Turkey’s top court allowed Istanbul’s 6th-century Hagia Sophia museum’s conversion back to a mosque, a victory for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who called for the change and signed a decree immediately after...
Turkish top court revokes Hagia Sophia’s museum status, ‘tourists should still be allowed in’
Turkey’s top court ruled that Istanbul’s 6th-century Hagia Sophia’s conversion from a mosque to a museum in the 1930’s was “unlawful”, paving the way to a reconversion into a house of worship. It is a victory for...
Baby deaths scandal: 300 new cases investigated at two hospitals – BBC News
There are new, disturbing revelations concerning two troubled hospitals at the centre of a baby deaths scandal, potentially dating back several decades. An independent review into claims that children and mothers died...
Prayer restrictions lifted in Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia: Key takeaways • Prayers will be allowed • The decision is based on lifting restrictions on religious freedoms • All historic features of the structure will continue to be preserved and protected • It will...
Hong Kong to shut all schools after record of coronavirus cases, FRANCE 24’s Oliver Farry reports
Hong Kong announced it is closing its schools from Monday, after a spike in coronavirus cases there. The territory reported more than 40 locally transmitted cases there – the highest daily tally in more than three...
Coronavirus gene mutation: How scared should we be? | Covid-19 Special
The coronavirus is not the same as the one that came out of China at the beginning of the year. Like other viruses, it has mutated. A recent study suggests the globally predominant strain is more infectious than the...
Taiwan offers fake flights to travel lovers
Taiwan offers fake flights to travel lovers to provide information about its travel and safety procedures amid Covid-19. #Taiwan #Covid19 #Coronavirus