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Difficult questions on the Ankara attack
A bomb blast rocked central Ankara at rush hour on the evening of Feb. 17, killing 28 and wounding 61. Government sources stated that a suicide bomber pulled the trigger on 30 kilos of explosives next to two buses stopped at a red traffic light carrying military and civilian personnel back home from military offices.
Bulgaria Condemns Bombing Attacks in Turkey's Ankara, Diyarbakir
Bulgaria strongly condemns Wednesday's car bomb attack in Turkey's capital Ankara which claimed the lives of 28 people, Foreign Minister Daniel Mitov has said.
"I share the grief of the Turkish people and stand by our Turkish friends in this undeclared terrorist war against our common values," Mitov said in a statement on Thursday.
Roadside Bomb Kills Six Soldiers in Turkey's Diyarbakir Province
Six soldiers have been killed and a soldier was heavily wounded in an attack by suspected fighters of Kurdistan Workers' Party (PPK) in Turkey's province of Diyarbakir on Thursday.
Turkey's opposition claims intelligence deficiencies after Ankara attack
Opposition parties have pointed the finger at Turkey's intelligence and security agencies for failing to stop the deadly terrorist attack in the capital Ankara that killed 28 people on Feb. 17, urging the government to take all necessary measures to avoid future incidents.
Yahoo begins shuttering some digital services
Yahoo has begun shutting down some of its digital magazines as the struggling online pioneer's latest reorganization plan.
Turkey still safe for investments: Deputy PM
Ankara understands investors' concerns about terror attacks in Turkey, but the country will again draw investment because its foundations are solid, Deputy Prime Minister Mehmet ?im?ek has said in a joint press meeting with the head of the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
Minister: 1,300 Syrians currently jailed in Turkey
Some 1,300 Syrians are currently jailed in Turkey, Justice Minister Bekir Bozda? announced, noting that 2,400 Syrians in total have been imprisoned due to arrests or convictions. Bozda?'s announcement came late Feb. 17 during a session of the parliament's general assembly while he was responding to questions from opposition deputies on a draft law concerning citizens' personal data.
Business world condemns Ankara bombing, calls for unity against terror
Turkey's business world expressed sorrow over the Feb. 17 bomb attack targeting shuttles carrying military personnel in Ankara killed at least 28 people and wounded 61.
Festival calls for young jazz musicians
The 23rd Istanbul Jazz Festival, organized by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV), is calling for young jazz musicians to take the stage at a special festival event to be held in July.
Image of baby at barbed wire fence wins World Press Photo award
A haunting black-and-white image of a refugee passing a baby under a barbed wire fence won the prestigious World Press Photo Award on Feb. 18, highlighting Europe's worst migrant crisis since World War II.
Head of Cyprus peace force changes
Elizabeth Spehar will replace Lisa Buttenheim as the special representative and head of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) to conduct the ongoing peace talks between the two communities of the split island.
Car used in Ankara blast stolen from rental firm in ?zmir: Reports
The car used in Ankara blast that killed 27 military personnel and one civilian on Feb. 17 was stolen from a vehicle rental company in the western Turkish province of ?zmir around two months ago before being sent to Diyarbak?r, according to reports.
Turkey's opposition objects to intel agency's exception in draft law
Exceptions granted to Turkey's intelligence agency in a government-led draft law on the "Protection of the Personal Data" have led to debate between the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) and opposition parties.
Former Turkish colonel to be compensated over unfair jailing
A court has ruled that a former colonel should receive 53,000 Turkish Liras in compensation for being unfairly jailed in the case into the alleged "Balyoz" (Sledgehammer) coup plot targeting the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP).
Soldier, police officer killed in Turkey's southeast
One soldier and one police officer were killed on Feb. 18 in an armed attack by outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militants in the ?dil district of the southeastern province of ??rnak, the Turkish General Staff has stated.