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  • Bush Backs Turkey's Entry to E.U. Open this result in new window
    Washington Post - 1 minute ago
    President Bush voiced support for Turkey's entry to the European Union yesterday after meeting with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a long session that also focused on ways to counter extremism, instability in the Middle East and the continued violence in Iraq.

  • Bush backs Turkey's bid to join EU Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Oct 02 5:43 PM
    President Bush on Monday endorsed Turkey's drive to join the European Union, commending the nation's leader for overseeing economic reforms.

  • In Turkey, unease as Pope's visit nears Open this result in new window
    International Herald Tribune - Oct 02 2:46 PM
    The pope apparently did not grasp fully when he made his speech two weeks ago that his words would hit Turkey even harder than other Muslim countries. The anger in this nation that uncomfortably bridges West and East is far from over.

  • Bush, Turkey's Erdogan discuss EU, terrorism Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 02 11:08 AM
    US President George W. Bush backed Turkey's push for European Union membership and hailed joint efforts to fight terrorism as he met with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

  • West Turkey cafe grenade attack injures 15: sources Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 02 10:00 AM
    At least 15 people were injured on Monday evening when unknown assailants threw two grenades into a cafe in Izmir, Turkey's third largest city, hospital sources and police said.

  • Western Turkey cafe blast injures 15: sources Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 02 9:39 AM
    At least 15 people were injured on Monday evening by an explosion at a cafe in Izmir, Turkey's third largest city, hospital sources told Reuters.

  • Many injured in blast in western Turkey: police Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 02 9:06 AM
    Many people were injured in an explosion on Monday in Izmir, Turkey's third largest city, police said.

  • Several injured in explosion in western Turkey: police Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 02 8:56 AM
    Several people were injured in an explosion on Monday in Izmir, Turkey's third largest city, police told Reuters.

  • Turkey belongs in the European Union Open this result in new window
    The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News - Oct 02 1:00 AM
    It's time for policymakers of the 25 European Union (EU) nations, as well as leaders of 70 million Turks, to take a deep breath, step back, and carefully consider whether it's wise to halt or impede Turkey's effort to join the EU.

  • Turkey prime minister to meet with Bush Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Oct 02 12:48 AM
    A deep cultural misunderstanding between Western and Muslim societies is fueling radical groups around the world, Turkey's prime minister says.

  • Several injured in Turkey blast Open this result in new window
    BBC News - Oct 02 9:28 AM
    Several people are injured in an explosion at a cafe in Turkey's third largest city, Izmir, police say.

  • Bush Endorses Turkey in EU Open this result in new window
    KiplingerForecasts.com - Oct 02 2:05 PM
    President Bush on Monday endorsed Turkey's drive to join the European Union, commending the nation's leader for overseeing economic reforms. Bush and Turkey Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said their countries share an agenda of stability in the Middle East.

  • Carolina Turkey gobbles up Butterball for $325M Open this result in new window
    Triangle Business Journal - Oct 02 2:47 PM
    International turkey processor Carolina Turkey has finalized a $325 million acquisition of Butterball turkey from ConAgra Foods.

  • Kurdish Ties Strengthen Across Iraq-Turkey Border Open this result in new window
    NPR - Oct 02 7:05 AM
    The Kurds of northern Iraq say they will no longer fly the Iraqi flag, prompting criticism from neighboring Turkey. The Turkish government has previously threatened to go to war to stop Iraqi Kurds from creating an independent state. The rhetoric has done little, however, to stop growing economic and cultural ties between ordinary Kurds on both sides of the border. Ivan Watson reports.

  • Blasts at Turkey Cafe Wounds at Least 7 Open this result in new window
    phillyburbs.com - Oct 02 2:04 PM
    ANKARA, Turkey - A hand grenade exploded at a cafe Monday in the Aegean port city of Izmir, wounding at least seven people in what appeared to be a vendetta attack, police and news reports said.

  • Western Turkey cafe blast injures 15 Open this result in new window
    Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 02 1:25 PM
    At least 15 people have been injured by an explosion at a cafe in Izmir, Turkey's third largest city, hospital sources say. -

  • US, Turkey renew resolve Open this result in new window
    TVNZ - Oct 02 2:35 PM
    US President George Bush and Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan on Monday renewed their resolve to cooperage against terrorism, as Turkey pushes to step up diplomatic pressure on Kurdish guerrillas.

  • Western Turkey cafe blast injures 15 Open this result in new window
    The West Australian - Oct 02 5:26 PM
    At least 15 people have been injured by an explosion at a cafe in Izmir, Turkey's third largest city, hospital sources say. It was not immediate clearly whether the blast at the Alsancak cafe was caused by a bomb.

  • If you insist on Thanksgiving turkey Open this result in new window
    Orangeville Banner - 30 minutes ago
    Ok, my last two articles have made my position on roasting a whole turkey for Thanksgiving. To justify my opinion, and to assure you that the heat in The Millcroft's kitchen hasn't cooked my cranial grey matter, let me explain that there are some inherent problems to this method of cooking.

  • Kurdish Rebels Reportedly Declare Ceasefire in Turkey Open this result in new window
    Voice of America - Oct 02 11:05 AM
    A Kurdish news agency in Turkey says separatist rebels have declared a unilateral ceasefire beginning Sunday in fighting with government forces. The Firat agency reports that fighters of the Kurdistan Workers Party (or PKK) say they will not use weapons unless attacked by Turkey's army.

  • Turkish prime minister: Anti-American sentiment growing in Turkey Open this result in new window
    Baltimore Sun - Oct 02 11:27 AM
    American-made weapons being smuggled from Iraq, Erdogan says Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said today after a meeting with President George W. Bush that anti-American sentiment is accelerating in Turkey because American-made weapons are being smuggled into Turkey from Iraq by rebels from the Kurdish Workers Party or PKK.

  • Kurdish Ties Strengthen Across Iraq-Turkey Border Open this result in new window
    NPR - Oct 02 7:03 AM
    Morning Edition , October 2, 2006 ˇ The Kurds of northern Iraq say they will no longer fly the Iraqi flag, prompting criticism from neighboring Turkey. The Turkish government has previously threatened to go to war to stop Iraqi Kurds from creating an independent state.

  • Chirac chides Turkey Open this result in new window
    Los Angeles Daily News - Oct 02 9:47 AM
    YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) French President Jacques Chirac urged Turkey on Saturday to acknowledge the mass killings of Armenians in the early 20th century as genocide.

  • Latest News About Rally Of Turkey Open this result in new window
    Rally-Live.com via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Oct 02 10:20 AM
    Change of plans for Bengue and Vovos : Rally of Turkey, 13th round of World Rally Championship and also the penultimate event for Turkish Rally Championship, will be the one to remember as it appears to be the last time we welcome WRC teams in Antalya.

  • Explosion at Cafe in Turkey Injures 7 Open this result in new window
    phillyburbs.com - Oct 02 10:19 AM
    ANKARA, Turkey - A hand grenade exploded at a cafe in the Aegean port city of Izmir, wounding at least seven people Monday in what appeared to be a vendetta attack, police and news reports said.

  • Patriarch Welcomes Pope's Visit to Turkey Open this result in new window
    Catholic Times - Oct 02 4:09 PM
    By The Universe : Pope Benedict XVI's November trip to Turkey will help calm recent tensions with Islam and advance his church's struggle for religious rights, according to Ecumenical Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople.

  • IMF: Turkey to be World's 20th Largest Economy Open this result in new window
    Zaman Online - Oct 02 2:12 PM
    Turkey has made remarkable progress with the stable atmosphere it sustained under the rule of a one party government. Aside from the real growth in its national revenue, Turkeys economic growth multiplied in a few years time with the help of its overvalued currency, New Turkish Lira.

  • United States Supports Turkey's Bid To Join the European Union Open this result in new window
    U.S. Department of State - Oct 02 5:32 PM
    The United States congratulates Turkey on its ongoing economic reforms and supports Turkeys entrance into the European Union (EU), President Bush told reporters October 2. I made it very clear to the prime minister I think it's in the United States' interests that Turkey join the European Union, Bush said during a meeting with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the White House.

  • Olli Rehn Arrives in Turkey Open this result in new window
    Zaman Online - Oct 02 2:12 PM
    EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn arrived in Ankara on the first anniversary of the start of membership talks between Turkey and the EU, Oct. 2.

  • Turkey cookoff benefits Wfield children Open this result in new window
    Wapakoneta Daily News - Oct 02 11:09 AM
    WAYNESFIELD Approximately 500 people came out Saturday to taste turkey, watch the Ohio State University Buckeyes play, listen to bands and donate to children in the Waynesfield community.

  • From the State House: Deer and turkey archery hunting season will draw hunters to the area from all around the nation Open this result in new window
    Daily American - Oct 02 12:18 PM
    Hunters from around the nation are coming to Southern Illinois for the start of deer and turkey archery hunting season. Our region has some of the best hunting land in the world and we encourage hunters to come to Southern Illinois for the thrill of the hunt.

  • Bush, Turkey's Erdogan discuss EU, terrorism Open this result in new window
    TurkishPress.com - Oct 02 11:02 AM
    WASHINGTON - US President George W. Bush on Monday backed Turkey's push for European Union membership and hailed joint efforts to fight terrorism as he met with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

  • Bush endorses Turkey in EU Open this result in new window
    Sharewatch - Oct 02 2:05 PM
    Bush and Turkey Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said their countries share an agenda of stability in the Middle East.

  • Injuries reported in café blast in Turkey Open this result in new window
    RTÉ News - Oct 02 9:32 AM
    Reports are coming in from Turkey of an explosion in the western Aegean city of Izmir. Police said several people have been injured in the blast, which happened at a cafe.

  • Explosion at cafe in Turkey injures 7 Open this result in new window
    Syracuse.com - Oct 02 10:29 AM
    ANKARA, Turkey (AP) A hand grenade exploded at a cafe in the Aegean port city of Izmir, wounding at least seven people Monday in what appeared to be a vendetta attack, police and news reports said.

  • Wild Turkey Damages State Trooper's Cruiser Open this result in new window
    Action News 4 Pittsburgh - Oct 02 10:12 AM
    INDIANA, Pa. -- State police said one of their troopers was in an accident over the weekend in Indiana County. Authorities said the trooper's vehicle struck a flying wild turkey on Saturday.

  • USA in Favour of Turkey's Accession Open this result in new window
    ERT.gr - Oct 02 1:23 PM
    US President George Bush, who met with Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan in the White House, voiced the USAs support to Turkeys European course. The meeting lasted for half an hour and after the end the two men made short statements, without allowing any questions.

  • Fifteen injured in Turkey cafe blast Open this result in new window
    Independent Online - Oct 02 12:31 PM
    Fifteen people have been injured by an explosion at a cafe in Izmir, Turkey's third largest city, hospital sources said.

  • Several injured in explosion in Turkey Open this result in new window
    Tiscali - Oct 02 1:43 PM
    ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Several people were injured in an explosion on Monday in Izmir, Turkeys third largest city, police told Reuters. No further details were immediately available.

  • Turkey farm evolves over years into $5M multifaceted business Open this result in new window
    The Toledo Blade - Oct 02 3:41 AM
    FINDLAY-When a fire swept through a processing plant at Brinkman Turkey Farms Inc. 21 years ago, it could have spelled the end of the business begun in the early 1950s by Rex and Nancy Brinkman.

  • Turkey rejects PKK ceasefire offer Open this result in new window
    Aljazeera - Oct 02 6:27 AM
    Turkey's most senior general has rejected a unilateral ceasefire offer by the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK). General Yasar Buyukanit, the Turkish army's new chief of staff, said on Monday there would be no change in the army's position and called on the PKK to lay down its arms and surrender.

  • Turkey bombed Kurdish rebels at Iraqi border Open this result in new window
    Tiscali - Oct 02 11:13 AM
    TUNCELI, Turkey (Reuters) - Turkish warplanes bombed Kurdish guerrilla positions in the Iraqi border region this week, military sources said on Friday.

  • Iran resumes gas exports to Turkey Open this result in new window
    Payvand Iran News - Oct 02 8:00 AM
    An official supervising the transfer of Iranian natural gas to Turkey, Hoshang Mehrdadfar, told IRNA in this northwestern city that Iranian technicians have completed repairs on the damaged portion of the pipeline three days after the explosion. -IRNA

  • Many injured in blast in western Turkey: police Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - Oct 02 9:29 AM
    ISTANBUL - Many people were injured in an explosion on Monday in Izmir, Turkeys third largest city, police said. There are many injured, we are trying to figure out exactly how many, a police officer in Izmir told Reuters by phone.

  • British FM Beckett Backs Turkey's EU bid Open this result in new window
    Turks.US - Oct 02 11:24 AM
    Britain and the United States support Turkey's accession to the European Union (EU), British Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett said on Tuesday during a speech she delivered at a party meeting.

  • United States Supports Turkey's Bid To Join the European Union Open this result in new window
    [Press Release] U.S. Department of State - Oct 02 4:08 PM
    The United States congratulates Turkey on its ongoing economic reforms and supports Turkeys entrance into the European Union, President Bush tells reporters during a meeting with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the White House. The U.S. and Turkish leaders also discussed how to bring peace and stability to the Middle East and what Turkey specifically can do in the Middle East,

  • Five killed in southeast Turkey Open this result in new window
    Tiscali - Oct 02 10:43 AM
    DIYARBAKIR, Turkey (Reuters) - Four soldiers and a Kurdish rebel were killed on Saturday in an operation by the Turkish army against guerrillas of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) in southeastern Turkey, local authorities said.

  • PKK declares cease-fire with Turkey Open this result in new window
    Tiscali - Oct 02 9:13 AM
    ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Kurdish guerrillas have declared a unilateral cease-fire starting on Sunday following an escalation in violence in Turkeys south-east and a diplomatic drive against the separatist movement.

  • France adds to EU pressure on Turkey Open this result in new window
    EU Politix - Oct 02 3:20 AM
    French president Jacques Chirac has pressed Turkey to recognise the role played by Ankara in the Armenian genocide during WW1.

  • Former pro-Kurd politician slain in Turkey Open this result in new window
    Tiscali - Oct 02 9:13 AM
    DIYARBAKIR, Turkey (Reuters) - A former pro-Kurdish politician was gunned down in southeastern Turkeys largest city on Wednesday, but it was not immediately clear whether the killing was politically motivated, officials said.

  • Family-style: Local Methodist church offering traditional turkey dinner Open this result in new window
    Lock Haven Express - Oct 02 8:52 AM
    LOCK HAVEN Its a family tradition, the family-style all-you-can-eat turkey supper with all the trimmings thatll be served up, piping hot and delicious, Wednesday afternoon and evening at East Main Street United Methodist Church.

  • Remarks by President Bush and Prime Minister Erdogan of Turkey After Meeting Open this result in new window
    [Press Release] PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance - Oct 02 1:18 PM
    The following is a transcript of remarks by President Bush and Prime Minister Erdogan of Turkey after meeting:

  • One year on, Turkey faces EU derailment Open this result in new window
    Reuters.co.uk - Oct 02 3:39 AM
    BRUSSELS (Reuters) - A year after Turkey's historic opening of negotiations to join the European Union, it is hard to escape a mood of gloom and mutual estrangement.

  • Turkey's Voluntary Envoys For Promotion Open this result in new window
    TurkishPress.com - Oct 02 4:04 AM
    ANKARA - Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism hosted nearly 2500 people from different countries in 2006 within the framework of Turkey`s endeavors for promotion.

  • Turkey's Exports Up By 10.48% In September Open this result in new window
    TurkishPress.com - Oct 02 3:50 AM
    ISTANBUL - Exports from Turkey were up by 10.48 percent in September 2006, compared to September 2005, Turkish Exporters' Assembly (TIM) announced on Sunday.

  • Carolina Turkeys Acquires Butterball(R) Turkey to Become Nation's Largest Turkey Producer Open this result in new window
    [Press Release] Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance - Oct 02 10:57 AM
    MT. OLIVE, N.C.----Carolina Turkeys, an international turkey processing company headquartered in Mt. Olive, NC, today announced that it has finalized the purchase of ButterballŽ Turkey from ConAgra Foods, Inc. for $325 million.

  • Don't Miss: Turkey and the Kurds Open this result in new window
    NPR: Mixed Signals - Oct 02 7:06 AM
    Iraqi President Jalal Talabani made regional waves last week when he said that his people might support opposition groups in neighboring countries. No more so than in Turkey, where there has been an on-again, off-again effort to crush Kurdish separatist movements in the Southeast of Turkey. Some hardliners in the Turkish parliament are saying that if the U.S. has the right to fight al-Qaida in

  • ECHR To Hear Case Filed Against Mendatory Religion And Ethics Classes In Turkey Open this result in new window
    TurkishPress.com - Oct 02 4:04 AM
    ANKARA - The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) tomorrow will hear the case, filed against the mandatory classes in religious culture and ethics at elementary and high-schools in Turkey.

  • Remarks by President Bush and Prime Minister Erdogan of Turkey After Meeting Open this result in new window
    [Press Release] White House News - Oct 02 11:08 AM
    PRESIDENT BUSH: Mr. Prime Minister, welcome back to Washington. We just had a extensive and important dialogue about how Turkey and the United States can and must work together to achieve peace. We talked about our determined efforts to fight terror and extremism.

  • Iran Resumes Natural-Gas Exports To Turkey Open this result in new window
    Radio Free Europe: Radio Library - Oct 02 3:21 AM
    October 2, 2006 -- Iranian officials say natural-gas exports to neighboring Turkey have resumed through a pipeline that was damaged by an explosion.

  • Wild Turkey Damages State Trooper's Cruiser Open this result in new window
    WTAE ThePittsburghChannel.com via Yahoo! News - Oct 02 10:30 AM
    State police said one of their troopers was in an accident over the weekend in Indiana County.

  • Iran resumes gas exports to Turkey Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Oct 02 12:55 AM
    Iran - Turkey - Gas pipeline Iran resumed exports of natural gas to Turkey via a pipeline damaged by an explosion on Thursday, it was reported here Monday.

  • PM Erdogan: Turkey's EU quest has not slowed Open this result in new window
    Turks.US - Oct 02 3:35 AM
    Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke about Turkey's role in the world at the iftar dinner hosted by the Turkish owner of Atlantic Records, Ahmet Ertegun, two nights ago in New York.

  • Erkki Tuomioja: EU-Turkey Talks May Last over 10 Years Open this result in new window
    PanARMENIAN.Net - Oct 02 4:33 AM
    Turkey has much to do in reforms to become a European country, the Finnish FM said.

  • Q: Was Turkey a Bird or a Country First? Open this result in new window
    Blogcritics.org - Oct 02 4:21 AM
    A: Oh, we've struggled with chicken and egg question, and we've hesitated on the tree in forest acoustics problem, but in this case we've got a definite answer for you. Drum roll please! In the question of which came first turkey the bird, or turkey the country, the winner is: Turkey-the-country! Turns out, turkey-the-bird is native to North America and only acquired its name when the Spanish

  • Chirac pokes finger in Turkey's eye on Armenia 'genocide' Open this result in new window
    Euro Observer - Oct 02 1:09 AM
    02.10.2006 - 09:54 CET | By Andrew Rettman French president Jacques Chirac paid no heed to Turkish sensitivities on his first-ever visit to Armenia this weekend, calling on Turkey to own up to "genocide"before joining the EU and comparing the killings to Nazi Germany's holocaust.

  • French Socialists: Genocide Recognition Should Be Precondition for Turkey EU Accession Open this result in new window
    PanARMENIAN.Net - Oct 02 3:17 AM
    The Socialist Party of France shares the opinion of President Chirac that Turkey should recognize the Armenian Genocide before accession to the EU.

  • Turkey Update: Erdogan Comes to Washington as Turkey Faces Pre-Election Tensions Open this result in new window
    [Press Release] Center for Strategic and International Studies - Oct 02 7:52 AM
    The stunning victory of the Justice and Development Party (JDP), led by Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in the November 2002 parliamentary elections brought into office Turkeys first single party government in over a decade and ushered in a period of much-needed political and economic stability.

  • Kurdish phobia that exits in Turkey Open this result in new window
    Kurdish Media - Oct 02 1:00 AM
    Turkish Daily says the president of Iraq has negotiated with a terrorist organization and any negotiation with terrorist organizations is unacceptable for any state. The Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) is considered a terrorist organization by Iraq, the United States, the European Union and Turkey.

  • Turkey to see first TV documentary on Ottomans Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 02 5:07 AM
    Turkish state television TRT says it will soon air its first documentary on surviving members of the exiled Ottoman dynasty, triggering questions from the country's secular circles on whether such a film is necessary.

  • A Coming Papal Visit Focuses Anger Among the Turks Open this result in new window
    New York Times - 1 hour, 16 minutes ago
    Pope Benedict XVI?s visit to Turkey in late November is likely to be a flash point for a surprisingly broad array of issues.

  • Turkey Vulture Festival highlights a wondrous bird Open this result in new window
    Kern Valley Sun - Oct 01 10:25 PM
    With silver-lined wings catching each rising pocket of warm air, turkey vultures have begun their annual flight of passage through the beautiful blue skies of the Kern River Valley.

  • Backstory: Teetering in the treetops in Turkey Open this result in new window
    The Christian Science Monitor - Oct 02 2:24 PM
    Above ancient Olympos dangle dozens of treehouses. But be warned: They're not for the fussy.

  • Cease-Fire Called by Group of Kurdish Guerrillas in Turkey Open this result in new window
    New York Times - Sep 30 5:51 PM
    Heeding a call from its imprisoned leader, a Kurdish guerrilla group declared a cease-fire in its war for autonomy in Turkey?s southeast.

  • Chirac: Turkey should use term genocide Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 30 2:40 PM
    French President Jacques Chirac urged Turkey on Saturday to acknowledge the mass killings of Armenians in the early 20th century as genocide.

  • Admit genocide before joining EU, Chirac tells Turkey Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 30 2:50 PM
    French President Jacques Chirac urged Turkey to recognize World War I-era massacres of Armenians as genocide if it wants to join the European Union.

  • Turkey recall Gokdeniz for Euro qualifiers Open this result in new window
    ESPN Soccernet.com - Oct 01 6:49 AM
    Turkey recall Gokdeniz for Euro qualifiers by Euro 2008

  • Turkey Turkey recall Gokdeniz Open this result in new window
    FIFA - Oct 01 10:40 AM
    Turkey have recalled Trabzonspor midfielder Gokdeniz Karadeniz for UEFA EURO 2008 qualifiers against Hungary and Moldova a year after he was banned for his role in a betting scandal.

  • Turkey facing threat from fundamentalists, says Sezer Open this result in new window
    Dawn - Oct 01 8:31 PM
    ANKARA, Oct 1: Turkeys president warned on Sunday of a continued fundamentalist threat to his country and said the military, the traditional guardians of the secular system, must be kept powerful.

  • Bomb Explodes Outside Hospital in Turkey Open this result in new window
    phillyburbs.com - Oct 01 9:19 AM
    ANKARA, Turkey - A bomb exploded outside a hospital in the Mediterranean port city of Mersin on Sunday, wounding three people, police said.

  • Turkey's Kurdish rebels declare ceasefire Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 30 11:24 AM
    The rebel Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) has ordered a unilateral ceasefire in its 22-year-old war against Turkey, insurgent commanders told AFP in their remote mountain base.

  • Kurdish rebels declare cease-fire with Turkey Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 30 11:46 AM
    Kurdish guerillas have declared a unilateral cease-fire starting on Sunday following an escalation in violence in Turkey's southeast and a diplomatic drive against the separatist movement.

  • Turkey café explosion, 7 hurt Open this result in new window
    NDTV - 2 hours, 5 minutes ago
    An explosion at a cafe in the Aegean port city of Izmir injured at least seven people on Monday, police said. The explosion occurred at the Alsancak Cafe in the affluent district of Alsancak, police said.

  • Bush, Turkish PM renew resolve on counter-terrorism Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 02 1:52 PM
    President Bush and Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan on Monday renewed their resolve to cooperate against terrorism, as Turkey pushes to step up diplomatic pressure on Kurdish guerrillas.

  • Turkish military in new power play Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Oct 02 12:04 PM
    Turkey's top general on Monday accused the Islamic-rooted ruling party of nurturing fundamentalism, in harsh comments that may indicate a renewed resolve by the military to force its way into the center of the country's political life.

  • Turkey recall Gokdeniz for Euro qualifiers Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo!7 Sports - Oct 01 5:41 AM
    ISTANBUL, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Turkey have recalled Trabzonspor midfielder Gokdeniz Karadeniz for Euro 2008 qualifiers against Hungary and Moldova a year after he was banned for his role in a betting scandal.

  • Turkey's Kurdish rebels declare ceasefire Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 30 9:18 AM
    Turkey's rebel Kurdistan Workers' Party ordered a unilateral ceasefire effective October 1 in operations against the Turkish military.

  • Explosion at Cafe in Turkey Injures 7 Open this result in new window
    San Francisco Chronicle - Oct 02 10:36 AM
    A hand grenade exploded at a cafe in the Aegean port city of Izmir, wounding at least seven people Monday in what appeared to be a vendetta attack, police and news reports said. A man entered the cafe in the affluent district of Alsancak, drank tea and...

  • Blast injures seven people in western Turkey Open this result in new window
    People's Daily - 2 hours, 21 minutes ago
    Seven people were injured in an explosion in western city of Izmir on Monday, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported.

  • Kurdish rebels declare cease-fire with Turkey Open this result in new window
    The Plain Dealer - Oct 01 5:10 AM
    Qandil Mountain Range, Iraq - A Kurdish guerrilla group declared a unilateral cease-fire Saturday in its more than 20-year fight for autonomy in Turkey's southeast, but it said it would not give up its weapons immediately.

  • Repair works of Iran-Turkey gas pipeline to end Monday Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Oct 01 9:31 AM
    Iran - Turkey - Gas Pipeline Head of Zone 8 of Gas Transfer Operation here on Sunday announced that the repair of damaged sections of Iran-Turkey gas pipeline will be completed by early Monday.

  • Bomb explodes outside hospital in Turkey Open this result in new window
    Syracuse.com - Oct 01 9:14 AM
    ANKARA, Turkey (AP) A bomb exploded outside a hospital in the Mediterranean port city of Mersin on Sunday, wounding three people, police said.

  • Recipe: Quick Roast turkey Open this result in new window
    Vancouver Province - Oct 01 7:12 AM
    The following roast turkey recipe is loosely based on the Safeway recipe. It is the result of our experiments for this article. Preheat oven to 475° F. Remove giblets and neck from turkey cavities and wash the bird inside and out under cool running water. Pat dry.

  • TIME TO TALK TURKEY WITH YOUNG HUNTERS Open this result in new window
    New York Post - Oct 01 2:54 AM
    THE future of hunting in this country is in the hands of our youth, and a great way to get them started is to take them out on a turkey hunt, a type of hunting steeped in a tradition dating back to the Pilgrims. Mentored youth hunting is a key...

  • Bush Heads West To Back Candidates Open this result in new window
    CBS News - 41 minutes ago
    President Bush is heading west in hopes of giving a boost to fellow Republicans who are running for office. Before heading out on the campaign trail, the president will meet with Turkey's prime minister, who has concerns about Iraq.

  • Turkey tips Open this result in new window
    Vancouver Province - Oct 01 7:12 AM
    - Use a roasting pan no more than 3 inches deep, or the thighs wont cook properly. - If you enjoy the flavor and texture of brined chicken or turkey, you may use the high-temperature roasting recipe after brining.

  • Bush, Erdogan Discuss Anti-Terror Efforts, Turkey's EU Bid Open this result in new window
    Voice of America - Oct 02 11:05 AM
    President Bush and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan have promised to continue their efforts to fight terrorism and extremism. The two leaders spoke to reporters after meeting at the White House Monday, but did not take any questions.

  • We're talking two-hour turkey Open this result in new window
    Vancouver Province - Oct 01 7:12 AM
    Safeway hired the cooks at Sunset Magazine's test kitchens to come up with a better way to roast turkey, using high heat, a completely thawed bird, a clean oven and a meat thermometer stuck into the breast and touching the bone.

  • Turkey seeks U.S. help with rebels Open this result in new window
    Macon Daily - Oct 01 8:55 AM
    (Pic)- Turkey's Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan is shown in this file photo. REUTERS/Umit Bektas ISTANBUL ( Reuters ) - Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan will urge the United States to take concrete action to crack down on Kurdish guerrillas in Iraq, newspapers reported on Sunday, as a unilateral rebel ceasefire went into effect.

  • Anti-Americanism on the rise in Turkey Open this result in new window
    Chicago Sun-Times - Oct 02 2:31 AM
    Concerns expressed last week by Turkish army commanders that their country's democracy is threatened underscore the importance of today's White House meeting between President Bush and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.