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Putin hosts a summit to show the West it can't keep Russia off the global stage
Read full article: Putin hosts a summit to show the West it can't keep Russia off the global stageRussian President Vladimir Putin will be shaking hands this week with multiple world leaders, including those from China, India, Turkey and Iran.
Trump couldn't pronounce 'Assyrians.' The community is happy to be in the spotlight
Read full article: Trump couldn't pronounce 'Assyrians.' The community is happy to be in the spotlightAssyrian Americans got an influx of attention when former President Donald Trump mangled the word “Assyrian” while giving a shout out at a rally in Arizona.
4 people die in a migrant boat accident off a Greek island
Read full article: 4 people die in a migrant boat accident off a Greek islandGreek authorities say four people, including two children, have died off the island of Kos in an accident involving a migrant smuggling boat crossing from nearby Turkey.
Greece signs deal to buy 20 US-made F-35 jets in major military overhaul
Read full article: Greece signs deal to buy 20 US-made F-35 jets in major military overhaulOfficials in Greece say they have formally approved the purchase of 20 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters from the United States as part of a major defense overhaul.
Greece shuts Acropolis, 2 firefighters killed in Italy as southern Europe swelters in a heat wave
Read full article: Greece shuts Acropolis, 2 firefighters killed in Italy as southern Europe swelters in a heat waveA heat wave across southern Europe forced authorities in Greece to close the Acropolis for several hours in the middle of the day and two firefighters died in southern Italy while putting out a wildfire.
Demiral's double helps Turkey beat Austria 2-1, sets up a Euro 2024 quarterfinal against Netherlands
Read full article: Demiral's double helps Turkey beat Austria 2-1, sets up a Euro 2024 quarterfinal against NetherlandsMerih Demiral has scored twice to send Turkey into the European Championship quarterfinals with a 2-1 win over Austria.
Ukraine’s top EU negotiator says war-torn country won’t seek ‘discount’ on entry commitments
Read full article: Ukraine’s top EU negotiator says war-torn country won’t seek ‘discount’ on entry commitmentsUkraine’s lead negotiator to join the European Union says the war-torn country is on an “irreversible” course of Western integration after the EU agreed to formally start entry negotiations this week.
UEFA increases field-side security at Euro 2024 games after selfie-takers pursue Cristiano Ronaldo
Read full article: UEFA increases field-side security at Euro 2024 games after selfie-takers pursue Cristiano RonaldoSecurity is being increased field-side to stop fans getting to players at the European Championship.
No goals but lots of selfie-seekers for Ronaldo in chaotic Portugal win over Turkey at Euro 2024
Read full article: No goals but lots of selfie-seekers for Ronaldo in chaotic Portugal win over Turkey at Euro 2024There were no goals, one assist and no less than four selfie-pursuing field invaders for Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal’s 3-0 win over Turkey that secured a spot in the European Championship round of 16.
Cristiano Ronaldo 'lucky' not to come to harm after he's confronted by selfie-seekers, coach says
Read full article: Cristiano Ronaldo 'lucky' not to come to harm after he's confronted by selfie-seekers, coach saysPortugal coach Roberto Martinez says Cristiano Ronaldo should consider himself lucky to have come to no harm after being confronted by four supporters who came onto the field for selfies with the five-time world player of the year at a European Championship match.
A fire that spread through settlements in Turkey killed 11. Greece evacuates villages for safety
Read full article: A fire that spread through settlements in Turkey killed 11. Greece evacuates villages for safetyEleven people have been killed and dozens injured when a fire that apparently started in crop stubble spread through settlements in southeastern Turkey.
Fighting breaks out between Turkey and Georgia fans inside stadium at Euro 2024
Read full article: Fighting breaks out between Turkey and Georgia fans inside stadium at Euro 2024Fighting has broken out between fans of Turkey and Georgia inside Dortmund’s Westfalenstadion ahead of the teams’ European Championship match.
Turkey can expect strong support from the Turkish-German community at Euro 2024. So can Germany
Read full article: Turkey can expect strong support from the Turkish-German community at Euro 2024. So can GermanySix years ago, Ilkay Gündogan’s place on the German national team was in question over a photograph with Turkey’s president.
Defending Euro champ Italy draws 0-0 against Turkey, which loses Kabak to injury. Portugal wins 4-2
Read full article: Defending Euro champ Italy draws 0-0 against Turkey, which loses Kabak to injury. Portugal wins 4-2Italy stuttered to a 0-0 draw at home to Turkey in the first of two warmup matches before it begins the defense of its European Championship title next week.
Families reclaim the remains of 15 recently identified Greek soldiers killed in Cyprus in 1974
Read full article: Families reclaim the remains of 15 recently identified Greek soldiers killed in Cyprus in 1974The remains of recently identified Greek soldiers who fought in Cyprus against invading Turkish troops nearly a half-century ago have been returned to their families.
Donor fatigue persists as nations commit around $8.1 billion for conflict-hit Syrians
Read full article: Donor fatigue persists as nations commit around $8.1 billion for conflict-hit SyriansInternational donors meeting in Brussels say they will commit 7.5 billion euros, about $8.1 billion, in both grants and loans to support Syrians battered by war, poverty, and hunger for the rest of this year and beyond.
Turkish rail officials jailed for more than 108 years for crash that left 25 dead
Read full article: Turkish rail officials jailed for more than 108 years for crash that left 25 deadA court in Turkey sentenced nine rail officials to more than 108 years’ imprisonment over a crash six years ago that killed 25 people, local media reported on Thursday.
174 people stranded in the air are rescued, almost a day after a fatal cable car accident in Turkey
Read full article: 174 people stranded in the air are rescued, almost a day after a fatal cable car accident in TurkeyThe last of 174 people stranded in cable cars high above a mountain in southern Turkey have been rescued.
Cable car accident in Turkey sends 1 passenger to his death and injures 7, with scores stranded
Read full article: Cable car accident in Turkey sends 1 passenger to his death and injures 7, with scores strandedLocal media in Turkey say one person was killed and seven injured when a cable car in the south of the country hit a pole and burst open, sending the passengers plummeting to the mountainside below.
Istanbul airport provides anxious travelers with paw-sitive experience by hiring 5 therapy dogs
Read full article: Istanbul airport provides anxious travelers with paw-sitive experience by hiring 5 therapy dogsIstanbul Airport has made five new hires to provide a stress-free travel experience for anxious passengers: therapy dogs that are ready to offer support with snuggles, belly rubs and sloppy kisses.
Turkey's high-stakes mayoral races are expected to be close. Volunteer monitors will be key
Read full article: Turkey's high-stakes mayoral races are expected to be close. Volunteer monitors will be keyWith local elections across Turkey days away, legal experts are coaching thousands of volunteer election monitors on the rules they’ll need to watch for fraud and ensure a fair vote.
Turkey struggles to stop violence against women. At least 71 have been killed this year
Read full article: Turkey struggles to stop violence against women. At least 71 have been killed this yearAt least 71 women have been killed in Turkey this year as activists say the country has made little progress in protecting women from abusers.
Somalia announces deal with Turkey to deter Ethiopia's access to sea through a breakaway region
Read full article: Somalia announces deal with Turkey to deter Ethiopia's access to sea through a breakaway regionSomalia has announced a defense deal with Turkey that includes support for the Horn of Africa nation’s sea assets and appears aimed at deterring Ethiopia’s efforts to secure access to the sea by way of the breakaway region of Somaliland.
Astronauts from Turkey, Italy and Sweden return to Earth, ending private space station trip
Read full article: Astronauts from Turkey, Italy and Sweden return to Earth, ending private space station tripAstronauts from Turkey, Italy and Sweden are back on Earth, ending a private three-week trip to the International Space Station.
Turkey mourns its tens of thousands dead, surrounded by the ruins of last year's earthquake
Read full article: Turkey mourns its tens of thousands dead, surrounded by the ruins of last year's earthquakeMillions of people across Turkey are mourning the loss of more than 53,000 friends, loved ones and neighbors in last year’s catastrophic earthquake.
Turkish police rescue hostages held at gunpoint for hours in Procter & Gamble plant in Gaza protest
Read full article: Turkish police rescue hostages held at gunpoint for hours in Procter & Gamble plant in Gaza protestTurkish officials say police rescued seven hostages held at gunpoint for hours at a factory owned by U.S. company Procter & Gamble in northwest Turkey.
The Islamic State group claims responsibility for the Istanbul church attack that killed one person
Read full article: The Islamic State group claims responsibility for the Istanbul church attack that killed one personThe Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for an attack on a Roman Catholic church in Istanbul during Mass that killed one person.
Hungary is the last holdout for Sweden's NATO membership. So when will Orbán follow Turkey's lead?
Read full article: Hungary is the last holdout for Sweden's NATO membership. So when will Orbán follow Turkey's lead?After Turkey ratified Sweden’s bid to join NATO on Monday, Hungary became the last member of the military alliance not to have issued its approval.
Astronauts from Turkey, Sweden and Italy launch to space station on latest chartered flight
Read full article: Astronauts from Turkey, Sweden and Italy launch to space station on latest chartered flightSpaceX has launched Turkey's first astronaut along with a Swede and Italian to the International Space Station.
Israeli soccer player leaves Turkey after brief detention for showing solidarity with Gaza hostages
Read full article: Israeli soccer player leaves Turkey after brief detention for showing solidarity with Gaza hostagesIsraeli soccer player Sagiv Jehezkel has left Turkey hours after he was briefly detained for allegedly inciting hatred after he expressed solidarity with people held hostage by the Hamas militant organization during a top-flight league game.
Parents of Cyprus school volleyball team players killed in Turkish quake testify against hotel owner
Read full article: Parents of Cyprus school volleyball team players killed in Turkish quake testify against hotel ownerA hotel owner and 10 other people are standing trial accused of negligence over the deaths of 72 people, including players from a school volleyball team in breakaway northern Cyprus, who perished when their hotel crumbled during a powerful earthquake that struck Turkey last year.
Arkansas rules online news personality Cenk Uygur won't qualify for Democratic presidential primary
Read full article: Arkansas rules online news personality Cenk Uygur won't qualify for Democratic presidential primaryArkansas election officials say online news personality Cenk Uygur is ineligible to appear on the ballot in the state's Democratic presidential primary next year.
Top diplomats arrive in North Macedonia for security meeting as some boycott Russia's participation
Read full article: Top diplomats arrive in North Macedonia for security meeting as some boycott Russia's participationTop diplomats from more than 50 countries have arrived in North Macedonia for a meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.
Turkey's central bank hikes interest rates again as it tries to tame eye-watering inflation
Read full article: Turkey's central bank hikes interest rates again as it tries to tame eye-watering inflationTurkey’s central bank has delivered another huge interest rate hike as it tries to curb double-digit inflation that has left households struggling to afford food and other basic goods.
Erdogan backtracks after siding with court that defied top court's ruling on lawmaker's release
Read full article: Erdogan backtracks after siding with court that defied top court's ruling on lawmaker's releaseTurkey's president has backpedaled after siding with a top appeals court that defied a Constitutional Court ruling calling for the release of an imprisoned opposition lawmaker.
Watchdog group says attack that killed videographer 'explicitly targeted' Lebanon journalists
Read full article: Watchdog group says attack that killed videographer 'explicitly targeted' Lebanon journalistsA watchdog group advocating for press freedom has said that the strikes that hit a group of journalists in southern Lebanon earlier this month, killing one, were targeted rather than accidental and that the journalists were clearly identified as press.
Gavi goal against Norway sees Spain and Scotland qualify for European Championship
Read full article: Gavi goal against Norway sees Spain and Scotland qualify for European ChampionshipGavi’s winning goal for Spain against Norway in a European Championship qualifier will likely have been cheered as wildly in Glasgow as it was in Madrid.
Cardin eyes changes on Egypt and around the world as he takes powerful Senate Foreign Relations helm
Read full article: Cardin eyes changes on Egypt and around the world as he takes powerful Senate Foreign Relations helmThe new chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee says he's considering policy changes toward Egypt, Turkey and other countries as he took over the powerful leadership of the panel.
Rescue teams are frustrated that Morocco did not accept more international help after earthquake
Read full article: Rescue teams are frustrated that Morocco did not accept more international help after earthquakeRescue teams in Europe are frustrated that Morocco did not throw open its doors to more outside assistance after last week's deadly earthquake.
What to know about the successful rescue of a US researcher who was trapped in a deep Turkish cave
Read full article: What to know about the successful rescue of a US researcher who was trapped in a deep Turkish caveA major rescue operation in Turkey’s Taurus Mountains has brought out an American researcher who fell seriously ill nine days ago, about 3,000 feet from the entrance of one of world’s deepest caves.
American researcher has been rescued from deep Turkish cave more than a week after he fell ill
Read full article: American researcher has been rescued from deep Turkish cave more than a week after he fell illThe Speleological Federation of Turkey says rescuers have pulled an American researcher out of a Turkish cave more than a week after he became seriously ill 1,000 meters (more than 3,000 feet) below its entrance.
Rescue begins of ailing US researcher stuck 3,000 feet inside a Turkish cave, Turkish officials say
Read full article: Rescue begins of ailing US researcher stuck 3,000 feet inside a Turkish cave, Turkish officials sayAn official from Turkey’s disaster management agency says that rescue teams have begun the arduous process of extricating an American researcher who became seriously ill while he was 3,000 feet below the entrance of a cave in Turkey.
Morocco earthquake: A look at the world's deadliest temblors over the past 25 years
Read full article: Morocco earthquake: A look at the world's deadliest temblors over the past 25 yearsThe earthquake that struck Morocco late Friday has killed more than 2,100 people and the toll is expected to increase as rescuers reach hard-hit remote mountain areas.
Rescuers may soon try to remove a sick American researcher from 3,000 feet down in a Turkish cave
Read full article: Rescuers may soon try to remove a sick American researcher from 3,000 feet down in a Turkish caveA Turkish official says an American researcher who fell ill almost 1,000 meters — more than 3,000 feet — below the entrance of a cave has recovered sufficiently for rescue teams to start moving him out.
Severe flooding in Greece leaves at least 6 dead and 6 missing, villages cut off
Read full article: Severe flooding in Greece leaves at least 6 dead and 6 missing, villages cut offWidespread flooding in central Greece has left at least six people dead and six missing, with severe rainstorms turning streams into raging torrents, bursting dams, washing away roads and bridges, and hurling cars into the sea.
Statue believed to depict Marcus Aurelius seized from Cleveland museum in looting investigation
Read full article: Statue believed to depict Marcus Aurelius seized from Cleveland museum in looting investigationA headless bronze statue believed to depict the Roman emperor and philosopher Marcus Aurelius has been ordered seized from the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Turkey accuses UN Security Council of losing its neutrality in Cyprus after assault on peacekeepers
Read full article: Turkey accuses UN Security Council of losing its neutrality in Cyprus after assault on peacekeepersTurkey’s foreign minister has accused the United Nations of abandoning a position of neutrality in Cyprus.
More villages evacuated as a large wildfire in northern Greece rages for the second day
Read full article: More villages evacuated as a large wildfire in northern Greece rages for the second dayGreek authorities have evacuated five more villages near the northeastern border with Turkey where a large summer wildfire is raging for a second day.
Agreement to reopen crossing to Syria's northwest will safeguard independent UN operations, UN says
Read full article: Agreement to reopen crossing to Syria's northwest will safeguard independent UN operations, UN saysThe United Nations says the agreement it reached with Syria to reopen the main border crossing from Turkey to the country’s rebel-held northwest for six months safeguards the independence of U.N. operations and allows it to provide aid to all parties.
The UN announces that a deal has been reached with Syria to reopen border crossing from Turkey
Read full article: The UN announces that a deal has been reached with Syria to reopen border crossing from TurkeyThe United Nations has announced that an agreement has been reached with Syria to reopen the main border crossing from Turkey to its rebel-held northwest for six months.
Aid group official warns that impasse at the UN on border crossing puts 4.1 million Syrians at risk
Read full article: Aid group official warns that impasse at the UN on border crossing puts 4.1 million Syrians at riskThe head of a leading aid group says an impasse at the United Nations over a border crossing with Syria’s last rebel-held enclave is endangering 4.1 million Syrians living there.
UN says the Damascus-proposed conditions for aid delivery to northwest Syria are 'unacceptable'
Read full article: UN says the Damascus-proposed conditions for aid delivery to northwest Syria are 'unacceptable'The United Nations agency responsible for overseeing humanitarian aid has described conditions placed by the Syrian government on aid deliveries from Turkey to northwest Syria as “unacceptable.”.
Medical and aid groups in northwest Syria fear worse conditions if aid flow from Turkey stops
Read full article: Medical and aid groups in northwest Syria fear worse conditions if aid flow from Turkey stopsThe United Nations Security Council's failure to renew the critical flow of international aid from Turkey into opposition-held northwestern Syria has rattled Syrians and social workers.
UN ends aid to northwest Syria from Turkey after Security Council fails to renew approval
Read full article: UN ends aid to northwest Syria from Turkey after Security Council fails to renew approvalThe U.N. Security Council has failed to approve either of two rival resolutions authorizing the delivery of humanitarian aid to Syria’s rebel-held northwest from neighboring Turkey, officially ending the U.N. cross-border operation which had been vital to helping 4.1 million people.
Aid to Syria's rebel-held northwest from Turkey certain to continue — but for 6 or 12 months?
Read full article: Aid to Syria's rebel-held northwest from Turkey certain to continue — but for 6 or 12 months?The delivery of humanitarian aid to Syria’s rebel-held northwest from neighboring Turkey is virtually certain to get a green light to continue from the U.N. Security Council.
UN aid enters Syrian rebel enclave from government territory in first such crossing since earthquake
Read full article: UN aid enters Syrian rebel enclave from government territory in first such crossing since earthquakeA convoy carrying U.N. aid has entered Syria's last rebel-held enclave from government-held territory, the first such shipment to cross battle lines since February's deadly 7.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria.
As conditions for Syrians worsen, aid organizations struggle to catch the world's attention again
Read full article: As conditions for Syrians worsen, aid organizations struggle to catch the world's attention againAid agencies will struggle to draw the world’s attention back to Syria at an annual donor conference hosted by the European Union in Brussels for humanitarian aid to Syrians.
Champions League final set to reach 450 million broadcast viewers worldwide
Read full article: Champions League final set to reach 450 million broadcast viewers worldwideUEFA estimates a global audience of 450 million viewers will watch at least some part of the Champions League final between Manchester City and Inter Milan.
Trial over deadly Istanbul bombing begins in Turkey
Read full article: Trial over deadly Istanbul bombing begins in TurkeyThe trial has begun of 36 people accused of a deadly bombing in central Istanbul last November, in which six people were killed and 99 injured, Turkey’s state-run news agency reported.
Italy returns ancient stele, illegally exported, to Turkey
Read full article: Italy returns ancient stele, illegally exported, to TurkeyItaly has returned to Turkish authorities a funerary stele dating from ancient Roman times because investigation determined that the artifact was illegally excavated from southeastern Turkey.
Hungarian parliament approves Finland’s bid to join NATO
Read full article: Hungarian parliament approves Finland’s bid to join NATOHungary’s parliament has approved Finland’s bid to join NATO, ending months of delays and bringing the Nordic country one step closer to becoming a full member of the Western military alliance.
Alliance picks main opposition leader to run against Erdogan
Read full article: Alliance picks main opposition leader to run against ErdoganA six-party alliance has nominated the leader of Turkey's main opposition party as its common candidate to challenge President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in elections in May, ending months of uncertainty and bickering that had frustrated their supporters.
Turkey launches investigation into 612 people after quake
Read full article: Turkey launches investigation into 612 people after quakeTurkey's justice minister says investigations have been launched against more than 600 people in relation to buildings that collapsed in the country's catastrophic earthquake earlier this month.
Turkey quake revives debate over nuclear plant being built
Read full article: Turkey quake revives debate over nuclear plant being builtA devastating earthquake that toppled buildings across parts of Turkey and neighboring Syria has revived a longstanding debate locally and in neighboring Cyprus about a large nuclear power station being built on Turkey’s southern Mediterranean coastline.
UN appeals for $397 million to help Syrian quake survivors
Read full article: UN appeals for $397 million to help Syrian quake survivorsThe United Nations chief has launched a $397 million appeal to help nearly 5 million survivors of last week’s devastating earthquake in rebel-held northwest Syria who have received very little assistance.
UN says Syria agrees to open 2 new crossings for quake aid
Read full article: UN says Syria agrees to open 2 new crossings for quake aidThe United Nations says Syria’s president has agreed to open two new crossing points from Turkey to the country’s rebel-held northwest to deliver desperately needed aid and equipment for millions of earthquake victims.
Newborn saved from rubble in quake-hit Syria in good health
Read full article: Newborn saved from rubble in quake-hit Syria in good healthThe baby girl born under the rubble of her family's home in northern Syria in the aftermath of last week’s devastating earthquake is in good health and being breast-fed by the wife of the director of the hospital where she is being cared for, her doctor says.
Afghan women, children chase false rumor to Kabul airport
Read full article: Afghan women, children chase false rumor to Kabul airportHundreds of Afghans have rushed to the Kabul airport chasing a false rumor that an airlift operation was flying people to Turkey to help with the deadly earthquake rescue.
Sweden PM says 'foreign actors' exploiting protests
Read full article: Sweden PM says 'foreign actors' exploiting protestsSwedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has denounced activists who burned the Quran and hanged an effigy of Turkey’s president in Stockholm as “useful idiots” for foreign powers who want to inflict harm on the Scandinavian country as it seeks to join NATO.