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Foreign footballers take issue with questions after Istanbul bomb attack
An Armenian-origin footballer who plays for Beşiktaş has taken umbrage with a question from Armenian broadcaster Armnews about the twin bombings in Istanbul, noting that the attacks could have occurred anywhere.
World’s oldest drawing found in Iran? (photos)
An Iranian archaeologist has discovered what he believes could be some of the oldest rock etchings on the planet.
The markings, which have only been seen by a few people, were discovered by Dr Mohammed Naserifard among a rock formation outside the town of Khomeyn in western Iran.
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Bulgaria Denies Backing Freeze of Turkey's EU Talks
Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry has downplayed commens by Austrian top diplomat Sebastian Kurz, who earlier argued Sofia sided with Vienna on the need to freeze membership talks with Turkey.
Dutch court rules populist lawmaker Wilders guilty of hate speech
A Dutch court convicted populist anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders of hate speech Dec. 9 at the end of a trial he branded a politically motivated "charade" that endangered freedom of speech.
Edirne's cymbals going around world
An atelier in Turkey's northwest has become a favorite for musicians in different parts of the world looking for unique cymbals instead of the cookie-cutter variety available in so many parts of the world.
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Diyanet gathers intelligence on suspected Gülenists via imams in 38 countries
Turkey's Directorate of Religious Affairs (Diyanet) has gathered intelligence via imams from 38 countries on the activities of suspected followers of the U.S.-based Islamic preacher Fethullah Gülen, widely believed to be the mastermind of the failed July 15 coup attempt.
Sofia Hosts 3rd Global Summit for Preemies
Bulgaria hosted on Friday the Third Global Summit for Improving the Standard of Care for Preemies, bringing together participants from five continents who united efforts to discuss ways of saving the life and health of premature babies, organizers say.
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Local developments with European dimensions
Those who believe in the idea of a united Europe, the so-called pro-Europeans, were left with mixed feelings following the results of a referendum in Italy and a repeat presidential election in Austria. While the "No" victory was expected in Italy, few could imagine such a big difference between the two camps.
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Authorities to get all data on assets abroad
An estimated 60,000 Greeks - as well as many more depositors in countries around the world - are worried about the introduction of the Common Reporting Standard (CRS), which goes into effect on January 1, 2017.
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Austrians reject far right in presidential election
Austria's far-right presidential candidate was soundly defeated on Dec. 4, confounding forecasts of a tight election in which he would ride a wave of populism sweeping the West.