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Famously chill Turkish cat gets beautiful memorial statue

You are missed, Tombili.

On Oct 5, 2016 by Austin Powell

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After cancer diagnosis, woman documents beautiful around-the-world trip on Instagram

Megan Sullivan is a rock climber and cancer survivor. Now, she can add 'world traveler' to her bio.

On Jun 3, 2015 by Marisa Kabas

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U.S. government indicts teenager with jihadist tweets for attempting to join ISIS

It started with tweets, but it didn't end there.

On Feb 19, 2015 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Turkish protesters recreate the ‘Ellen selfie’ in the back of a police van

The Ellen selfie has yet another admirer—from another part of the world in conflict.

On Mar 14, 2014 by Michelle Jaworski

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A Turkish boy’s tragic death goes viral on- and offline

Turkish citizens are launching a national backlash over the death of a 15-year-old boy.

On Mar 11, 2014 by Aja Romano

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Turkish protesters use Google Maps to keep tabs on police

The map, created Saturday, is constantly being updated with new details about protests near Istanbul’s Taksim Square.

On Jun 3, 2013 by Fernando Alfonso III

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Ignored in local media, Turkish protesters turn to Facebook, Twitter

As Turkish media remain largely silent about the violent riots in Taksim Square, Facebook remains the only reliable source of information for many citizens.

On Jun 3, 2013 by Joe Kloc

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CNN-Turk airs penguin documentary during Istanbul riots

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has called social media a "nuisance." Here's why.

On Jun 2, 2013 by Cooper Fleishman

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Renowned Turkish pianist faces trial for anti-Muslim tweets

International piano star Fazil Say has been charged with "inciting hatred" and "insulting religious values" after joking about Muslim prayer practices.

On Oct 18, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III