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In Turkey, People who have recently lost loved ones hire doughnut makers to hand out fried dough balls, known as lokma, to honor the dead and spread their blessings. [TheTopNews] Read More.

The Trump administration announced new visa restrictions on the country days after receiving a letter that South African officials had hoped would bring down the temperature. [TheTopNews] Read More.

The U.S. secretary of state, Marco Rubio, told Fox News that what happened at a base used by U.S. bombers flying to Iran was “very serious,” without providing details. [TheTopNews] Read More.

Andy Burnham set out a range of policies on Tuesday in his biggest speech since becoming prime minister of Britain. “I accept people will not agree with every part of it,” he said. [TheTopNews] Read More.

The quiet rural area around R.A.F. Fairford, where U.S. bombers fly to Iran, was thrust into the spotlight after the authorities said they were investigating a possible terrorist plot targeting the base. [TheTopNews] Read More.