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What Assad’s fall means for the Middle East – and Russia

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“Barbaric” BBL Surgery Costs Young Mom Her Life As Staff Tried Reviving Her With Cucumber Slices

"Barbaric medical procedure." A 26-year-old tragically passed away after undergoing a Brazilian butt lift in Turkey, which experts say is the deadliest aesthetic surgery. The post “Barbaric” BBL Surgery Costs Young Mom Her Life As Staff Tried Reviving Her With Cucumber Slices first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Turkey And Qatar Delegation Arrives In Damascus For Talks

Joint delegation from Turkey and Qatar visits Damascus for talks with Syrian rebel leaders and caretaker government to foster political dialogue and econom...

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Santa Claus was inspired by a real figure who fought against miscarriages of justice

Santa Claus is based on the real historical figure of St Nicholas, a Byzantine bishop born in present-day Turkey. Because of the extraordinary legends and miracles attributed to him he became one of the most popular saints in Europe.

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OPINION - Somaliland is on the up thanks to Trump and Irro — we can't let Somalia and Turkey try to drag us down

Today a small but globally strategic country, Somaliland, is inaugurating its sixth president Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi “Irro”.

Evening Standard

Syria’s self-governing democratic north-east comes under attack with country in flux

After more than a decade of brutal civil war, it took Islamist militants just 11 days to sweep through Syria and topple the regime of Bashar al-Assad. The offensive, which has been driven by the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), has forced many residents in…

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Middle East crisis: calls for justice as hundreds join funeral of Syrian activist who became symbol of regime brutality – as it happened

Burial procession for Mazen al-Hamada saw marchers hold signs of other missing detainees and chants for Bashar al-Assad to face trial

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Shamima Begum and 65 other IS-linked Britons detained in Syria face uncertain future

US voices concern over continuing offensive by Turkish-backed rebel groups against Kurdish groups guarding prisons and camps

The Guardian - UK

Ethiopia and Somalia agree to hold 'technical talks' over breakaway Somaliland region

The leaders of Ethiopia and Somalia have agreed to hold “technical talks” to resolve a dispute sparked by Ethiopia’s deal with Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland

The Independent UK

Turkey Says Ethiopia, Somalia Reach Compromise Deal To End Feud

Somalia and Ethiopia have reached a deal to end a nearly year-old bitter dispute following hours of Turkish-brokered talks in Ankara, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday.

International Business Times

Ethiopia and Somalia reach 'historic' deal to end bitter feud

Somalia and Ethiopia have reached a deal to end a nearly year-old bitter dispute following hours of Turkish-brokered talks in Ankara, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said.

Radio France Internationale

Woman who died after ‘butt lift’ surgery did not give informed consent, Bolton coroner rules

Demi Agoglia’s death in Turkey was contributed to by neglect with ‘no proper pre-operative care and advice’

The Guardian - UK

Challenges Facing Kurdish Fighters In Syria

Explore the challenges faced by Kurdish fighters in Syria amid shifting alliances and uncertain U.S. support in the post-Assad era.

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America's closest ally in Syria is losing ground as a new order takes shape

The jihadi rebels who toppled Syrian President Bashar Assad say they want to build a unified, inclusive country

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US General Discusses Syria Situation With Turkish Counterpart

US and Turkey engage in dialogue on Syria security situation and defense cooperation.

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Woman who died after ‘frankly barbaric’ Brazilian butt-lift did not give informed consent, coroner rules

Demi Agoglia, 26, died in a hospital just three days after the operation

Evening Standard

Mother-of-three who had ‘Brazilian butt lift’ op in Turkey died after poor care, says coroner

Demi Agoglia, 26, died in a hospital in Istanbul just three days after her operation

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Turkey And Israel Strike Military Sites In Syria

Turkey and Israel conduct military strikes in Syria post-Assad's removal, targeting key assets.

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Syria's Rojava Revolution Is in Grave Danger

Turkey is taking advantage of the power vacuum in Syria to crush the Kurdish-led anti-authoritarian uprising. And it's not clear what the U.S. wants.

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Turkey Continues Bombardments Near Syrian City Of Kobani

Ongoing tensions in northern Syria as SDF reports Turkish bombardments near Kobani, leading to casualties and clashes.

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Red Sea tensions: 4 scholars explain what’s at stake for global trade and security

The Red Sea region is a geopolitical hotspot. It holds strategic maritime importance as a global trade transit route and plays a crucial role in the broader region’s security and economic stability.

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Secretary Of State Blinken To Coordinate On Syria In Jordan

Secretary of State Antony Blinken's diplomatic mission to Jordan and Turkey focuses on Syria's future and regional stability.

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First Thing: Iran’s supreme leader says US, Israel and Turkey behind fall of Assad

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s remarks came after leading rebel group named an interim prime minister, who urged calm. Plus, Luigi Mangione to plead not guilty and fight extradition

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Iran's Supreme Leader Blames US And Israel For Assad's Fall

Iran's Supreme Leader accuses US and Israel of plotting Assad's downfall in Syria, hinting at Turkey's involvement. Complex geopolitical dynamics and power...

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Kenya has moved people out of the country illegally: what the law says about extraordinary rendition

Kenya has been accused by various non-state and state actors of supporting extraordinary rendition, which refers to the secret transfer of people from one country to another without due process of law and against their will. The most recent case of extraordinary rendition was the removal of Ugandan opposition politician…

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