Summer bookings to Turkey plummet 40%: WSJ

Summer bookings to Turkey plummet 40%: WSJ

March 21, 2016 - 12:32 AMT  08:32 GMT
Tourism was one of Turkey’s few bright spots in recent years, as growth in the overall economy slowed to about 3%.
Rihanna reclaims top spot on Billboard 200 with “Anti” album

Rihanna reclaims top spot on Billboard 200 with “Anti” album

March 21, 2016 - 12:31 AMT  08:31 GMT
With only 17,000 copies in pure album sales, the album reclaims the position thanks in large part to its lead single, "Work".
Kazakh President’s party wins snap parliamentary election

Kazakh President’s party wins snap parliamentary election

March 21, 2016 - 12:31 AMT  08:31 GMT
The Central Election Commission said two other parties, the Communists and Ak Zhol, had passed the 7 percent threshold.
Nakamura fined for breaking FIDE rules following Aronian's win

Nakamura fined for breaking FIDE rules following Aronian's win

March 21, 2016 - 12:11 AMT  08:11 GMT
Hikaru Nakamura has to give 5% of the prize to the organizing committee of the tournament, and another 5% to FIDE.
Armenian soldier killed in Aleppo clashes: media

Armenian soldier killed in Aleppo clashes: media

March 21, 2016 - 11:56 AMT  07:56 GMT
Gevork Mkrtchyan was lethally wounded in battles between the Syrian government troops and the IS in the city of Sheikh Najjar.
IS-linked Turkish jihadist blamed for Istanbul attack

IS-linked Turkish jihadist blamed for Istanbul attack

March 21, 2016 - 11:23 AMT  07:23 GMT
In his first public appearance since the bombing, President Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey would not give in to militants.
Paris attacks suspect reportedly planning new operations

Paris attacks suspect reportedly planning new operations

March 21, 2016 - 11:08 AMT  07:08 GMT
Abdeslam had claimed that "he was ready to restart something from Brussels, and it's maybe the reality," Belgium's Foreign Minister said.
Liam Cunningham teases 'quite a few' deaths in “GoT” season 6

Liam Cunningham teases 'quite a few' deaths in “GoT” season 6

March 21, 2016 - 11:08 AMT  07:08 GMT
Liam Cunningham who plays Davos hints that Davos and Melisandre may finally team up to reach their same goal.
Azerbaijan breaks agreement, escalates situation in Karabakh

Azerbaijan breaks agreement, escalates situation in Karabakh

March 21, 2016 - 11:02 AMT  07:02 GMT
Karabakh army units refrained from retaliating and took measures to continue controlling the situation on the contact line.
Raffi Hamparian to become ANCA next national chairman

Raffi Hamparian to become ANCA next national chairman

March 21, 2016 - 10:47 AMT  06:47 GMT
Raffi Hamparian succeeds longtime ANCA leader Ken Hachikian, who will continue his tenure on the national board.
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