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Venezuela’s iconic street named ‘Turkish Republic’

One of the streets in the center of the Venezuelan capital Caracas, which is considered a historical symbol of the country, has been named the "Turkish Republic Street."

Türkiye's Ambassador to Caracas Aydan Karamanoğlu, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil and Mayor Carmen Melendez attended the opening ceremony featuring folk dance groups of the two cultures.

Gülenists donated around $2 mln to Clinton campaign: Democratic source

Some figures from the Gülen Movement under the U.S.-based Islamic preacher Fethullah Gülen, who is accused of the July 15 failed coup attempt, made nearly $2 million donation to defeated Democratic Party presidential candidate Hillary Clinton during her campaign, according to a Democratic source, state-run Anadolu Agency reported on Nov. 12.

First Turkish school set to open in Doha

The first Turkish school was set to open in the Gulf Arab country of Qatar on Oct. 16, according to the school director.

Speaking to Anadolu Agency, Mehmet Said Karatosun said the school would teach children of Turkish citizens living in Qatar.

"The school will follow the Turkish curriculum, and teaching will be in Turkish," he said.