years in prison over their roles in two terror attacks that killed a young teacher and two soldiers in the Kozluk... More
Turkey 5 workers killed in Ankara factory fire At least five workers were killed in a fire that broke out at a furniture factory in the Altındağ district of the Turkish capital Ankara on Wednesday evening, Deputy Interior... More
Life Rihanna sues father over 'Fenty' trademark Rihanna has sued her father for trading on her Fenty brand name and suggesting that a business venture he set up in 2017 is associated with her. The "Diamonds" singer,... More

War On Terror 27 civilians killed in PKK terrorist attacks in 2018 The PKK brutality that has continued for over 40 years did not stop in 2018. The terrorist group killed 27 civilians, including women and children, in a number of attacks More
Economy Turkey, Croatia committed to enhancing bilateral trade Turkey and Croatia are eager to further improve their economic ties and reach a bilateral trade volume of $1 billion as soon as possible, the presidents of the two countries said Wednesday More
Health For planet Earth and your health eat more beans, less beef: experts A hamburger a week, but no more — that's about as much red meat people should eat to do what's best for their health and the planet, according to a report seeking to... More
MidEast Trump's plan proposes Palestinian state on most of occupied W. Bank Israeli television said on Wednesday that U.S. President Donald Trump's Middle East peace plan would propose a Palestinian state on as much as 90 percent of the illegally... More
Turkey Norway's child protection services accused of abducting children A controversial practice by Barnevernet, the Norwegian Child Welfare Service, keeps drawing the ire of human rights activists. The agency was accused earlier of forcibly taking... More
Real Estate Housing sales to foreigners in Turkey set record in 2018 with 78.4 percent increase Supported by private sector campaigns and legal amendments, 2018 was a lucrative year for Turkish real estate sales to foreign buyers who purchased nearly 40,000 properties More
War On Terror Syrian Kurds express grave discomfort with YPG presence in Syria Syrian Kurds have called for the end of Washington's support to the PKK-affiliated People's Protection Units (YPG) in northern Syria and declared support for Turkey's goal... More
War On Terror Safe zone a step in Turkey's determined fight against terror along southern borders Ankara considers establishing a safe zone a temporary solution that will enable the country to have border security until the civil war in Syria comes to an end. However, the existence of YPG terrorists in the area continues to pose a security threat More
War On Terror Ankara believes Gülen extradition inevitable if US a state of law Turkey is determined to pursue all legal means in the extradition of the Gülenist Terror Group's (FETÖ) leader and mastermind of 2016's failed coup, Fetullah Gülen, from the... More
Turkey Heavy snowfall disrupts roads, shuts schools in Turkey Heavy snowfall and frigid cold across Turkey led to the closure of schools and roads Wednesday and at least two people were killed due to masses of snow falling from rooftops. Officials... More
Business Turkish firms with market value of $30B on roadshow in New York to meet investors Austria's long-established investment bank Raiffeisen Centrobank will bring together Turkey's leading companies, amounting to nearly $30 billion in market value, with U.S.... More
Feature Istanbul airport: World's smartest airport ready to make you fly Istanbul Airport, which will be the world's biggest international airport once it is completed, not only stands out with its huge passenger capacity but also its ground-breaking technologies for security and making life easier for passengers More

Columns

What part of 'No' don't you understand? Hakkı Öcal The Turkish administration's sole enmity is towards the PKK-linked groups in Syria but not any ethnic civilian... More

Erdoğan the most reliable partner for Trump in the Middle East Melih Altınok Last month, U.S. President Donald Trump tweeted that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan "will eradicate whatever is... More

The British are already regretful Ozan Ceyhun The election results in London on Tuesday night came out as expected. Despite all the efforts of the United Kingdom's... More

Brexit on its last leg, 'Mexit' a metaphysical certainty Taha Meli Arvas Seen any good shows lately? Why, yes, yes I have. It's called the British Parliament and it is a nail-biter. Ahh... More

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Opinion

Jan. 15 Brexit vote: How not to do politics Klaus Jurgens The only thing certain for the Brexit vote is that it will take a huge effort from all political actors to start... More

The extent of Turkish protection in Mosul and Idlib Rabee Al-Hafidh The Middle East has suffered a great deal from terrorism and disunity among local people, and seeks a way to assure... More

Japan caught between US-China rivalry Muhammet Ali Güler A staunch ally of the U.S., Japan has found itself stuck between the U.S.-China rivalry, being forced to make a... More

The dynamics of Pakistan-Central Asia engagement Mohammad Dawood Sofi Being at the crossroads between Central and South Asia, it is encouraging for Pakistan to play a bridge state role,... More

The Palestinian case in Turkey Fadi Zatari The Palestinian cause occupies a unique place in Turkish political discourse. It unites all political parties from... More

The Rohingya crisis needs a local solution Foyasal Khan Myanmar's democratization process may help the suffering nation to save itself from turmoil and inhumane crises,... More

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