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- We will take ‘reciprocal steps’: Turkish FM warns US against any penalties for buying S-400
Turkey is holding firm in its commitment to honor its purchase of Russian air defense systems, warning the US that it is prepared to take “reciprocal steps” in reply to any sanctions imposed by Washington.Jun 14, 2019 10:01World News - ‘Nobody can give ultimatum to Turkey’: Ankara’s FM rejects US demand to drop S-400 deal with RussiaTurkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu rejected the US defense secretary’s demand that Ankara cancel the purchase of Russian S-400 missile systems, despite threats it would be pulled from the F-35 fighter jet program.Jun 13, 2019 14:31World News
- Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan’s Twitter hacked by pro-Pakistan Turkish groupFamed Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan’s Twitter account was hacked by pro-Pakistan Turkish hacker group, Ayyildiz Tim, who posted various anti-India tweets to his almost 40 million followers.Jun 11, 2019 14:06World News
- Turkish pilots grounded from F-35 training as Ankara refuses to ditch S-400 – PentagonTurkish pilots have been banned from training on F-35s at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona, the Pentagon confirmed, as Washington steps up pressure on Ankara to force it out of S-400 air defense deal with Russia.Jun 10, 2019 22:00World News
- 'Unacceptable': Turkey slams Iceland for 'disrespectful' treatment of team at Reykjavik airportMembers of the Turkish political hierarchy have criticized the reception the Turkey national football team received in Reykjavik ahead of Tuesday's fixture between the two sides after a series of incidents marred their arrival.Jun 10, 2019 15:47Sport News
- Catch last glimpse of 12,000-old Turkish town before it's devoured by water (VIDEO)The ancient Turkish town of Hasankeyf may soon literally sink into oblivion, likely to be flooded with water from a massive reservoir built behind a dam despite international outcry and calls to stop the project.Jun 9, 2019 00:25World News
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