Turkish Alaskans shared their food and culture in a recent celebration, including a film about restaurants and foods around Istanbul.
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Attack At Istanbul’s International Airport Kills At Least 28 People
Gunfire and an explosion hit Istanbul’s Ataturk International Airport, where at least 28 people have died, according to the Turkish Justice Ministry.
‘Geek Girls’ promise concert for fans of science, Mr. T, Myspace
Tonight’s Geek Girls in Concert is “for fans of science, space travel, superheroes, Myspace, Mr. T, 007, penguins, Abraham Lincoln, Shark Week, Wikipedia and the Animaniacs.”
Turkey Signals Willingness To Join Coalition Against ISIS
Saying his country will do “whatever is needed” to help fight the extremist group ISIS, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he has reached what local media are calling “a point of determination.”
U.N.: Syrian Refugee Crisis Is ‘Biggest Humanitarian Emergency Of Our Era’
The Syrian civil war has sparked “the biggest humanitarian emergency of our era.” That’s according to António Guterres, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees.
Assad Regime Hails Chemical Weapons Deal As ‘Victory’ For Syria
One day after the United States and Russia announced a deal to rid Syria of its chemical weapons, the first official reaction has emerged from the Syrian regime, which calls it a “victory.” Syria’s rebels are criticizing the plan, saying it doesn’t punish President Bashar Assad.
After Two Violent Days, Protesters In Turkey Return
NPR’s Peter Kenyon reports from Turkey that some 900 people were arrested across the country and several hundred were wounded.