American writers

Visiting Sultanahmet Mosque enormous experience, says Obama

Former U.S. President Barack Obama shared his visit to Istanbul during his presidency while addressing younger generations in his speech at the online program "Reshape Virtual Summit 2021."

"I visited Istanbul (largest metropolitan city of Turkey) on my first trip abroad as the president, and it was wonderful. It is an extraordinary country with extraordinary people," Obama said.

Famous Turkish Dr Oz sues sister for forging father’s will

Turkish-American cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Mehmet Öz, famous for his "The Dr. Oz Show" broadcast in the United States, has filed a criminal complaint against his sister, Nazlım Suna Öz, in Istanbul, accusing her of forging a will of their father, Mustafa Öz, who died in February 2019.

'Bridgerton' star Page absent from second series of Netflix smash hit

Rege-Jean Page will not return for the second season of record-breaking Regency romance "Bridgerton," Netflix has said, prompting howls of despair from fans of the dashing Duke of Hastings.

The wildly popular series from "Grey's Anatomy" creator Shonda Rhimes puts a modern twist on the books about an upper-class family in early 19th-century England, including color-blind casting.

Prince Harry and Wife Open up on Racism in Royal Family – Interview with Oprah Winfrey

Britain's royal family was absorbing the tremors Monday from a sensational television interview by Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex, in which the couple said they encountered racist attitudes and a lack of support that drove Meghan to thoughts of suicide.

A tribute to Harry Mark Petrakis, the chronicler of Chicago’s Greek community

Harry Mark Petrakis, one of the Greek-American community's greatest and most beloved authors, passed away on February 2 at the age of 97. He authored 24 books, mainly fiction, and a number of short stories that focus on the experiences of Chicago;s Greek immigrant community. We explore his work and his legacy with award winning journalist Dan Mihalopoulos.

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