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Clinton wishes he had left White House "in a coffin"

Reuters US Online Report Politics News | 307 days ago

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Former U.S. President Bill Clinton said on Monday he would have preferred to leave the White House in a coffin because he loved being commander in chief, but signaled his political life was over. "It's good that we have a (term) limit. Otherwise I would have stayed until I was carried away in a coffin. Or ...

Istanbul Bar calls for 'no' vote in Sept 12 referendum

Turkish Daily News | 7 hours ago

In a press statement marking the beginning of the new judicial year, Istanbul Bar Association President Muammer Aydin has called for a "no" vote in...

Turkish PM explains proposed reforms at Istanbul meeting

Turkish Daily News | 7 hours ago

Thousands of people gathered Sunday at the ruling party's meeting in Istanbul, where party leader Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan explained the...

New scandals put Turkey's exam system at stake

Turkish Daily News | 8 hours ago

The testing scandal initially focused on the Public Personnel Selection Examination, or KPSS, has widened as more cheating claims emerge, leaving...

Patricia Cleveland-Peck in Istanbul

Scotland Herald | 8 hours ago

The sun begins to set, reflecting a pearly light from the silvery domes and slim minarets of the palaces and mosques, the colour gradually...

Turkey's kingdom of caves

Daily Telegraph, UK | 8 hours ago

Travel is sometimes a curse, and often a blessing. Just occasionally, it's like a trip through a children's story. Earlier this year, we found ...

Istanbul's best Turkish restaurants

CNN | 9 hours ago

Travel + Leisure) -- Having lived in Istanbul on and off since my childhood, I have followed the city's culinary evolution with the kind of...

The New-Old, Old-New, And The Old-Old At Istanbul's Grand Bazaar

Style File | 6 days ago

Istanbul's Grand Bazaar is a shopper's Shangri-la, but (surprise, surprise) all isn't as it seems. On the hunt for jewelry, you quickly realize...

Brazilians Take Flight

Intelligent Travel | 11 days ago

Brasilia-based writer Diogo Alcantara notes that with an increase in international flight options, traveling for Brazilians has never been easier...

Istanbul Shopping Tips

Europe A La Carte | 18 days ago

Let's be honest. What's a holiday without a bit of local shopping. Browsing the markets, looking out for souvenirs, even buying necessities just to...