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Turkish kids, global hosts
With more than 800 children arriving from more than 45 countries,
the country’s biggest International Children’s Festival kicks off in
Antalya this week. The 30th anniversary gala of nations will air next
Wednesday, April 23 on TRT
Turkish Airlines joins star alliance
"Turkish Airlines joins star alliance
Turkey's national air carrier joined world's airlines alliance network on Tuesday. Turkish Airlines (THY) was welcomed as the 20th Star Alliance member airline at a ceremony in Turkish metropolis of Istanbul."
Çanakkale to have an interactive war museum
The construction of an interactive museum to commemorate the Dardanelles War has begun, on an area below the Martyrs' Monument in Gelibolu Peninsula in the northeastern city of Çanakkale.
U.S. Zoo Tiger Escapes, Kills
Investigators are trying to figure out how a Siberian tiger escaped from her enclosure at the San Francisco Zoo on Christmas Day and killed a zoo visitor. Two other visitors were injured. The tiger, a 300-pound female named Tatiana, did not get out through an open door, officials said
London Olympics face budget fears
The 2012 London Olympic Games could go over its 9.3-billion pound ($19.1B; 12.9B euro) budget, a top official admitted on Tuesday.
'Jesus tree' gets historical blessing
Some find him in their hearts. Some in church. Others, while walking on the beach checking for footprints. An enthusiastic Turk found him stuck on a tree.
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