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112 monkeys to get new home after shelter closes
12/01/2011These stump-tailed macaques named Maddie, left, and Leo are among those being transferred to Born Free USA’s primate sanctuary. They are part…
Read MoreBenetton withdraws new add campaign
12/01/2011The Benetton clothing company quickly withdrew an ad featuring a fake photo of Pope Benedict XVI kissing a top Egyptian imam…
Read MoreArtists take on Istanbul’s urbanization
12/01/2011Istanbul experiences a period of massive urbanization. While the goal of new development is to ameliorate the quality of life, urbanization…
Read MoreFishermen lose massive tuna — to the law
12/01/2011By Miguel Llanos, msnbc.com Carlos Rafael shows off the 881-pound tuna on Nov. 12 in New Bedford, Mass. It’s a part…
Read MoreTurkey’s deforested land sale bill coming soon
12/01/2011A draft bill envisaging the sale of 2-B lands, seen as a major source of revenue for the government, will be…
Read MoreBritish top property sales in Turkey
12/01/2011The Land Registry Directorate General’s recent statistics show a total of 123,000 foreigners own 113,687 immovable properties in Turkey. Foreigners mostly…
Read MoreOttoman band marches world
11/30/2011The northwestern town of Bursa’s Ottoman-style military band, known as “mehter,” and folkloric songs chorus has been to eight countries in…
Read MoreDyeing technology boosts fabric manufacturer
11/30/2011HONG KONG – Fabric manufacturer Wah Fung Group has released a report showing that its Cold Pad Batch dyeing technology has…
Read MoreNICE launches sustainable consumption project
11/30/2011COPENHAGEN – The Danish Fashion Institute and BSR have teamed up to create a framework for engaging consumers on the sustainable…
Read MoreRecycled apparel firm opens US store
11/30/2011WEST VIRGINIA – SustainU, rwhich is renowned for only producing apparel using fabrics made from 100% recycled materials, has opened its…
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