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EU hosts fundraising meeting for Turkey, Syria after quake
The European Union and its international partners are gathered in Brussels to raise money for Turkey and Syria in the aftermath of the earthquake that devastated parts of both countries last month
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Infrastructure built to help refugees from war, now helps quake refugees in Turkey
One Turkish city near the areas devastated by last month's earthquakes is applying what it's learned in hosting war refugees to how to welcome quake evacuees.
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Syria's Assad in UAE to mark ongoing thaw in relations Syrian President Bashar Assad has arrived in the United Arab Emirates Sunday, his first visit to the wealthy Gulf country since the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria last month
The Independent | Mar 19, 2023 11:52 AM [GMT] | comment? | recommend

Egypt, Turkey Close to Resuming Full Diplomatic Relations Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu visited Cairo on Saturday to push to restore full diplomatic relations between the two countries despite Ankara's ongoing support for the Muslim Brotherhood group. During a joint news conference with Egyptian Fore
Voice of America | Mar 19, 2023 02:34 AM [GMT] | comment? | recommend

Iranians Face Dilemma as New Year and Ramadan Coincide Tehran is emptying ahead of the Persian New Year, as is the case annually, but this time around Iranians are being forced to adapt as the festival coincides with Ramadan. Over 300 million people in a dozen countries including Afghanistan, Iraq and Turkey
Voice of America | Mar 18, 2023 11:31 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
Canada to accept more Syrian, Turkish residents after devastating February earthquake
The federal government will make it easier for temporary residents from Turkey and Syria to extend their stay in Canada and will prioritize the visa applications of people from these two countries, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser said Saturday.
CBC.ca | Mar 18, 2023 8:24 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
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Turkey's Erdogan announces extension of Black Sea grain initiative
Turkish President Recap Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday announced an extension of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which allows for the safe passage of Ukrainian grain amid war in the region.
United Press International | Mar 18, 2023 6:35 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
United Press International | Mar 18, 2023 6:35 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
Russia agrees to extend the Ukraine grain deal again
Brokered by the United Nations and Turkey, the deal allows Ukraine to ship food and fertilizer through a humanitarian corridor from Black Sea ports. The duration of the extension remained uncertain.
NPR.org | Mar 18, 2023 5:05 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
NPR.org | Mar 18, 2023 5:05 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
Black Sea grain deal extended, Turkey and Ukraine say
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Yahoo! News | Mar 18, 2023 2:21 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
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Turkey was devastated by an earthquake. Here's what that means for tourism
It was shaping up to be a golden year for tourism in Turkey. With favorable exchange rates sweetening the deal for visitors, the country's beautiful beaches, historic cities and geological wonders were poised for a post-pandemic tourism revival.
CNN.com | Mar 18, 2023 09:13 AM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
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