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...
Hagia Sophia: Through the ages
#HagiaSophia, from church to #mosque to museum to now once more a place of prayer. Situated on a hill overlooking the Sea of Marmara and the Bosphorus, Hagia Sophia has gone through various transformations since it was...
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...
Turkish court rules Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia can revert to a mosque | DW News
Turkey’s highest administrative court has issued a ruling that paves the way for the government to convert Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia from a museum back into a mosque. The ruling annulled a 1934 government...
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
Russia’s Su-30SM and Su-24M performed in-flight refueling over Crimea
The crews of Su-30SM multipurpose fighters and Su-24M front-line bombers from the Naval Aviation and Air Defense of the Black Sea Fleet performed in-air refueling as part of tactical flight exercises.