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Mahomet-Seymour Picks Up Big Win Against Taylorville Boys

2 months ago | taylorvilledailynews.com | Ben Hubbard |Leroy Kleimola |Greyson Baumann

In a game heard on WTIM and online at taylorvilledailynews.com, the Mahomet-Seymour Bulldogs got out to an early lead and never looked back, defeating the Taylorville Tornadoes by a final score of 75-36. The Tornadoes were led by Brock Brown, Drake Howard, and Owen Younker who all scored 6 points. Clark Durbin and Baron Odam both chipped in with 5. The Bulldogs were led by Jackson Bohm who put up 14 points, while Landyn Hannah added 12 and Miles Woosely chipped in with 10.
Terrified Palestinians await an advance in the city where they fled

Feb 10, 2024 | japantimes.co.jp | Ben Hubbard |Raja Abdulrahim |Hiba Yazbek |Ben Shpigel

Petrified Palestinians in the cramped southern Gaza Strip border city of Rafah scrambled to evade bombardment Saturday as they prepared to flee an expected Israeli ground offensive, dreading the prospect of again searching for safety in a place with few, if any, options to escape the war.
In high-stakes speech, Hezbollah leader stops short of call to expand Hamas war

Nov 3, 2023 | japantimes.co.jp | Ben Hubbard

Since the war in Gaza began after Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel on Oct. 7, people across the Middle East have feared it could set off a second war between Israel and Hezbollah, the powerful Lebanese militia, and ignite a broader regional conflagration. That is not Hezbollah’s plan, the group’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, said in a widely anticipated address to his followers on Friday, his first public remarks since the start of the war.
Passion for Palestinian cause had faded, but Gaza violence reignited it

Oct 21, 2023 | japantimes.co.jp | Ben Hubbard

As the Israeli bombardment of Gaza has intensified in recent days, large protests have erupted across the Arab and Muslim worlds in support of the Palestinian cause, a reminder of the profound resonance the issue still holds for many. That popular outpouring has put new pressures on Arab leaders, many of whom have invested little effort in recent years to support the Palestinians or advance their political or economic interests.
Putin Meets Erdogan to Discuss Grain Deal

Sep 4, 2023 | asiatoday.co | Ben Hubbard

Simply two months in the past, many within the West thought President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey could possibly be shifting away from what they thought of his overly shut relationship with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia. Mr. Erdogan had a heat assembly with President Biden. Turkey allowed a bunch of celebrated Ukrainian commanders, being held within the nation as a part of a prisoner alternate deal, to return to the battlefield, angering Russia.
Erdogan Says Sweden Shouldn’t Expect Turkish Support for NATO Bid

Jun 14, 2023 | asiatoday.co | Ben Hubbard |Safak Timur

Hungary is the one different NATO member that has not allowed Sweden to affix. New members of the alliance have to be accepted by all members. Final week, NATO’s secretary common, Jens Stoltenberg, renewed his name for Turkey to let Sweden be part of the alliance after failing to achieve a breakthrough in talks in Istanbul.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey Is Re-elected

May 28, 2023 | asiatoday.co | Ben Hubbard

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan beat again the best political problem of his profession on Sunday, securing victory in a presidential runoff that granted 5 extra years to a mercurial chief who has vexed his Western allies whereas tightening his grip on the Turkish state.
Turkey's Erdogan wins reelection: 'We will be together until the grave'

May 28, 2023 | spokesman.com | Ben Hubbard |Safak Timur

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has vexed his Western allies while tightening his grip on power during 20 years as the country’s paramount politician, won reelection on Sunday, according to election officials. Erdogan overcame fierce competition from a newly unified political opposition and widespread anger among voters over the country’s skyrocketing cost of living to secure another five-year term.
Majority eludes Recep Tayyip Erdogan as Turkey presidential polls head for runoff

May 15, 2023 | telegraphindia.com | Ben Hubbard |Gülsin Harman

Turkey’s presidential election appeared on Sunday to be headed for a runoff after the incumbent, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, failed to win a majority of the vote, a result that left the longtime leader struggling to stave off the toughest political challenge of his career. The outcome of the vote set the stage for a two-week battle between Erdogan and Kemal Kilicdaroglu, the Opposition leader, to secure victory in a May 28 runoff that may reshape Turkey’s political landscape.
Erdogan Faces Runoff in Turkish Presidential Election

May 14, 2023 | asiatoday.co | Ben Hubbard |Gülsin Harman

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey’s presidential election appeared on Sunday to be headed for a runoff after the incumbent, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, did not win a majority of the vote, a consequence that left the longtime chief struggling to stave off the hardest political problem of his profession. The result of the vote set the stage for a two-week battle between Mr. Erdogan and Kemal Kilicdaroglu, the opposition chief, to safe victory in a Could 28 runoff that will reshape Turkey’s political panorama.