We have arrived and settled. The city is still feeling Christmas, but life will be back to normal by January 7. Sinem and I will walk around and familiarize ourselves with the neighborhood. The Center of Advanced Studies building is within walking distance. Until we return on January 31, I hope to have a peaceful … Read more
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Prosecutor says 12 dead in attack on French satirical newspaper At least 12 people were killed in a shooting at a satirical weekly newspaper Charlie Hebdo in central Paris 11 dead in shooting at satirical newspaper in Paris: police A French police official says 11 people are dead in a shooting at a satirical weekly newspaper … Read more
VIDEO: Disquiet in Dresden at anti-Islam rally BBC News | Europe | World Edition A record 17,500 people turn out for the latest “anti-Islamisation” rally in the German city of Dresden, according to police estimates. Record anti-Islam rally in Dresden A record 17,500 people turn out for the latest “anti-Islamisation” rally in the German city of Dresden, … Read more
NSU trial a litmus test for German stance on Neo-nazi groups: Turkish EU Minister Turkey’s EU Minister Egemen Bağış has indicated that the National Socialist Underground trial could be used to exculpate the neo-Nazi image haunting Germany. Trial Begins for a Neo-Nazi Suspect in Germany A member of a neo-Nazi trio is charged … Read more