Miss Turkey wins controversy-marred beauty pageant

The troubled Miss World beauty pageant today crowned Miss Turkey the winner after the event was finally staged following weeks of controversy.

Sat, 07 Dec, 2002 - 21:04

The troubled Miss World beauty pageant today crowned Miss Turkey the winner after the event was finally staged following weeks of controversy.

More than 2,000 people watched Azra Akin, 22, receive the accolade at Alexandra Palace in north London.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

185 years of the Irish Examiner

185th
Anniversary Offer

Six months of digital access for €18.50

No obligation. Ts&Cs apply.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Italy Meloni Meloni approves limits on non-Italian speakers and veils in school classrooms
Trump Xi Reporters back at White House after judge ordered Trump to lift ban
DENMARK-POLITICS-DEFENCE Russia could attack a Nato country within months, Danish intelligence says
CourtsHeathrowPlace: Alexandra PalacePlace: north LondonPlace: IrelandPlace: NigeriaPlace: BritainPlace: AfricaPlace: Grosvenor House HotelPlace: Park Lane, LondonPlace: The NetherlandsPerson: Azra AkinPerson: Julia MorleyPerson: MorleyPerson: Eric MorleyPerson: William HillPerson: MohammadPerson: Angela OnyeadorPerson: AkinEvent: Miss WorldEvent: Miss World gala dinnerOrganisation: NigeriaOrganisation: High CourtOrganisation: Miss World Holdings
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters (Heather Khalifa/AP)

Netanyahu says attacking Iran ‘one of easiest decisions I’ve ever had to make’

READ NOW

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited