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Who is Cleopatra Selene II?
Cleopatra Selene II had a turbulent life from the very beginning. She came into the world during one of the most famous and turbulent periods for Egypt and Rome -…
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Mystical Freemason Adam Mickiewicz Dies Suddenly in Constantinople
170 Years Since the Poet's Death Adam Mickiewicz was a poet and writer, translator, teacher, playwright and supporter of the Polish national liberation movement. "He is one of the most…
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Landmine casualties rise to four-year high as treaty setbacks deepen
It documents 6,279 victims in 2024. Children remain particularly vulnerable, particularly in conflict-affected countries where displaced families return to heavily contaminated areas. “Civilians accounted for 90 percent of casualties in…
International
One of the largest mosques in the Balkans opened in Bulgaria
A newly built mosque – a religious temple that is already among the largest in the Balkans – was officially opened 20 November in Kardzhali (the Rhodope Mountains) with an…
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World leaders discuss Iran sanctions, North Korea and non-proliferation at UN Security Council
Mr. Trump chaired the summit meeting of the 15-member Council, initiated by the United States, to discuss ways in which the body charged with overseeing global peace and security can…
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Gaza: after Security Council breakthrough, agencies highlight plight of young people
“We are very optimistic that the peace plans will improve the situation,” said the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) spokesman Ricardo Pires said Tuesday during a briefing with journalists in…
International
Court intrigue: Historic Ottoman villa on the Bosphorus returned to heirs of Russian diplomat
The decision rejects the claims of the Turkish Treasury, the General Directorate of Foundations and the Russian Federation. Thus, the property, currently valued at about 1.5 billion Turkish liras (approximately…
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World news in brief: Refugee boat tragedy in the Andaman Sea, vaccinations in Gaza, farmer loan program
Thirteen survivors were rescued by Malaysian authorities, but dozens remain missing. Another ship with around 230 people on board is believed to still be at sea, raising fears of another…
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Security Council lifts terrorism-related sanctions against Syrian president
Shortly after the fall of Bashar al-Assad in early December 2024, the international community began to ease sanctions against the country, with the aim of improving the humanitarian situation and…
Culture
New rules for shops in Istanbul
In Istanbul, authorities are introducing new measures against aggressive solicitation by shops, a practice that has been repeatedly complained about by visitors. Under a decree by Governor Davut Gul, merchants…