Turkish tourism hit by security concerns
Turkey is known as a popular destination for tourists. But more and more visitors are concerned about the escalation in
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2015 Perseid meteor shower to peak on August 11-13
This year’s Perseid meteor shower is set to peak in the very early morning hours of August 11 to 13.
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US sends F-16s to Turkish air base for anti-IS efforts
The US military said it has deployed F-16 fighter jets to a Turkish air field, as coalition air strikes continue
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Attackers fire on US consulate in Istanbul
Two attackers shot at the U.S. consulate in Istanbul on Monday, but managed to escape the scene after police returned
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NASA’s Kepler Mission discovers bigger, older cousin to Earth
NASA’s Kepler mission has confirmed the first near-Earth-size planet in the “habitable zone” around a sun-like star. This discovery and
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Bulgaria welcomes Iran nuclear programme deal
Bulgaria welcomes the “historic agreement” reached on July 14 in Vienna on a comprehensive Joint Action Plan on Iran’s nuclear
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2015 Perseid meteor shower begins July 17, promising best show in years
The 2015 Perseid meteor shower begins on July 17 and continues to August 24, with the peak show in the
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156 arrests in worldwide operation against fake medicines via illicit online pharmacies
A total of 115 countries have taken part in a global operation targeting the criminal networks behind the sale of
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Turkey’s AKP party struggles to mend internal rift
In the wake of its worst-ever electoral setback, Turkey’s former ruling party, the AKP, faces a protracted analysis of what
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