Artist depicting atmosphere of memory in first solo exhibition

Young painter Aslı Torcu is readying for her first personal exhibition in Istanbul. Torcu says her works are the result of her search of depicting that evasive feeling the photograph image creates in the beholder

Washington firm on arms sale to Bahrain

The United States continues selling some military equipment to Bahrain despite controversies that the weapons were used against the protestors, as it walks a fine line between pushing the Sunni monarchy to open talks with the opposition while proceeding cautiously with a strategic ally to counter Iran.

NATO commits to Afghan pullout in spite of France

NATO is committed to plans to withdraw combat troops from Afghanistan by the end of 2014, the alliance chief said Jan. 30 after France decided to end its fighting role a year earlier.

Efes takes tough test at Olympiacos

Anadolu Efes’ bid to make its way to the Top 8 will be put to a serious test tonight as the Istanbul side visits Olympiacos in the Turkish Airlines Euroleague tonight.

China bids to heal N Korea famine with trucks of rice

Long convoys of Chinese lorries laden with rice were seen entering North Korea after Beijing reportedly agreed to provide major food aid to Pyongyang’s new regime, a South Korean activist said yesterday.