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What just happened in Syria, and who benefits most? Well, that part is easy

Salon

Trying to make sense of what just happened in Syria — where the seemingly impregnable regime of Bashar Assad abruptly collapsed two weeks ago in the face of an unexpected rebel onslaught — runs straight into the central paradox of global affairs: Everyone believes they’re on the right side of history, and can tell the good guys from the bad …

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1 day, 21 hours ago

Greek authorities say boat capsizing victims and survivors were from Afghanistan. 2 Turks arrested

Associated Press

ATHENS, Greece — Greece’s coast guard said Saturday it was searching for survivors or victims of a speedboat capsizing a day earlier involving migrants off the eastern Greek island of Rhodes. A total of 18 migrants — 12 men, three women and three minors — all Afghan nationals, were rescued, the coast guard said Saturday. Seven migrants were killed and …

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3 days, 13 hours ago

The warm Turkish welcome for refugees is ending and Syrians are worried

Associated Press

GAZIANTEP, Turkey — Turkey gained renown as a haven for refugees by welcoming more than 3 million Syrians fleeing violence between forces from Bashar Assad ’s government and a patchwork of rebel groups. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print ‘My children were born here’ Cabuli spent several years in a refugee camp before …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Keeping up with UP: How BJP won Muslim majority seats in bypolls

Hindustan Times

New Delhi: Yogi Adityanath and Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Bhartiya Janata Party chief ministers of Uttar Pradesh and Assam, who have a penchant for delivering polarising speeches and slogans are key leaders for the party in the North and the Northeast. Senior BJP leader Sunil Bansal, former in-charge of UP, had directed local leaders in western UP to get 10,000 …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Bahamas setback: What’s Trump’s plan to expel migrants to third countries?

Al Jazeera

Trump’s incoming administration wants to send immigrants to countries they have no links to, reports say. The plan to deport immigrants to countries including the Bahamas was reportedly proposed by the incoming Donald Trump administration in the US. Trump’s team has a list of countries to which they want to send deported immigrants if their home countries refuse to accept …

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3 weeks ago

Retirementmoons: Here's How To Plan A Vacation To Celebrate Retiring

Huff Post

Manuela via Getty Images Why not mark retirement with an extraordinary vacation? Traveling as a way to celebrate big moments in your life isn’t a new concept, but one specific vacation trend in this area seems to be on the rise: “Retirementmoons” — a portmanteau of “retirement” and “honeymoon” — are becoming more popular as people look for special ways …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Man United in Turkey guarantees DRAMA! 'Welcome to Hell' in the 90s, Demba Ba making them the 'laughing stock of England'... and Andre Onana's Champions League howlers last year

Daily Mail

From fan chaos to unexplainable gaffes, they have a record to worry about Turkey is not a happy hunting ground for Manchester United. Manchester United are back at Fenerbahce, where they have lost two of three games A hat-trick by Tuncay in 2004 sunk United 3-0, although they had already qualified from the group Jose Mourinho, who also lost here …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Thousands of Turks protest controversial law to remove stray dogs

Associated Press

ISTANBUL — Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Istanbul on Sunday to protest recent legislation that critics say is leading to the killing of stray dogs across Turkey. Last month, legislators approved the new law aimed at removing millions of stray dogs from Turkish streets citing safety concerns. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the law was necessary to deal with the …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Swimmer Ali Truwit makes Paralympics a year after losing lower leg in shark attack while snorkeling

Associated Press

The first step for swimmer Ali Truwit was overcoming her newfound fear of the one place she had always felt safe — the water. “I’ve definitely relied on other people’s comeback stories to help me hold on to what feels like a bold and unrealistic hope — of fighting off a shark and surviving and losing a limb and making …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch: Mourners gather for funeral prayer of Hamas leader Ismali Haniyeh in Turkey

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Watch as thousands of Turks …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Martyr Biden, Saviour Kamala

Al Jazeera

Washington has never seen a week quite like it. Contributors: Alex Shephard – Senior editor, The New Republic Sabrina Siddiqui – White House reporter, The Wall Street Journal Akela Lacy – Politics reporter, The Intercept On our radar In Bangladesh, there has been a heavy-handed response to protests centring on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her government and corruption. ‘Independent media …

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5 months ago

Turks of Western Thrace: Greece mulls to close several Turkish minority schools

Firstpost

The closures are part of a broader trend to reduce the number of minority schools, which would drop from 307 in 1926 to 86 if the recent decision comes into action Greece is mulling to close four Turkish minority primary schools in a move which is touted as a way to curb the right to education for Turks in the …

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5 months ago

40 people killed in migrant boat fire off Haiti’s coast, says aid agency

CNN

CNN — At least 40 people have died after the boat they were traveling in caught fire off the coast of Haiti earlier this week, the International Organization for Migration reported on Friday, citing local authorities. In a statement, Grégoire Goodstein, IOM’s chief of mission in the country, blamed the tragedy on Haiti’s spiraling security crisis and the lack of …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Dutchman freed in rescue operation after being kidnapped in Spain

NL Times

A Dutchman was freed by Spanish police on Friday from a vacation home in a suburb of Vigo, a city in the western Spanish region of Galicia. According to Spanish media, the Turks demanded money from the Dutchman and threatened him with a firearm, which the police later confiscated. The Dutchman was kidnapped by three Turkish men in the Teis …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Charge of the GenZ brigade: Young turks expand their turf on NSE

Live Mint

Mumbai: In a striking shift within India's investment landscape, GenZ investors are rapidly rising to prominence, nearly doubling their presence in the stock market compared to other age groups. “The below-30 age group comprises those who are in for a quick buck, rather than tapping the market for serious investing," said Dhiraj Relli, MD & CEO of HDFC Securities. Lure …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Turkiye edges into last 16 with tense 2-1 win over Czechia

The Hindu

Turkiye overcame stiff resistance from 10-man Czechia in a 2-1 win on Wednesday with goals from Hakan Calhanoglu and Cenk Tosun to set up a Euro 2024 last-16 clash with Austria and send its opponents home. The Czechs, quarter-finalist at the last tournament, needed victory to stand any chance of advancing, but the 20th-minute dismissal of midfielder Antonin Barak for …

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6 months ago

This American was fined $500 per bullet he accidentally took on Turks and Caicos vacation

CNN

CNN — One of several Americans recently charged with having ammunition in Turks and Caicos is expected to go home after a court issued a suspended sentence and fined him $2,000. Ryan Tyler Watson of Oklahoma pleaded guilty last month to possessing four rounds of ammunition, a spokesperson for the government of Turks and Caicos said. On Friday, Watson received …

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6 months ago

Portugal vs Czechia, Euro 2024: Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first player to feature in six Euros

The Hindu

Cristiano Ronaldo set a record even before kick-off in Portugal’s opening game against Czechia in a Group F match of Euro 2024, at the Leipzig Stadium in Germany on Tuesday. He went past his former Real Madrid teammates Luka Modric and compatriot Pepe, who have featured in five editions of the tournament, including 2024, with the former leading Croatia into …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Political opponents unite to demand end of Turkish Cypriot isolation

The Independent

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A cross-party group of 50 influential politicians have urged foreign secretary …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Camila Cabello confesses she slid into Drake's DMs to get him on her next album... and sets the record straight on THOSE dating rumors

Daily Mail

Camila Cabello confessed that she slid into Drake's DMs in order to get him to feature on her upcoming album C, XOXO. Camila Cabello confessed that she slid into Drake's DMs in order to get him to feature on her upcoming album C, XOXO C, XOXO is inspired by Miami, where Camila largely grew up and where Drake also used …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

American Tyler Wenrich sentenced to time served and $9K fine after arrest on illegal ammunition charge in Turks and Caicos

CNN

CNN — American Tyler Wenrich was sentenced to three weeks in jail and fined Tuesday after he pleaded guilty earlier this month to possession of ammunition while traveling to Turks and Caicos. In the Turks and Caicos, possession of firearms or ammunition carries a minimum 12-year sentence, though the law allows reduced sentences under “exceptional circumstances.” Even though the territory …

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6 months, 4 weeks ago

American is flying home after getting suspended sentence for ammo possession in Turks and Caicos

Associated Press

PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands — An American arrested in the Caribbean for illegally carrying ammunition received a suspended sentence Friday, according to a spokesperson for the Turks and Caicos Islands, and his spokesman said he was flying back to the United States. He’s happy all this is behind him,” Smith said, adding that Hagerich was remorseful and had simply …

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6 months, 4 weeks ago

American who carried ammunition in Turks and Caicos gets suspended sentence and heads home. Fate of others charged is unclear

CNN

CNN — The first of several Americans recently charged with possession of ammunition in Turks and Caicos headed home Friday after getting a suspended 52-week sentence and a $6,700 fine, his representatives said. In the Turks and Caicos, possession of firearms or ammunition carries a minimum 12-year sentence, though the law allows reduced sentences under “exceptional circumstances,” the local governor …

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7 months ago

Turks and Caicos slams US lawmaker’s remarks ahead of sentencing of American on ammunition charges

CNN

CNN — Turks and Caicos officials have slammed remarks from US lawmakers who traveled to the islands earlier this week to press for the release of the Americans who were arrested there – and could possibly face 12-year sentences. In a House of Assembly address, the islands’ Premier Washington Misick said, “The accusation of congressman against the government and people …

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What just happened in Syria, and who benefits most? Well, that part is easy

Greek authorities say boat capsizing victims and survivors were from Afghanistan. 2 Turks arrested

The warm Turkish welcome for refugees is ending and Syrians are worried

Keeping up with UP: How BJP won Muslim majority seats in bypolls

Bahamas setback: What’s Trump’s plan to expel migrants to third countries?

Retirementmoons: Here's How To Plan A Vacation To Celebrate Retiring

Man United in Turkey guarantees DRAMA! 'Welcome to Hell' in the 90s, Demba Ba making them the 'laughing stock of England'... and Andre Onana's Champions League howlers last year

Thousands of Turks protest controversial law to remove stray dogs

Swimmer Ali Truwit makes Paralympics a year after losing lower leg in shark attack while snorkeling

Watch: Mourners gather for funeral prayer of Hamas leader Ismali Haniyeh in Turkey

Martyr Biden, Saviour Kamala

Turks of Western Thrace: Greece mulls to close several Turkish minority schools

40 people killed in migrant boat fire off Haiti’s coast, says aid agency

Dutchman freed in rescue operation after being kidnapped in Spain

Charge of the GenZ brigade: Young turks expand their turf on NSE

Euro 2024: Turkiye edges into last 16 with tense 2-1 win over Czechia

This American was fined $500 per bullet he accidentally took on Turks and Caicos vacation

Portugal vs Czechia, Euro 2024: Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first player to feature in six Euros

Political opponents unite to demand end of Turkish Cypriot isolation

Camila Cabello confesses she slid into Drake's DMs to get him on her next album... and sets the record straight on THOSE dating rumors

American Tyler Wenrich sentenced to time served and $9K fine after arrest on illegal ammunition charge in Turks and Caicos

American is flying home after getting suspended sentence for ammo possession in Turks and Caicos

American who carried ammunition in Turks and Caicos gets suspended sentence and heads home. Fate of others charged is unclear

Turks and Caicos slams US lawmaker’s remarks ahead of sentencing of American on ammunition charges