Crumpled plane landed very fast in Istanbul, say passengers
The Pegasus Airline plane broke into three pieces, forcing passengers to squeeze out through the cracks or climb on to its damaged wings.
World News|Feb 6, 2020
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Three dead as plane breaks into pieces after skidding off Istanbul runway
Istanbul governor Ali Yerlikaya said the plane failed to ‘hold onto the runway’.
World News|Feb 5, 2020
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Plane breaks into pieces after skidding off Istanbul runway
Television footage showed serious damage to the plane, with the fuselage appearing to be broken into three pieces.
World News|Feb 5, 2020
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33 rescue workers killed and dozens injured amid second Turkey avalanche
A huge team of rescue workers had been sent to find people missing in an earlier avalanche.
World News|Feb 5, 2020
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More survivors pulled from rubble after Turkey earthquake
Officials said at least 1,600 people were injured in Friday night’s quake.
World News|Jan 26, 2020
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Death toll from eastern Turkey earthquake climbs to 21
Various earthquake monitoring centres gave magnitudes ranging from 6.5 to 6.8.
World News|Jan 25, 2020
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At least 18 dead as earthquake shakes eastern Turkey
The quake injured more than 500 people and left several trapped.
World News|Jan 24, 2020
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Turkish company says jets used illegally in Ghosn escape from Japan
The former Nissan chief jumped bail in Tokyo and fled to Lebanon earlier this week rather than face trial on financial misconduct charges.
World News|Jan 3, 2020
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Carlos Ghosn’s Tokyo home raided by Japanese prosecutors
It is unclear how Mr Ghosn avoided the tight surveillance he was under in Japan and escaped to Lebanon.
World News|Jan 2, 2020
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Trump lifts sanctions on Turkey over Syria amid ceasefire pledge
The US president warned that if Turkey does not honour its pledge for a permanent ceasefire, he will not hesitate to reimpose sanctions.
World News|Oct 23, 2019
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Lisbon Lion goalscorer’s boots sold for £18,000 at auction
Tommy Gemmell’s Adidas boots were purchased by an anonymous private collector.
UK News|Jul 19, 2019
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Turkey opposition leader assaulted at soldier’s funeral
The incident near Ankara came on a day when the opposition in Istanbul was celebrating its victory in the city’s mayoral election.
World News|Apr 21, 2019
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Watch: Robot basketball player sinks amazing long-range three-pointer
It’s equal parts impressive and terrifying.
Viral Sport|Apr 12, 2019
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Deaths mar local elections linked by Turkey’s president to national survival
The high stakes of the local contests were brought into stark relief with the deaths of two members of the Islamic-oriented Felicity Party.
World News|Mar 31, 2019
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Watch: Man carried away by umbrella in strong winds
The man was fortunately unharmed, managing to leap from the umbrella before it collided with a pole.
Viral News|Mar 28, 2019
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