A child development specialist is accused of trying to overthrow the government. He says his arrest was an accident.
Tag: Istanbul (Turkey)
Syrian Attacks Draw Turkey Deeper Into Syrian War
Turkey is sending reinforcements into northwest Syria and pressing for a Turkish-controlled zone there.
Plane Skids Off Runway in Istanbul, Breaking Apart and Killing 3
A Pegasus Airlines passenger plane broke into three pieces, injuring dozens, and video broadcast by the Turkish news media showed people clambering out onto a wing.
Iranian Rapper Detained in Turkey Faces Deportation
Iran has put out a red notice with Interpol for the arrest of one of its most popular rappers after he began criticizing the government.
In China’s Crackdown on Muslims, Children Have Not Been Spared
In Xinjiang the authorities have separated nearly half a million children from their families, aiming to instill loyalty to China and the Communist Party.
Istanbul’s New Mayor Outlines Gross Mismanagement Under Erdogan’s Allies
The declaration by the mayor was his first real challenge to the president and the powerful vested interests around him.
Erdogan Warns That Turkey Will Keep Deporting ISIS Detainees
The Turkish leader is preparing to travel to Washington to meet with President Trump.
Netflix Expands Into a World Full of Censors
The streaming giant is having to navigate different political and moral landscapes, and calls for government oversight, as it seeks subscribers worldwide.
Ottoman Palaces on the Bosporus, Discreetly Up for Sale
The purchase of a sultan’s opulent summer home in Istanbul requires not only a large fortune but also the right connections.
One Year On, Shadow of Khashoggi’s Killing Stalks Saudi Prince
Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia is trying to regain his international footing after the killing of Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul.