More survivors pulled from rubble after Turkey earthquake
Rescue teams in Turkey have pulled more survivors from collapsed buildings, days after a powerful earthquake hit the country’s east, leaving at least 38 people dead.
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Turkish president visits quake scene and denies nation was unprepared
The death toll from a strong earthquake that rocked eastern Turkey has climbed to 29 as rescue crews continue the search for people trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings.
At least 18 dead as earthquake shakes eastern Turkey
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake rocked a sparsely-populated part of eastern Turkey on Friday, killing at least 18 people, injuring more than 500 and leaving some 30 trapped in the wreckage of toppled buildings, Turkish officials said.
Turkey’s Erdogan demands stand against ‘blood and chaos’ in Libya
Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called on the international community to stand against the “merchants of blood and chaos”, as he headed to a Berlin summit seeking to resolve the Libya conflict.
Turkey seeks parliament approval to deploy troops to Libya
Turkey’s government has submitted a motion to the country’s parliament seeking approval to deploy troops to Libya.
Recipes: Festive dishes to showcase Scottish seafood and new ideas to use up leftover turkey
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Trump warns of ‘carnage’ in rebel stronghold in Syria
US president Donald Trump has spoken out against the “carnage” involving thousands of civilians in a rebel stronghold in Syria.
Syrian troops push towards Turkish observation post
Syrian government forces were pushing deeper in their offensive on the last remaining rebel stronghold in the country’s northwest on Sunday, opposition activists said.
Turkey says no change in objection to Nato plan on Baltics
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said he still will not agree to a Nato defence proposal for Poland and the Baltic nations until the alliance supports Ankara’s concerns related to Syrian Kurdish fighters.
Which turkey will Trump pardon? Will it be Bread or Butter?
Which Thanksgiving turkey will earn a presidential pardon? Will it be Bread or Butter?
Coroner warns surgeons over ‘butt lift’ op after woman’s death
A coroner has urged surgeons conducting the “Brazilian butt lift” to consider whether it is safe to continue to offer the operation following the death of a mother-of-three.
British man arrested at Heathrow is IS suspect deported from Turkey
A 26-year-old man arrested on suspicion of Syria-related terror offences as he landed on a flight to Heathrow Airport was deported from Turkey over claims he was a member of so-called Islamic State, the PA news agency understands.
Wife of White Helmets founder ‘barred from leaving Turkey’ amid death probe
Authorities have barred the wife of a former British army officer who founded the White Helmets volunteer group from leaving Turkey pending the investigation into his death, according to reports.
Turkey must consider ‘foul play’ in probe into Briton’s death, says Amnesty
Amnesty International has called for an “exhaustive” investigation into the death of a British civil defence worker who fell from a balcony in Istanbul just days after Russia accused him of being a spy.
UK ‘will look very closely’ at probe into Briton’s death in Turkey
A British diplomat has said the UK will look “very closely” at an investigation into how a former British soldier died in Turkey days after Russia accused him of being a spy.
Briton who helped found White Helmets organisation found dead in Istanbul
A former British army officer who helped found the White Helmets volunteer organisation in Syria has been found dead in Istanbul, Turkish officials said.
Turkey ‘captures sister of killed Islamic State leader’
Turkey has captured the older sister of the killed leader of the so-called Islamic State group in north-western Syria, a senior official said, calling the arrest an intelligence “gold mine”.
13 killed in Syrian car bomb blast
Thirteen civilians have been killed in a car bomb blast in a northern Syrian town along the border with Turkey.
George Clooney calls Donald Trump’s remark on Kurds ‘pretty shocking’
George Clooney has said he was appalled US president Donald Trump partly justified the decision to withdraw US troops from Syria by stating Kurds “didn’t help us with Normandy” during the Second World War.
North-east family’s worry over break
A father-of-two has spoken of his disappointment after finding out his family holiday is in jeopardy.
North-east family’s despair over holiday to Turkey
An Aberdeen woman has spoken of her disappointment that her family will now miss out on their holiday to Turkey.
Turkish court considering Wikipedia appeal against ban
Turkey’s highest court is scheduled to review Wikipedia’s appeal against the Turkish government’s more than two-year ban on the online encyclopaedia.
New flight to Turkey to take off from Aberdeen airport next year
An extra weekly flight has been added to a popular tourist destination from Aberdeen airport.
Experts reveal the six ways climate change affected Christmas dinner this year
Farmers battled hard to bring Christmas dinner to our tables this year – due to the heatwave’s effect on crops and livestock, according to experts.
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‘Thomas fly, Thomas die’: Doctor’s warning after north-east baby falls ill on holiday
A north-east mum told today how her family holiday in Turkey turned “terrifying” after her baby son was hospitalised with suspected pneumonia.
North-east academic in jail after criticising Turkey’s president
A north-east academic is to remain in prison in Turkey after criticising the country’s president online.
This Turkish club claimed football’s first Bitcoin transfer – here’s the story behind it
The chairman of a Turkish football club which claims to be the first to use Bitcoin to sign a player says he is “sure” big teams will use the cryptocurrency in the next five or 10 years.
Hunt under way after thieves steal 40 frozen turkeys from Aberdeen store
Police were today hunting thieves who stole 40 turkeys worth hundreds of pounds from a North-east store.
Former Don caught in Turkey-Greece earthquake
A former Dons player has told of his fear after an earthquake hit Turkey and Greece last night.