The Manhattan district attorney’s office said the headless bronze, valued at $20 million, is a depiction of the Roman emperor and was looted from Turkey.
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Turkey’s Central Bank Raises Rates to Near Two-Decade High
The bigger-than-expected rate increase, to 25 percent, is aimed at curbing stubbornly high inflation that exceeded 80 percent last year.
In Istanbul, Tombs of Religious Figures Still Draw Pilgrims
Turkey’s largest city is dotted with the tombs of religious figures, where pilgrims seek divine intervention. “When you ask for something from God, those who are beloved by God can be a go-between.”
Turbulent Waters: How the Black Sea Became a Hot Spot in the War
The Black Sea, a largely overlooked part of the war in Ukraine, is suddenly a cauldron of military and geopolitical tensions. The region is deeply important to Moscow, Ukraine and the West.
Erdogan Urges Resumption of Grain Deal in Call With Putin
The Turkish president urged a resumption of the agreement that allowed Ukraine to ship grain through the Black Sea, and called on both Russia and Ukraine not to escalate tensions.
Sweden Raises Terrorism Threat Amid Quran Burnings: What to Know
The country has found itself caught between outrage over anti-Muslim actions and its commitment to free speech. Denmark has also wrestled with the same tensions.
A Climate Warning from the Cradle of Civilization
How extreme temperatures and dwindling water are pushing the Fertile Crescent toward the brink.
What’s Happening With the Quran Burnings in Sweden?
Sweden has found itself caught between outrage over anti-Muslim actions and its commitments to free speech.
Swedish Embassy in Baghdad Is Set on Fire
The demonstrators, responding to a protest in Stockholm last month and ahead of one on Thursday, set fire to parts of the building.
Black Sea Grain Deal in Balance as Deadline Looms Again
Russia has repeatedly threatened to pull out of the wartime export agreement, which has helped stabilize global grain prices and avert famines. The latest deadline to renew it is Monday.