Turkey shifts tone on Islamic State. Will it join US-led coalition?
Istanbul, Turkey — When President Recep Tayyip Erdogan returned home from the United Nations last week, he said Turkey was ready to play a more active role in the US-led anti-Islamic State coalition that has drawn new members both from across the West as ...
Turkey deploys tanks to Syria border as lawmakers weigh action against Islamic State group
MURSITPINAR, TURKEY – Turkey on Monday deployed tanks and armored vehicles to reinforce its border with Syria amid escalating violence by the Islamic State group, as parliament was set to consider whether to authorize military action against the jihadists.
Israeli Rhythmic Gymnastics Team Wins Silver Medal in Turkey
Rhythmic gymnastics (illustrative). Photo: Wikimedia Commons. JNS.org – Israel’s rhythmic gymnastics team won the country’s first silver medal at the World Championships in Izmir, Turkey, on Sunday. The Israeli team’s winning routine earned a score of 16.983. Spain won the gold medal with a score of ...
Considering Options
Lest you think I'm only considering traveling to SE Turkey, here are some of the other places/activities I'm considering: Places I would go alone: Prague, Vienna, Budapest - This would likely be a late November/early December trip so I can be there during the Christmas bazaars and festivals. Croatia ...
