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Jolie and Pitt release first olive oil (photos)
Despite their divorce, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are not selling the Chateau in the south of France. In fact it made its first harvest of olive oil from the wine growers Perrin, who are managing the estate. Their property, which was the site of their marriage inn 2014 marketed a rose appellation Cotes de Provence, a quite costly wine in the US. The terraces have countless olive groves.
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Saudi prince: Trump 'true friend of Muslims'
Saudi Arabia's deputy crown prince is singing US President Donald Trump's praises after their meeting, calling him a "true friend of Muslims" and claiming the leader's immigration ban does not target Islam.
Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Trump at the White House on Tuesday, in what his senior adviser deemed a "historic turning point" in US-Saudi relations.
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Turkish films in Boston
The 16th Boston Turkish Films Festival will be organized this year between March 16 and April 2.
This year's program continues the tradition of highlighting emerging and established Turkish filmmakers with several appearances by guest directors. Most of the films make their North America or U.S. premieres at the festival.
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Turkish citizens in UK to vote in referendum early April
Turks living in the U.K. will go to polling stations early April for Turkey's April 16 referendum on constitutional changes.
Turkish citizens will be able to cast their votes in London and the Scottish capital, Edinburgh, between April 6 and 9, Turkey's consul general in London said.
Trump meets top Saudi prince as Yemen war rages
U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Saudi Arabia's powerful Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House on March 14, for talks expected to focus on the economy and rolling back Iranian influence.
Trump welcomed the young prince to the Oval Office, as both countries expect to improve ties that were frequently strained under Barack Obama's administration.
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Germany 'to press G-20 to sign off on free trade amid worries about US stance'
Germany will press G-20 members to sign off on a set of principles including free trade at this week's meeting of the group's financial leaders, in what the Trump administration may perceive as a challenge to its more protectionist stance.
Winter Storm Stella hits US Northeast
Winter Storm Stella lashed the northeastern United States with sleet and snow on March 14, cancelling thousands of flights, closing schools and shutting stores, knocking out electricity to 200,000 customers but New York and Washington escaped the worst of the weather.
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US senators: Probe US meddling, Soros foundation financing
A group of US senators has sent a letter to Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to investigate US meddling in Macedonia's political scene.
Dutch PM slaps down far-right challenge
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte easily defeated a strong challenge by far-right rival Geert Wilders in key elections seen as a bellwether of populist support in Europe, partial vote counts said on March 15.
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Western states advise Pristina against "unilateral actions"
Representatives of "the Quint" in Kosovo have called on Kosovo authorities not to take unilateral actions regarding the establishment of an army.
"The Quint" is comprised of the US, Germany, France, United Kingdom, and Italy.