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So far this year more than 170 bodies have washed up on the shores of the Mediterranean while the Libyan Coast Guard has also rescued thousands more.

IOM has helped repatriate 1,500 people back to West Africa so far this year where it is trying to inform people not to risk the journey to Libya where they face exploitation.

Turkey's drift from its commitment to the West and its institutions is becoming a widespread perception in Europe and the United States. Sadly, this perception is driving the Turkey-related decision making processes in most of those countries. Turkey is no longer seen as a major asset, partner or like-minded country.

The Education Ministry is changing the curriculum again. The changes have been posted on the website of the ministry; it was also noted that they are open to views and suggestions. 

The Turkish military launched the airstrikes on the targets based on intelligence between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m.        
An ammunition depot and shelters in the Kandil Mountains were hit, killing a number of militants inside, said the source, who spoke anonymously due to restrictions on talking to media.        

EU member countries are largely responsible for the stagnation in Turkey's accession process, according to British MP Fabian Hamilton, who also drew attention to the demographic benefits of Turkey for Europe's future. 

One soldier and one village guard were killed on Sept. 24 during clashes with PKK militants in the rurals of the southeastern province of Diyarbakır and Şırnak, Doğan News Agency has reported.

Security forces engaged in an armed clash with PKK militants in the Çavunur region as a part of the ongoing operations conducted in the Lice, Hazro and Kocaköy districts.

Two waterspouts formed in the Gulf of İskenderun in southern Turkey on Sept. 23, after the area was hit by heavy rains. 

A rocket fired from northern Syria hit a bazaar area in Turkey's southern border province of Kilis on Sept. 22.

There are initial reports of injuries.

In its bid to prevent unfair competition, the ministry adopted a new regulation according to which pharmacies will be able to have lights only on the parts of the signboards where the word "pharmacy" is written. As part of its regulation, the ministry has also released a booklet describing the new standards for pharmacies.  

A court in Istanbul remanded in custody Turkish Professor Mehmet Altan on Sept. 22 in connection with a probe into the Gülenist movement.