While the Old World magic in many parts of the city has been plowed over by modern affluence, today's Istanbul is every bit as rich and rewarding.

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A few decades later, the divinity of the Holy Spirit also came under fire. In 381, the First Council of Constantinople, backed by Emperor Theodosius, expanded and clarified the Nicene Creed ...

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This year's spring turkey hunting season has exceeded totals from last year. Ohio's wild turkey hunters checked 15,911 birds from the beginning of the spring turkey season through May 25 ...

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Mount Athos monk in hospital after alleged attack by rival monastery - A monk from was attacked by rivals wielding gardening tools ...