The story of Gallipoli has always been a source of national pride in Turkey and is cited by leaders of all political stripes. But the number of Turkish visitors to the area has increased dramatically ... ( read original story ...)
Erdogan says Turkey to get rights in seas around it: Erdogan
Turkey is determined to do whatever is necessary to obtain its rights in the Black Sea, Aegean and Mediterranean, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday. Speaking at an event commemorating the ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey warns Greece not to test its patience over east Med
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned Greece not to test his country’s patience or courage, further stoking tensions between the NATO allies over offshore energy exploration in the eastern ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines confirms 5,277 new coronavirus cases, 99 deaths
The Philippines' health ministry on Wednesday reported 5,277 additional novel coronavirus infections, the highest daily increase in 12 days, and 99 more deaths. The Philippines has the largest number ... ( read original story ...)
Remains dug up at Japan mass grave suggest epidemic in 1800s
Archaeologists have dug up the remains of more than 1,500 people, many of them believed to have died in an epidemic, buried in a 19th century mass grave while excavating as part of a city development ... ( read original story ...)
Japan top government spokesman signals push to re-open economy and boost stimulus
Japan wants to avert another state of emergency and needs to consider more stimulus to revive the economy, the top government spokesman said, signalling Tokyo's resolve to focus on re-opening ... ( read original story ...)
Japan government spokesman says it is premature to talk about post-Abe era
It is too early to talk about the next political era after Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe because his term runs until next year, a top spokesman said on Wednesday, amid worries about Abe's ability ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Top Government Spokesman Signals Readiness for More Spending
Japan will consider what more it can do to prevent the economy from sliding deeper into recession, the top government spokesman said on Wednesday, signaling read ... ( read original story ...)
Germany, France Take Action; Japan’s Second Wave: Virus Update
Germany will extend a program designed to stop millions of workers losing their jobs, joining several other European nations in renewing its job-support package. Meanwhile, France is preparing to ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: India passes 3.2m cases; WHO says global spread may be easing
Spread of Covid-19 appears to be slowing in hard-hit Americas; India cases top 60,000 for eighth day; UK U-turn on masks in schools ... ( read original story ...)