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Over 500 irregular migrants held in northwest Turkey
A total of 527 irregular migrants were held in northwestern Turkey, state-run Anadolu Agency reported on Feb. 11.
135 irregular migrants held in Istanbul
A total of 135 irregular migrants were held in Turkey's largest metropolis Istanbul, state-run Anadolu Agency reported on Feb. 12.
This came as police conducted an operation as part of security efforts against irregular migration and human smuggling, Anadolu Agency cited anonymous sources as saying.
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Turkey to export earthmover to Philippines
Turkey is set to export an armored amphibious combat earthmover, called "Kunduz," to the Philippines in 2021, state-run Anadolu Agency reported on Feb. 10.
Speaking to Anadolu Agency, Nail Kurt, the CEO of Turkish defense firm FNSS, conveyed that the deal was signed between the firm and the Philippine military.
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Turkish police arrest 4 ISIL terror suspects
Turkey detained four suspects linked to the ISIL terror group, state-run Anadolu Agency reported on Feb. 11.
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Alleged Russian mob members face trial in Turkey
Suspected members of a Russian crime gang detained last week for allegedly planning an armed assault in Istanbul had their first day in court on Feb. 3, state-run Anadolu Agency reported.
Some 17 defendants, including the group's alleged leader Guram Chikhladze, were sent to Istanbul's Çağlayan Courthouse, Anadolu Agency cited anonymous sources as saying.
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Turkish plane leaves China with evacuees
A cargo plane with 42 passengers departed from China's Wuhan city for Turkey after evacuating Turkish citizens from the heart of a deadly coronavirus outbreak, state-run Anadolu Agency reported on Feb. 1.
Eleven military personnel, six health employees, two journalists, and a Foreign Ministry representative are on board the plane that arrived at 6 a.m. local time (2200GMT) in Wuhan.
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South American coypu finds new home in Turkey
A semi-aquatic, rat-like creature has found a new home in eastern Turkey on Jan. 28, state-run Anadolu Agency reported on Jan. 29. (AA Photo)
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Egg-carving artist breaks record on fragile art
A Turkish artist has broken the world record for the largest number of holes made on a chicken egg, with a staggering total of nearly 12,000.
"I previously beat a Pakistani artist's record of 7,500 holes with my 8,708 holes. Now I beat my own record with 11,827 holes," Hamit Hayran told Anadolu Agency.
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Stockbreeders life in Turkey's Van
Stockbreeders are seen with their flock at a countryside following snowfall during winter season in Van, Turkey on Jan. 27. (Source: Anadolu Agency)
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Turkish court sentences 3 over killing stray dogs
Three men on Jan. 27 were sentenced to 10 years in prison apiece for poisoning stray dogs in capital Ankara, according to state-run Anadolu Agency.
The Heavy Penal Court No. 5 in Ankara also imposed a punitive fine of 15,000 Turkish Liras (nearly $2,524) on each defendant, Anadolu Agency cited anonymous sources as saying.
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