Swine flu found in N.Y. prison, spreads in Asia
Thermal cameras at the Istanbul airport detected a high fever in the man and he was put under observation at Istanbul's Haseki hospital along with five other family members. A lab later detected the H1N1 virus, the formal name for swine flu, in the ... |
Report: Russia set to test new missiles
Popovkin, speaking in Istanbul, said if the test launches were successful another five would be scheduled, the agency said. The Bulava is to be test-fired from the Dmitry Donskoi nuclear submarine this year, Navy Admiral Oleg Burtsev told RIA Novosti ... |
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According to various government officials, Justice David Souter plans to retire either at the end of this court term or once President Obama's choice to replace Souter is confirmed by the Senate. Look for more on the Souter retirement news tomorrow ... |
3 killed in Turkey shootout with militant
Security officers take cover as a wounded man lies on the ground Monday during clashes between Turkish authorities and a leftist militant in a residential area of Istanbul. June 24: The Vatican is displaying a replica of the 1530 parchment signed by ... |
Armenians mourn WWI mass killings
Throngs marched through the Armenian capital, Yerevan, with torches and candles to mark the anniversary of the rounding-up of a few hundred Armenian intellectuals in what was then known as Constantinople — present-day Istanbul — by Ottoman ... |
First 100 days: Obama’s next summit
When Snowe heard that Obama would visit Turkey at the end of his first overseas trip as president, the Greek American senator called Emanuel to ask that Obama meet with the Greek Orthodox patriarch in Istanbul. Already on the itinerary, the chief of ... |
The guest list for tonight's Seder
On another note: Is visibly celebrating Passover going to seem a bit impolitic in Istanbul and Tehran? I think this could piss them off, which would not be very diplomatic. Oh wait, this lesson from the Professor in Chief is for US! Sorry, lost my ... |
Obama asks world to look past U.S. flaws
President Barack Obama is accompanied by Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan as he visits the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, on Tuesday. ISTANBUL, Turkey - Barack Obama wrapped up his first European trip as U.S. president with a request of ... |
Analysis: Obama gets defining TV shot in Iraq
Flying in from Istanbul in neighboring Turkey added about half a day to Obama's absence from Washington. A journey to Afghanistan, far to the east, would have delayed the president's return for at least a full day. Beyond that, Obama's team was no ... |
U.S.: Suspect held in alleged Obama death plot
White House spokesman Robert Gibbs, who was with Obama in Istanbul on Tuesday, declined to comment on the incident. Obama did not arrive in Turkey until Sunday, two days after the man's arrest. "There was no threat to Obama's life," the Turkish ... |
Indulge to your heart's content in Istanbul - 24-Hour Layover ...
Favorite experiences Istanbul: Get pampered, indulge in authentic tastes, get a history lesson and more. |
Shop until you drop in Istanbul - 24-Hour Layover: Istanbul- msnbc.com
Perhaps it was the renown of the Grand Bazaar that put Istanbul on the map of the world's great shopping destinations. But it's the hunting grounds of Old Istanbul, the elegant ... |
24-Hour Layover: Istanbul- msnbc.com
An aerial view of the striking Galata Tower. Built in 1348, the cone-capped cylinder dominates the skyline the Galata side of the Golden Horn. |
Turkish delights in Istanbul
When it comes to empire building, Istanbul, once known as Constantinople, has been the irresistible prize, the “golden ring”, the “ne plus ultra”, for would-be conquerors ... |
Fire destroys Istanbul airport cargo area - Europe- msnbc.com
A quick-spreading fire burned down most of the cargo section of an Istanbul airport on Wednesday, forcing 2,000 workers to flee and disrupting flights. |
Vatican returns relics of saints to Istanbul - World news- msnbc.com
Pope John Paul II, in a bid to heal rifts with other Christians, has handed over the relics of two Orthodox saints that were brought to Rome from ancient Constantinople centuries ... |
Byzantine port unearthed in Turkey - Science- msnbc.com
ISTANBUL, Turkey - Turkish archaeologists announced Tuesday that they have discovered an ancient Byzantine port in an area that was slated to become an underground station for a ... |
2 killed in Istanbul building collapse - Europe- msnbc.com
A five-story apartment building collapsed in Istanbul early Wednesday, killing at least two people and injuring 26 others, authorities said. |
Turkey air-land deals starting from $847
Fall is the best time to visit Istanbul, and the rest of Turkey, as the heat subsides and tourist packs go home. Pick between a city break in Istanbul for just $847; a weeklong ... |
Want the best of Asia and Europe? Try Istanbul - Where in the World
From beautiful Byzantine architecture to a 3,000-plus-stall shopping "mall," Istanbul is a city that has it all. TODAY travel editor Peter Greenberg highlights the must-see sights. |
