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Highlights: Terror Attack In Turkey's Ankara, Hostages Taken, Say Reports
Several people died and got injured in an explosion outside Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) near Turkey capital Ankara today.
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Video: Drunk Passenger Bites Flight Attendant's Finger
In a shocking incident, a Turkish Airlines flight to the Indonesian capital Jakarta was forced to make an emergency landing after an intoxicated passenger got into a fight with flight attendants.
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Huge Dust Cloud Engulfs Buildings As Turkey Capital Hit By Freak Sandstorm
A freak sandstorm hit Ankara on Saturday, the Turkish capital's mayor said, as officials said six people were injured after strong winds.
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"Political Agenda": India Slams Turkey President For Delhi Violence Remark
India on Thursday hit out at Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the UK's junior foreign minister Nigel Adams for their "irresponsible" comments over violence in the national capital when it is going through a "sensitive time".
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Shots Fired At US Embassy In Turkish Capital, Two Men Detained
Turkish authorities detained two men suspected of shooting at the U.S. Embassy in the capital Ankara on Monday, in an attack that coincides with increased tensions between the two NATO allies over the trial of a U.S. pastor in Turkey.
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US Embassy In Turkey To Remain Closed Today Over 'Security Threat'
The US embassy in the Turkish capital Ankara will be closed to the public on Monday over a "security threat", the mission announced on its website.
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Turkish President Erdogan says US must immediately scrap Jerusalem decision
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday asked US President Donald Trump to reverse his decision recognising Jerusalem as Israel's capital after a UN vote overwhelming rejected the move.
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Pilot In Nepal Revives Crashed Turkish Airlines Plane As Museum
A Turkish Airlines plane that crash landed at Kathmandu airport two years ago will be welcoming ticket holders on board again -- not for a flight but as the Nepali capital's first aviation museum
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Earthquake Of 6.3 Magnitude Shakes Buildings In Greece, Turkey
A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck the western coast of Turkey and the Greek island of Lesbos on Monday, rattling buildings from the Aegean Turkish province of Izmir to Greece's capital of Athens.
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Baby Born At 42,000 Feet, Turkish Airlines Crew Help In Delivery
The passengers of Turkish Airlines flight welcomed an unexpected little passenger when a baby girl was born mid-air on Sunday. The flight's crew helped in the delivery of the new-born. Some passengers in the airlines also helped the crew bring the child to life. Nafi Diaby, 28 weeks pregnant, went into labour on the flight soon after it took-off fr...
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Turkish Police Officer, Invoking Aleppo, Guns Down Russian Ambassador In Ankara
A gunman in Turkey wearing a business suit and tie opened fire Monday on Russia's ambassador, killing the diplomat and wounding several others at photo exhibit in the Turkish capital, officials said. The gunman was killed as panicked people scattered for cover in the gallery.
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Russia Calls Killing Of Ankara Envoy A 'Terrorist' Act
The Russian ambassador to Ankara died Monday after being shot in the Turkish capital, the foreign ministry in Moscow said, describing the incident as a "terrorist act".
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Russian Envoy To Turkey Killed, Attacker Shouted 'Don't Forget Aleppo'
The Russian ambassador to Ankara was shot dead in an attack at an art gallery in the Turkish capital on Monday by a gunman shouting "Don't forget Aleppo".
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Israeli Embassy Attacker In Ankara Shot And Wounded By Guard: Official
A suspected assailant was shot and wounded near the Israeli embassy in the Turkish capital Ankara today, an Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman and Turkish police said.
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Turkish Soldier Opens Fire Outside Ankara Courthouse, No Casualties: Official
A Turkish soldier opened fire outside the main courthouse in the Turkish capital Ankara today before being detained, a presidency official said, adding that no casualties had been reported.
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Highlights: Terror Attack In Turkey's Ankara, Hostages Taken, Say Reports
Several people died and got injured in an explosion outside Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) near Turkey capital Ankara today.
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Video: Drunk Passenger Bites Flight Attendant's Finger
In a shocking incident, a Turkish Airlines flight to the Indonesian capital Jakarta was forced to make an emergency landing after an intoxicated passenger got into a fight with flight attendants.
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Huge Dust Cloud Engulfs Buildings As Turkey Capital Hit By Freak Sandstorm
A freak sandstorm hit Ankara on Saturday, the Turkish capital's mayor said, as officials said six people were injured after strong winds.
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"Political Agenda": India Slams Turkey President For Delhi Violence Remark
India on Thursday hit out at Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the UK's junior foreign minister Nigel Adams for their "irresponsible" comments over violence in the national capital when it is going through a "sensitive time".
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Shots Fired At US Embassy In Turkish Capital, Two Men Detained
Turkish authorities detained two men suspected of shooting at the U.S. Embassy in the capital Ankara on Monday, in an attack that coincides with increased tensions between the two NATO allies over the trial of a U.S. pastor in Turkey.
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US Embassy In Turkey To Remain Closed Today Over 'Security Threat'
The US embassy in the Turkish capital Ankara will be closed to the public on Monday over a "security threat", the mission announced on its website.
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Turkish President Erdogan says US must immediately scrap Jerusalem decision
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday asked US President Donald Trump to reverse his decision recognising Jerusalem as Israel's capital after a UN vote overwhelming rejected the move.
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Pilot In Nepal Revives Crashed Turkish Airlines Plane As Museum
A Turkish Airlines plane that crash landed at Kathmandu airport two years ago will be welcoming ticket holders on board again -- not for a flight but as the Nepali capital's first aviation museum
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Earthquake Of 6.3 Magnitude Shakes Buildings In Greece, Turkey
A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck the western coast of Turkey and the Greek island of Lesbos on Monday, rattling buildings from the Aegean Turkish province of Izmir to Greece's capital of Athens.
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Baby Born At 42,000 Feet, Turkish Airlines Crew Help In Delivery
The passengers of Turkish Airlines flight welcomed an unexpected little passenger when a baby girl was born mid-air on Sunday. The flight's crew helped in the delivery of the new-born. Some passengers in the airlines also helped the crew bring the child to life. Nafi Diaby, 28 weeks pregnant, went into labour on the flight soon after it took-off fr...
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Turkish Police Officer, Invoking Aleppo, Guns Down Russian Ambassador In Ankara
A gunman in Turkey wearing a business suit and tie opened fire Monday on Russia's ambassador, killing the diplomat and wounding several others at photo exhibit in the Turkish capital, officials said. The gunman was killed as panicked people scattered for cover in the gallery.
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Russia Calls Killing Of Ankara Envoy A 'Terrorist' Act
The Russian ambassador to Ankara died Monday after being shot in the Turkish capital, the foreign ministry in Moscow said, describing the incident as a "terrorist act".
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Russian Envoy To Turkey Killed, Attacker Shouted 'Don't Forget Aleppo'
The Russian ambassador to Ankara was shot dead in an attack at an art gallery in the Turkish capital on Monday by a gunman shouting "Don't forget Aleppo".
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Israeli Embassy Attacker In Ankara Shot And Wounded By Guard: Official
A suspected assailant was shot and wounded near the Israeli embassy in the Turkish capital Ankara today, an Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman and Turkish police said.
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Turkish Soldier Opens Fire Outside Ankara Courthouse, No Casualties: Official
A Turkish soldier opened fire outside the main courthouse in the Turkish capital Ankara today before being detained, a presidency official said, adding that no casualties had been reported.
