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Rare birth of Asiatic cheetah cubs in Iran
An Asiatic cheetah gave birth to three "healthy" cubs in Iran, the head of the environment department said on May 1, calling it a first in captivity for the endangered species.
"Iran," one of only a dozen cheetahs found in the Islamic republic, delivered three "healthy" cubs by C-section, Ali Salajegheh told IRNA news agency.
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French soldiers laid to rest in Çanakkale
The remains of 17 French soldiers who lost their lives during the Gallipoli campaign 107 years ago were laid to rest in a ceremony held at the Morto Bay in Çanakkale on April 24.
Only one of the soldiers was identified, but other archaeological finds, such as rings, grave signs, crosses and gravestones, revealed a former French cemetery near the Seddülbahir (Cape Helles) Castle.
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A rare Picasso exhibition opens in Senegal’s capital
An unprecedented Picasso exhibition opened last week in Senegal's capital Dakar, where about a dozen of the Spanish master's works are displayed alongside African art, from which he drew inspiration.
A pioneering modern artist who died in France in 1973, Picasso left behind a vast and influential body of work including paintings, sculptures, and ceramics.
Erdoğan calls on Russia, Ukraine to return to talks
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin has spoken over phone on Feb. 23 amid Ukraine crisis.
Turkey is ready to do its part to calm tensions in Ukraine, Erdoğan told Puti,n according to a statement by the communications directorate.
Erdoğan cuts short Africa visit amid Ukraine crisis
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Feb. 22 cut short his trip to Africa, his office said, as the Turkish leader stepped up diplomacy over the crisis between Russia and Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin defied Western warnings and approved sending troops into eastern Ukraine on Monday to support two rebel regions' independence claims.
We will continue to enhance our relations with African countries: Erdoğan
We will continue to enhance our relations with African countries on the basis of sincerity and solidarity, the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said on Feb. 21 during his visit to Senegal.
Erdoğanheld a joint press conference with President Macky Sall of Senegal following their one to one meeting and the meeting between the delegations
Vaccine row remains between EU, Africa
The European Union and African leaders agreed to a "renewed partnership" at a summit last week with pledges of major investments, but Europe was accused of ignoring calls to waive patents for COVID-19 vaccinations.
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President Erdoğan embarks on three-day Africa tour
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has begun a three-day Africa tour that includes visits to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Senegal and Guinea-Bissau as part of Turkey's longstanding policy to deepen political and economic ties with the continent.
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Immigrant thriller wins top prize at Sundance
"Nanny," a supernatural thriller about an undocumented immigrant working for a wealthy New York family, won the Sundance film festival's top prize on Jan. 28.
Starring Anna Diop and Michelle Monaghan, Nikyatu Jusu's debut feature portrays the sacrifices Senegalese nanny Aisha makes to leave her home country and young son behind in order to build a new life.
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Logar supports ICC on behalf of EU at assembly session
Ljubljana – As a representatives of the current EU presiding country, Slovenia’s Foreign Minister Anže Logar expressed strong support for the International Criminal Court (ICC) on behalf of the EU and its member states as he addressed via video call on Monday the 20th session of the assembly of states parties to the Rome Statute of the ICC.