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Activist Peter Steudtner (2nd R) of Germany and Ali Gharavi (2nd L) of Sweden talk to the media after their release from Silivri prison in Istanbul on October 26, 2017. (Photo: AFP)

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...

26 Oct 2017 9:22 AM

Arkansas is one of the nations top turkey-producing states, and the weekend festival is meant to be a celebration of the bird. (Photo: AP)

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...

14 Oct 2017 12:04 PM

Researchers unearthed an intact temple underneath the Saint Nicholas Church in the Demre district. (Photo: AP)

Tomb of 'Santa Claus' discovered by archaeologists in Turkey

Researchers discover an intact temple underneath the Saint Nicholas Church in the Demre district.

5 Oct 2017 9:00 AM

The authorities insist they are acting to ensure the security of citizens but activists say govt seeks to impose conservative morality. (Photo: Pixabay)

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.

25 Nov 2017 2:19 PM

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Take the offbeat path with these honeymoon destinations

Find out which locations are on the list.

24 Nov 2017 8:57 AM

Women look at a statue by Algerian artist Adel Abdessemed, recreating the photo Napalm Girl, during the 15th Istanbul Biennial on November 3. (Photo: AFP)

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...

20 Nov 2017 7:43 PM

The treated excrement when converted to combustible solid biomass fuel, could replace about 10% of coal used in electricity generation. (Photo: Pixabay)

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...

20 Nov 2017 7:37 AM

Every destination offers a unique platform to host a wedding.

Here are 3 trending wedding destinations

Destination weddings are becoming increasingly popular as they lend an air of exoticness and magnificence to the...

22 Nov 2018 8:35 AM

Aanchal Thakur dreams of following her older brother Himanshu to compete in the Winter Olympics. (Photo: AFP)

After medal first, female Indian skier aims for Olympic summit

Aanchal Thakur made Indian sporting history when she won a bronze medal last week at the Ejder 3200 Cup slalom in...

19 Jan 2018 5:45 AM

Passenger plane skidded off runway just metres away from sea as it landed at an airport in northern Turkey. (Photo: AFP)

Passenger plane skids off runway in northern Turkey, gets stuck on...

Pegasus Airlines confirmed there were no injuries among 162 passengers as well as two pilots and four cabin crew...

14 Jan 2018 12:00 PM

$Risks are heightened by the addition of daily cups of \burning hot\ tea. (Photo: Pixabay)$ Life

Drinking hot tea can increase risk of oesophageal cancer

The risks to smokers also increase with high-temperature tea drinking.

12 Feb 2018 8:15 AM

Cooking meat at high temperatures for longer periods of time until its well done was also associated with a higher risk of liver disease. (Photo: Pixabay)

'Well done' red meat linked to liver disease, diabetes risk factor

People who ate more processed and red meat were 47 per cent more likely to have liver disease.

13 April 2018 3:11 AM