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Protesters mark May Day from Hong Kong to Istanbul

Turkish police fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse May Day protesters in Istanbul on Thursday, as tens of thousands of people hit the streets around the world to mark International Labour Day. In tense Istanbul, police dispersed hundreds of…

May 01, 2014

Protester's death sparks angry new demonstrations in Istanbul

Turkish police fired tear gas and plastic bullets at thousands of people who gathered in Istanbul Tuesday to protest the death of a 22-year-old demonstrator in southern Turkey.

Sep 10, 2013

Istanbul park demolition spurs protests across Turkey

By Constanze Letsch, The Guardian

Jun 01, 2013

Istanbul becomes a destination in quest for dream mustache

Already known the world over for its baths, coffee and sweet Turkish delights, Turkey is on the road to adding another item to its roster of specialities: the moustache.

Jan 30, 2013

Iran 'discouraged' on eve of critical nuclear talks

Iran said Friday that its hopes of a breakthrough at long-awaited talks on its nuclear programme have taken a dive after warnings from the West that Tehran had to prove its credibility.

Apr 13, 2012

US wants 'results' at April 13 talks in Istanbul with Iran

The United States wants "concrete results" at talks between Iran and world powers on April 13 in Istanbul on Tehran's nuclear programme, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Saturday.

Mar 31, 2012