Turkish groups cancel iftar programs to send aid to Africa Organizations and businesses across Turkey have decided to give up their traditional iftar (fast-breaking dinner) programs and send aid to drought-afflicted Africa instead.

International weight-lifting federation frees headscarf in tournaments Kulsoom Abdullah joined a tournament in Atlanta, the United States, wearing clothing that covered her legs, arms and head

Flotilla II prepares to sail for Gaza Freedom Flotilla II, comprising ten ships carrying 1,000 activists from 20 countries prepares to sail to Gaza

Turkey urges Mubarak to start transition soon Erdogan urged Mubarak to start a transition of power sooner rather than later.

The propagation of neo-Orientalism The media continually builds an association of Islam with war,instability and repression, creating a false stereotype.

Egypt bans protests, activists seek end to Mubarak rule Egypt was banning demonstrations as activists call for more protests that will topple president Mubarak.

Tunisian protests continue as ministers quit RCD Protesters kept up pressure on Thursday for a government free of ties with Ben Ali and the old guard.

Minister says needs to protect Turkey against The Turkish economy minister said despite a favorable outlook in Turkish economy, the country still needed to stay on alert against any 'European earthquake.'

Turkey still mediator in Lebanon, says Turkish FM Davutoglu Lebanese history is full of painful events. We can not let Lebanon live similar pain in the future, Davutoglu said.

The Turkish Finance is Safe Turkish Economy Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ali Babacan has spoken highly about the recent measures the Turkish Central Bank has taken concerning interest rates and the exchange rate regime, sa

Davutoglu to Israel: Stop Jewish Settlements Davutoglu said Turkey attached great importance to the continuation of direct talks between Palestine and Israel, adding that all the parties should display their good intention and political will to

Ottoman Turkish manuscripts, periodicals in Europeana database Part of the digitized material at Turkey's National Library is now available in a search platform to a collection of European digital libraries.

Turkey's report: Israeli troops shot dead activists before raid Turkey's interim report says Israeli soldiers shot from the helicopter onto the Mavi Marmara using live ammunition and killing two passengers before any Israeli soldier descended on the deck.

Kashmiri Muslims celebrate Eid El Adha in tears, with protest/PHOT Muslims all around the world continue celebrating Eid El- Adha with prayers and sometimes with tears as in Kashmir

Millions of Muslims began to Wukuf Standing at Mount Arafat/PHOTO Wukuf is the most important ritual in the haj, as the pilgrimage is considered invalid for those who do not make it for the even

Muslim group launches popular action to reverse Swiss minaret ban A Swiss Islamic group said on Monday it was launching a popular initiative to reverse a ban on building new minarets in the Alpine state.

Turkey welcomes "open door" in Iran nuke talks Catherine Ashton, European Union's high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, headed the P5+1 delegation at the nuclear talks hosted by Turkey.

Tunisian marchers head to PM's office Hundreds of people who had been driven to the capital in a "caravan of freedom" surrounded Ghannouchi's building in central Tunis.

Turkey refutes Israel's "legal" claim in Mavi Marmara probe Turkey says it has decided to share it, at this stage, the following with the public in view of Israel's nonconstructive attitude.

Tunisian marchers head to PM's office Hundreds of people who had been driven to the capital in a "caravan of freedom" surrounded Ghannouchi's building in central Tunis.