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Donald Trump Appears To Prioritize Money From Saudi Arabia Over Death Of Journalist

Responding to reporters’ questions in the Oval Office regarding the alleged killing of Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi-born journalist who wrote critical pieces of that government’s crackdown on dissent, President Donald Trump suggested that his administration was trying to tread carefully on the matter. Trump’s comments seemingly prioritized the relationship between Saudi Arabia and the United […]

By Chris Walker | 5y ago

Jamal Khashoggi’s Disappearance Sparks Investigation, Journalist Last Seen At Saudi Consulate

Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi Arabian national and journalist who published several columns in The Washington Post that were critical of the repressive Saudi Arabian government, disappeared during a visit to the Saudi Arabian consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, last week. He is the apparent victim of a coordinated attack by a Saudi hit squad, but concrete […]

By Andrew Denny | 5y ago

‘Washington Post’ Leaves Blank Space In Print Edition For Missing Saudi Columnist Jamal Khashoggi

Jamal Khashoggi — a journalist who has written regular columns criticizing his home nation of Saudi Arabia — has been missing since Tuesday evening. He was last seen at that nation’s consulate building in Istanbul, Turkey. The Washington Post, the paper for which Khashoggi has primarily written his columns for, reacted to his disappearance on […]

By Chris Walker | 5y ago

Istanbul Restaurant Attack: Gunman Opens Fire At Istanbul Restaurant Leaving Two Dead

Reports are coming in about one person being killed in a restaurant attack in Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey. According to Russia Today, two others were reportedly injured in the attack. Initial reports suggested that the attack was not related to terrorism. This is, however, yet to be confirmed by Turkish officials. At least […]

By Rahul Srinivas | 6y ago

Istanbul Terror Bombing, Twin Blasts At Stadium Kill Dozens

https://rumble.com/embed/venk8/ Two separate terror attacks ripped through Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday morning. The twin terror bombing targeted security personnel at a soccer stadium and is reported to have left dozens dead. As reported by Al Jazeera, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan quickly made a statement condemning the Beskitas stadium bombing, recalling the recent wave of terror […]

By Melissa Norton | 6y ago

Turkey Issues Travel Warning Against ‘Xenophobic’ America: Country Cautions Against Rising ‘Islamophobic’ Incidents Post Elections

Turkey has issued a cautionary travel warning for its citizens who are planning to visit the United States. The country issued the advisory after multiple incidents of violence were reported following the Tuesday’s general elections in America. Majority of the incidents are claimed to be of “anti-immigrant” and “racist” nature and are said to be […]

By Patrick Frye | 6y ago

After Istanbul Attack, Airport Security Increased: Is It Safe To Fly?

After the Istanbul attack at Ataturk Airport on Tuesday evening Turkey time, airport security has been increased worldwide. People everywhere are wondering if it is safe to fly anywhere anymore. Same Song, Different Chorus Increasing security at airports is not a new practice. In January 2015, the Department of Homeland Security increased security at U.S. […]

By Becky Padilla | 7y ago

Istanbul Airport Reopens Following Terror Attack That Left At Least 41 Dead, Over 200 Injured

Following what is believed to be the deadliest terror attack ever at an airport, that claimed the lives of at least 41 people, and wounded over 200 more, Ataturk International Airport in Istanbul has reopened, and operations are slowly returning to normal. As Turkish officials continue to investigate the terror attack by viewing security camera […]

By Joanna Jaguar | 7y ago

Explosions, Gunfire Heard From Istanbul Airport, 28 People Reported Dead In Apparent Suicide Attack [Updated]

Update: The death toll has risen to 28 and could go up even further. We have added videos of the first and the second explosions as well. An apparent terrorist attack at Istanbul airport has left more than 40 people injured and at least 10 people dead, NBC News reports. The attack, which is reportedly […]

By Rahul Srinivas | 7y ago

Fans Attacked In Istanbul While Attending Radiohead Listening Event, Protesters Tear Gassed

Fans were attacked at a listening party in a record shop in Istanbul’s picturesque Beyoğlu neighbourhood, on June 17, by a group of individuals who were apparently enraged by the fact that the youngsters were drinking alcohol during the holy month of Ramadan. The Velvet IndieGround music store played host to an unusual round of […]

By Soumashree Sarkar | 7y ago

Radiohead: Istanbul’s Ramadan Attacks Just Another Chapter In Sick ‘Month Of Terror’

Tonight, a huge crowd of people trying to have a good time was attacked at the listening party for Radiohead’s new album, A Moon Shaped Pool. Disgustingly, this attack at the Radiohead listening party was just another part of this month’s festivities for deranged extremists, and the Radiohead incident is almost surely not the last […]

By Dustin Kemp | 7y ago

Bombing In Istanbul: Police Search For Leads After Attack On Police Bus Kills 11 People, 4 Suspects Detained

The police are searching for leads after a bombing in Turkey’s capital city Istanbul targeting a police bus killed 11 people on Tuesday morning. The explosion, which occurred on a busy street in Istanbul’s popular Beyazit district, is the latest in a series of terrorist attacks in Turkey this year that have affected the country’s […]

By Kwao Saa | 7y ago

Water Cannon Kills Man In Istanbul During May Day Protests – Non-Lethal Crowd Dispersion Goes Horribly Wrong As Protestor Is Fatally Struck By Vehicle

A man was killed by a water cannon vehicle deployed to disperse protestors attempting to reach Taksim Square in Istanbul during the ‘May Day’ protests. A man died after being hit by a water cannon vehicle as he was trying to reach Taksim Square in Turkey’s largest city, Istanbul, to celebrate May Day. Hundreds of […]

By Alap Naik Desai | 7y ago

Explosion In Istanbul: What You Need To Know About The ISIS Attack In Turkey

An explosion in Istanbul on Tuesday, which killed at least 10 people and injured at least 15, was the result of a suicide bombing orchestrated by ISIS, according to CNN. Here’s what you need to know about the Istanbul explosion based on information available at this time. An explosion in Istanbul ripped through a popular […]

By Dawn Dixon | 7y ago

Istanbul Explosion Leaves Ten Dead, Fifteen Injured

A deadly explosion at Istanbul’s Sultanahmet Square claimed the lives of ten civilians and wounded fifteen others. Casualties included local citizens as well as visitors from Norway and Germany. The site, which is located in a central section of Istanbul, is a popular destination for tourists due to its concentration of ancient and modern Turkish […]

By Skinner Bachs | 7y ago

Jacky Sutton Found Dead At Istanbul Airport – The Reporter Who Promoted Journalism In Conflict Zones Killed Herself?

Former BBC journalist Jacky Sutton was recently found dead. Sutton, the director of an organization promoting journalism in conflict zones, was found dead at Istanbul’s main airport. Though her death appears to be suicide, her colleagues are confident that Jacky Sutton wouldn’t kill herself. Jacqueline Sutton, more popularly known as Jacky Sutton, who was working […]

By Alap Naik Desai | 8y ago

Istanbul Police Failed To Forcibly Halt Gay Pride Parade – Ramadan Not The Only Cause Of Disruption?

Istanbul police tried to forcibly end the Gay Pride Parade held on this Sunday. Despite the use of rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannons, the riot control police failed to curb the rising numbers a mere few blocks away. With a clear intention of disrupting and ending the boisterous, but otherwise peaceful Gay Pride […]

By Alap Naik Desai | 8y ago

Istanbul Gay Pride Parade Interrupted With Rubber Bullets, Tear Gas, Water Cannon

Attendees of Istanbul’s gay pride parade were assaulted with rubber bullets, tear gas, and a water cannon. According to witness reports, Turkish police officials used the weapons to disperse participants and spectators — without prior warning. Istanbul’s gay pride parade has taken place for the last 12 years without incident. Although attendees are protesting government […]

By Jennifer Deutschmann | 8y ago

Young Syrian Refugee Flutist In Turkey Has His Instrument Confiscated By Police As Begging Is Illegal

Life for Syrian refugees fleeing their home country is brutally hard. For quite a few months now, such displaced citizens, mostly young children and women, have been trying to survive on the streets of neighboring country Turkey, but survival is hard and often wrought with brushes with the law. A video captured by CNN reporter […]

By Alap Naik Desai | 8y ago

ISIS Sympathizers Attack Students At Istanbul University [Video]

On September 26, a group of students at Istanbul University decided to protest the brutality of ISIS. Unfortunately, they were attacked by a group of masked attackers. The assailants used large sticks with nails sticking out of them to beat the students at the university. The students were angry, and accused the campus security of […]

By Matthew He | 9y ago

Virulent Anti-Semitism In Turkey: Istanbul Store Hangs ‘No Jew Dogs’ Sign

Anti-Semitism is rearing its ugly face just 75 years after the Holocaust in Europe which resulted in the genocide of six million Jews. Reflections of that horrific time are prevalent once again around the world, but Turkey takes the prize for “Jew hate” this week. A disturbing picture of a cellphone store in the heart […]

By Addam Corré | 9y ago

May Day: Countries Celebrate With Demonstrations And Protests Around The World

May Day is starting off in a very demonstrative or protesting fashion! On May 1st, people around the world are celebrating the “International Workers Day,” especially in Moscow and Istanbul. In Moscow, 100,000 people from political parties and NGOs marched through Red Square to celebrate May Day. This is the first time the annual parade […]

By Jan Omega | 9y ago

See ‘Skyfall’ Action Sequence Featurette Here [Video]

Skyfall may have released across the pond, but we still have a few weeks before it hits stateside. Until then, we’ve posted a featurette below that shows Daniel Craig in action as James Bond. The featurette below show a behind-the-scenes look at the shooting of the pre-credits actions sequence. In this case, it shows Daniel […]

By Dusten Carlson | 11y ago

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