BABYLON - The United States, which turned Babylon into a military base, says the looting would have been worse but for the troops' presence. The US also says it will help rehabilitate Babylon, funding an effort by the World Monuments Fund and Iraq's State Board of Antiquities and Heritage
ISTANBUL - Only one month is left before the 51st season of the Turkcell Super League, with the first week expected to be played under boiling heat. The calendar is set to give countries some time to prepare for the World Cup next summer, a federation official says.
ANKARA - Two boys and two girls from İzmir, accompanied by their guide teacher and school principal, go to Ankara determined to walk away the winners of the European Union Quiz National Championship, that involves more than 1,000 high schools in 16 cities of Turkey. And they do.
JOHANNESBURG - Classy Brazil fights back to beat the brave United States 3-2 to take its record third Confederations Cup, but the tournament is seen more of a test that shows South Africa’s performance as a host country. The 16-match competition proves that the country is preparing steadily, while it also shows that the country has a lot left to do.
MARDİN - A Syriac man, whose life story is like a film, is a part of this year's Sinemardin Film Festival in the southeastern Mardin. Well-known journalist and director Nuri Kino, who was born in Midyat but raised in Sweden, says, 'I have seen many red carpets in my life, but I have never been this emotional and happy to participate in a film festival.'
SILVERSTONE - Sebastian Vettel beats teammate Mark Webber by 15.1 seconds at British GP to lead a 1-2 finish for Red Bull and claim his second victory of the season. Brawn GP's Rubens Barrichello comes third, but teammate Jenson Button finishes a season-low sixth in front of home fans.
ISTANBUL - Only days after a tiring Turkcell Super League campaign coming to an end, the Turkish national football team manages to concentrate on the friendly game against Azerbaijan. Fatih Terim’s boys beat their neighbors 2-0. Turkey will take on France in Lyon tomorrow.