The marble figure had been displayed publicly for decades in New York before the Turkish government sued for its return.
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Giant Puppet of Syrian Refugee Angers Some on Walk Through Greece
“Little Amal” is on a 5,000-mile journey from Turkey to Britain to highlight the plight of Syrian refugees. But in Greece, some have objected to her presence, saying it could encourage more migrants.
Afghan Refugees Find a Harsh and Unfriendly Border in Turkey
Even before the last week’s harrowing scenes at the Kabul airport, thousands of Afghans were fleeing over land through Iran to Turkey. But they are being pushed back.
Flash Floods in Turkey Kill 59, and Dozens Are Still Missing
The death toll rose to at least 59 a fifth day after the disaster, and more than 70 people remain missing.
Floods in Northern Turkey Kill at Least 27, With Dozens Missing
In one small town, eight members of an extended family were missing after a building collapse, including four children.
Sicily May Have Broken Europe’s All-Time Heat Record
A monitoring station in Sicily reached nearly 120 degrees Fahrenheit. And at least five children were missing as flash floods swept through northern Turkey.
Heavy Floods Hit Northwest Turkey
Dozens of people have been rescued from flood-hit areas since Wednesday.
Fires Continue to Ravage Greece Amid Europe’s Protracted Heat Wave
Multiple countries are sending firefighting aid to Greece as blazes rage for a sixth day.
Greek Fires Force Thousands More to Evacuate
Wildfires are raging in Greece and Turkey as southern Europe faces one of its worst heat waves in decades.