Category: Turkey

Turkey, Iran Strike Kurdish Groups Amid Fears of Widening Conflict

ISTANBUL—Turkey has ramped up its cross-border strikes on Kurdish YPG militants in Syria and Iraq, while Iran struck dissident groups in northern Iraq’s autonomous Kurdish region this week. Russia and the United States, both of which maintain troops in Syria, have called on Turkey to show restraint amid fears of widening conflict in the region….


Turkey Inches Closer to Invasion as ISIS Terrorist Threat Increases

U.S. officials expressed concerns this week that a possible Turkish invasion of Syria could harm the United States’ ability to defeat ISIS and trigger the release of thousands of terrorists from jails. “The Department of Defense is deeply concerned by escalating actions in northern Syria, Iraq, and Turkey,” said Pentagon press secretary Brig. Gen. Patrick…


Thanksgiving Is…

This film is only available in the United States and Canada because of territorial licensing. Thanksgiving is turkey, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. It is a holiday for remembering the Pilgrims and the Indians. Most of all, it is a time to share with family and friends, and a time to give thanks for many…


NTD Good Morning (Nov. 24): Police Beat Workers at Apple iPhone Assembly Factory in China; Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Protests at the world’s largest iPhone assembly factory. Police beat workers in China for protesting working conditions and pay. An event many have looked forward to all year has finally arrived. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. We’ll take a look behind the scenes at what it takes to make it all happen. A chef in Texas…


Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake Hits Northwest Turkey, Dozens Injured

A magnitude-5.9 earthquake hit a town in northwestern Turkey early Wednesday, causing damage to some buildings and widespread panic. At least 68 people were injured, mostly while trying to flee homes. The quake was centered in the town of Golkaya, in Duzce province, some 200 kilometers (125 miles) east of Istanbul, the Disaster and Emergency…


How 2 Famous Authors Started the Thanksgiving Turkey Tradition

George Washington noted that it was “the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly implore his protection and favor.” This was stated at the beginning of his Thanksgiving Day proclamation, which he issued on October 3, 1789. Through the…


Turkey Hit by Cross-Border Shelling After Targeting YPG in Syria, Iraq

At least three people were killed on Nov. 21 in a series of mortar attacks in Turkey’s southern Gaziantep province, located adjacent to Syria, according to the Turkish Interior Ministry.  The ministry has blamed the cross-border attacks on the Kurdish YPG, the Syrian offshoot of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK). Speaking to reporters in Ankara,…


Turkey Quesadilla Perfect for Thanksgiving Leftovers

By Linda Gassenheimer From Tribune News Service Is it too early to think about leftover turkey? How about a different kind of turkey sandwich: a quesadilla? It’s a turkey-and-cheese-filled tortilla. They’re pan-fried and served with coleslaw. You can make them with leftover turkey or chicken, or buy roasted turkey breast at the supermarket deli. In…


Russia-Ukraine Peace Prospects Dimming, Even as Moscow Hints at Detente with US

As Russian and Ukrainian forces trade blows in the eastern Donbas region, prospects for peace appear dimmer than ever, despite hints of possible detente between Washington and Moscow. “As for Ukraine, we have nothing to discuss with them [the United States],” Russia’s deputy foreign minister said on Nov. 18. “There can be no dialogue or…


Thanksgiving Meal Costs a Record-Breaking $64.05 This Year as Inflation Bites

Families can expect to pay 20 percent more to host a Thanksgiving dinner this year as food inflation continues to climb, states the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) in a new report. According to the group’s 37th annual survey, the average cost of a Thanksgiving feast for 10 will be $64.05, or about $6.50 per…