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Deadly Istanbul nightclub fire was likely caused by welding sparks, Turkish media reports say

Apr. 03, 2024 07:20 AM EDT

ISTANBUL (AP) — A fire that spread through an Istanbul nightclub during renovations, killing 29 people, was likely caused by welding sparks igniting combustible material, a newspaper reported Wednesday, citing fire department officials. The fire engulfed the popular Masquerade...

AP PHOTOS: Voters to turn a new page in the history of Istanbul, guardian of the Bosphorus

Mar. 27, 2024 01:15 AM EDT

ISTANBUL (AP) — Istanbul, the city nestled along the Bosphorus strait for more than 2,500 years, takes another small step on its journey through history this week as voters decide who will lead the metropolis for the next five years. Local elections will be held across Turkey on...