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Gozde Bahar: Teacher Pulled From Turkey Earthquake Rubble AliveGozde Bahar: Teacher Pulled From Turkey Earthquake Rubble Alive

by National Confidential | 26 October 2011 | 3:18 am EST

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Gozde Bahar, a 27 year old teacher has been pulled alive from the rubble of Turkey’s 7.2 earthquake.

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Eyup Erdem: Teen Pulled From Turkey Earthquake Rubble Alive After 61 HoursEyup Erdem: Teen Pulled From Turkey Earthquake Rubble Alive After 61 Hours

by National Confidential | 26 October 2011 | 2:28 am EST

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Eyup Erdem, a teenage college student, has been pulled from the rubble of Turkey’s devastating earthquake alive.

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VIDEO: UN Guards Scuffle With Security Detail Of Turkish Prime MinisterVIDEO: UN Guards Scuffle With Security Detail Of Turkish Prime Minister

by National Confidential | 28 September 2011 | 8:25 am EST

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During last Friday’s UN General Assembly, UN guards were involved in a scuffle with the security detail of Turkey Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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Kim Kardashian Cosmo Cover Causes Turkey ControversyKim Kardashian Cosmo Cover Causes Turkey Controversy

by National Confidential | 11 April 2011 | 8:54 pm EST

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“Famed lawyer Mark Geragos — one of the most outspoken people in the L.A. Armenian community — is furious that Cosmopolitan ran a picture of Kim Kardashian on the cover of Turkish Cosmo, saying it’s another example of Turks rubbing salt in the wound of the Armenian people.” READ MORE

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Mardan Palace: Luxury Hotel In Turkey Has Power Cut From Unpaid BillsMardan Palace: Luxury Hotel In Turkey Has Power Cut From Unpaid Bills

by National Confidential | 22 December 2010 | 10:31 pm EST

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Mardan Palace picture Turkey’s Mardan Palace Hotel, voted one of the world’s leading luxury destinations of 2010, had its power cut after local officials said that electricity bills went unpaid. The Mardan, situated in the Mediterranean town of Antalya, is currently being powered by generators, assistant manager Zeynep Fiskirma said by telephone today, declining to [...]

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51 Dead From Turkey Earthquake, Village Of Okcular Destroyed51 Dead From Turkey Earthquake, Village Of Okcular Destroyed

by National Confidential | 08 March 2010 | 5:21 am EST

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“At least 51 people died when an earthquake of 6.0 magnitude struck a village and outlying areas near the town of Elazig in eastern Turkey early on Monday, officials in the region said. The village of Okcular was largely destroyed and rescue workers struggled to free a handful of survivors, the officials added. A second [...]

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Death Toll At 17 In Turkey EarthquakeDeath Toll At 17 In Turkey Earthquake

by National Confidential | 08 March 2010 | 1:33 am EST

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“A strong earthquake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6, hit eastern Turkey Monday, killing at least 17 people, the government said. The government’s crisis center said the victims were from the small villages of Okcular, Yukari Kanatli and Kayali, where the quake knocked down houses and minarets.” [Link]

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5.9 Earthquake Hits Turkey5.9 Earthquake Hits Turkey

by National Confidential | 08 March 2010 | 12:30 am EST

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“A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck Turkey early Monday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said. There were no immediate reports of injuries, deaths or damage.” [Link]

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