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EU warns Turkey to step up reforms to avoid 'train crash' 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 03 10:28 AM
Turkey faces a "train crash" in its relations with the European Union if it fails to step up democratic reforms and resolve a trade row with Cyprus, EU enlargement chief Olli Rehn said here.McRae replaces Loeb in Rally of Turkey AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 03 11:09 AM
Former world rally champion Colin McRae will replace Sebastien Loeb for the Rally of Turkey from October 13-15, the Belgian Kronos team confirmed.Pope's visit to Turkey coming at critical time International Herald Tribune - Oct 03 9:46 AM
Pope Benedict XVI's upcoming visit to Turkey is likely to be a flash point for a broad platform of issues, from matters as global as relations between Muslims and Christians, and as strategic as Turkey's aspirations to join the European Union, to the tense and difficult local question of the nation's minorities.Turkey: Cafe Blast Wounds 15 New York Times - Oct 03 12:28 AM
At least 15 people were wounded when unknown assailants threw two grenades into a cafe in the Aegean port city of Izmir. The police chief, Huseyin Capkin, told reporters that the attack had ?no political links.? He did not give details. Kurdish separatists and far-left and Islamist groups have carried out bomb attacks in Turkey.Bush Backs Turkey's Entry to E.U. Washington Post - Oct 02 10:01 PM
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. Butterball buy catapults Carolina Turkey to top of industry The Herald-Sun - 52 minutes ago
Carolina Turkey has become the nation's top producer of turkeys after completing a deal to buy the iconic Butterball brand.Former champion McRae to replace Loeb in Turkey Stuff - Oct 03 6:37 PM
LONDON: Britain's Colin McRae will make a world rally comeback in Turkey next week as replacement for injured champion Sebastien Loeb, his Kronos Citroen team said on Tuesday.Bush backs Turkey's bid to join EU 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.TURKEY HEADS INTO CRITICAL PERIOD FOR EU ACCESSION BID EurasiaNet.org - Oct 03 11:49 AM
Turkey is struggling to keep its European Union membership aspirations alive on the first anniversary of the start of accession talks. The next few days could prove pivotal for Ankara.Kurdish Rebels Stir Up Iraq-Turkey Trouble NPR - Oct 03 7:33 AM
Morning Edition , October 3, 2006 ˇ The U.S. has vowed to crack down the Kurdish rebels in Iraq who have been fighting a 20-year guerilla war against neighboring Turkey. In recent months, the PKK has intensified its attacks against Turkish security forces and tourist resorts.EU says more reforms can avert Turkey crisis Reuters.co.uk - Oct 03 11:25 AM
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey can still avoid a crisis in its membership talks with the European Union if it speeds up political reforms and shows flexibility over the sensitive Cyprus problem, the EU's enlargement chief said on Tuesday.Carolina Turkey buys Butterball brand News 14 Charlotte - Oct 03 12:38 PM
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. (AP) -- Carolina Turkey has become the nation's top producer of turkeys after completing a deal to buy the iconic Butterball brand. Carolina Turkey acquired the division Monday from conglomerate ConAgra Foods for $325 million.Pope Turkey trip to go ahead News Interactive - Oct 03 12:56 PM
POPE Benedict has been informed of the hijack of a Turkish Airlines plane in which the hijackers reportedly want to deliver a message to him in protest at his planned trip to Turkey, the Vatican said today.McRae Back For Turkey Sporting Life via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Oct 03 10:09 AM
RALLYING: Ex-world champ Colin McRae will race his first rally for almost a year by returning to Citroen in Turkey.Turkey Says Hijacking Wasn't A Pope Protest WLBZ Bangor - Oct 03 1:02 PM
A Turkish official says it wasn't about the Pope after all. Turkey's transport minister tells the Associated Press that a Turkish man who commandeered a Turkish Airlines plane to Italy wasn't protesting the pope's planned visit to Turkey, as had been reported.Butterball buy catapults Carolina Turkey to top of industry 9 News Denver - Oct 03 12:35 PM
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. (AP) - No layoffs are planned as Carolina Turkey acquires the iconic Butterball brand -- and the number of workers will actually increase at plants in Colorado and beyond.Former champion McRae to replace Loeb in Turkey Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Oct 03 9:15 AM
Colin McRae will make a world rally comeback in Turkey next week as replacement for injured champion Sebastien Loeb, his Kronos Citroen team said on Tuesday.In Turkey, unease as Pope's visit nears 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.Turkey Is A Very Important Strategic Ally And Partner, Snow TurkishPress.com - Oct 03 1:07 PM
WASHINGTON D.C. - White House Spokesman Tony Snow has indicated that Turkey was a very important and distinguished strategic ally and partner.Hijackers commandeer plane to protest pope's visit to Turkey The Daily Star Lebannon - Oct 03 1:47 PM
A Turkish Airlines plane carrying more than 100 passengers was hijacked Tuesday to protest a planned visit by the pope to Turkey next month, airline officials said. The plane, which was hijacked in Greek airspace after taking off from Albania, later landed at Italy's Brindisi airport, and Italian aviation officials said.Hijacker was facing arrest in Turkey for desertion: official Outlook India - Oct 03 1:42 PM
A Turkish deserter facing arrest on arrival in Turkey may have been the sole hijacker of a Turkish Airlines plane today that was forced to land in Italy, an official here said.Butterball buy catapults Carolina Turkey to top of industry News 14 Carolina - Oct 03 11:49 AM
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. -- Carolina Turkey has hopscotched into the #1 spot as the nation's top producer of turkeys. The company acquired the division from conglomerate ConAgra Foods for $325 million. Before the deal, it had been the fourth-largest turkey producer in the country.Colin Mcrae With Kronos In Turkey Rally-Live.com via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Oct 03 8:15 AM
To replace Sebastien Loeb : As Sébastien Loeb cannot take part in the rally of Turkey, the KronosTotal Citroën WRT has chosen to enter Colin McRae to drive the n°1 XsaraWRC for this event.Bush, Turkey's Erdogan discuss EU, terrorism 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.Butterball buy catapults Carolina Turkey to top of industry Fayetteville Observer - Oct 03 10:40 AM
Carolina Turkey has become the nation's top producer of turkeys after completing a deal to buy the iconic Butterball brand. Carolina Turkey acquired the division Monday from conglomerate ConAgra Foods for $325 million. It had been the fourth-largest turkey producer in the country before the deal.McRAE BACK FOR TURKEY Sporting Life - Oct 03 9:52 AM
Colin McRae will race his first rally for almost a year after being drafted in to replace world champion Sebastien Loeb in the Kronos Citroen team for Rally Turkey.West Turkey cafe grenade attack injures 15: sources 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.EU urges Turkey to speed up reforms EU Politix - Oct 03 6:50 AM
Turkey s Deputy Prime Minister has kicked off an EU charm offensive in Brussels amid warnings that Ankara must speed up key reforms in order to join.In Turkey, signs of a power struggle The Philadelphia Inquirer - Oct 03 12:25 AM
Turkey's top general yesterday 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 Turkish political life.Western Turkey cafe blast injures 15: sources 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.McRae replaces Loeb in Rally of Turkey TurkishPress.com - Oct 03 11:17 AM
Former world rally champion Colin McRae will replace Sebastien Loeb for the Rally of Turkey from October 13-15, the Belgian Kronos team confirmed. The 38-year-old Scot, the world champion in 1995, steps in for Citroen's Loeb, who broke his right arm while practising sport last week.Turkey says it wasn't a Pope protest KBCI Boise - Oct 03 1:01 PM
ANKARA, Turkey A Turkish official says it wasn't about the Pope after all. Turkey's transport minister tells the Associated Press that a Turkish man who commandeered a Turkish Airlines plane to Italy wasn't protesting the pope's planned visit to Turkey, as had been reported.Many injured in blast in western Turkey: police 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.Straw pleads for Turkey's EU membership Islamic Republic News Agency - Oct 03 5:18 AM
EU - Turkey - Straw Former British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw underlined Tuesday his support for Turkey's membership in the European Union, arguing that both sides will benefit.Turkish Airlines plane hijacked to protest pope's Turkey visit TurkishPress.com - Oct 03 10:02 AM
ANKARA - Two Turks aiming to protest Pope Benedict XVI's planned visit to Turkey next month hijacked Tuesday a Turkish Airlines (THY) plane on a Tirana-Istanbul flight that was forced to land in Italy with more than 100 people on board, company officials said.Several injured in explosion in western Turkey: police 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.EU warns Turkey to step up reforms to avoid 'train crash' TurkishPress.com - Oct 03 7:17 AM
ANKARA - Turkey faces a "train crash" in its relations with the European Union if it fails to step up democratic reforms and resolve a trade row with Cyprus, EU enlargement chief Olli Rehn said here Tuesday.McRae replaces Loeb in Rally of Turkey TurkishPress.com - Oct 03 10:56 AM
PARIS - Former world rally champion Colin McRae will replace Sebastien Loeb for the Rally of Turkey from October 13-15, the Belgian Kronos team confirmed Tuesday.MUSICGuns N' Roses hit The Q on Nov. 24Good news if you have an "Appetite for Destruction," as opposed to turkey The Plain Dealer - Oct 03 1:38 AM
MUSICGuns N' Roses hit The Q on Nov. 24Good news if you have an "Appetite for Destruction," as opposed to turkey leftovers: Guns N' Roses will headline a post-Thanksgiving concert at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, at The Q as part of a 36-date "Chinese Democracy" tour of North America.EU warns Turkey to step up reforms or risk end to accession talks Sharewatch - Oct 03 6:35 AM
\"I want to make sure that the first anniversary (of Turkey\'s accession talks) is not the last one,\" Rehn told a news conference. \"I want to work for avoiding a train crash in Turkey-EU relations.\"EU-Turkey: European Commissioner Disagrees with Chirac PanARMENIAN.Net - Oct 03 6:33 AM
Louis Michel: We have to understand the importance of Turkey and its key role in the region.Turkey belongs in the European Union 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.Spurs must go to Turkey and Germany SpursMad - Oct 03 6:40 AM
Tottenham start their UEFA Cup group stage programme with a trip to Besiktas ( Turkey ) on October 19.Turkey prime minister to meet with Bush 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.Bush Backs Turkey's Bid to Join EU The Christian Post - Oct 03 5:30 AM
President Bush on Monday endorsed Turkey's drive to join the European Union, commending the nation's leader for overseeing economic ...IMF: Turkey to be World's 20th Largest Economy Turks.US - Oct 03 3:22 AM
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, Turkey s economic growth multiplied in a few years time with the help of its overvalued currency, New Turkish Lira.Several injured in Turkey blast 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 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.Turkey's transsexuals face increasing violence Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 03 5:00 AM
Belgin still vividly remembers the night, more than a quarter of a century ago, when police herded her and dozens of other transsexuals and transvestites on to a train as part of a campaign to clean up Istanbul.A Coming Papal Visit Focuses Anger Among the Turks New York Times - 27 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.Carolina Turkey gobbles up Butterball for $325M 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 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.Turkey Vulture Festival highlights a wondrous bird Kern Valley Sun - Oct 02 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.Blasts at Turkey Cafe Wounds at Least 7 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 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. -Hijacker Surrenders After Forcing Turkish Airliner to Southern Italy Washington Post - 1 hour, 59 minutes ago
BRINDISI, Italy, Oct. 3 -- A Turkish man hijacked a jetliner carrying 113 people on an Albania-to-Turkey flight Tuesday and forced it to land in southern Italy, where he surrendered and released all the passengers unharmed, officials said.US, Turkey renew resolve 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.Menallen Grange to serve turkey dinners Herald Standard - Oct 02 10:00 PM
Menallen Grange, New Salem Road, Uniontown, will hold a turkey dinner Saturday from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Meals are $8 for adults and $5 for children under age 12.Western Turkey cafe blast injures 15 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 Orangeville Banner - Oct 02 9:14 PM
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.United States Supports Turkey's Bid To Join the European Union U.S. Department of State - Oct 02 5:32 PM
The United States congratulates Turkey on its ongoing economic reforms and supports Turkey s 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 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 W field children 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.Plane hijacking ends as Turkish deserter surrenders AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 03 1:47 PM
An unarmed Turkish deserter facing arrest in Turkey surrendered to police after hijacking a Turkish Airlines plane that was forced to land in southern Italy, officials said.From the State House: Deer and turkey archery hunting season will draw hunters to the area from all around the nation 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 USA s support to Turkey s European course. The meeting lasted for half an hour and after the end the two men made short statements, without allowing any questions.Turkish hijackers surrender AP via Yahoo! News - Oct 03 11:48 AM
Two Turks protesting Pope Benedict XVI's trip to Turkey next month hijacked a jet carrying 113 people from Albania to Istanbul on Tuesday, and it landed safely in this southern Italian coastal city, where they surrendered, officials said.Fifteen injured in Turkey cafe blast 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 Tiscali - Oct 02 1:43 PM
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Several people were injured in an explosion on Monday in Izmir, Turkey s third largest city, police told Reuters. No further details were immediately available.Turks hijack jet to protest pope's visit AP via Yahoo! News - Oct 03 11:14 AM
Two Turks protesting Pope Benedict XVI's planned trip to Turkey next month hijacked a Turkish Airlines jet carrying 113 people from Albania to Istanbul on Tuesday, and it landed safely in this southern Italian coastal city, officials said.Turkey farm evolves over years into $5M multifaceted business 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 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 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 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. -IRNAMany injured in blast in western Turkey: police Khaleej Times - Oct 02 9:29 AM
ISTANBUL - Many people were injured in an explosion on Monday in Izmir, Turkey s 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.Plane lands after hijacking - report CNN.com - Oct 03 10:20 AM
A Turkish plane was hijacked on Tuesday as it traveled from Tirana, Albania to Istanbul, Turkey, according to a Turkish Airlines spokesman on Turkish television. British FM Beckett Backs Turkey's EU bid 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 [Press Release] U.S. Department of State - Oct 02 4:08 PM
The United States congratulates Turkey on its ongoing economic reforms and supports Turkey s 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 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 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 Turkey s south-east and a diplomatic drive against the separatist movement.Hijacked Turkish plane lands in Italy AP via Yahoo! News - Oct 03 9:57 AM
A Turkish Airlines plane carrying 113 people from Albania to Istanbul landed in Italy on Tuesday after being hijacked by two Turks protesting the pope's planned visit to Turkey next month, officials said.Hijacked Turkish Airlines plane lands in Italy International Herald Tribune - Oct 03 9:43 AM
The plane, carrying more than 100 passengers, was hijacked to protest a planned visit of the pope to Turkey next month, airline officials said.CHRONOLOGY - Recent hijackings involving Turkey Yahoo! India News - Oct 03 1:06 PM
REUTERS - Two Turkish hijackers seized control of a Turkish passenger aircraft flying from the Albanian capital Tirana to Istanbul on Tuesday and forced it to land in Italy.France adds to EU pressure on Turkey 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.Bush to meet Turkish prime minister USA Today - Oct 03 7:41 AM
A deep cultural misunderstanding between Western and Muslim societies is fueling radical groups around the world, Turkey's prime minister says. Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan was scheduled to meet Monday with President Bush at the White House.Turks hijack plane to protest papal visit: NTV Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 03 9:08 AM
Two Turkish citizens hijacked a passenger plane on Tuesday to protest against Pope Benedict's planned visit to Turkey in November, private television channel NTV reported, quoting police.Former pro-Kurd politician slain in Turkey Tiscali - Oct 02 9:13 AM
DIYARBAKIR, Turkey (Reuters) - A former pro-Kurdish politician was gunned down in southeastern Turkey s 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 Lock Haven Express - Oct 02 8:52 AM
LOCK HAVEN It s a family tradition, the family-style all-you-can-eat turkey supper with all the trimmings that ll be served up, piping hot and delicious, Wednesday afternoon and evening at East Main Street United Methodist Church.