Syrians inundate Turkey, bearing tales of sorrow and Islamic State horror
Going against the flow of recent days, Zaim Mahmoud drags his three children in the direction of bombings and clashes. For this family, one of tens of thousands to flee an Islamic State offensive against Kurdish areas in Syria, help did not come fast enough.
DIARY- Turkey - to Dec 24
(All times are provisional and in GMT. For local time, add three hours. This diary is updated every day, and new listings or amendments are marked "*".) KEY INDICATORS DATE GMT/LOCAL INDICATOR PERIOD PRIOR 25/9 0800/1100 Foreign arrivals August 13.50% 25/9 ...
Turkey may do more against Islamic State, but how much uncertain
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Turkey appears to be inching towards a greater role in the U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State after the group freed 46 Turkish hostages, but it remains unclear how far it will go to combat the militants. As the United ...
Turkey opens door for anti-IS operation
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced the possibility of military intervention by his country against the Islamic State (IS) Sunni radical organisation. Erdogan Tuesday applauded the offensive launched the day before by a US-led ...
Retailing in Turkey - Market Summary & Forecasts: Comprehensive overview of the market
A burgeoning economy is driving growth in the Turkey retail market Higher GDP growth coupled with declining inflation and rising disposable income is driving growth in the Turkey retail market. The country recovering from a recent economic recession is ...
The cruel end of Hervé Gourdel and how to handle disillusioned jihadists
Hervé Gourdel's activities and his photography can be seen at his own site http://www.hervegourdel.com/ When I wrote this comment piece for The National*, offering my spport for the idea of re-integrating returning, repentant jihadists provided their involvement has stopped short of violent crime, H ...
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European Summary: Showers in south - Rain in north, Sep 25 - 05:43
Rain in northern Europe mostly fair in central areas, but showers to the south Thursday Fine for Portugal with plenty of sunshine here. A few showers in eastern areas of Spain, but for most it should be dry with sunshine. More persistent rain affecting Italy, especially central and southern areas. G ...
Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey - July 2014 - 13
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New hope for hair loss as iGrow gets FDA clearance
The machine that employs red light technology to promote hair growth in males was given the green light by the FDA last week for over the counter sales. The iGrow Hair Growth System ©All Rights Reserved/ -AFP/ Relaxnews photo iGrow Hair Growth System is intended for men whose hair loss patterns fall ...
Syriska kurdiska flyktingar strömmar in Turkiet
Röda områden under Isis direkta kontroll i juni 2014. Gula områden där de är militärt aktiva.. ( Bild: Wikimedia Commons, cc.) Minst 150.000 flyktingar har flytt in i Turkiet under de senaste dagarna, undan den ”islamiska statens” offensiv i Syrien. FN varnar för att antalet snart kan klättra så hög ...
Riverlands Bird Sanctuary, with Edge and June, 230914 (Part 1: Birding)
Edge Wade and June Newman, two birders whom I hold in high esteem and have long wanted to meet, planned on a nice birding outing for me, to Riverlands Bird Sanctuary, on the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. I felt instantly comfortable with them...it made for a lot of enjoyment! I ...
Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey - July 2014 - 17
Jimmy - Home now posted a photo: More: continued here
Clawing back freedom of speech: fight censorship alongside your favourite felines
It’s time to fight for you rights, cats around the world unite! In a hilarious move against political leaders and dictators who restrict the right to free speech with in their countries, these feline accessories were launched by Hidemyass, an internet provider that gives users access to information ...
32nd Annual Fall Wildlife Fest at Crex Meadows Wildlife Area (WI) 9-24-2014
Grantsburg, WI – Get outside and go WILD at the 32nd Annual Fall Wildlife Fest scheduled for October 4, 2014 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at Crex Meadows Wildlife Area (WA). If you’re a wildlife enthusiast or hook and bullet fanatic, here is your opportunity to tour the property and view the thousands of ...
