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Two weeks into the new year, and four weeks after the oil spill, Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged the extent of the disaster and dispatched senior officials to deal with Russia’s largest ...
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A Storm, a Spill and a Disaster for the Black Sea’s Beaches
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16 Most Romantic Hotels Around the World to Book Now
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Russian Company Behind Egypt Wheat Cargo Had History of Selling ‘Stolen’ Ukraine Grain
An Egyptian military agency imported over 20,000 tons of wheat carried by a Russian vessel originally destined for Syria. The ...
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Metro Istanbul offers 11 metro lines serving both sides of the strait including the Marmaray line (B1-B2) that runs through an underwater tunnel connecting the historic peninsula with the Asian side.
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7 of the best Turkey holiday destinations – and when to travel to each one
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