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2,500-year-old Aphrodite temple discovered in Turkey

A team of Turkish scientists and archaeologists discovered the remains of a 2,500-year-old Aphrodite Temple in the Urla-Cesme peninsula in Turkey's west. As a result of screening an area of 1,600 square meters that covers parts of Urla, Cesme and Seferihisar districts of Izmir, 35...

Turkey's aid to quake victims arrives in Croatia

Turkey's aid to earthquake victims arrived in Croatia on Friday. The aid consisting of 272 heaters was sent by Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD). A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake on Tuesday rocked the town of Petrinja killing seven people and injuring 27...

14 asylum seekers held in NW Turkey

Fourteen asylum seekers were held by Turkish gendarmerie forces in Turkey's northwestern province of Kirklareli, which borders Bulgaria, the security sources said on Saturday. The asylum seekers -- Afghan, Egyptian, and Syrian nationals -- were held as they entered the country through...

Iran tells inspectors it plans up to 20% enrichment at Fordo

(AP) — Iran plans to enrich uranium up to 20% at its underground Fordo nuclear facility, international inspectors said Saturday, pushing its program a technical step away from weapons-grade levels as it increases pressure on the West over its tattered atomic deal. The International Atomic...