Turkey
Turkey detains 34 people with explosives, suicide vests at Syrian border: media
Middle East
February 10, 2016
Turkey detains 34 people with explosives, suicide vests at Syrian border: media
The Turkish military detained 34 people and seized up to 15 kg of explosives and four suicide-bomber vests as they…
Erdogan’s leaning to mend Cairo ties targets regional security: Jerusalem Post
Egypt
February 9, 2016
Erdogan’s leaning to mend Cairo ties targets regional security: Jerusalem Post
A recent announcement by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that he was ok with ministerial-level meetings with Egypt is an…
Russian firepower helps Syrian forces edge toward Turkey border
Middle East
February 8, 2016
Russian firepower helps Syrian forces edge toward Turkey border
The Syrian army advanced toward the Turkish border on Monday in a major offensive backed by Russia and Iran that…
Syria troops make more gains in Aleppo, near Turkish border
Middle East
February 8, 2016
Syria troops make more gains in Aleppo, near Turkish border
The Syrian government and opposition activists say army troops have recaptured a new village north of Aleppo, bringing troops closer…
Turkey: Reaching limits but will keep taking in refugees
Middle East
February 7, 2016
Turkey: Reaching limits but will keep taking in refugees
Turkey has reached the end of its "capacity to absorb" refugees but will continue to take them in, the deputy…
Turkish FM at EU meeting reaffirms ‘open borders’ for Syrian refugees
World
February 6, 2016
Turkish FM at EU meeting reaffirms ‘open borders’ for Syrian refugees
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said Saturday his country would keep its "open border policy" for refugees, but did not…
On Turkish side of border, Syrian refugees wait and worry
Middle East
February 6, 2016
On Turkish side of border, Syrian refugees wait and worry
Tens of thousands of Syrians sought refuge in Turkey on Saturday, while those who have already made the crossing waited…
Russia and Turkey trade accusations over Syria
World
February 5, 2016
Russia and Turkey trade accusations over Syria
BEIRUT/MOSCOW/LONDON (Reuters) - Russia said on Thursday it suspected Turkey was preparing a military incursion into Syria, as a Syrian…
Turkish radical group possibly linked to Russian plane crash in Sinai: newspaper
Egypt
February 1, 2016
Turkish radical group possibly linked to Russian plane crash in Sinai: newspaper
Turkish radical militants loyal to the Islamic State are possibly behind the downing of a Russian passenger plane in Sharm…
CNN: Irresistible cities – World’s 25 top tourism destinations
Life & Style
January 31, 2016
CNN: Irresistible cities – World’s 25 top tourism destinations
Still one of the world's most vibrant cities despite astronomical living costs, it's no surprise London is the world's second…