Danger Man

WIlma Elles Amerikan ajanı

Wilma Elles yeni sinema filminde CIA ajanını canlandıracak. Ünlü oyuncu, ‘Danger Man’ adlı filmin çekimleri için Bodrum’a gidecek.

Türkiye'nin Mavi Marmara saldırısı raporu

Türkiye'nin Mavi Marmara saldırısıyla ilgili BM'ye sunduğu raporun tam metni:

Religious leader bans dolls for flock

ANKARA -A religious leader in Istanbul has banned life-like dolls, arguing that the long legs and natural hair of some versions could excite an individual.

’This is not a coup preparation but stupidity..’

Today I prepared a completely different story for you. But it was Thursday, namely the day of "32.GÜN." And Rıdvan and I hosted Atilla Kıyat.

Iranian elections deal blow to Obamas hopes

WASHINGTON - The reelection of Iran's hardline incumbent President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has dealt a swift blow to U.S. President Barack Obamas efforts to overturn decades of hostility between Washington and Tehran.

WHO warns global swine flu pandemic imminent

GENEVA - The World Health Organization warned a global swine flu pandemic was imminent, as more nations confirmed cases of a deadly disease that has spread round the world in a matter of days.

United stays humble after top-drawer victory

MANCHESTER - Manchester United’s magical second half performance sees the Red Devils brush aside Tottenham and regain the top spot in the league. United turn on the style after going two goals down and put in a vintage United performance with Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney scoring a pair each

Turkish libido versus Halki Seminary

If you want to understand why the Halki Seminary, the main school of theology of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Istanbul, remains closed for decades despite international pressure, you might take a look at the writings of the 5th century theologian St. Augustine.

US authorities say man claimed plot to kill Obama

WASHINGTON - Turkish police have arrested a man who claimed he was plotting to kill President Barack Obama, the U.S. Secret Service said Monday.

Netanyahu takes helm of hawkish new Israeli government

JERUSALEM - Benjamin Netanyahu began his second term as Israeli prime minister on Wednesday at the helm of a right-wing government that has raised fears about the future of the Middle East peace process.

GOOD MORNING--TURKEY PRESS SCAN ON MAR 17

These are some of the major headlines and their summaries in the Turkish press on March 17, 2009. Hurriyet Daily News Online does not verify these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

I warned you, boss!

About a year ago Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan devoted half an hour of his parliamentary speech to threatening "that media group" that he claimed was covering the controversy around the Islamic turban in a "wicked way." It was the same media group that also publishes this newspaper.

Brown faces winter of discontent amid anger

LONDON - Britain’s Gordon Brown faces the hardest quest of a Labour prime minister since the 1970s, while public anger and widespread strikes escalate due to concerns about rising unemployment and fears of more layoffs during the times of worsening global economic crisis.

We are impressed! (So are we...)

One columnist from the pro-Justice and Development Party, or AKP, media was arguing a few days ago that Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s "schizophrenic Turkey" was forcefully wearing two diplomatic hats: one pro-western and the other pro-Islamic, a role which he said cannot be sustained in the long-term.

When will women find love in Turkish cinema?

ISTANBUL - Last year’s Turkish movies were less than generous in giving Turkish women a happy ending in love. Here’s a look at how sad relations in some of the movies reflect a broader picture of Turkey.

FULL TEXT- NEW U.S. PRESIDENT OBAMA'S INAUGURATION SPEECH

Here is the text of Barack Obama's inaugural address:

TEXT- NEW U.S. PRESIDENT OBAMA'S INAUGURATION SPEE

Here is the text of Barack Obamas inaugural address:

I apologize

Last week, I explained why I decided to become an informer on the Ergenekon gang. This week, I will apologize to the AKP for all my past criticisms

Security operation for future railway

ISTANBUL - The Search and Rescue Association, or AKUT, organized a controlled security operation at the Marmaray Project’s underwater railway construction site.

The economy calls for Babacan

A the country’s economy is influenced by very different elements. Exports being more abundant than import, external sources being abundant and a strong general structure do not suffice. The attitude and body language of those who lead the economy, their assessment and what they say is very important. Especially in times when things go off the rails the roles of management step forward. Everybody watches the leaders. People analyze each sentence to evaluate if the person is in command of the situation. Society’s perception either increases the trust in leaders or, on the contrary, deepens the crisis.

Of cabs and men

"Let me speak in the language you understand," I began, in the most menacing tone that I could muster.

Writing history's first rough draft

ANKARA – The prime minister spends life in the fast lane and reporters hot on his heels have to dodge many obstacles along the way. Limited information, tight security and disgruntled citizens make the Prime Ministry reporters’ job difficult and strenuous. For democracy’s sake, wherever the PM travels, they chase the story and fight the odds to bring the news to the people

Writing history's first rough draft

ANKARA - The prime minister spends life in the fast lane and reporters hot on his heels have to dodge many obstacles along the way. Limited information, tight security and disgruntled citizens make the Prime Ministry reporters' job difficult and strenuous. For democracy's sake, wherever the PM travels, they chase the story and fight the odds to bring the news to the people

Greek lawmaker injured in crowbar attack

A man wielding a crowbar attacked and injured a Greek opposition deputy and former education minister in an Athens street on Friday, police said.

Beijing to tighten security after an American tourist's death

Olympic organizers vowed to tighten security in central Beijing on Sunday after an American tourist died in a stabbing attack, but they insisted the Chinese capital was safe and Western sightseers were unfazed.

Relative of U.S. volleyball coach killed in Beijing attack: USOC

A Chinese man stabbed to death a relative of a U.S. Olympic coach at a Beijing tourist spot on Saturday before committing suicide, casting a shadow over the first day of sporting action at the Games. (UPDATED)

Forest fires destroy 10,000 hectares in Turkey's Antalya, one dead

A villager burnt to death and dozens were left homeless as a major forest fire raged Saturday in the Mediterranean province of Antalya, Turkey's main tourist hub, officials and media reports said. (UPDATED)

Turkish forest fires threaten ancient sites in southern province Antalya

Turkish fire fighters backed by a dozen aircraft struggled on Friday to extinguish fires engulfing woodlands in the coastal tourism province of Antalya and threatening sites of ancient culture, authorities said. (UPDATED)