Turkey
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Politics
Sweden and Finland plan to deport thousands of migrants
Finland joined Sweden on Thursday in announcing plans to deport tens of thousands of failed asylum seekers in a bid to contain the migrant crisis. As at least 31 more people died attempting to reach the European Union, the two Nordic countries are both struggling to cope with an influx of…
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Society
Turkish designs a mirror that reflects smiling faces only
A Turkish engineer designed a mirror for cancer patients that would only show them their faces’ reflections if they’re smiling. The Turkish engineer Saleh Berek Ilhan said that the design’s idea came from asking himself how could he emotionally support and help patients? how could strengthen the relationship between the patient…
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West Asia
President Obama welcomes Syrian refugee in a Humans of New York comment
In a report published by Mic news, they reported on the personal message president Barack Obama wrote to a Syrian refugee currently living in Turkey whose story was told on the popular Humans of New York Facebook. “Over a series of seven portraits taken by Brandon Stanton, the photographer behind the…
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World
Turkey Holds 1st Ecology Festival ‘ECOFEST’
Visitors walk past an artwork made of recycling paper during Turkey’s first international ecology festival, ECOFEST, which aims at promoting environmental public awareness, in Istanbul, June 9, 2012. <Xinhua/Ma Yan> news@theasian.asia
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World
Turkey hosts World Cultural Olympics
Turkey is hosting 1,500 students from 135 countries for this years 10th annual World Cultural Olympics which has the slogan of hand-in-hand for humanity. The students are competing in singing, dancing, music and poetry recitation contests. They have been fascinating audiences with their outstanding performances. Children of various religions, languages,…
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West Asia
Major news in Turkey on May 21 Top news in <Todays Zaman>: Turkey marks first ‘civilian’ May 19 with joyful festivities news@theasian.asia
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West Asia
Major news in Turkey on May 14 Top news in <Todays Zaman>: ‘Media imposes official ideology, creating negative non-Muslim image’ news@theasian.asia
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World
“We Prefer Love To Flowers”
ISTANBUL — A pair of newlyweds amuse themselves among tulips at Emirgan Park in Istanbul, Turkey, on April 25, 2012. Over 11.6 million tulips blossom in the park in April, attracting many citizens and tourists. <Xinhua/Ma Yan> news@theasian.asia
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World
Children’s Day In Turkey
ISTANBUL, Turkey — Turkey celebrated National Sovereignty and Children’s Day with ceremonies being held all over the country on April 23rd. <Cihan> news@theasian.asia
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West Asia
Major news in Turkey on April 23 2012 Top news in <Todays Zaman>: Erdoğan says Turks, Iraqis still brothers despite Maliki’s enmity news@theasian.asia
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