Africans in some of the continent’s largest countries show a marked preference for democracy as a form of government over any other type, according to a new global survey of…
By Ken Chitwood, The Conversation — 1. What is Eid? Eid literally means a “festival” or “feast” in Arabic. It is celebrated twice a year as Eid al-Adha, (pronounced eed…
Move coincides with a period of fraught relations between Turkey and the US and comes after other politically charged name changes to streets in Ankara. City authorities in Turkey’s capital, Ankara, have renamed the street where the new US embassy is being built “Malcolm X Avenue”, after the civil rights leader, state media reported. The move coincides with a period of fraught relations between Turkey and the US…
While Turkey is home to many ethnic minorities, this community often attracts immediate attention, particularly in the wake of the recent refugee crisis. By Alev Scott, bbc.com In the sleepy…