Turkey tourism suffers major losses as Russian travelers dodge Antalya

Turkey tourism suffers major losses as Russian travelers dodge Antalya

March 1, 2016 - 14:22 AMT  10:22 GMT
Russia’s sanctions are having disturbing consequences for Turkey, its economy and the country’s most famous tourist destination, Antalya.
IEI may make counter bid for London Stock Exchange Group

IEI may make counter bid for London Stock Exchange Group

March 1, 2016 - 14:20 AMT  10:20 GMT
ICE is planning a counter bid for LSEG, but no decision has been made yet as to whether to pursue such an offer, an ICE rep. said.
Turkey partially lifts curfew in Cizre district

Turkey partially lifts curfew in Cizre district

March 1, 2016 - 14:18 AMT  10:18 GMT
A similar curfew remains in place in the historic district of Sur in the mainly Kurdish city of Diyarbakir and one was recently imposed in Idil.
Florence Welch to feature on Shakespeare tribute album

Florence Welch to feature on Shakespeare tribute album

March 1, 2016 - 13:50 AMT  09:50 GMT
The singer joins the likes of Helena Bonham Carter, Carrie Fisher and William Shatner by joining Rufus Wainwright on the record.
Reading & Leeds festival announces double headliners

Reading & Leeds festival announces double headliners

March 1, 2016 - 13:37 AMT  09:37 GMT
The Wombats, Savages, Die Antwoord, Skindred, Blossoms, Maximo Park, The Neighbourhood are among the new additions.
Heavy snowfall leaves thousands without electricity in Czech Republic

Heavy snowfall leaves thousands without electricity in Czech Republic

March 1, 2016 - 13:35 AMT  09:35 GMT
A football match between Dukla Prague and Sparta Prague in the top Czech league had to be canceled due to the weather.
Chrome now offers 24/7 support for non-Google Apps customers

Chrome now offers 24/7 support for non-Google Apps customers

March 1, 2016 - 13:30 AMT  09:30 GMT
In addition to providing support, Google will be helping companies deploy Chrome across their workforce in the new offering.
Pakistan needs F-16s from U.S. for counter-terrorist ops: official

Pakistan needs F-16s from U.S. for counter-terrorist ops: official

March 1, 2016 - 13:28 AMT  09:28 GMT
Pakistani Foreign Affairs Adviser said he appreciated the U.S.'s public assessment that Pakistan uses F-16s effectively against terrorists.
Britain to send troops to Tunisia to prevent IS from crossing Libya border

Britain to send troops to Tunisia to prevent IS from crossing Libya border

March 1, 2016 - 13:26 AMT  09:26 GMT
The move comes after growing Western concern that Islamic State is seeking to use Libya as a base to plan and carry out attacks.
Oscar-winning “Dead Poets Society” getting stage treatment

Oscar-winning “Dead Poets Society” getting stage treatment

March 1, 2016 - 13:19 AMT  09:19 GMT
The musical is written by Academy Award winner Tom Schulman, adapted from his own Oscar-winning original screenplay.
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