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THINK Turkey and the standard images of turbans, complex relationships with the Greeks and delightful sweets usually come to mind, often zooming into view on the back of a flying carpet.

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TRAILFINDERS have again linked with Etihad Airways to feature late deals to Malaysia, but interested clients need to be fast — bookings have to be made by tomorrow.

THESE skeletons may be part of the world’s only well-preserved Roman gladiator cemetery, an archaeologist said yesterday.

THE Great Wall of China, Rome’s Colosseum, India’s Taj Mahal and three architectural marvels from Latin America were among the new seven wonders of the world chosen in a global poll.

The new seven wonders of the world have been chosen after 100 million people voted.

The Great Wall of China, the Colosseum in Rome and Peru’s Machu Picchu are leading contenders to be among the new seven wonders of the world, as a massive poll draws to a close.

Pope Benedict XVI began his first visit to a Muslim country today with a message of dialogue and “brotherhood” between faiths and Turkey’s chief Islamic cleric said at a joint appearance that growing “Islamophobia” hurts all Muslims.

Turkish security teams are in position around the cities of Ankara and Istanbul today, as Pope Benedict XVI begins his first visit to a predominantly Muslim country.

A leading Turkish cleric today called criticism of Islam a serious threat to world peace as Turkey prepared for a controversial visit by Pope Benedict XVI later in the month.

The Vatican today confirmed Pope Benedict XVI’s trip to Turkey that has been overshadowed by his remarks on Islam and violence, outlining for the first time the plans for the November 28-December 1 visit.

Catholic bishops met in Istanbul today and decided the Pope’s visit to Turkey in November should go ahead despite anger in the Islamic world over his comments about Islam and holy war, Vatican spokesman George Marovic said.

MODERN travellers are somewhat vague about the ancient wonders of the world, according to a survey.