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Kurdish rebels release Turkish hostages
The Kurdish militant group, PKK, has freed eight Turkish hostages in an attempt to halt a 29-year conflict.
Tasting Christmas around the world
Christmas is considered the most important holiday of the year in many parts of the world, and is…
Young Turks
Gaining attention of young people is such a hard mission in Turkey nowadays. Especially for a news channel aiming 13- 19 year old people as its target audience it is even harder.Young Turks which is a news channel for English speaking kids and teenagers Turkey will take some steps in order to by pass the difficulties.
Kurdish activists begin hunger strike
In parallel with similar actions which have taken place across Europe, Kurdish activists have begun a four-day hunger strike on the northern terrace of Trafalgar Square. Laura Curtis went to find out about their demands and protest.
Syria plants landmines along border
Syria has planted landmines near its border with Turkey to stop fleeing refugees said Turkish deputy Prime Minister, Besir Atalay.
Annan’s Syrian stalemate
On Saturday President Assad rejected political dialogue with opposition forces he still refers to as terrorists. Ilker Kocas looks at the talks that took place between Annan and Assad.
Bomb explosion wounds 10 people
A bomb explosion wounded 10 people in and around a Turkish police bus near the ruling party headquarters in Istanbul, today according to Turkish authorities. Laura Curtis looks at the immediate aftermath of the blast.
Natenyahu visit might cause diplomatic tension with Turkey
The possible Israeli involvement in the oil reserves issue might cause a bigger conflict in the region. Ilker kocas looks at the possible conflict in the East Mediterranean Sea.