The mosaics in Istanbul’s iconic Hagia Sophia will be covered by curtains or lasers during Muslim prayers, said the spokesman for Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party). Christian icons would be uncovered and open to all visitors at other times, and admission would be free, Omer Celik of …
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Three countries, the United Arab Emirates, the United States and China, embark on missions this summer, taking advantage of the biennial window when Earth and Mars are closer. Aiming to capture the most complete image to date of the Red Planet atmosphere, the Emirates Mars Mission will be the first …
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Pope Francis has said he was hurt by Turkey’s decision to make Istanbul Hagia Sofia museum of a mosque, but Ankara said the decision will be Maintain a relationship of equality and mutual respect in the country. It was the Vatican’s first reaction to Turkey’s decision to transform the Byzantine-era …
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Turkey has dismissed prospects for a ceasefire in Libya saying that an agreement incorporating the existing front lines of the conflict would not benefit the internationally recognized National Accord Government (GNA). Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said the coastal city of Sirte and al-Jufra air base must be turned over to …
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LONDON / WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Several companies that certify that ships are in a position to sail and ship insurers have withdrawn services to oil tankers involved in the Venezuelan oil trade as the United States targets the maritime industry to tighten sanctions on the Latin American country. FILE PHOTO: …
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