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Antalya Film Festival announces foreign entrees
The 52nd International Antalya Film Festival announced 10 foreign films at the International Competition section of the festival. The films will be screened for the first time in Turkey, according to a written statement made by the festival committee.
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EXPLAINED: Understanding the G-20 Summit in 12 points
Over the last few months, Turkey has been preparing to host the much anticipated G-20 Summit 2015 for its first time at Antalya's Belek resort on Nov. 15 and 16. Hürriyet has prepared a guide to further delve into what G-20 means, who will attend the summit and which topics will be on agenda in the guide below collected in 12 points.
Turkey maintains position in alcohol consumption: OECD report
Turkey has finished second from last again among 44 countries in terms of adult alcohol consumption, effectively maintaining its position over the past 12 years, according to an Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) health report.
ALDE Chief Guy Verhofstadt speaks with PT: “Greek govt must show it is serious”
Head of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats (ALDE) group in the European Parliament Guy Verhofstadt spoke with Proto Thema prior to his meeting with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Monday at 1 p.m. The former Belgian prime minister spoke of the challenges that lie before Greece and pointed to the need for real reforms.
Turkmenistan begins building $10 bn gas pipeline
Energy-rich Turkmenistan's leader has ordered the start of construction on a pipeline carrying gas from the former Soviet state to India, Pakistan and Afghanistan, the government said Nov. 7.
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India vs. the Queen: Koh-i-Noor diamond may be stripped from Crown Jewels
India is suing the queen for the 100-mln-pound diamond known as the Koh-i-Noor (Mountain of Light) that the Queen Mother wore during the Coronation of her husband and her daughter. The prized 105-carat jewel may be stripped from Britain’s Crown Jewels following legal proceedings started by Bollywood stars and businessmen.
Real locations that inspired Disney’s films
All Disney movies show beautiful worlds which we thought they were all works of imagination. But, they aren’t. See images of real-life locations compared to some of Disney’s most iconic locations.
So, now you have the chance to visit the dreamy castle you were watching on Disney’s movies when you were young.
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Pavlopetri, the world’s oldest submerged city
A tribute of BBC travel to underwater cities refers to the 5,000-year-old Pavlopetri submerged city located in southern Greece’s Peloponnese region.
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Forbes Declares Putin as World's Most Powerful Person for Third Year in Row
Forbes magazine declared Russian President Vladimir Putin as the most powerful person in the world for the third year in a row.
This magazine revealed this in its seventh annual list, which ranks the "World's Most Powerful People" in 2015.
Indonesia shuts Bali airport for second day running
Bali's international airport will remain closed until Nov. 6 due to ash erupting from a nearby volcano, Indonesian officials said, grounding hundreds of flights for a second consecutive day.