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China To Beat Russian Armata, Turkish Altay With New 125mm Cannon?

Jun 22, 2015 07:29 PM EDT

China may be giving the Russians and Turks a run for their money after Asia’s Sleeping Giant showcased a remarkable and outstanding weapon for battles and whatnot.

Running Man's' Lee Kwang Soo And Kim Jong Kook To Star In Chinese Variety Show, Pair Heads Out To Turkey

Diadem Pambid |

Jun 09, 2015 09:46 PM EDT

"Running Man" has proven time and again its popularity not only in its home country, Korea, but across the world as well. The shows' stars are well-known across Asia, Europe, and the United States. So, it would not be the least bit surprising to know that two of its stars have been asked to star in a Chinese variety show.

British Teens Sent Back To UK, Arrested Over Attempt To Join ISIS

Geann Pineda |

Mar 16, 2015 07:25 PM EDT

Three male teenagers were detained in Turkey and quickly sent back to the United Kingdom after they were stopped from traveling to Syria to join the ISIS.

Three Missing British Teenage Girls Confirmed to Have Crossed Syria

Kat De Guzman |

Feb 25, 2015 04:34 AM EST

British police officials confirmed that the three missing British teenagers, who allegedly boarded a plane from Britain to Turkey to join the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants, have already crossed Syria.

Turkish Men Post Selfies in Mini Skirts to Support Women’s Rights Protesting Murder of 20-Year-Old Female Student

Vittorio Hernandez |

Feb 23, 2015 04:05 AM EST

No, Scottish kilts are not the fashion rage among Turkish men. But a growing number of men from Turkey are posting selfies wearing miniskirts in social media to support women activists who are protesting the death of Turkish student.

Turkey Eyes New Missile Defense Deal With China

Arlene Lim |

Feb 22, 2015 10:59 PM EST

Turkey plans to award its US$3.4-billion long-range surface-to-air missile defense contract to China.

US, Turkey Sign Deal To Train Syrian Rebels Fighting ISIS

Geann Pineda |

Feb 20, 2015 12:48 AM EST

After months of rigorous talks the United States and Turkey have finally sealed a deal Thursday to train Syrian rebels, as part of the U.S.-led coalition's efforts to destroy the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).

Twitter Fights Back Against Turkish Government Press Censorship

David Curry |

Jan 19, 2015 10:01 AM EST

Twitter is in trouble with the Turkish government for refusing to censor a left-wing newspaper publishing leaks on a military police raid.

Second Suicide Bomb Attack in Istanbul Kills and Wounds Police

Dino Lirios |

Jan 06, 2015 11:00 PM EST

A female suicide bomber attacked a police station in Istanbul on Tuesday by blowing herself up. The Turkish authorities said that the explosion ended up taking the life of one policeman and wounding another.

U.S. and Turkey to Jointly Train Rebel Forces

Jose Mario Fuderanan |

Jan 06, 2015 07:01 PM EST

Turkey and the United States have agreed on Monday to arm and train moderate Syrian rebels but fell short in naming the enemy the fighters will be pitted against - Islamic State extremists or Syrian President Bashar Assad's forces.

Ancient Stone Tool Found in Turkey Reveals Earliest Human Migration 1.2 Million Years Ago

Ana Verayo |

Dec 26, 2014 06:39 AM EST

This tool is made from a quartzite flake that shows evidence it was fashioned by humans.

Turkish Police Arrest Teenager For Insulting President Erdogan

Kat De Guzman |

Dec 26, 2014 02:27 AM EST

A 16-year-old high school student from the city of Konya was arrested on Thursday by the Turkish police for allegedly insulting Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan as he read out a statement about secularism.

Police Arrest Journalists In Turkey Media Crackdown

Kat De Guzman |

Dec 16, 2014 12:09 AM EST

Police official have extended their crackdown to the media as they raided the offices of Zaman, one of the well-known circulating newspapers in the country, and arrested the editor-in-chief identified as Ekrem Dumanli over free speech.

Hundreds of Chinese Fighters Join Islamic State Via Turkey

Michael A. Katz |

Dec 15, 2014 02:10 PM EST

According to security officers from Iraqi Kurdistan, Syria and Lebanon, there are an estimated 300 Chinese citizens fighting with the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.