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Pirates attack Turkish ship off W. Africa; kill 1, kidnap 15

January 24, 2021

Pirates attack Turkish ship off W. Africa; kill 1, kidnap 15

Armed pirates attacked a Turkish cargo ship off the West African coast, kidnapping 15 sailors and killing one of them, officials said Sunday as Turkey sought to recover the captured crew.

Jared Kushner brokers deal ending Saudi Arabia's fight with Qatar

January 5, 2021

Jared Kushner brokers deal ending Saudi Arabia's fight with Qatar

Saudi Arabia and its allies are expected to sign a deal Tuesday officially ending their feud with Qatar in an agreement negotiated by White House senior advisor Jared Kushner, a government official confirmed Monday.

US sanctions could further strain relations with NATO ally Turkey amid Biden transition: analysts

December 14, 2020

US sanctions could further strain relations with NATO ally Turkey amid Biden transition: analysts

The State Department announced Monday that the U.S. is imposing sanctions on Turkey over its acquisition of Russian S-400 air missile defense system, which could further strain relations with the longtime NATO ally as President-elect Joe Biden prepares to take office, analysts say.

Trump won't break with tradition, will proceed with annual Turkey pardon

November 18, 2020

Trump won't break with tradition, will proceed with annual Turkey pardon

Despite the angst surrounding the growing number of coronavirus cases nationwide and the ongoing upheaval over President Trump's refusal to concede the election to President-elect Joe Biden, there will still be a turkey pardon at the White House next week.

Turkey earthquake death toll tops 57, 70-year-old pulled out alive from rubble

November 1, 2020

Turkey earthquake death toll tops 57, 70-year-old pulled out alive from rubble

Rescue workers extricated a 70-year-old man from a collapsed building in western Turkey on Sunday, some 34 hours after a strong earthquake in the Aegean Sea struck Turkey and Greece, killing at least 57 people and injuring more than 900.

Strong Aegean Sea earthquake topples buildings in Turkey

October 30, 2020

Strong Aegean Sea earthquake topples buildings in Turkey

A strong earthquake in the Aegean Sea has shaken Turkey and Greece. Several buildings were wrecked in Turkey's western Izmir province, according to officials, but there was no immediate information on casualties.

France knife attack: World leaders stand united after 3 dead in ‘barbaric’ killings in Nice church

October 29, 2020

France knife attack: World leaders stand united after 3 dead in ‘barbaric’ killings in Nice church

World leaders are standing united with France after a man armed with a knife decapitaed one woman and killed two others at a church in the southern city of Nice on Thursday.

Charlie Hebdo cartoon mocking Turkish leader Erdogan sparks furor

October 28, 2020

Charlie Hebdo cartoon mocking Turkish leader Erdogan sparks furor

Turkish officials on Wednesday railed against French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo over its cover-page cartoon mocking Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and accused the publication of sowing “the seeds of hatred and animosity.”

France pulls ambassador to Turkey after Erdogan calls for mental health check for Macron

October 25, 2020

France pulls ambassador to Turkey after Erdogan calls for mental health check for Macron

France recalled its ambassador to Turkey after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said French President Emmanuel Macron needed a mental health evaluation amid a government crackdown on Islamic extremism in response to the beheading of a schoolteacher near Paris.

US Embassy in Turkey issues alert on potential attacks

October 23, 2020

US Embassy in Turkey issues alert on potential attacks

The U.S. Mission is acting on 'credible reports' of potential terrorist activity against U.S. citizens