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The Latest: Biden tells Netanyahu he expects de-escalation
14:21 05/19
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has called for “significant de-escalation” from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Europe
The Latest: France seeks UN Security Council resolution
23:35 05/18
UNITED NATIONS -- China’s U.N. ambassador says France is seeking a U.N. Security Council resolution calling for a cease-fire between Israel and Palestinian militants who control Gaza.
Middle East
The Latest: Biden expresses ‘support’ for Gaza cease-fire
21:47 05/17
WASHINGTON — The White House says President Joe Biden has expressed “support” for a cease-fire during a call to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Europe
Turkey eases COVID-19 restrictions but keeps many curfews
08:24 05/16
ISTANBUL — Turkey’s interior ministry on Sunday lifted a full lockdown that had ordered people to stay home to fight COVID-19 infections, shifting to a less-restrictive program that still involved curfews on weeknights and weekends.
Israel
The Latest: China calls for UN council action, slams US
03:40 05/16
The Latest on the continuing violence between Israel and Gaza's militant Hamas rulers amid the latest escalation in the Middle East:
World News
The Latest: Israeli airstrike on Gaza house kills at least 7
00:30 05/15
JERUSALEM — The Latest on the stepped-up fighting between Israel and Gaza's militant Hamas rulers (all times local):
Europe
Turkish tourism video sparks outcry, unequal treatment claim
16:25 05/14
ISTANBUL — A video promoting tourism in Turkey amid the pandemic has caused an uproar on social media for showing tourism employees wearing masks that read “Enjoy, I’m vaccinated.”
Europe
F1 calls off Turkish GP in June, Austria gets another race
13:30 05/14
PARIS — The Turkish Grand Prix scheduled for next month was called off Friday because of coronavirus travel restrictions and will be replaced by a second Formula One race in Austria.
General News
The Latest: Erdogan tells Putin that Israel needs a ‘lesson’
11:18 05/12
JERUSALEM — The Latest on confrontations between Israelis and Palestinians as Israel signals a widening military campaign:...
Europe
UEFA has issues with CL switch to London, Portugal a backup
19:23 05/10
Playing the all-English Champions League final on home soil at Wembley is proving problematic. Instead, the players and fans of Chelsea and Manchester City could be headed to Portugal.
Europe
Turkey seeks better Saudi ties despite Khashoggi slaying
12:04 05/10
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey's top envoy is traveling to Saudi Arabia as Turkey seeks to mend ties with the kingdom that hit an all-time low over the 2018 killing in Istanbul of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi...
Europe
British government in talks over venue switch for CL final
16:11 05/09
LONDON — The British government is holding talks about getting the all-English Champions League final between Manchester City and Chelsea moved to Wembley Stadium.
Turkey
NATO to probe France-Turkey Med naval incident
17:16 06/18
BRUSSELS — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Thursday that the military alliance would investigate an incident between Turkish warships and a French naval vessel in the...
Turkey
Turkey makes masks mandatory in Istanbul, 46 other provinces
09:12 06/18
ISTANBUL — Turkish authorities have made the wearing of masks mandatory in three major cities to curb the spread of COVID-19 following an uptick in confirmed cases since the reopening of many...
Turkey
Turkey says spike in virus cases is within ‘expected limits’
19:06 06/17
ANKARA, Turkey — A spike in the number of the coronavirus infections in Turkey following the easing of restrictions is well within “the expected limits,” Turkey’s health minister said...
Turkey
Turkey the key to unlocking NATO help for EU naval operation
17:59 06/17
BRUSSELS — Turkey is hindering European Union attempts to secure NATO’s help for the bloc's naval operation in the Mediterranean as its tries to enforce a U.N. arms embargo on conflict-torn...
Turkey
Turkey begins offensive against Kurdish rebels in north Iraq
13:26 06/17
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey said Wednesday it has airlifted troops into northern Iraq for a cross-border ground operation against Turkey's Kurdish rebels.
Turkey
Turkey makes masks compulsory in 42 provinces after uptick
10:46 06/16
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey has made the wearing of face masks mandatory in five more provinces, following an uptick in COVID-19 cases.
Religion
The Latest: New Zealand is no longer coronavirus-free
04:03 06/16
WELLINGTON, New Zealand —- New Zealand is no longer free from the new coronavirus after health officials say two women who flew from London to see a dying parent had tested positive....
Turkey
Turkey sees rise in daily coronavirus cases following easing
18:59 06/14
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey is “moving away from the target,” the country’s health minister warned Sunday as the daily number of new coronavirus cases rose above 1,500 following the relaxation of...
Beijing
The Latest: China has most new virus cases since mid-April
02:56 06/14
BEIJING — China is reporting its highest daily total of coronavirus cases in two months after the capital’s biggest wholesale food market was shut down following a resurgence in local infections....
Turkey
Turkey grants increased powers to neighborhood watchmen
06:47 06/11
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey’s parliament on Thursday approved a contentious government-proposed bill that will grant neighborhood watchmen powers that are almost on par with the country’s police...
Turkey
Istanbul residents ignore virus rules on first weekend out
11:14 06/07
ISTANBUL — Istanbul residents flocked to the city’s shores and parks on the first weekend with no coronavirus lockdown, prompting a reprimand from the country's health minister who warned...
Turkey
Turkey strips 3 legislators of seats, setting off protest
14:54 06/04
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey’s parliament on Thursday stripped three opposition party deputies of their legislative seats, setting off a raucous protest inside the assembly hall by colleagues who...
American Protests
The Latest: New Zealand on verge of eradicating virus
02:02 06/04
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more...
Turkey
Turkey, Russia cooperate on virus vaccine
19:01 06/03
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey and Russia have agreed to cooperate in the development of a coronavirus vaccine and plan to carry out joint clinical trials, the Turkish health minister said...
Turkey
Turkey: officers disperse anti-police brutality protest
09:48 06/03
ISTANBUL — Police in Istanbul have dispersed a small group of demonstrators who gathered in the Turkish city to denounce police violence and to stand in solidarity with protesters in the...
Religion
The Latest: South Korea reports 38 new cases of COVID-19
02:10 06/02
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more...
Turkey
Turkey eases lockdown as restaurants reopen, flights resume
11:33 06/01
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish Airlines resumed limited domestic flights, restaurants welcomed sit-in customers and beaches and museums reopened as Turkey’s broadest easing of coronavirus...
Turkey
The Latest: S. Korea pushes QR registration for risky venues
02:47 06/01
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can...
Virus Outbreak
The Latest: South Korea reports 27 new virus cases
02:28 05/31
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can...
Virus Outbreak
The Latest: Person tested positive at Lake of the Ozarks
00:40 05/30
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can...
Turkey
Turkey reopens some mosques, prayers held in ex-cathedral
20:30 05/29
ANKARA, Turkey — Worshipers in Turkey have held their first communal Friday prayers in 74 days after the government reopened some mosques under an easing of pandemic restrictions....
Australia
The Latest: UN urges $2.4 billion in aid for war-torn Yemen
05:30 05/29
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can...
Turkey
Turkey to lift travel ban, open gyms, restaurants on June 1
19:14 05/28
ANKARA, Turkey — A coronavirus travel ban between Turkey's worst affected cities is being lifted while restaurants, cafes and sports facilities will reopen on June 1, the country's president...
Turkey
The Latest: US deaths from coronavirus surpass 100,000 mark
22:08 05/27
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can...
Turkey
Review: Elliot Ackerman’s latest is a tense tale from Turkey
12:46 05/26
“Red Dress in Black & White,” by Elliot Ackerman (Alfred A. Knopf)