Fears over Turkey media freedom grow
A prominent Turkish columnist and television news anchor, Ahmet Hakan, has been beaten up outside his Istanbul home. The attack
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Croatian president: Migrant crisis ‘a textbook example of the consequences of inaction’
Leaders from Croatia and Serbia have joined others – including Bulgaria’s President Rossen Plevneliev – who have told the UN
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NASA: Strong evidence of liquid water on Mars
NASA scientists have found strong evidence of salt water streams on Mars, at least during the red planet’s summer, the
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Two billion-plus will have chance to see Supermoon eclipse
More than 2 billion people will have the opportunity late Sunday and early Monday to witness a rare celestial event:
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Rare Supermoon eclipse will be last until 2033
In the wake of the pope’s visit to the United States, a rare – and unrelated celestial event – will
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US agency: Global heat hits record highs
Across the globe the heat is unrelenting, setting new temperature highs by the month that are unparalleled in 136 years
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Total lunar eclipse to be visible from Europe
People in Europe will have a chance to see a total lunar eclipse on the night of September 27–28. The
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US to accept 10 000 Syrian refugees
The United States said Thursday it will accept at least 10,000 Syrian refugees in the coming year and increase its
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Nato concerned over possible Russian military buildup in Syria
NATO is worried that Russia may be shipping arms to Syria, boosting military support for the Assad regime. The Kremlin,
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