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Turkey Threatens to Block Sweden's NATO Bid Over Quran Burning Protest in Stockholm
Finland’s top diplomat appears to have suggested that the country may have to join NATO without Sweden, after Turkey’s president cast doubt on expansion of the military alliance.
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Turkey to Türkiye: Why the US Spells the Country's Name Differently Now
Türkiye asked countries that use Latin script to drop the “Turkey” spelling of its country. Here’s why.
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At least 6 dead and Dozens Injured After Bomb Explosion in Istanbul
A bomb rocked a major pedestrian avenue in the heart of Istanbul on Sunday, killing six people, wounding several dozen and sending people fleeing the fiery explosion
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Bomb Rocks Avenue in Heart of Istanbul; 6 Dead, Dozens Hurt
A bomb has rocked a bustling pedestrian avenue in the heart of Istanbul, killing six people and wounding several dozen. Panicked people fled the fiery blast or huddled in cafes and shops. Emergency vehicles rushed to the scene on Istiklal Avenue. That’s a popular thoroughfare lined with shops and restaurants that leads to the iconic Taksim Square. Turkish President Recep...
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Thanksgiving 101: Don't Dump Turkey Grease and Fats Down the Sink
Emptying cooking grease and other oils down kitchen sinks can be tough on household plumbing and even damage sewer lines.
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At Least 40 Die in Turkey Coal Mine Explosion
Officials say the death toll from a coal mine explosion in northern Turkey has risen to at least 28 people and rescue efforts continue as a fire burns in the mine.
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3 More Grain Shipments Depart Ukraine Ports, Head to Turkey
Three more ships with grain have departed Ukrainian ports and are headed to Turkey for inspection, Turkey’s defense ministry said.
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Ukraine and Russia Sign Deal to Resume Grain Exports Amid Global Food Crisis
The deal will enable Ukraine — one of the world’s key breadbaskets — to export 22 million tons of grain and other agricultural products that have been stuck in Black Sea ports due to Russia’s invasion.
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Sweden, Finland Push Ahead With NATO Bids as Turkey Objects
Sweden and Finland have pushed ahead with their bids to join NATO even as Turkey insists it won’t let the previously nonaligned Nordic countries into the alliance because of their alleged support for Kurdish militants. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s strongly worded objections caught the two applicants and other NATO members off guard, complicating what was envisioned to be a...
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Angry Bird: Wild Turkey Attacks People on DC Trail
A man captured video of a wild turkey chasing and attacking him and another woman on a trail in D.C.’s Anacostia neighborhood.
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Turkey to Move Trial of Khashoggi Suspects to Saudi Arabia
A Turkish court has decided to transfer the trial of 26 Saudis accused in the gruesome killing of Jamal Khashoggi to Saudi Arabia, raising fears that those responsible for the death of the Washington Post columnist won’t be brought to justice for a crime that drew international outrage
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Is Russia Inching Closer to Ending War in Ukraine?
Diplomatic talks between Russia and Ukraine are underway in nearby Turkey. But will the talks lead anywhere? And what would Russia or Ukraine give up in a bid to end the war? Anatol Lieven from the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft joins LX News to explain.
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Ukraine Suspends Evacuations Amid Safety Fears; Russia, Ukraine Prepare for Face-To-Face Talks
Delegations from both countries are scheduled to meet face-to-face in Turkey this week.
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Turkey's Inflation Rate Hits a New 20-Year High of 54%
The Turkish lira has lost roughly 47% of its value in the last full year, in a rout driven by Erdogan’s refusal to raise interest rates.
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Turkish Lira Nudges Downward as Central Bank Holds Interest Rates
Turkey’s currency has lost more than 48% of its value in the last year as Erdogan pushed on with his policy of eschewing rate rises despite sky-high inflation.
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Erdogan's Celebrity Welcome in the UAE Affirms a Sea-Change in Relations, Lifeline for Turkey's Economy
For years, Turkey and the UAE have been on opposing sides of regional conflicts due to deeply conflicting ideologies.
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Food Prices Are Still Rising. Here Are 4 Ways to Slash Your Grocery Bill
Food prices are up more than 7% from last year, with items like eggs and fish rising even more steeply. These tips will help keep your grocery budget in check.
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Turkey's Inflation Hits Nearly 50%, Highest in Two Decades
Prices of consumer goods spiked 11% from the previous month, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute, higher than analysts’ predictions.
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Populist Nations Fared Much Worse During Covid Outbreak, New Research Says
A new study has compared the response of populist and non-populist governments during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020.
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Erdogan Blames Turkey's Currency Problems on ‘Foreign Financial Tools' as Central Bank Reserves Fall
Turkey’s lira lost 44% of its value in 2021, due in large part to a refusal by the president to raise interest rates to rein in inflation.