The World Promises To Do A Better Job Aiding Refugees From Violence
But it's one thing to make a pledge. Will the participants in the first U.N. World Humanitarian Summit deliver?
Turkey
Turkey's Prime Minister To Step Down As President Erdogan Pushes For More Power
Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu was seen by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as lukewarm toward his effort to transform the largely ceremonial office of president into Turkey's chief executive.
Terrorism Fears And Travel Bans Shake Tourism In Turkey
In Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, a merchant calls it the worst tourist season in nearly four decades. Terrorism fears and a travel ban by Russia, an important source of tourists, are keeping visitors away.
For Oldest Armenians, A Glimpse Of A Homeland Lost But Not Forgotten
Based on the memories of Armenian centenarians who survived the 1915 genocide as children, Armenian-American photographer Diana Markosian traveled to Turkey to bring them images from their past.
There Once Was A Turkish PM ... British Magazine Invites Erdogan-Mocking Limericks
Germany recently agreed, at Turkey's request, to investigate a comedian who mocked the Turkish prime minister. A journalist in the U.K. is responding in filthy mocking rhyme — and wants your help.
At Turkey's Request, Germany Allows Criminal Investigation Of Comedian
Comic Jan Boehmermann could face jail time for reading a satirical poem on TV that criticized Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. A German law makes it illegal to insult a foreign leader.
Doggone It, Why Do They Make It So Hard To Take A Pooch On A Plane?
Our 94-pound Rhodesian Ridgeback has moved from the Kenya to Nepal — and now to Turkey. It was really ruff.
EU Deports First Group Of Migrants To Turkey
This is part of the EU's controversial deal with Turkey. The agreement, aimed at stemming the flow of migrants into the EU, has been widely criticized by rights groups.
Turkey, Criticized For Not Stopping Jihadists, Urges Europe To Step Up
Turkey faces criticism for border policies allowing jihadists to flow back and forth from Syria. But it deported one of the Brussels bombers in 2015, and says Europe failed to take warnings seriously.
For 24 Hours, No Migrants Crossed The Sea Between Greece And Turkey
The Greek coast guard reported a sharp drop in the number of migrants crossing between Turkey and Greek Islands on Thursday. Officials believe that bad weather and new restrictions both played a part.