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Deadly superbug found in 40% of supermarket meat samples
London: In an alarming find, researchers have discovered multi drug-resistant E. coli in 40 per cent of supermarket meat samples. The team analysed 100 meat products (25 each of chicken, turkey, beef…
- Middle East
Turkey President Erdogan calls for new constitution
Ankara: Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that his country should make a new constitution to embrace the dreams of all its people, local media reported. “Let’s make a new, civil,…
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Turkey summons Danish ambassador over burning of Quran, Turkish flag
Ankara: Turkey’s Foreign Ministry has summoned Denmark’s ambassador Danny Annan over the burning of the Muslim holy book of the Quran and a Turkish flag at a public demonstration in Denmark’s capital…
- Middle East
Turkey expects thriving tourism season despite earthquake
Ankara: Turkey’s Mediterranean coast is expected to see a large number of tourists flowing in this summer despite the devastating earthquakes in February, industry professionals have said. As temperatures rise, “Turkish Riviera”,…
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Land sales in Istanbul area on rise after February earthquake
Istanbul: Turkey has seen a booming real estate market since the massive February 6 earthquakes, which was pushed by a souring demand for so-called earthquake-resistant new homes in major cities in western…
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Turkish president condemns Israel’s raid on Al-Aqsa Mosque
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has strongly condemned Israel’s raid on the flashpoint holy site of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound during the Muslim holy month of Ramzan. “Attacks on Al-Aqsa Mosque…
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Turkey: 3-month-old rescued 128 hours post earthquakes reunited with mother
A three-and-a-half-month-old baby who was rescued from under the rubble 128 hours after massive earthquakes hit Turkey last month, on Saturday was reunited with her mother, who was presumed to be dead.…
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In Turkey, women are feeling the worst aftershocks of the earthquake
By Willow Kreutzer, University of Iowa and Stephen Bagwell, University of Missouri-St. LouisColumbia When natural disasters strike, women and girls tend to experience disproportionate challenges and heightened risks. They are much more…
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Turkey summons Danish ambassador over anti-Islam protests
Ankara: Turkey’s Foreign Ministry summoned Danish Ambassador Danny Annan over “an attack targeting Quran and Turkish flag” at a public demonstration in Denmark. The ministry said in a written statement that it…
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Turkey pledges to supply natural gas to Hungary
Ankara: Turkey is ready to supply natural gas to Hungary through the Trans-Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline Project (TANAP), Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said. “As of now, we are ready to provide…
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Extremists burn copy of Quran, Turkish flag in Denmark
Supporters of an extremist Danish group burned a copy of the holy Quran and Turkish flag, in the Danish capital, Denmark amid strong condemnation by Ankara and Gulf countries. The extremist group…
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UN says 937 quake-aid trucks cross from Turkey to Syria
United Nations: The UN and partners continue to ramp up relief deliveries to earthquake-ravaged regions in Turkey and Syria. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said 937 trucks…
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Iraq, Turkey to build transportation corridor linking Basra to Turkish border
Ankara: Turkey and Iraq will build a land and railroad transportation corridor stretching from the Iraqi province of Basra to the Turkish border, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said. “We have tasked…
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New Zealand to provide further humanitarian support for Turkey, Syria
Wellington: New Zealand will provide further humanitarian support for Turkey and Syria where devastating earthquakes earlier this month killed more than 57,300 people, Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta said on Tuesday. “The earthquakes…
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Int’l donors pledge $7.5bn for quake-hit Turkey, Syria
Brussels: A total of 7 billion euros ($7.5 billion) were pledged by the international community for Turkey and Syria where devastating earthquakes earlier this month killed more than 57,300 people. The “Together…
