Afghanistan Independence Day

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani attends a ceremony to mark the Independence Day at the Minarette of Liberty, in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 19, 2015. King Amanullah Khan won the country's independence from Britain in 1919.
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Illegal fishing in Indonesia

Indonesian Navy burn a foreign fishing vessel caught fishing illegally in Indonesian sea, near Belawan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on August 19, 2015. According to media reports, Indonesia has sunk foreign boats across the country, as part of an ongoing push to stop illegal fishing in its waters and marking the 70th independence day celebrations.
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Syrian regime airstrikes kill 20 civilians in Aleppo

Regime barrel bombs kill 20 civilians in opposition-controlled areas in northern Syria
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Eight Macedonian police killed in gunfight

At least 22 people, including eight Macedonian police officers and 14 attackers have been killed in two days of clashes near Kosovo border.
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US Justice Dept. to soon decide on probe of Baltimore police

Loretta Lynch says department considering request of probe of possible civil rights violations.
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UK elections: Exit poll gives lead to Conservatives

Survey predicts lack of majority as it makes Conservatives largest single party with 316 seats; Labour gets 239.
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US Senate approves Iran nuclear review bill

Bill would prevent President Barack Obama from waiving congressional sanctions against Iran.
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Uganda urged to help 3,000 nodding disease victims

Ugandan Minister for Disaster Preparedness and Refugees Hillary Onek on Thursday called on his government to earmark more funds to help children affected by nodding disease syndrome.
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The Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge Depart The Lindo Wing With Their Second Child

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge posing to media outside The Lindo Wing with their newborn girl at St Mary’s Hospital in London, England on May 2, 2015.
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Fenerbahce take advantage in Turkish Cup semi final

Second leg of the Ziraat Turkey Cup semi final to be played in Istanbul on May 21.
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UN nuclear weapons conference draws protests

Anti-nuclear weapons activists rally in front of UN headquarters during conference.
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More than 1,000 killed in Nepal earthquake

7.8-magnitude quake hits Himalayan nation, causing tremors in northern India, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
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Crowds remember Anzac ancestors at Gallipoli

Descendants of Australians and New Zealanders who fought in Turkey a century ago return to mark their sacrifice
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Still voiceless: Bangladesh workers after factory tragedy | Breaking News Updates

Bangladesh garment workers fight for voice, two years after factory disaster killed 1,100.
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Saudi-led warplanes pound Houthi sites in Yemen’s Maarib | Breaking News Updates

Saudi-led coalition warplanes on Friday renewed airstrikes on Houthi positions in Yemen's eastern Maarib province, local residents have said.
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Iran welcomes Russia’s decision to lift ban on missile systems | Breaking News Updates

Iran’s defense minister Hossein Dehghan said Russia’s decision to end ban could lead to stability in region.
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Classified documents show Syrian regime spied on Turkish army | Breaking News Updates

Opposition forces in Idlib seized Syrian regime intelligence documents that contained information about the Turkish army’s border movements.
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Saudi-led coalition bombs pro-Saleh camp in C. Yemen | Breaking News Updates

Earlier on Tuesday, armed tribesmen seized a military site and a security checkpoint belonging to the Houthis in the central Ibb province, according to a local official
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White House Easter Egg Roll

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama welcome 35,000 guests during the 137th annual White House Easter Egg Roll in Washington, USA on April 6, 2015.
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Dutch woman sought by Interpol detained in Turkey’s Antalya | Breaking News Updates

Authorities caught 27-year-old female at hotel in Colakli neighborhood.
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Access to YouTube, Twitter blocked in Turkey | Breaking News Updates

Court blocks access to social media sites which failed to comply with order to remove footage showing slain prosecutor when he was held hostage last week.
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New York International Auto Show | Breaking News Updates

The NYC Police Museum booth is seen at the 2015 New York International Auto Show at the Javits Center in New York, USA, on April 02, 2015.
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Attack on Turkish soccer team Fenerbahce's team bus in Trabzon

Crime science investigation units inspect the area after Turkish soccer team Fenerbahce's team bus is damaged with foreign objects by unidentified attackers in Surmene district of Trabzon, northern Turkey on…
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‘Armed attack’ against Turkish football team bus condemned | Breaking News Updates

Spor Toto Super League clubs, Prime Minister Davutoglu, Sports Minister Kilic and football federation condemn the attack against Fenerbahce’s bus on Saturday night.
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Anti-Muslim rallies take place Australia wide

Combined force of anti-Islam groups – marching under banner ‘Reclaim Australia’ – clash with opposition protesters.
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Anti Islam and anti racism protests in Melbourne

Tempers flared and mounted police intervened as protesters took to the streets to march against a combined force of anti-Islam groups across Australia on 4 April, 2015.
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Holy Friday in Mexico

The Holy Week in Taxco is one of the most important celebrations in Mexico held since 1600 and many people attend the celebrations in Taxco, Mexico on 3 April, 2015.…
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34th Istanbul Film Festival kicks off

More than 200 films by 222 directors from 62 countries featured at event.
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Prosthetic eye and cheekbone for cancer patient in Turkey's Bursa

Ismet Ozsahin (67) who lost his left eye and cheekbone 5 years ago due to Osteoid Osteoma (Bone Tumor Cancer), wears prosthetic eye and cheeckbone designed by teachers of a…
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2015 New York International Auto Show kicks off

The two-day press preview of the New York International Auto Show has started at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York, on April 1, 2015. One of the…
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At least 25 people killed and injured by blast in eastern Afghanistan's Khost province, say police

At least 25 people killed and injured by blast in eastern Afghanistan's Khost province, say police .. More coming soon ..
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Funeral ceremony for Turkish prosecutor at Istanbul courthouse

Funeral ceremony of Turkish prosecutor Mehmet Selim Kiraz, who was shot and critically wounded in an eight-hour hostage situation at an Istanbul courthouse Tuesday and later died at the hospital,…
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Turkey experiencing electricity blackout

Power outage in most of Turkey occured after problems in transmission lines, Turkish Electricity Transmission Company, TEIAS officials say
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Slovenian president calls Turkey its 'Muslim ally'

Despite cultural and religious differences, both nations understood each other, President Pahor says Slovenian President Borut Pahor has called Turkey its Muslim ally.
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Germanwings co-pilot had suicidal tendency

Andreas Lubitz received psychotherapy for suicidal tendency before he obtained his pilot’s license, according to prosecutors.
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Activists stage massive anti terror march in Tunis

People from the World Social Forum gather to denounce terror in Tunis, Tunisia on March 24, 2015 and they march from Bab Saadoun Square in Tunis to the Bardo Museum…
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UPDATE 5 - Fears grow for 150 people as plane crashes in France

Germanwings says 2 babies, 67 German citizens are among the passengers; French MP Christophe Castaner tweets of horror at crash site.
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German Chancellor Merkel speaks over plane crash

German Chancellor Angela Merkel delivers a statement over the crash of the Airbus A320 plane flown by low-budget airline Germanwings over the French Alps in southern France, at the Chancellory…
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Michel Platini re elected as UEFA chair

Incumbent UEFA President Michel Platini has been re-elected as the head of European football at the 39th Ordinary UEFA Congress held in Vienna, Austria on March 24, 2015. UEFA.org stated…
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Obama speaks at SelectUSA Summit

President Barack Obama speaks to gathered business leaders at the SelectUSA Summit at the Gaylord National Hotel at the National Harbor in Washington, USA on March 23, 2015
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Obama seeks foreign investment as US economy grows

“America is proudly open for business,” the American president said.
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Japanese engineer found dead at cemetery in Turkey's Yalova

Body of Japanese engineer Ryoichi Kishi, who was working at the construction of Izmit Gulf Pass Suspension Bridge, is found dead at the Altinova district cemetery in Yalova, Turkey on…
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Funeral of 7 children killed in New York house fire

Hundreds of Jewish American attend the funeral ceremony for the seven children, died in a fire, at Shomrei Hadas Chapel in Brooklyn district of New York, United States on March…
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Football: Fenerbahce edge out Besiktas in thriller

Fenerbahce forward Sow brings the glory for his team by finding the net in injury time in home game dogged by injuries on both sides
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Syrian regime helicopter crashes in opposition-held Idlib

Syrian regime helicopter has crashed in a opposition-held area in the country's north-western Idlib province on March 22, 2015, Syrian Revolutionary Council says. (Footage by Stringer / Anadolu Agency)
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Houthi gunfire in Taiz

Armed group members from Yemen's Houthi movement opened fire to disperse an anti-Houthi demonstration and 1 killed, 10 injured by Houthi gunfire in Taiz, Yemen on 22 March, 2015.
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American Wrestling Tournament at church in New York

Wrestlers compete each other during American Wrestling Tournament held at Our Lady Star of the Sea church in the Staten Island district of New York on March 21, 2015. Twenty…
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$250mn shortfall to affect S. Sudan aid operation: WFP

The WFP aims to assist 3 million people in South Sudan this year The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) warned on Sunday that a funding shortfall of nearly $250 million for the next six months would affect aid operation in war-torn South Sudan if not addressed.
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Let's bury arms, pain forever says Turkish PM on Newroz - Breaking News Updates | Latest News Headlines

Turkey’s solution process: Turkish premier invites all to speak with ‘language of heart’ as jailed PKK leader calls for congress to discuss laying arms and end 40-year conflict with Turkish gov’t.
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Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Les Benjamins

Models present the creations of Les Benjamins during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Istanbul Fall/Winter 2015 - 2016 on March 20, 2015 in Istanbul, Turkey.
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