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Death toll rises to five in Turkey's floods 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 29 4:44 AM
Three more people, among them a child have been killed in floods in Turkey's impoverished mainly Kurdish southeast, raising the death toll to five.Turkey Ranked Eighth In World With Its Tourism Incomes Of 18.2 Billion Usd TurkishPress.com - 21 minutes ago
ANKARA - Turkey was ranked the eighth among the countries having the highest amount of tourism incomes. According to the World Tourism Organization (WTO) data, Turkey's tourism income rose 14.2 percent from 15.9 billion USD in 2004 to 18.2 billion USD in 2005.President Sezer: Foundation Of Republic Of Turkey Was A Great Achievement Rarely Seen In History TurkishPress.com - 23 minutes ago
ANKARA - "Foundation of the Republic of Turkey was a great achievement rarely seen in the history of humanity," said Turkish President Ahmet Necdet Sezer.83rd Anniversary Of Foundation Of Republic Of Turkey TurkishPress.com - 20 minutes ago
ANKARA - The 83rd anniversary of the foundation of the Republic of Turkey has been celebrated throughout Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).FEATURE-Turkey's Kurds back ceasefire, call on state to follow AlertNet - Oct 29 3:19 PM
Source: Reuters (This story is part of a package of features on Turkey issued on Oct. 30 ahead of a European Union progress report next week) By Paul de Bendern DIYARBAKIR, Turkey, Oct 30 ( ... Pace President Linden Departs From Turkey TurkishPress.com - 28 minutes ago
ISTANBUL - Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly (PACE) President Rene van der Linden departed from Turkey on Saturday. Linden met Turkish Foreign Minister & Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Gul in Ankara and held several talks in Istanbul and northwestern city of Canakkale.Four people killed in floods in southeastern Turkey People's Daily - Oct 29 5:46 PM
Four Turkish people have been killed and two others were still missing in floods triggered by torrential rains in Turkey's southeastern province of Sanliurfa, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported on Sunday. Turkey: Celebration on the Bosphorus Turks.US - 2 hours, 11 minutes ago
Istanbul on Saturday night celebrated the 83rd anniversary of Turkey s becoming a republic with a concert in Dolmabahçe Square Saturday night, with magnificent shows including a concert by Turkish Pop Star Kenan Do ulu.Turkey Annoyed by Blair's Letter Zaman Online - Oct 29 2:10 PM
The Times of London reported that Tony Blair has been accused of abusing his position by writing a secret personal appeal to the Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, pleading with him to stop his country s courts from imposing heavy fines on a British company, which has angered Turkey.Flood claims two lives in southeast Turkey AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 28 7:28 AM
A wife and a husband were killed in the mainly Kurdish province of Sanliurfa in Turkey's southeast as floods caused by torrential rain hit the region.Study aims to learn more about turkey harvests Star-Gazette - Oct 29 1:25 AM
Shoot a gobbler, win $100? You can in Pennsylvania and New York (not to mention Ohio). A four-year study under way in those three states is counting heavily on the help of hunters to assist researchers in learning more about wild turkey and spring gobbler harvests.Reservation suggested for turkey fest at SS. Peter & Paul Times Leader - Oct 29 1:17 AM
SS. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, north Wilkes-Barre, will hold a turkey fest from 2 to 8 p.m. on Saturday in the school hall, corner of North River and West Chestnut streets. The event will feature a traditional turkey dinner and festival games. Adults cost $7.50; children $5. Takeouts will be available. Reservations are encouraged. Call 824-6090 or 829-3051. From left, seated, are: Book on plot to kill pope fuels unease ahead of Turkey visit Khaleej Times - Oct 29 3:12 AM
ISTANBUL - Pope Benedict XVI can almost certainly expect a chilly welcome when he visits Turkey next month, but a Turkish novelist claims worse is in store for the head of the Catholic church -- an assassination attempt.Wild turkey kills nearly mirror 2005 The Columbus Dispatch - Oct 29 4:38 AM
Hunters trimmed Ohio s wild turkey population by 479 during the first five days of the gun season that opened Oct. 14. That s four more than the 475 checked during the first five days a year ago when 1,192 birds were taken during the entire gun season.Flag of Turkey flies today NZCity - Oct 28 5:24 PM
It is Turkey's turn atop the Auckland Harbour Bridge today. The country's flag is being flown there to commemorate its national day. The republic of Turkey was declared on October 29,1923.Nation News In Brief: Emir sends I-Day greetings to Turkey president The Peninsula - Oct 28 4:11 PM
DOHA The Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has sent a cable of congratulations to the president of the Republic of Turkey on the occasion of his country s Independence Day. The Heir Apparent H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has sent a similar cable to the Turkish president, congratulating him on the occasion.EU's only Plan for Turkey is Membership Zaman Online - Oct 28 2:10 PM
Graham Watson, leader of the Group of the Alliance of Democrats and Liberals in the European Parliament (EP), is certain Turkey will become a member of the European Union.Turkey EU Progress Report Open to Future Revisions Zaman Online - Oct 28 2:12 PM
European Commissioner (EC) for Enlargement Olli Rehn has implied the progress report on Turkey to be issued on Nov.8 could be updated later. Rehn said the report could be updated if necessary depending on the developments on the Cyprus issue after Nov. 8.Manisaspor threaten Turkey's exclusive club Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 27 6:16 AM
Since Turkey's professional soccer league began 48 years ago, only four clubs have ever been crowned champions: Fenerbahce, Galatasaray, Besiktas and Trabzonspor.Greene County Leads Way In Spring Turkey Numbers Greene County - Oct 28 7:01 AM
If you followed the turkey harvest records on the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency s (TWRA) website this year, you saw Greene County leading the way statewide this spring.Turkey's post-modern identity crisis Financial Express - Oct 28 9:11 AM
Three apparently unconnected events recently brought to the fore Turkey's crisis of identity and highlighted the tortuous path of the country's bid for European Union membership.Busy running week draws to a close, Thankful Turkey 5K on horizon San Marcos Daily Record - Oct 29 10:10 AM
San Marcos There are some weeks when things in the running world are a little slow and then other weeks everything happens at once. This week is a little like that.Comment on turkey plan York Daily Record - Oct 27 11:31 PM
Oct 28, 2006 Pennsylvania Game Commission officials are seeking public comment on a revised draft management plan for wild turkey. The plan can be reviewed by going to the Game Commission's Web site ( http://www.pgc.state.pa.us ) and clicking on "Wild Turkey Mgmt. Plan" icon under the "The Outdoor Shop" box in the center of the home page.Forbes: Star-powered properties MSNBC - Oct 29 2:24 PM
You don't need to pay the nearly $9 million asking price for Martha Stewart's "Turkey Hill" property in Westport, Conn., to live like the lifestyle doyenne. Cleanup set for Turkey Creek Florida Today - Oct 27 10:31 PM
Volunteers are needed for the annual cleanup of the Turkey Creek Sanctuary in Palm Bay. The preserve often ends up being a dumping ground for trash.Japanese man hit by lightning in Turkey Japan Today - Oct 27 11:50 PM
CAIRO A 63-year-old Japanese traveler was struck by lightning Friday on Mt Nemrut in southeastern Turkey and suffered serious burns, Turkey's Anatolia News Agency said. Yoshiaki Shibata has been transported to a nearby hospital and a Japanese Embassy official is heading there, it said.Tourism Income Down By 8.9 Percent TurkishPress.com - 20 minutes ago
IZMIR - Turkey's tourism income decreased by 8.9 percent in third term of 2006 covering July, August and September when compared to the same period of 2005.NWTF to host turkey shoot, call contest Clanton Advertiser - Oct 28 1:12 AM
The Central Alabama Chapter of National Wild Turkey Federation is having a new event for Chilton County at the Pumpkin Patch on Saturday Nov. 4. The event will be held from noon until 5p.m. The event is set up for children to come out and have some fun with turkey calling and shooting practice. A good community event The Times and Democrat - 33 minutes ago
Everything from Creole gumbo, she-crab soup and ox tails to smoked turkey legs, pot pie and banana pudding will be featured at Sunday s Taste of Orangeburg.Annual turkey dinner slated for Sunday: Catholic community to continue yearly dinner tradition The Ironton Tribune - Oct 29 1:19 AM
For many, it s a jumpstart on the holidays and for others, it s a nice Sunday outing. For the Ironton Catholic Schools, its one of the largest and perhaps most popular fundraisers of the year.Women-only park plan causes stir in secular Turkey Gulf Times - Oct 28 1:50 AM
ISTANBUL: Strong reaction to a plan for a women-only park in Istanbul has focused attention on the divisions between Turkey s secularists and supporters of the ruling AK Party, which has its roots in political Islam.Final Statement Of Abna Annual General Assembly Meeting TurkishPress.com - 38 minutes ago
MARMARIS - A final statement was issued at the end of the meeting of General Assembly of the Association of Balkan News Agencies (ABNA) which was held in Marmaris, Turkey on October 27th, 2006.POPE BENEDICT XVI TO VISIT TURKEY IN NOVEMBER AzerTag - Oct 28 12:41 AM
Pope Benedict XVI will travel to Turkey on November 28, press service of Turkey s Embassy to Azerbaijan said. This will be his first visit to a predominantly Muslim country.Hapoalim completes $100m takeover of Turkey s BankPozitif Globes Online - Oct 29 2:57 AM
Hapoalim chairman Shlomo Nehama: This is Bank Hapoalim s first step in a series of investments in emerging markets.Greeks, Turks clash again... in TV reality show Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 18 minutes ago
ANKARA - For decades, politicians and arms dealers capitalized on the animosity between troubled neighbours Greece and Turkey now television producers are reaping the profits.American Legion Annual Turkey Dinner LeRoy Pennysaver & News - Oct 27 5:16 PM
The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Botts-Fiorito Post #576 are at work making final preparations for the annual turkey dinner. It is only through the dedication and hard work of the members and volunteers that make this dinner a success every year.Close down the sects! Turks.US - 2 hours, 11 minutes ago
In his speech on Republican Day, Turkey s President Ahmet Necdet Sezer warned about the dangers of allowing sects to organize and operate freely. Sects and their practices have been topical resurfacing following a death and lynching in Ismaila a Camii.MEHMET KAMIS Zaman Online - Oct 29 2:15 PM
The Armenian issue constantly confronts Turkey. Everywhere in the world in France, America, Lebanon when Turkey is mentioned, some group appears hating Turkey and opposing them to the death. I have written on this story of hate in previous articles.SELCUK GULTASLI Zaman Online - Oct 29 2:13 PM
Is Turkey's EU Bid Becoming a Mirage? The EU progress report on Turkey, to be released on Nov. 8, is just as important as the one that paved the way for membership talks with Ankara two years ago.ELIF SAFAK Zaman Online - Oct 29 2:15 PM
Is it Possible to be both a Writer and Apolitical in Turkey? If you have dedicated your life to writing, being an author in Turkey means being public or political whether you want to or not. Assume that as a writer you want to be neither public nor political. In fact, you re anti-social.MUMTAZER TURKONE Zaman Online - Oct 29 2:14 PM
Mehmet Agar, leader of Turkey s True Path Party (DYP), issued a call to the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) to make politics in the valley instead of holding guns in the mountain. This statement gave consolation to worries over the Kurdish problem.Headlines from the Report: Zaman Online - Oct 29 2:12 PM
Southeast Turkey: Only a grass roots dialogue can normalize southeast Turkey. Two local TV channels in Diyarbakir and a radio station in Sanliurfa were permitted to broadcast in Kurdish.Stores Learn Customer Behavior, Interests Through Cameras Zaman Online - Oct 29 2:10 PM
Turkey s young population and growth potential has attracted foreign retail giants and foreign banks. ViaVis, the Turkish partner of the German software and business solutions company Monowise, brought to Turkey a customer tracking system that monitors customer behavior and habits in stores.A variety of tips for area turkey hunters Pocono Record - Oct 28 9:39 PM
It seems that almost any road you drive down, you see turkeys. Of course it never seems that way when you go looking for them. The fall hunting season for turkeys got under way this weekend and runs from Oct. 28 to Nov. 18 in most areas. Prospects for the fall season look good in the Lake Region.Manisaspor threaten Turkey's exclusive club ESPN Soccernet.com - Oct 27 1:05 AM
Manisaspor threaten Turkey's exclusive club by Thomas GroveLagendijk Marries Turkish Journalist Zaman Online - Oct 29 2:12 PM
Turkey-EU Joint Parliamentary Commission Co-chair Joost Lagendijk was married to Turkish NTV journalist Nevin Sungur in Istanbul at the Pera Palace by Beyoglu Mayor Ahmet Misbah Demircan. Police detain suspected Turkish resort bomber Turks.US - 1 hour, 56 minutes ago
A number of those wounded in the bombings were foreign tourists. Police have detained a man suspected of carrying out two bombings in the resort town of Marmaris on Turkey s Aegean coast that left 21 people wounded. Turkish Foreign Ministry Reacts to Barroso Turks.US - 2 hours, 56 minutes ago
As the row between Ankara and Brussels over Cyprus continues, the release of the 2006 Progress Report on Turkey prepared by the European Commission (EC) will be announced on Nov. 8.HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Oct 29 2:12 PM
The 83rd anniversary of the foundation of the Republic of Turkey is being celebrated all around Turkey and in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) today.HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Oct 29 2:13 PM
Sanliurfa in southeastern Turkey and its suburbs have been witnessing heavy rains and floods. At least 100 houses were ruined by flood water. One person has died and 8 have been injured.Turks mark national day in shadow of headscarves The Daily Star Lebannon - Oct 29 12:15 PM
Turkey marked the 83rd anniversary of its foundation Sunday, but fears that its strictly secular system is under mounting threat clouded celebrations, underscored by an embargo slapped on veiled women at a top presidential reception. In a message marking the anniversary, President Ahmet Necdet Sezer described secularism.ETYEN MAHCUPYAN Zaman Online - Oct 29 2:13 PM
The adoption of the Armenian genocide bill by the French parliament was met with expected reactions from Turkey.City Wise The Moscow Times - Oct 29 11:58 AM
There are numerous recipes for turkey in the seminal Russian cookbook "A Present to Young Housewives," written by Yelena Molokhovets more than 100 years ago: turkey soup, turkey stuffed with chestnuts or walnuts, turkey fillets with cherry sauce and even the swanky turkey with truffles.ZAMAN DAILY NEWSPAPER (2006103037744) Zaman Online - Oct 29 2:09 PM
The 83rd anniversary of the foundation of the Turkish Republic is being celebrated all over Turkey. Turkish citizens decorated boulevards and streets with Turkish flags and posters of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, founder of the country.Eat To Live: Healthy heritage turkey talk UPI - Oct 27 6:22 AM
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (UPI) -- Thanksgiving Dinner may be a month away, but you'd better get moving on the turkey right now. That is, if you want to cook the kind of turkey that celebrates the American dream of spacious skies and amber fields of grain and a wonderful life for all. Including turkeys.BioTie gets addiction drug deal in Turkey, S. Korea Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Oct 27 3:20 AM
HELSINKI, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Finnish biotechnology company BioTie Therapies has signed a marketing and distribution deal for its addictions drug nalmefene in Turkey and South Korea, it said on Friday.Debating Non-Recognition of the Armenian Genocide Scoop.co.nz - Oct 29 12:31 PM
(AIX-EN-PROVENCE) Two different approaches by French politicians in the past few weeks have stirred debate in France on how Turkey might be made to recognise the Armenian Genocide that took place during World War One. The first is President Jacques Chirac s symbolic visit to Armenia; the second is a move to legislate against any denial of the Genocide in France.Turkey celebrates Republic Day Turks.US - Oct 29 6:48 AM
Turks in Ankara, Istanbul and across the country on Sunday celebrated the 83rd anniversary of the proclamation of the Turkish Republic.Harvest Dinner Benefits Moran Prairie Grange Hall RedNova - Oct 29 11:17 AM
By Rainey Coffin, The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash. Oct. 29--Enjoy a turkey dinner with all the trimmings today at Moran Prairie's annual Harvest Dinner. Dinner is from noon to 3 p.m. and is held at Moran Prairie Grange Hall, No. 161, 6006 S. Palouse Highway.Celebrating Thanksgiving symbol Selma Times-Journal - Oct 29 3:57 PM
On Thursday, Nov. 24, most of the families in Selma, indeed, in America, will sit down to a festive meal with its main course - TURKEY, the species Meleagris gallopavo!Turkey's Q3 tourism revenues fall 8.9 pct Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Oct 27 1:03 AM
ISTANBUL, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Turkey's tourism revenues fell 8.9 percent year-on-year in the third quarter to $8.04 billion, the Turkey Statistics Institute said on Friday.Turkey to up tobacco tax, may hit Tekel -officials Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Oct 27 4:08 AM
ANKARA, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Turkey's government plans to raise tax on cigarettes as part of its European Union harmonisation, but the move might hit a separate plan to sell state-run Tekel Cigarette, officials said on Friday.Give recoil a kick The Huntsville Times - Oct 29 2:43 AM
Last spring while turkey hunting with Rocky Drake in Tennessee, my Remington 1100 was stoked with a trio of Winchester Xtended Range turkey loads shells.IMF First Deputy Managing Director John Lipsky to Visit Turkey, South Africa and Mali [Press Release] IMF - Oct 27 9:01 AM
Mr. John Lipsky, First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), will visit Turkey October 30-November 1, South Africa November 5-7, and Mali November 8-10.Latest World Rally Championship standings. Crash.Net via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Oct 29 12:33 AM
Sebastien Loeb secures the 2006 FIA World Rally drivers' championship following the Rally Australia, despite having to sit out the event and the one that preceded it in Turkey due to injury.NOV. 9 Reno Gazette-Journal - Oct 29 1:44 AM
Children, ages 4 to 12, can learn about turkey and geese migration atA dream lifestyle ripens on the vine USA Today - 2 hours, 39 minutes ago
As the morning sun paints the Mayacamas Mountains yellow and a faint breeze rustles 20 acres of changing grape leaves, Louis Kapcsndy soaks it all up with a glass of wine in his hand. He sips, and smiles. But he's not among the army of tourists who descend on Napa Valley wineries each fall to watch the harvest and sample fermented fare.Correction Fort Wayne Journal Gazette - Oct 29 1:27 AM
Because of a reporting error, an item in Your County Journal on Page 3C on Saturday had incorrect information about a turkey or ham dinner sponsored by Emmanuel Lutheran Church of LaOtto. The cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children ages 5 to 10 and free for children 5 and younger.Hirvonen wins in Australia, Loeb crowned. Crash.Net via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Oct 28 11:00 PM
Mikko Hirvonen took his maiden win on the Rally Australia on Sunday, while Sebastien Loeb clinched his third drivers' title, despite having to sit out this event and the one that preceded it in Turkey.Gobbling up the rewards Southern Illinoisan - Oct 28 10:28 PM
When Jared "Jerry" Garver of Cobden goes turkey hunting, he's simply reaping the fruit of his labors. Garver, 62, now retired after a 34-year career with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, is basically responsible for the burgeoning wild turkey population in Illinois.CONSTRUCTION OF TURKEY-GREECE GAS PIPELINE TO FINISH BY END OF YEAR AzerTag - Oct 27 6:27 AM
Construction of gas pipeline from Turkey to Greece is scheduled to finish by the end of the current year, according to Turkey s company Botas.Rain gives way to strong winds Poughkeepsie Journal - Oct 29 1:14 AM
Fishkill resident Ken DeRosa turned down an invitation to go turkey hunting Saturday. "I had an idea it was going to be bad this weekend, so I canceled," he said. "I had a lot to do around the house anyway."Family strain constricts South Bend Tribune - Oct 29 4:07 AM
There's so much to do before the holiday guests arrive: Spruce up the house, buy a turkey, see the therapist. Holiday dinners with the family can be freighted with a certain tension, as everyone comes to the table packing emotional baggage going back days, months or decades.Those giving blood on Nov. 18 will score a turkey for needy The Jersey Journal - Oct 26 11:39 PM
Sponsors of an upcoming Red Cross blood drive in Bayonne will be thanking some donors in an unusual way. John Nicaretta, co-coordinator with Art Van Horn, said: "In each donor's honor, a turkey will be given to a needy family."Cut the habit Honolulu Advertiser - Oct 29 4:49 AM
You've tried to quit before. Went cold turkey. Bought the patch. Even tried acupuncture. But for some reason stress at work, annoying weight gain, habitual Friday-night drinks you just couldn't kick the habit.What you can use Palm Springs and Coachella Valley Local News and Guides - Oct 29 5:04 AM
Use crayons, paint, markers, glue on feathers or sequins, draw in a fanny pack loaded with stuffing - anything goes. Just "dress" this jaunty fellow and enter in our annual Dress the Turkey contest.in brief Times Leader - Oct 29 1:16 AM
ASHLEY: The Ladies organization of Holy Rosary Post 274, Catholic War Veterans, will honor all veterans of the organization with a turkey dinner with all the trimmings on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. The meal will be served from 2 to 6 p.m. at the post home, 175 Old Ashley Road.Be careful when dealing with racoons Macon Telegraph - Oct 29 1:11 AM
QUESTION: My hunting land is overrun with raccoons. I have heard that these animals are hard on turkey eggs and poults. Can raccoons be called with predator calls? What about trapping them in live-traps and relocating them?Mission to Turkey: "The other Holy Land" Mitchell County Press-News - Oct 28 7:01 AM
Story created Oct 24, 2006 - 12:24:50 CDT.'Gambits' are a risk to Internet domain system International Herald Tribune - Oct 29 1:40 PM
A communications expert known as a father of the Internet said Sunday that he feared the network's addressing system would break down if "political gambits" by international groups or national agencies interfere with plans to expand the languages used in domain names.LOCAL BRIEFS Gulf Times - Oct 29 12:57 AM
HH THE Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani and HH the Heir Apparent Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani have sent cables of congratulations to the presidents of Turkey and the Czech Republic on their countries national days.Turkey Makes Progress On Detention Procedures Scoop.co.nz - Oct 26 2:31 PM
The new laws, which establish limitations on the length of detention of people awaiting trial and judgment, provide for access to lawyers and bar as evidence statements made to police in the absence of a lawyer, represent a great achievement for Turkey and we think that both the present and future generations of Turkish citizens will hugely benefit from them, the chairperson of the group, Leila McKee: Come early and stay late, it s that time of the year The Meridian Star - Oct 29 1:59 AM
Fall festivals, Thanksgiving turkey, Christmas pageants, cooking, shopping and decorating, all are just around the corner. It s the warm and fuzzy time of the year; family time as we come together to share in the great tradition of our family gatherings with special friends invited, as well.International Action Day "Free Erdogan E." CMAQ - Oct 28 7:51 PM
Switzerland wants to send political refugees back to turkey, where they will face torture and death. We want to stop this and ask for international support.Alarm bells toll in Istanbul as major quake is expected Gulf Times - Oct 29 12:33 AM
ISTANBUL: Turkey s top seismologist has warned that authorities are not enforcing measures to improve construction standards, a key element in efforts to minimise the impact of a major quake that is expected to hit the country s largest city, Istanbul, in the near future.Two Hellenistic-era mausoleums unearthed in western Turkey People's Daily - Oct 26 5:41 PM
Archeologists have unearthed two mausoleums dating as far back as the Hellenistic-era at the ancient city of Antandros in Turkey's Aegean province of Balikesir, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported on Thursday.Turkey's football federation chairman to go on trial Reuters via Yahoo!7 Sports - Oct 26 7:18 AM
ISTANBUL, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Turkey's football federation chairman Haluk Ulusoy and other former sports officials will go on trial accused of misusing funds, state-run news agency Anatolian said on Thursday.Lake Central club aims to fill tummies The Times of Northwest Indiana - Oct 28 10:55 PM
Imagine sitting down before a lavish spread of food on Nov. 23, family on either side of you, compassion and the aroma of fresh pumpkin pie in the air. Now imagine that same day, only without the perfectly browned turkey and savory side dishes.The Suez crisis: Stuck in the canal International Herald Tribune - Oct 29 7:48 AM
The Suez crisis was a divide in the history of the Middle East, a moment when America pushed out the Europeans and then tried to take their place - and the reverberations are still felt today.Council of Europe official backs Turkey's EU bid TurkishPress.com - Oct 26 10:36 AM
ANKARA - The European Union and Turkey should work to resolve their differences because a possible disruption of Ankara's accession talks would be "in no one's interest," the president of the Council of Europe's parliamentary assembly said here Thursday.Zorlu Energy to Build Power Plant in Israel Turks.US - Oct 28 6:19 PM
Turkey s Zorlu Energy has signed a contract with Israel s Dorad Energy, becoming a 25 percent shareholder of an 800-megawatt combined cycle power plant project.Adding a little taste of Pomegranate to Thanksgiving Middletown Press - Oct 28 9:42 PM
DEEP RIVER - For most families in New England, the traditional Thanksgiving feast is one of turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and gravy. Pomegranates are usually the last thing you'd think would be associated with the holiday.CULTURE & SOCIETY Zaman Online - Oct 28 2:12 PM
Turkey met Native Deen, an American hip-hop trio band of Muslim musicians, at the Yedikule Towers during Ramadan in 2005 for the first time. The band members wear traditional Islamic clothes with knitted caps, loose tunics and pants, but are hip-hop musicians.TeliaSonera, KPN Profits May Rise on Wireless Growth, Job Cuts Bloomberg.com - Oct 29 4:50 PM
Oct. 30 (Bloomberg) -- TeliaSonera AB, the Nordic region's largest phone company, and Royal KPN NV of the Netherlands may say third-quarter earnings rose because of job reductions and growth at wireless divisions overseas.KADIR DIKBAS Zaman Online - Oct 28 2:15 PM
Wishing to protect the genocide lie with a law, France keeps insisting on its hostile attitude. The bill was passed in the French parliament yesterday. The next step is the Senate, and Turkey is now discussing what should be done about the bill.Iran attends 1st Int'l Conference on Islamic Countries' Scholars National Thoughts Islamic Republic News Agency - Oct 28 1:23 PM
Turkey - Iran - Conference Iran is participating in the First International Conference on National Thoughts of Scholars from Islamic Countries. The inaugural ceremony was attended by the former Turkish prime minister Necmettin Erbakan.Tread carefully in a world of choice The Observer - Oct 28 5:11 PM
The best-performing stock market in each of the past 10 years has been from an emerging country, with Russia and Turkey sharing the honours for the most places at the top of the league.Japanese man hit by lightning in Turkey, suffers serious burns Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News - Oct 27 5:46 PM
_ A 63-year-old Japanese traveler was struck by lightning Friday on Mt.Gunmen fire on Sunni pilgrims in Iraq AP via Yahoo! News - Oct 29 5:29 AM
Gunmen opened fire on a convoy of Iraqi Sunni pilgrims bound for the holy city of Mecca on Sunday, killing at least one person, while U.S. forces said they killed 17 insurgents preparing to ambush American troops.Progress Report Leaked to Greek Cypriot Press Zaman Online - Oct 28 2:11 PM
Parts of the European Commission (EC) progress report, to be revealed on Nov. 8, has been reportedly leaked to the press. In a draft of the report published in the Greek Cypriot press, there is strong emphasis on Turkey s recognizing the Greek Cypriot administration.