Turkey
Istanbul district bans gay film festival
The once hugely popular annual gay pride rally in Istanbul has been blocked by authorities for three years in a row now.
Take the offbeat path with these honeymoon destinations
Find out which locations are on the list.
Artistes find their voice in Turkey’s ‘difficult’ climate
Turkish artist Erkan Ozgen, a Kurd, presented the video installation of the Syrian mute boy, Mohammed, in a short video entitled “Wonderland”.
Chicken poop can be used to generate electricity: study
Treated excrement from turkeys, chickens and other poultry birds may be used as a fuel for heat and electricity generation.
Human rights activists released from Turkish jail
Amnesty International's Andrew Gardner said the case was "a completely baseless prosecution that doesn't have a shred of evidence".
Dropping live turkeys from planes triggers Arkansas festival flap
Arkansas is one of the nation’s top turkey-producing states, and the weekend festival is meant to be a celebration of the bird.
Tomb of 'Santa Claus' discovered by archaeologists in Turkey
Researchers discover an intact temple underneath the Saint Nicholas Church in the Demre district.
Pak foreign minister to start 3-nation tour for discussion Afghan policy
Foreign office spokesman said that the foreign minister will visit regional countries like China, Russia and Turkey for consultations.
3,000-year-old female statue uncovered in Turkey
The statue was found within a monumental gate complex that would have provided access to the upper citadel of Kunulua - later Tayinat.
Turkish oil wrestlers grapple to win 600-year-old title
A record number of wrestlers are taking part in the annual Kirkpinar tournament this year.