Turkish parliament ratified a bill on Thursday that aims to protect Cappadocia, a touristic hub in central Turkey.

Turkish parliament ratified a bill on Thursday that aims to protect Cappadocia, a touristic hub in central Turkey.

China urged the U.S. Senate on Thursday to stop deliberating on a proposal to sanction Chinese individuals and entities for “illegal and dangerous activities” in the South China Sea.

China urged the U.S. Senate on Thursday to stop deliberating on a proposal to sanction Chinese individuals and entities for “illegal and dangerous activities” in the South China Sea.

China urged the U.S. Senate on Thursday to stop deliberating on a proposal to sanction Chinese individuals and entities for “illegal and dangerous activities” in the South China Sea.

China urged the U.S. Senate on Thursday to stop deliberating on a proposal to sanction Chinese individuals and entities for “illegal and dangerous activities” in the South China Sea.

At least three people were killed overnight Wednesday when severe storms and at least one tornado tore through the U.S. state of Missouri, leaving mass destruction in their wake.

At least three people were killed overnight Wednesday when severe storms and at least one tornado tore through the U.S. state of Missouri, leaving mass destruction in their wake.

TRABZON, Turkey

The majestic Sumela Monastery in Turkey's Black Sea province of Trabzon will open to visitors on May 25 after the restoration works ended.

TRABZON, Turkey

The majestic Sumela Monastery in Turkey's Black Sea province of Trabzon will open to visitors on May 25 after the restoration works ended.