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Jun
26
2023
By The African Mirror
Police detain 50 after Pride march in Istanbul

Police detain 50 after Pride march in Istanbul

WORLD
TURKISH police detained at least 50 people after Istanbul's LGBT community held its annual Pride march. The government led by President Tayyip Erdogan and his Islamist-rooted AK Party has toughened its stance on LGBTQ+ freedoms. Speaking after his election victory in a runoff last month, Erdogan accused opposition parties of being "pro-LGBT". On Sunday, police in riot gear prevented access to Istiklal Avenue, the traditional venue for Pride marches, as well as the central Taksim Square. Streets nearby were blockaded and public transport in the area was suspended. On Sunday afternoon, hundreds of people carrying rainbow and transgender flags gathered…
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Jun
11
2023
By The African Mirror
Seized: Fake $1-billion headed for Africa

Seized: Fake $1-billion headed for Africa

NEWS
TURKISH security forces seized $1 billion of counterfeit money in Istanbul and arrested six people involved in the operation, including one Ghanian and three Swedish nationals, the governor's office said. Gendarmerie forces tracked the suspects to a storage space in Istanbul's Kagithane district, where they seized the fake $100 bills meant to be sent to African countries, the office said. The suspects' homes were searched and their cash and jewellery confiscated. The Swedish and Ghanaian consulates were notified. The counterfeit haul was the largest in Turkey's history, the governor's office said. Thomson Reuters Foundation
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Nov
15
2020
By The African Mirror
Hamilton summits to the top of F1 history

Hamilton summits to the top of F1 history

SPORT
BOITUMELO RANTAO LEWIS Hamilton won his record-equalling seventh world championship rising from sixth place on the grid. Hamilton’s historic feat spoke to his driving prowess on a day with horrid conditions that tested Mercedes' resolve. Along with drawing level with Michael Schumacher at the top of list Formula One’s greatest, Hamilton feat extended his record to 94 career race wins.  “I'm definitely a bit lost for words. A huge thanks to the team. To Team LH for sticking with me for all these years. And to my family,  “This is way beyond our dreams” said the Race winner Track conditions…
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Nov
13
2020
By The African Mirror
Red Bull’s roar on the streets marks Formula One’s return to Turkey

Red Bull’s roar on the streets marks Formula One’s return to Turkey

SPORT
BOITUMELO RANTAO  FORMULA One makes its long-awaited return to Istanbul after nine-years, and Red Bull marked the occasion with an exciting, and discrete, ride through the town to the famous Bosphorous Bridge. F1 drivers Pierre Gasly of Scuderia AlphaTauri and Alex Albon of Aston Martin Red Bull Racing took to the streets of the transcontinental city Istanbul, Turkey with a driving display through the town. https://twitter.com/F1/status/1326942196763942912 Blown away at the beauty of the bridge Gasly said: “Any time you have the possibility to drive a Formula 1 car at an iconic landmark is special. It was incredible to drive on…
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