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Russian Warplane Downed by Turkish Military, Putin Calls Attack 'Stab in the Back' [Watch]

Turkey shot down a Russian fighter jet that allegedly entered its airspace on Tuesday, triggering an angry response from Russia.

Video Shows Greek Coast Guard Trying to Sink Syrian Refugees, Greece Denies Accusations [Watch]

A shocking video has been released showing what looks like a Greek CoastGuard unit deliberately attempting to sink a boat full of Syrian refugees.

Turkish Soccer Fans 'Boo' During Silence for Paris Victims, A Sign of Disrespect? [Watch]

Much attention has been brought to a recent video of Turkish spectators jeering during a moment of silence in honor of the victims of the Paris attacks at an international soccer game.

Refugee Crisis 2015: Brussels Crafts Plan in Resettling Refugees Across Europe

As the refugee crisis continues to emerge, recent reports suggest that Brussels and other countries within the European Union (EU) are in a progress of crafting resettling plans to find more secure and comfortable areas for refugees across Europe.

Turkey Shoots Down Drone Near Syrian Border, Russia Denies Involvement

Reports say Turkey shot down an unidentified drone near the country's border with Syria on Friday.

Migrant Crisis 2015: EU Supports Turkey's Action Plan

The migrant crisis has been a concern for many European countries for more than a year ever since the Syrian war struggle came about, including other hostile countries where thousands of refugees seek to be taken in by European countries like Turkey. The Brussels conference of the EU states recently came up with a plan to make the situation in Turkey easier.

Ankara Bombing: Turkish Government Says PKK Participated in Terrorist Attack With ISIS

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu said Wednesday that Kurdish militants played a role in the recent terrorist attacks in Ankara.

Ankara Bombing Update: ISIS Suspected Behind Attacks in Turkey

New reports indicate that the terrorist organization ISIS as a prime suspect in the tragic bombings that hit Ankara, Turkey on Saturday.

Chandra Bahadur Dangi, World's Shortest Man, Dies at 75

The 75-year-old Nepali deemed the world's shortest man by the Guinness Book of Records died last week during a trip to American Samoa.

Aylan Kurdi Photo Brings Europe's Migrant Crisis to World's Attention

The Images of a drowned Syrian toddler attempting to cross the Mediterranean with his family have shocked the word.

Gunmen Kidnap 18 Turkish Workers in Baghdad

In Baghdad a group of gunmen in military uniforms have kidnapped 18 Turkish workers from sports stadium they were in the process of building .

Turkey Joins Fight Against ISIS, Launches First Airstrike into Syria [Watch]

Turkey has attacked Islamic State targets in Syria, joining the fight against the Islamic extremist group. The Turkish Air Force released a video taken from the attacking F-16s.

Apparent Suicide Bombing Kills At Least 28 in Turkish Border City

In the Turkish border town of Suruc, 28 people at a political rally have died as a result of a suicide bombing

NBA Players Home: Los Angeles Clippers Player Jordan Farmar Lists Home for $3.5M

Former NBA player Jordan Farmar has listed his Tarzana home for $3.5 million. Former Los Angeles Clippers point guard Jordan Farmar has decided to sell his Tarzana home.

Obama Won’t Use The Word Genocide During Armenian Genocide Remembrance

To avoid alienating Turkey, a crucial ally in the fight against Daesh, the Obama administration will refrain from referring to the massacre of 1.5 million Armenians during the First World War as genocide.

Pope Calls 1915 Massacre of Armenians 'Genocide,' Angers Turkey

Pope Francis on Sunday called the 1915 killings of up to 1.5 million Armenians under the Ottoman Empire a "genocide," upsetting Turkey, which has long sought to downplay the massacre, The leader of the world's more than 1 billion Catholics minced no words when he celebrated a Mass at St. Peter's Basilica.

'Minecraft': Game May Be Banned in Turkey Because Ministry Says It Promotes Violence Against Women

Turkey's Family and Social Policy Ministry has begun the procedure to ban "Minecraft" from the country. Its report found the game promotes violence and could cause "social isolation."

'Minecraft' for PS4 & Xbox One Gameplay: Microsoft Responds to Turkey Investigating Video Game for Violence

The Turkish government is investigating "Minecraft," which is considered one of the least violent and most creative games on the market, for depicting violence. The popular video game has never been scrutinized for this reason before and has even been viewed as an educational tool, but it could be a recent victim in Turkey's move towards censorship.

New Saudi Arabia King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud Calls for 'Solidarity" Between Arab and Islamic Countries

On Friday, King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud vowed to the policies of his predecessor, the late King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, as he took over the reign of Saudi Arabia, one of the closest Middle East allies of the United States. The new ruler called for unity among his region's countries in a period of widespread unrest.

Hanukkah Blessing 2014: Barack Obama, Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Celebrate Jewish Holiday With Special Messages

On Tuesday, President Barrack Obama issued his annual Hanukkah message from the White House. On Tuesday, President Barrack Obama issued his annual Hanukkah message from the White House.

Pope Francis News: Catholic Church Leader Calls for End to Islamist Extremism, Peace Between Muslims and Christians During Turkey Visit

Pope calls for peace between Muslims and Christians in visit to Turkey Pope Francis started a three-day visit in Turkey by calling an end to Islamist extremism, which threatens Christians and other minorities along the country's southern border, The New York Times reported.
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