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Dutch exhibit raises tempers in Egypt
In a Dutch museum the sound of hip-hop blares out next to sarcophagi and statues, in what curators say is an attempt to show the influence of ancient Egypt on black musicians.
A photo of superstar Beyonce dressed as Queen Nefertiti sits next to ancient busts, while a video of Rihanna channels Egyptian styles.
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Dr. Dre back home after reported brain aneurysm treatment
Dr. Dre was back at home on Jan. 16 after being treated at a Los Angeles hospital for a reported brain aneurysm.
Peter Paterno, an attorney for the music mogul, said Dre was home but offered no other details in an email exchange Saturday. The rapper and producer reportedly was released on Jan. 15 from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
Djindjic mural in Belgrade defaced again
This happened only a day after the previous damage to the mural was repaired.
The mural first appeared on February 21, the day Djindjic became Belgrade's mayor in 1997.
Beside the image, it features a quote by Djindjic from the time he served as mayor, where he refers to the meaning of Belgrade's name in Serbian (Beograd, "white city"):
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Eight Europe-bound ISIL militants detained at Istanbul Atatürk Airport
Eight suspected militants of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) have been detained in Istanbul's Atatürk Airport after criminal profilers interviewed the suspects and determined the suspects had plans to enter Germany illegally.
Political power struggles should not hurt freedom of expression: Foundation chief
The power struggles in Turkish politics should not result in a regression of principles such as freedom of expression if Turkey is going to accelerate its accession process to the European Union, Economic Development Foundation (?KV) Secretary-General Çi?dem Nas has said following the announcement of a delayed EU progress report on Nov. 10.
Turkey must make sure EU keeps promises
The European Union is acting pragmatically toward Turkey in bargaining over refugees, according to the head of an organization working on Turkey-EU relations. '[Ankara] should play their cards well.
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Problems in democratization, media freedom hinder Turkey's EU talks: IKV chief
Among the most significant obstacles to rekindling talks on Turkey?s EU membership are restrictions on democratization, media freedom, freedom of expression, and human rights, Economic Development Foundation (IKV) Secretary General Çi?dem Nas has said, following German Chancellor Angela Merkel?s high-profile recent visit to Turkey.
Four workers killed in roof collapse in Turkey's west
Four construction workers were killed on Oct. 14 when the roof of a hospital building belonging to a university being constructed in the Marmara province of Bal?kesir collapsed.
A total of six construction workers became trapped under debris at around 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 14, as the roof mold of the Bal?kesir University Faculty of Medicine?s additional building collapsed.