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Bokova Names Gender Equality, Refugee Integration as Key Challenges at UN Hearing
Equal opportunities for men and women and the integration of migrants should be at the core of the United Nations' efforts during the next Secretary General's term of office, Irina Bokova, the Bulgarian UN top job candidate, said on Tuesday.
Al Jazeera America signs off after less than three years
Al Jazeera America was set to sign off on April 12 after a costly and failed effort to break into the US cable news market.
Why is Preet Bharara so popular in Turkey?
It is not every day that a U.S. attorney becomes a public hero for a whole class of people in Turkey, but that is the case with Preet Bharara, who indicted Reza Zarrab. Thanks to Bharara's legal work, Zarrab will to stand trial in New York for violating Iranian sanctions, money laundering, and defrauding the U.S. government.
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US attorney Bharara refutes 'silly' bribe allegations
A U.S. prosecutor, who garnered fame in Turkey for launching a probe against a controversial Turkish-Iranian businessman, has said allegations claiming he was bribed $2.5 million by individuals trying to topple the Turkish government were "the silliest" among many "silly things written" about him.
Sanders wins Wyoming, prepares to take on Clinton in New York
Bernie Sanders won the U.S. presidential Democratic nominating contest in Wyoming on April 9, besting rival Hillary Clinton and adding to a string of recent victories as the two candidates gear up for a crucial matchup in New York.
ND leader asks for elections to put an end to incompetent gov’t’s ruling
The vast majority of citizens are greatly disappointed, since all Greeks are forced to make harsh sacrifices and see their lives getting worse day by day, said president of main opposition New Democracy Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who visits the US.
Rowling's 'Harry Potter' chair sells for bewitching $394,000
A wooden chair used by J.K. Rowling when she wrote her first two "Harry Potter" books has sold for $394,000 at a New York auction - more than eight times its opening bid.
Women, media play major role in pursuing freedom, says Hürriyet chairwoman
Women and the media play a huge role in the process of reaching true freedom and peace, daily Hürriyet Chairwoman Vuslat Do?an Sabanc? has told the audience at the gala dinner for the Women in the World (WITW) Summit in New York.
Turkish music group performing dual role in US
A Turkish music project in New York is not only helping introduce classical Turkish music to Americans and others, but also helping Turks keep in touch with their own past.
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World's most powerful women to gather in New York
The world's most influential women will gather at the Women in the World (WITW) Summit in New York on April 6 for the seventh time, along with many notable participants from Turkey.
Daily Hürriyet Chairwoman Vuslat Do?an Sabanc? is scheduled deliver a speech at the opening session of the summit, which is also sponsored by the Ayd?n Do?an Foundation.
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