Ottoman
Greece calls for return of Parthenon Statues from British Museum at UNESCO, backed by 20 countries
Greece and Turkey argue that Lord Elgin had no firman permissing him to remove the artifacts, while the UK claims Elgin had all necessary documents and brought the Statues to Britian legally.
Armenian Quarter residents descend from genocide survivors, bishop says ahead of exclusive tours
Sykes-Picot should be replaced by a new Trump-Netanyahu regional order - opinion
Iranian Kurdish dilemma: Should they fight for a free Kurdistan or risk being used? - opinion
The Ottoman train challenge
The new fast lane underlines the need for a more straightforward solution to chronic traffic jams: a decent railway between J'lem and TA.
Lion's Den: Islamist Turkey vs. secular Iran?
As the secular Turkey founded by Atatürk threatens to sink under a wave of Islamism, the Islamist Iranian state founded by Khomeini is apparently teetering on brink of secularism.
Ottoman imperial decrees debunk Erdogan’s claim
Turkish PM's statement contradicts firmans (imperial decrees) issued by the Ottoman authorities recognizing Jewish rights at Rachel’s Tomb.
Int'l participants mark 93 years since Battle of Beersheba
Australian ambassador says her country has special bond with Israeli city because of historic battle, similar climates and scarcity of water.
Dramatic renovations planned for Jerusalem’s Old City
New tunnel in Jewish Quarter will lead to underground parking lot with dozens of apartments on top.
‘Our minarets are our lances’
Analysis: After the Gaza flotilla clash, it is clear that Israel and the West are confronting not just Iran but a resurgent Turkey.
