Tuesday, January 28, 2020
'Foreign interference needs to be removed from Libya' President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan discussed developments in Libya and Syria's northwestern Idlib province in a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, the White House said... More
FM asks EU to reconsider enlargement policy Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu urged European Union officials to review methods used in the bloc's expansion policy to make sure that Turkey's accession process is conducted... More
US bombings in Afghanistan surge to 10-year high American warplanes dropped more bombs on Afghanistan in 2019 than at any other time in at least a decade, according to the U.S. Air Force, as Washington intensified attacks... More
Federer saves 7 match points to reach Aussie Open semis Roger Federer saved seven match points on his way to an enthralling comeback victory over American world No. 100 Tennys Sandgren to reach the semifinals of the Australian Open More
Yemen fighting escalates, endangering peace efforts A drastic escalation in fighting between the Saudi-led military coalition and Houthi rebels in Yemen has killed or wounded hundreds of people over the past week, officials... More
Anti-Muslim attacks in France soar 54% in 2019 Anti-Muslim attacks in France jumped by 54% in 2019, the president of the National Observatory of Islamophobia said Monday. In a written statement, Abdallah Zekri said there... More
Coronavirus death toll rises to 106 The death toll from a new coronavirus in China has jumped to 106, with 4,515 confirmed infected and many more suspected of carrying the disease, health authorities said Tuesday.
Some... More
Jack Ma seeks to empower young African entrepreneurs Jack Ma has turned his attention toward the African continent and he's intent on supporting young entrepreneurs as drivers of change and economic prosperity – and a source of hope for the future More
Children victims of brutal Sahel violence, UN reports A surge in violence and insecurity in the central Sahel region in Africa has left 5 million children vulnerable as they will be in urgent need of humanitarian assistance this... More
Environment
Bolivia's 'glass frogs' reappear after 18 years
A rare species of frog native to the eastern slopes of the Bolivian Andes has been spotted in the South American country for the first time in 18 years, the investigation... More
Business
Shares, oil tumble as fears grow over China virus
World shares tumbled on Monday as worries grew about the economic impact of China's spreading coronavirus with demand spiking for safe-haven assets such as Japanese yen and... More
Travel
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Turkey enthral foreign and local visitors with their natural and historical beauties
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Turkey have been attracting millions of local and foreign visitors thanks to their natural and historical beauties. More
Europe
Journalist allegedly harassed by Greta Thunberg's bodyguards in Sweden
A Canadian journalist alleged that bodyguards of the 17-year-old Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg harassed him for asking questions deemed out of line in the Swedish... More
Business
Unstable Iraq serious threat to oil market's balance
In the last couple of years, much has happened to create a vortex in the global oil market, while the short-term impact has been shrugged off thanks to supply. Yet, instability in the OPEC's second-largest producer Iraq still merits cautious optimism More
Basketball
Kobe's death leaves NBA players, others in shock
Tributes poured in from around the basketball, entertainment and political worlds as the sudden death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant sent shockwaves across the globe, leaving fans and colleagues grappling with the tragic news More
Diplomacy
Foreign Ministry advises Turkish citizens to avoid nonessential travel to China
Ministry of Foreign Affairs advised Turkish citizens on Monday to avoid nonessential travel to China due to the lethal coronavirus outbreak.
The new viral illness being watched... More
Americas
Trump to unveil Israel-Palestine peace plan despite Palestinian rejection
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday he will be revealing his long-awaited "deal of the century" plan to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on Tuesday.
"It's a very... More
Football
Beşiktaş signs Sergen Yalçın as new coach
Beşiktaş appointed Sergen Yalçın as its new coach Monday, making it the 47-year-old coach's second stint with the Black Eagles, 10 years after he served as assistant coach... More
Investigations
The runners of agricultural Ponzi scheme face trial
With "The Farm Bank scandal" still fresh in the public's minds, the unfortunate gullibility of some in Turkey has been put on show once again with the exposure of another... More
Turkey
Locals look for quick recovery after Elazığ quake
Life slowly returns to normal in earthquake-hit Elazığ as residents begin to cope with the aftermath of the disaster More
Americas
Prince Andrew provided 'zero cooperation' in Epstein probe, prosecutor says
A U.S. prosecutor overseeing the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation said Monday that Britain's Prince Andrew has been uncooperative in the inquiry so far.
Speaking... More
Diplomacy
Turkey commemorates first diplomats assassinated by Armenian terrorists
Turkey on Monday commemorated the assassination of Consul Gen. Mehmet Baydar and Consul Bahadır Demir in Los Angeles, who were assassinated by an Armenian terrorist in the... More
Environment
Decaying 300-year-old tree sprouts 17 saplings
A 300-year-old fallen tree in a tall spruce forest in Turkey's Black Sea region continues to amaze visitors.
What makes this tree so special that people stop and stare... More
MidEast
Daesh vows 'new phase' of attacks focused on Israel
The Daesh terrorist group vowed to turn to Israel as the main target of its attacks, according to a purported audio message of its spokesman released on Monday. Abu Hamza... More
Diplomacy
Erdoğan visits Gambia, second stop on Africa trip
Erdoğan's 3-day diplomatic visit to African nations continued with Gambia, where the fight against the Gülenist Terror Group (FETÖ) made headlines, as well as military, economy cooperation More
Energy
Turkey's energy actions in East Med solution oriented: deputy energy minister
Turkish moves in the Eastern Mediterranean are pragmatic and aim for every party including Turkey to benefit from the natural resources, Energy and Natural Resources Deputy... More
Politics
UN confirms Haftar's responsibility for killing of 53 migrants
The U.N. on Monday confirmed that foreign warplanes supporting eastern-based illegitimate forces' led by putschist Gen. Khalifa Haftar in Libya are responsible for the killing...
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Music
Turkish pianist gives emotional performance to commemorate Holocaust
Turkish-Jewish pianist Renan Koen performed a piano recital entitled "Holocaust Remembrance Before Sleep" at several venues in South Africa to commemorate the victims of the...
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Basketball
Lakers-Clippers match postponed after Kobe Bryant's death
The NBA has postponed the Los Angeles Lakers' next game against the Clippers set for Tuesday night in the wake of the deaths of retired superstar Kobe Bryant, his daughter...
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Diplomacy
Road map to resolve Libya crisis determined: Erdoğan
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed his conviction that the conflict in war-ravaged Libya would end despite the uncompromising stance of putschist Gen. Khalifa Haftar, who has vowed to take power
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MidEast
Palestinian schools constant targets of racist attacks by settlers
Israeli settlers on Tuesday torched a Palestinian school and sprayed racial slogans in the occupied West Bank.
A group of settlers stormed Einabous Secondary School and...
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Politics
US condemns 'ruthless actions' by Syrian regime, allies
The U.S. on Monday condemned “ruthless actions” by various parties that are hampering efforts to bring peace to northern Syria.
“Ruthless actions by Russia, the Iranian regime,...
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Basketball
Profiles of 9 killed in Kobe helicopter crash emerge
As investigators probed the cause of a helicopter crash that killed former NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others, profiles emerged of the victims who perished...
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Europe
Anti-Muslim attack targets prayer room of Swedish hospital
The Muslim prayer room of the Molndal hospital in the Swedish city Goteborg has been targeted in the second anti-Muslim attack in seven months. The incident occurred last...
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Economy
China virus could hit economy hard, Japan warns
Japanese Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura warned Tuesday that corporate profits and factory production could potentially take a hit from the coronavirus outbreak in China...
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Politics
Bolton told U.S. top prosecutor his concerns about favors to Erdoğan, Xi, report says
Former National Security Advisor John Bolton privately told the U.S. attorney general last year about concerns that President Donald Trump was essentially granting favors...
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Arts
Being alive: Institut Français presents 'The Night of Ideas'
Held as part of a worldwide series of events coordinated by the Institut Français, "The Night of Ideas" is back with a fifth edition, taking place simultaneously in Istanbul,...
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Basketball
Investigation reveals last moments of Kobe Bryant's helicopter before it crashed
The pilot of the helicopter that crashed near Los Angeles, killing former NBA superstar Kobe Bryant and eight others, told air traffic controllers in his last radio message...
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Health
Newly discovered T-cell could mean 'universal' cancer cure
Oncologists in Turkey are closely monitoring trials of a groundbreaking study that scientists say could lead to a universal cure for cancer.
Researchers at the U.K.'s Cardiff...
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Arts
'Girl, Woman, Other' takes you into its confidence
Booker Prize winner Bernardine Evaristo's 'Girl, Woman, Other' brings to life the varied experiences of black women in the U.K. today
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Environment
Apple strikes back at EU, says universal charger will harm environment
A proposal by the European Commission for a standard phone charger has fallen on deaf ears at Apple, which claims that the new rule would hamper innovation and harm the environment.
Apple...
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Turkey
Chinese tourists quarantined on suspicion of coronavirus
A group of 12 people, 10 of whom are Chinese tourists, were put under quarantine Monday in a hospital in Turkey’s central Aksaray province as Turkey remains on alert over...
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Bolivia's 'glass frogs' reappear after 18 years
Shares, oil tumble as fears grow over China virus
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Turkey enthral foreign and local visitors with their natural and historical beauties
Journalist allegedly harassed by Greta Thunberg's bodyguards in Sweden
Unstable Iraq serious threat to oil market's balance
Foreign Ministry advises Turkish citizens to avoid nonessential travel to China
Beşiktaş signs Sergen Yalçın as new coach
The runners of agricultural Ponzi scheme face trial
Prince Andrew provided 'zero cooperation' in Epstein probe, prosecutor says
Decaying 300-year-old tree sprouts 17 saplings
Erdoğan visits Gambia, second stop on Africa trip
Turkey's energy actions in East Med solution oriented: deputy energy minister
Road map to resolve Libya crisis determined: Erdoğan
US condemns 'ruthless actions' by Syrian regime, allies
Anti-Muslim attack targets prayer room of Swedish hospital
Bolton told U.S. top prosecutor his concerns about favors to Erdoğan, Xi, report says
Investigation reveals last moments of Kobe Bryant's helicopter before it crashed
Chinese tourists quarantined on suspicion of coronavirus
Turkish-Greek 'natural disaster diplomacy'
Merve Şebnem Oruç
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis spoke with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Friday night immediately... More
Germany knows road to protecting EU interests relies on Turkey
Burhanettin Duran
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, on a diplomatic offensive since the Berlin conference, visited Istanbul on Friday... More
Coronavirus: A reminder to prepare for next outbreak
Kılıç Buğra Kanat
In 2003, the SARS virus was one of the first wake-up calls for the pro-globalization crowd in regard to the potential... More
Turkish-German cooperation invaluable for Libya, Syria
Ozan Ceyhun
The magnitude 6.8 earthquake that hit Turkey's Elazığ and Malatya provinces Friday evening saddened us all. Due... More
