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Illegal Immigrants June 27, 2024

Illegal accused of raping NY teen after slipping into San Diego from Turkey

Sakir Akkan, an illegal immigrant from Turkey, is accused of raping a 15-year-old New York girl in his Prius after threatening to beat her with a pipe.

China June 5, 2024

Turkish foreign minister urges China to protect rights of Muslim Uyghurs

Turkey's foreign minister urged Chinese authorities to protect the cultural rights of minority Muslim Uyghurs in response to accusations of human rights violations.

Turkey June 5, 2024

Turkish official challenges British claim on Parthenon sculptures' ownership

A Turkish official's doubt on Britain's evidence for legally acquiring the 2,500-year-old Parthenon Marbles has reignited a longstanding cultural dispute.

Turkey June 4, 2024

2 pilots confirmed dead after military training plane crashes in central Turkey

Turkey's defense ministry has confirmed the death of two pilots after a military plane crashed during training on Tuesday. The crash is under investigation.

California June 2, 2024

'No background check': Reports say smugglers use social media to lure Turkish migrants to easy entry into US

Turkish migrants looking for a way into the U.S. have turned to advertisements posted by smugglers on social media, boasting about the ease of entry through California.

POLITICS May 21, 2024

New York City mayor's aide now cooperating with federal corruption probe: report

After the feds announced a probe into international flights taken on Turkish Airlines by New York City Mayor Eric Adams, the New York Times reported the mayor's top aide is cooperating.

Turkey May 21, 2024

Thousands of Russians flee Turkey due to residency struggles and soaring costs

Many Russians fled to Turkey for its visa-free travel, but residency challenges and rising living costs led tens of thousands to move elsewhere, officials say.

Turkey May 20, 2024

Turkey's leader claims Eurovision Song Contest encourages 'gender neutralization,' threatens family values

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accused the Eurovision Song Contest of threatening the traditional family and encouraging 'gender neutralization.'

Turkey May 16, 2024

Turkey sentences pro-Kurdish politicians to lengthy prison terms over deadly 2014 riots

Several pro-Kurdish politicians have been sentenced to between nine and 42 years in prison by a Turkish court over deadly riots in 2014 that left dozens dead and hundreds of others injured.

Turkey May 15, 2024

Turkey converts ancient church into mosque, sparking debate on heritage preservation

Turkey has converted the ancient Chora church in Istanbul, previously a museum for over 70 years, into a mosque, marking the second major conversion in recent months.

Turkey May 14, 2024

Turkey's Erdogan defends Hamas, claims over 1K members are at his country's hospitals

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he does not consider Hamas a terrorist organization and said more than 1,000 members are at hospitals in Turkey.