http://www.mail.com/locations/11932-istanbul.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/locations/11932-istanbul.html http://www.mail.com/news/world/2107462-syrian-regime-oks-peace-talks-amid-skepticism.html BEIRUT (AP) — Syria's government has agreed to attend a U.S.-Russian-brokered peace conference, according to Moscow. While this development might seem at first glance to be a step toward ending the civil war, strong skepticism persists on both sides. Doubting that Damascus is serious and may be stalling while government forces make battlefield gains, the ... Fri, 24 May 2013 19:37:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2107462-syrian-regime-oks-peace-talks-amid-skepticism.html 2013-05-24T19:37:54Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2104668-clashes-lebanon-feed-fear-syria-spillover.html BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese supporters and opponents of Syrian President Bashar Assad fired heavy machine guns and lobbed mortar shells at each other Thursday in some of the worst fighting in the port city of Tripoli in years. The battles raised the five-day death toll to 16 and fed fears of the Syrian civil war spreading to Lebanon and other neighboring count... Thu, 23 May 2013 19:16:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2104668-clashes-lebanon-feed-fear-syria-spillover.html 2013-05-23T19:16:30Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2099706-syria-opposition-signals-tough-peace-talks.html BEIRUT (AP) — Despite recent rebel setbacks in Syria's civil war, the main opposition bloc signaled a tough line Tuesday on attending possible peace talks with President Bashar Assad's regime. Two senior members of the Syrian National Coalition said the group first wants ironclad guarantees of Assad's departure as part of any transition deal and more weap... Tue, 21 May 2013 18:25:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2099706-syria-opposition-signals-tough-peace-talks.html 2013-05-21T18:25:40Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2090086-iran-world-powers-to-resume-nuclear-talks.html ISTANBUL (AP) — Iran's chief nuclear negotiator says Tehran and the six world powers will resume talks on its nuclear program "in the near future." Saeed Jalili said Thursday that a new round of talks could take place either before or after elections in Iran next month. Jalili was speaking a day after he met with EU Foreign Policy Chief Catherine Ashton i... Thu, 16 May 2013 11:49:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2090086-iran-world-powers-to-resume-nuclear-talks.html 2013-05-16T11:49:51Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2071120-singapore-to-host-wta-championship-2014-18.html Eyeing a stronger presence in Asia, the WTA is moving its season-ending championships to Singapore for 2014-18 in a five-year deal worth more than $70 million. "We're no different than any multinational corporation that looks for growth," WTA Chairman and CEO Stacey Allaster said Wednesday in a telephone interview from Singapore. "You just have to look at... Wed, 08 May 2013 13:04:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2071120-singapore-to-host-wta-championship-2014-18.html 2013-05-08T13:04:59Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2060744-japans-pm-would-applaud-istanbul-2020-win.html ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says he would be "the first to applaud" if Istanbul is chosen to host the 2020 Olympics. Tokyo and Madrid are also bidding for the games. Turkey's state-run Anadolu Agency quoted Abe during his visit to Turkey on Friday. Abe appeared to be trying to make amends for remarks by the governor of Tokyo, ... Fri, 03 May 2013 13:08:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2060744-japans-pm-would-applaud-istanbul-2020-win.html 2013-05-03T13:08:54Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2055520-world-angry-workers-unite-day.html ISTANBUL (AP) — Workers around the world united in anger during May Day rallies Wednesday — from fury in Europe over austerity measures that have cut wages, reduced benefits and eliminated many jobs altogether, to rage in Asia over relentlessly low pay, the rising cost of living and hideous working conditions that have left hundreds dead in recent months. ... Wed, 01 May 2013 18:29:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2055520-world-angry-workers-unite-day.html 2013-05-01T18:29:17Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2054082-tokyo-governor-apologizes-remarks-istanbul.html TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo's governor has apologized for making critical comments about rival candidate Istanbul in the bidding for 2020 Olympics. Naoki Inose, who is also chairman of the bid committee, was quoted in The New York Times last weekend suggesting that Istanbul is less developed and less equipped to host the games than the Japanese capital. ... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:18:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2054082-tokyo-governor-apologizes-remarks-istanbul.html 2013-04-30T17:18:32Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2037032-eu-lifts-syria-oil-embargo-to-bolster-rebels.html LUXEMBOURG (AP) — The European Union on Monday lifted its oil embargo on Syria to provide more economic support to the forces fighting to oust President Bashar Assad's regime. The decision will allow for crude exports from rebel-held territory, the import of oil and gas production technology, and investments in the Syrian oil industry, the EU said in a st... Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:33:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2037032-eu-lifts-syria-oil-embargo-to-bolster-rebels.html 2013-04-22T18:33:55Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2034360-kerry-pushes-turkey-israel-rapprochement.html ISTANBUL (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday urged Turkey to speed up and cement an American-brokered rapprochement with Israel, and he explored with Palestinian officials new ways to relaunch Mideast peace efforts. Kerry tried to advance those second-term foreign policy priorities for President Barack Obama in meetings with Turkey's forei... Sun, 21 Apr 2013 19:36:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2034360-kerry-pushes-turkey-israel-rapprochement.html 2013-04-21T19:36:23Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2033014-us-doubles-aid-to-syrian-rebels-who-want.html ISTANBUL (AP) — The United States said Sunday that it will double its non-lethal assistance to Syria's opposition as the rebels' top supporters vowed to enhance and expand their backing of the two-year battle to oust President Bashar Assad's regime. Yet the pledge fell far short of what the opposition had made clear it wanted: weapons and direct military ... Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:19:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2033014-us-doubles-aid-to-syrian-rebels-who-want.html 2013-04-21T00:19:22Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2033092-clashes-syria-rebels-seek-foreign-intervention.html BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian troops backed by pro-government gunmen captured at least one village in heavy fighting Sunday in a strategic area near the Lebanese border, activists and state media reported. The clashes came as U.S. officials said the Obama administration was poised to send up to $130 million more in nonlethal military aid to rebels trying to oust P... Sat, 20 Apr 2013 21:03:41 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2033092-clashes-syria-rebels-seek-foreign-intervention.html 2013-04-20T21:03:41Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2005284-thousands-protest-turkish-coup-plot-trial.html ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish police used water cannons, tear gas and pepper spray on Monday to disperse thousands of people protesting outside a court house in support of 275 people who are on trial for allegedly plotting to overthrow Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government. The defendants were due to deliver their final statements at the trial — whic... Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:57:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2005284-thousands-protest-turkish-coup-plot-trial.html 2013-04-08T12:57:53Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2003458-syrian-regime-launches-counteroffensive-rebels.html BEIRUT (AP) — After weeks of rebel gains in the south, the Syrian regime launched a counteroffensive on Sunday with widespread airstrikes and an operation that reclaimed a northern village on a strategically important route. At least 20 people were killed in heavy airstrikes that targeted rebels trying to topple the regime in at least seven cities and reg... Sun, 07 Apr 2013 18:53:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2003458-syrian-regime-launches-counteroffensive-rebels.html 2013-04-07T18:53:30Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2003414-kerry-struggles-to-turkey-to-mend-israel-ties.html ISTANBUL (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry struggled Sunday to convince Turkey's leaders they should promptly restore full diplomatic ties with Israel, two American allies counted on by President Barack Obama to help calm the turbulent Middle East. But Turkey demanded that Israel first end all commercial restrictions against the Palestinians befor... Sun, 07 Apr 2013 18:24:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2003414-kerry-struggles-to-turkey-to-mend-israel-ties.html 2013-04-07T18:24:06Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2002262-kerry-turkey-eyes-bid-talks-mideast.html ISTANBUL (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Turkey early Sunday on the first leg of a 10-day trip to Europe and Asia that would also seek to unlock long-stalled Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. Kerry was expected to encourage Turkish leaders to continue improving ties with Israel. The two countries were once allies, but relations spirale... Sun, 07 Apr 2013 00:34:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2002262-kerry-turkey-eyes-bid-talks-mideast.html 2013-04-07T00:34:07Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1982842-ioc-panel-excellent-impression-istanbul.html ISTANBUL (AP) — The IOC came away with an "excellent impression" Wednesday of Istanbul's bid for the 2020 Olympics, stressing that the city's multi-billion-dollar infrastructure budget will be spent whether or not Turkey gets the games. Wrapping up a four-day tour to assess Istanbul's fifth bid for the Olympics, IOC Vice President Craig Reedie said his ev... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:18:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1982842-ioc-panel-excellent-impression-istanbul.html 2013-03-27T18:18:10Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1972916-istanbul-hopes-to-impress-ioc-panel-with-2020-bid.html ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — After four unsuccessful attempts, Istanbul is ready to pitch its bid for the 2020 Olympics by stressing Turkey's robust economy, plans for modern venues and a two-continent backdrop. The city of nearly 15 million, which straddles Europe and Asia, is touting its unique geographical location to set it apart from rival bidders Tokyo and... Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:51:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1972916-istanbul-hopes-to-impress-ioc-panel-with-2020-bid.html 2013-03-22T14:51:38Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1964672-syria-rebels-trade-chemical-weapons-charges.html DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria's government and rebels traded accusations Tuesday of a chemical attack on a northern village for the first time in the civil war, although the U.S. said there was no evidence it had happened. The use of such weapons would be a nightmare scenario in the 2-year-old conflict that has killed an estimated 70,000 people, and the co... Tue, 19 Mar 2013 22:05:18 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1964672-syria-rebels-trade-chemical-weapons-charges.html 2013-03-19T22:05:18Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1965852-rebels-pick-us-citizen-syrian-prime-minister.html ISTANBUL (AP) — The man chosen to head the Syrian opposition's new interim government is a Syrian-born American citizen who has spent decades in the United States working for technology companies and advocating for various Muslim causes. Members of the opposition Syrian National Coalition elected Ghassan Hitto in a vote early Tuesday to head an administra... Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:22:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1965852-rebels-pick-us-citizen-syrian-prime-minister.html 2013-03-19T21:22:03Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1964596-syria-claims-rebel-chemical-weapon-attack-kills-16.html DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria's government accused rebels of firing a chemical weapon on Tuesday for the first time in the 2-year-old civil war, calling it the "first act" of a newly announced opposition interim government. Rebels quickly denied the report and accused regime forces of firing the chemical weapon. Neither of the accusations could immediately... Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:02:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1964596-syria-claims-rebel-chemical-weapon-attack-kills-16.html 2013-03-19T13:02:52Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1961992-syrian-opposition-elects-interim-prime-minister.html ISTANBUL (AP) — Syria's opposition coalition early Tuesday elected a little-known American-educated IT manager and Islamic activist to head an interim government to administer areas seized by rebel forces from President Bashar Assad's troops. Ghassan Hitto received 35 votes out of 48 ballots cast by the opposition Syrian National Coalition's 63 active mem... Tue, 19 Mar 2013 06:12:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1961992-syrian-opposition-elects-interim-prime-minister.html 2013-03-19T06:12:27Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1961980-orthodox-patriarch-to-rome-popes-installation.html ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Bartholomew I, the spiritual leader of the world's Orthodox Christians, will attend Pope Francis' installation Mass — the first time a patriarch from the Istanbul-based church has attended a papal investiture since the two branches of Christianity split nearly 1,000 years ago. Bartholomew said he is doing that to underscore the impor... Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:55:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1961980-orthodox-patriarch-to-rome-popes-installation.html 2013-03-18T21:55:39Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1962104-turkish-man-charged-nyc-womans-death.html ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A man suspected of killing a New York City woman in Istanbul was charged on Monday with murder and ordered to remain in custody until his trial, the state-run news agency reported. Sarai Sierra, a 33-year-old mother of three, was found dead near Istanbul's ancient city walls on Feb. 2, 12 days after her family reported her missing. S... Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:15:41 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1962104-turkish-man-charged-nyc-womans-death.html 2013-03-18T21:15:41Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1960606-syria-opposition-to-set-up-interim-government.html BEIRUT (AP) — Syria's main opposition group is launching its most serious attempt yet to form a rival government to President Bashar Assad's regime, convening in Turkey on Monday to choose an interim prime minister for areas the rebels control. Twelve candidates are running, including economists, businessmen and a former Syrian Cabinet minister. Some warn... Sun, 17 Mar 2013 20:03:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1960606-syria-opposition-to-set-up-interim-government.html 2013-03-17T20:03:15Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1960694-turkey-detains-suspect-killing-nyc-woman.html ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A Turkish suspect in the killing of a New York City woman in Istanbul was arrested near the Syrian border on Sunday, officials said. The suspect, identified by authorities only as Ziya T., had been on the run since the body of Sarai Sierra, a 33-year-old mother of two boys, was discovered last month. Authorities said Sierra died of ... Sun, 17 Mar 2013 17:12:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1960694-turkey-detains-suspect-killing-nyc-woman.html 2013-03-17T17:12:14Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1956626-protests-2nd-anniversary-syrian-uprising.html BEIRUT (AP) — On the second anniversary of Syria's uprising, there were only small protests and a few firecrackers defiantly popping in the capital of Damascus — a grim contrast to the early days when crowds of demonstrators danced to the drums of rebellion against President Bashar Assad. Syrians on Friday marked the start of the revolt by saying they fea... Fri, 15 Mar 2013 21:10:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1956626-protests-2nd-anniversary-syrian-uprising.html 2013-03-15T21:10:25Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1955596-syrian-opposition-pushes-interim-government.html BEIRUT (AP) — The main Syrian opposition group is pushing to form a breakaway interim government to rein in chaotic rebel-held areas in the north. But it faces objections from within its own ranks amid fears that such a move is premature and could lead to the fragmentation of the country. The differing views will be put to the test at a two-day meeting st... Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:58:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1955596-syrian-opposition-pushes-interim-government.html 2013-03-14T20:58:32Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1921628-report-11-al-qaida-suspects-detained-turkey.html ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish police have detained 11 people suspected of links to al-Qaida and seized 25 kilograms (55 pounds) of plastic explosives as well as alleged diagrams of the U.S. Consulate and other possible targets in Istanbul, a news agency reported Thursday. The suspects were rounded up in simultaneous raids in Istanbul and the northeastern ... Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:55:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1921628-report-11-al-qaida-suspects-detained-turkey.html 2013-02-28T15:55:06Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1921576-ioc-panel-sets-visits-to-2020-bid-cities.html LONDON (AP) — Seven months before the vote, the International Olympic Committee is sending a panel of experts on a series of site-inspection visits that could prove influential in the race to host the 2020 Summer Games. The IOC's evaluation commission is heading to Japan this week on the first leg of its three-city tour to examine the bids from Tokyo, Mad... Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:34:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1921576-ioc-panel-sets-visits-to-2020-bid-cities.html 2013-02-28T14:34:53Z