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NEWS ANALYSIS: G-20 Summit shocked by Paris attacks, to focus on fight against ISIL
The gravest terrorist attack in the history of France, which killed at least 128 people, has also shaken the G-20 Summit to be held in Turkey, with expectations that the agenda of the world's richest nations will swiftly turn to the fight against ISILThe gravest terrorist attack in the history of France, which killed at least 128 people, has also shaken the G-20 Summit to be held in Antalya on
NEWS ANALYSIS: Paris attack shows a joint strategy is needed to fight ISIL
This is no longer a fight within the boundaries of the Middle East and Mesopotamia. This is no longer a fight that can be dealt with air strikes and so-called 'moderate' localsParis was hit Nov. 13 by a terrible terrorist attack by militants of the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) that killed at least 128 and wounded 180.
Suspected British associate of ISIL's 'Jihadi John' detained in Turkey: Report
A suspected associate of British ISIL leader 'Jihadi John' is being held by authorities in Turkey, Reuters quotes senior Turkish officials as sayingA suspected associate of British Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) leader "Jihadi John" is being held by authorities in Turkey, Reuters quoted two senior Turkish officials as saying on Nov.
3-year-old refugee drowns near Greek island after engine explodes
A three-year-old refugee boy drowns early on Nov 14 near the Greek island of Chios after the engine of the boat his group was sailing in exploded A three-year-old refugee boy drowned early on Nov. 14 near the Greek island of Chios after the engine of the boat his group was sailing in exploded, the Greek coastguard said.
French President Declares Paris Attacks as 'Act of War by IS'
French President Francois Hollande declared the series of attacks carried out in Paris on Friday night as constituting an "act of war organised by Islamic State (IS)".
Turkey condemns terror attacks in Paris
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an and Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu have offered condolences to France and expressed solidarity in the wake of gun attacks that killed over 120 people.
Three coordinated teams responsible for Paris attacks, one perpetrator identified: Prosecutor
French prosecutors said on Nov. 14 that three coordinated teams of gunmen and suicide bombers carried out a wave of attacks across Paris that killed 129 people, while one of the attackers' identity was determined.
G-20 leaders meet in Turkey amid Syria crisis
Turkey will host world leaders and heads of top economic organizations for the two-day G-20 Summit that will be held in the Belek resort of Antalya on the Mediterranean Sea coast on Nov. 15 and 16, which is expected to focus on the Syrian crisis along with its heavy economy and trade agenda.
Inns become beauty centers in the town of fairy chimneys
Three rock-carved inns in Cappadocia have turned into a mud bath facility, with the aim of creating a different tourism alternative in the region Turkey's first rock-carved underground mud bath will serve in the Cappadocia region, as local inns, which served as lemon storage facilities in the past, have been reorganized into an new tourist attraction.
Syria diplomacy gains momentum after Vienna talks
Amid news reports that the international coalition is preparing to launch an intensified aerial campaign on the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant's (ISIL) positions in Jarablus and Raqqa in Syria after this weekend's G-20 Summit, speculation about a potential ground operation into Syria by the Turkish military seemingly returned over the last week.
Social peace impossible with this education system
Private schools in Turkey have "protective walls," and many realities of Turkey are kept outside these schools, meaning prejudiced individuals lacking in active citizenship skills are raised in these schools.
How free will alcohol be in the 'New Turkey?'
In the past few weeks, Turkey has had two controversies relating to alcoholic beverages. First, the Institute for Regulating the Tobacco and Alcohol Market, an official body, released a ruling which banned traditional "New Year's baskets" from including any alcoholic beverages. These baskets are either sold in markets, or distributed by companies as gifts, as a means to celebrate New Year's.
Turkey holds the key for G-20
The world's attention is focused on Turkey's southern province Antalya this weekend where the world's biggest 20 giants are gathering. Yet this year the G-20 Summit means much more than just a G-20 summit. It is the first international summit taking place within the new balance of power in Syria, the region and the world.
INTERVIEW: Cengiz ?i?man on the Dönmes' 350-year 'burden of silence'
Although they developed after one of the biggest messianic movements in history, the Dönme crypto-religious community remains shrouded in mystery and subject to conspiracy theories in Turkey and elsewhere.
Marshall Plan needed to pull Syria's neighbors from the brink, says global coalition
As political leaders gathered to discuss a political solution for Syria in Vienna on Nov. 14, a global coalition called on G-20 leaders to develop a Middle East Recovery Plan (MERP), a Marshall Plan-like investment plan, to pull Syria's neighbors back from the brink after more than four years of conflict.