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 Report: Istanbul terrorist acted on direct orders from ISISTurkish media reports that gunman who killed 39 people on New Year's Eve told police he acted on direct orders from ISIS in Syria.Turkish security forces capture Istanbul terroristAbdulgadir Masharipov, who killed 39 people an Istanbul nightclub on New Year's Eve, captured by local security forces. Turkey to continue operation in SyriaTurkey's Deputy Prime Minister says his country will continue its military operation in Syria despite the ISIS attack on Istanbul. Israel arranges return of body of Israeli killed in IstanbulIsrael’s Interior Ministry takes charge of return of body of Israeli-Arab teen killed in terrorist attack in an Istanbul nightclub.ISIS claims Istanbul shooting attackISIS claims Istanbul attack, says it was done to take 'revenge' on Turkey. Erdogan vows to fight terror 'till the end'Following Istanbul attack, Turkish President vows his country will continue to fight terrorism and its backers "till the end".Israeli wounded in Istanbul attack arrives in IsraelRawa Mansour, who suffered moderate injuries, in Saturday night’s terrorist attack in Istanbul, arrives in Israel and taken to hospital. Body of Israeli woman recovered after Istanbul terror attack19-year old Israeli woman positively identified as one of the victims of shooting attack in Turkish nightclub. Istanbul terror attack wounds Israeli womanIsraeli Foreign Ministry confirms Israeli woman moderately wounded in Istanbul attack. Istanbul survivor: I heard shooting and lay on the floorIsraeli victim of Istanbul attack describes shooting in detail.39 dead in attack on Istanbul nightclub39 people killed and at least 40 wounded in a shooting attack during New Year's Eve celebration at a nightclub in Istanbul.Death toll in Istanbul explosions climbs to 29Turkish President says explosions outside Istanbul soccer stadium were a terrorist attack against security forces and citizens. Terror attack in Istanbul kills 13Explosion near Istanbul stadium kills 13, injures dozens more. I discovered my 'morphine angel' while watching televisionWoman wounded in Istanbul terror attack found MDA member who had helped her there while watching footage of Tel Aviv car park rescuers. Attempted coup in Turkey leaves synagogues half emptyTurkish Jewish community member describes tensions in Istanbul as news of attempted coup arrives over Friday night meal. Turkey charges 13 over Istanbul airport attack13 suspects, including 10 Turks, charged with belonging to a terror group, homicide, and endangering the unity of the state. 22 arrested in connection to Ataturk Airport attackTurkey arrests 22 after Istanbul airport attack, blames ISIS. ISIS angry at Turkey for supporting Syrian Kurds. Is a border war imminent? Peres: My heart is with the Turkish peoplePresident Shimon Peres responds to the attack in Istanbul that left 41 dead. Trump on Turkey attack: When will the world learn?Republican presidential candidate condemns Istanbul attack, says terrorism must be prevented in the United States. 'Everyone was fleeing and stepping on one another'David, an Israeli who was at the scene of the Istanbul terrorist attack, describes what he saw. Istanbul bomber did not deliberately target IsraelisSuicide bomber claims he was trying to harm tourism in Turkey in general - not kill 3 Israeli victims. Three wounded in Istanbul explosionPolice intentionally blew up suspicious bag, injuring two, only hours after US released warning about 'credible threats' in Turkey. 'Terrorist Israel' scrawled on Turkish synagogueAnti-Israel vandals target synagogue in historic Jewish quarter of Istanbul. Turkey arrests three Russians as suspects in Tuesday's bombingTurkey has arrested three suspects, all of whom are Russian and allegedly have ties to ISIS. Suicide bombing rocks central Istanbul squareTen reported dead in explosion attack near Sultanahmet Square; Erdogan says attack work of Syrian suicide bomber.Five wounded in Istanbul metro station blastMayor says bomb caused blast that shut down subway system, after initial reports indicated one dead. Gunmen Fire on US Consulate in IstanbulGunfire reported after bomb attack at a police station in Istanbul that injured at least five officers. Seven Wounded in Bomb Attack in IstanbulBomb attack at a police station in Istanbul wounds five police officers and two civilians. ISIS Jihadists Arrested in Istanbul for First TimeTurkey, after scandal of state smuggling arms to Syrian jihadists, nabs 21 ISIS members nationwide in major crackdown. Turkish Police Turn Tear Gas, Water Cannons on Gay ParadeGay pride? Not in Istanbul, where liberal EU leanings clash with Erdogan's religious tone in central square. Jewish Flight Lesson 101: No Connections Before ShabbatJewish passengers stranded in Istanbul without kosher food after flight delay from New York forced them to miss connection to Israel. Turkey: Armed Men Seize Office of Erdogan's AKP PartyTwo intruders burst into district office of AKP in Istanbul, day after prosecutor taken hostage and killed in the city. Istanbul Suicide Bomber was 'Widow of Norwegian ISIS Jihadist'Russian, Norwegian couple joined ISIS; widow returned to Turkey illegally and carried out suicide bombing in Istanbul. Armed Attacker Arrested Outside Turkish PM OfficeMan armed with automatic weapon hurls grenade at police outside Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul, where prime minister office is housed. Watch: Turkish Mob Attacks US Sailors, Place Bags on Their HeadsVideo footage shows US Navy sailors surrounded by anti-American mob in Istanbul in shocking assault. Istanbul Store Bans Entry to 'Jew Dogs'Rampant anti-Semitism on display in Turkish capital as centrally located store posts sign dehumanizing Jews; local Jews slam world apathy. Six Killed as Turkish Government Accused of Vote-RiggingLocal election candidates battle it out with knives and clubs, as opposition activists say Erdogan rigging the polls. Protests Rage in Turkey over Internet Censorship, CorruptionTurkish police use tear gas and water cannon to disperse protesters demonstrating against invasive Internet laws. Turkish Court Orders Release of Lawmaker After 4 YearsJailed Turkish journalist and lawmaker released after more than four years in prison over his alleged involvement in a coup plot. Israeli Mother, Child Stuck in Istanbul with Bad VisaAn Israeli doctor and her daughter are stuck in Turkey with a bad US visa, while five children are without their mother. 3,000 Protesters Try to March in Istanbul’s Taksim SquareOnce again, protesters tried to mass in Istanbul’s iconic Taksim Square and were stopped by police with water cannon and tear gas. Istanbul Protests Continue in Iconic Taksim SquareThousands gathered again at Istanbul’s iconic Taksim Square to express their discontent with the Turkish government's attitude.Strikes, Demonstrations Continue Across TurkeyDemonstrations continued across Turkey Monday but slowly came under police control as thousands protested against the Erdogan government.Turkish Police Clear Taksim Square Using Tear GasWithin an hour of a warning from Erdogan, riot police clear Istanbul protesters with tear gas. Erdogan: Israel is Happy About Taksim ProtestTurkish premier issued a final warning to protesters in Istanbul’s Taksim Square, giving them 24 hours to leave.Turkish Gov't on the Warpath Against Twitter, FacebookA spokesman for Turkey’s ruling AK Party on Wednesday labeled the Twitter social media website to be "deadlier than car bombs."Turkey: Police Use Tear Gas as Riots ContinueRiot police fire tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters in Istanbul; Erdogan says there will be "no more tolerance" for demonstrations. Tensions Rising, Turkish Police Attack Protesters OvernightPrime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan orders police to "intervene" with protesters across the nation. Exclusive: World’s Only Ladino Monthly Flourishes in IstanbulIstanbul’s Sephardic Center has just produced the 100th issue of the world’s only Ladino monthly newspaper in the city's ancient heart.Erdogan on Protests: I'm No DictatorTurkish PM rejects claims that he is a dictator, points an accusing finger at the opposition and social media. Two Killed in Violent ‘Arab Spring’ Rallies in TurkeyTwo people killed, 1,000 wounded as Turkish protesters clash with police.Istanbul: Violence in Large Protest; Erdogan DefiantLargest anti-government protest in years hits Taksim Square; anger over "Islamization." US Secy of State Returning to Israel, PAUS Secretary of State John Kerry is set to return to Israel immediately following a brief visit to Istanbul. He will also visit Ramallah.US Secy of State Kerry to Visit Turkey Following Israel ApologyUS Secy of State John Kerry is set to visit Turkey on Sunday in the wake of an apology to Ankara by Israel over the Mavi Marmara incident. Western-Backed Syrian Opposition Leader ResignsSyrian opposition leader Moaz Al-Khatib, head of the Syrian National Council, has resigned his post. Syrian Nat’l Council in Istanbul to Choose Gov’t-in-ExileThe Syrian National Council began meeting Monday in Istanbul to choose a new government-in-exile.Israeli, PA Officials Meet in IstanbulAfter Turkey's leader calls Zionism a “crime against humanity,” Israeli and Palestinian Authority officials quietly meet in Istanbul. |
