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Why watch on C-SPAN in the middle of the night when you can see the real thing, live and in person? To witness a British parliamentary debate in all its bombastic, sarcastic glory, all you have to do is ... » more

A bit to the east of fashionable Taksim, in the shadow of the Bosphorous Bridge, lies one of modern Istanbul's most charming neighborhoods. Ortaköy is abuzz with art galleries and cafés, including several that front on the Bosphorous and offer beautiful views of the park across the water on the Asian ... » more

On Sunday afternoons, when the weather is warm and dry, a rhythm starts to sound from Meridian Hill Park around 5pm. At first it's just a few people with drums, but by its peak there may be 20 drummers and ... » more