Israel shuts all embassies because of foreign ministry general strike
A general strike has led to the shutting of all of Israel’s embassies worldwide, a notice on the website of
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Turkey leader defiant over Twitter ban
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has rejected accusations of intolerance following his decision to ban Twitter. At a campaign
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Syrian military jet shot down by Turkish F-16
A Syrian fighter jet was shot down at the border with Turkey, over the border crossing of Kasab, between the
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UN concerns high over Crimea crisis
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday expressed “deep disappointment” and concern, a day after Ukraine’s Crimea region voted to align
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Death of 14-year-old Gezi Park victim brings the Turkish people to the streets
Major reactions and demonstrations followed the death of 14-year-old Berkin Elvan, who had been in a coma since June 2013,
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Turkish courts order release of convicted military conspirators
Turkish courts have ordered that high-ranking generals convicted of conspiring to overthrow the government be released from prison, casting a
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Weather, increased demand push global food prices to highest level in months
Global food prices in February 2014 rose to their highest level since mid-2012 as a result of unfavourable weather and
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US weighs natural gas exports to Ukraine
The United States appears to be rethinking its aversion to natural gas exports so it could help meet Ukraine’s energy
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US imposes visa ban amid Ukraine crisis
The U.S. is imposing visa restrictions on Russians and Crimeans who it says are threatening Ukraine. In addition, the White
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