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First Fukushima worker diagnosed with radiation-linked cancer: Japan official
A former Fukushima nuclear plant worker has been diagnosed with radiation-linked cancer, Japanese officials said on Oct. 20, and an expert said the first confirmed case since the 2011 accident could be just the "tip of the iceberg".
The world’s 10 best airports for 2015 (pics)
The world’s ten most sensational airports for 2015. Here are the ones where customers feel disappointed to leave thanks to the indoor jungles, aquariums, IMAX theaters, spas and endless hsops.
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World's pearls to be exhibited in Istanbul
As one of the highlights of the Qatar Turkey 2015 Year of Culture, the international exhibition ?Pearls, Jewels from the Sea? opens at the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts in IstanbulThe Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts host the ?Pearls, Jewels from the Sea? exhibition featuring more than 100 pieces.
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The dream job: 5th annual list of the best places to work in all the world
How do you best create a great culture at a global organization? Elevate pay levels? Increase training opportunities? Launch a wellness program? Those steps may help, but the thing that moves the needle most for employees at the world’s best workplaces is a strong sense of community.
Japan considers pulling UNESCO funding over Nanjing row
Japan warned Oct. 12 that it might pull funding for UNESCO to protest last week's decision to inscribe documents related to the Nanjing massacre in its Memory of the World register.
Sculptors work for symposium
Artists have been continuing to work on their sculptures for the Manavgat International Stone-Sculpture Symposium, which is being organized in the southern province of Antalya's Manavgat district with the theme of "water and stone." The symposium, which started on Sept. 29, will be closed on Oct. 16 with the opening of the sculptors' exhibition.
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What country has the most debt? Not Greece! (See chart)
A country with slow economic growth receives less in tax revenue and has to borrow money that accumulates as public debt. This may not be a bad thing unless the future economic wellbeing of a country is at risk. The map below by howmuch.net compares debt-to-GDP ratios of the world’s most representative economies.
France renews offer for Turkey's multibillion-dollar missile defense program
Turkey is nearing a final decision on the country to build its national missile defense system, as France challenges China with a renewed offer, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an has said, referring to Eurosam, the joint French-Italian offer.
Good music comes to town soon once again
The Good Music in Town concert series will kick off on Oct. 27, with five-time Grammy winner Canadian jazz artist Diana KrallThe Good Music in Town concerts will once again revive audiences in Istanbul, starting with world famous jazz soloist Diana Krall, who has won five Grammy awards. As part of her world tour for her new album, Canadian jazz queen Krall will take the stage on Oct.
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