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Pope on final day of fence-mending visit to Turkey 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 30 6:22 PM
Pope Benedict's tour of Turkey winds up on Friday looking like an across-the-board success for his effort to repair battered relations with Turkey's Muslims.Pope Benedict XVI prays at Blue Mosque in Turkey International Herald Tribune - Nov 30 1:45 PM
Benedict prayed alongside an Islamic cleric in Turkey's most famous mosque in a gesture to Muslims after outrage from the pontiff's remarks linking violence and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.Pope caps eventful Turkey trip with conciliatory mosque gesture AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 30 11:28 AM
Pope Benedict XVI capped his fence-mending visit to Turkey with a stunning conciliatory gesture, turning toward Mecca and assuming the attitude of Muslim prayer in Istanbul's Blue Mosque.Pope makes 'unforgettable' visit to mosque at high point of Turkey trip AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 30 10:49 AM
Pope Benedict XVI, in an exceptional gesture, turned towards Mecca for a moment of meditation in an attitude of Muslim prayer at the Blue Mosque, the third day of his eventful visit to Turkey.NBC: Pope's Turkey trip a surprise success MSNBC - Nov 30 5:50 PM
With carefully chosen gestures and well-timed words, Pope Benedict XVI managed to charm the Turkish people and transformed his image from a cranky Islamaphobe to a politically savvy statesman in a matter of days. NBC News' Keith Miller reports from Istanbul, Turkey. Pope hardens tone on third day of Turkey trip AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 30 6:02 AM
Pope Benedict XVI has put the brakes on his charm offensive in EU-hopeful, Muslim majority Turkey, stressing Europe's "Christian roots" and taking a strong stand on religious freedoms and minority rights.EU says does not want to chase Turkey from talks Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 30 4:52 AM
Europe does not want to drive Turkey from the negotiating table, European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso said on Thursday, a day after Brussels recommended a partial freeze of Ankara's talks to join the bloc.Cyprus 'may veto' Turkey talks BBC News - Nov 30 11:38 AM
Cyprus threatens to block Turkey's EU membership talks unless Ankara lifts trade restrictions on Nicosia.French Pol Wants Turkey-EU Talks Halted AP via Yahoo! Finance - Nov 30 2:11 PM
France's interior minister -- and a leading presidential hopeful -- Nicolas Sarkozy said Thursday that he wants EU negotiations with Turkey suspended on the grounds that it is not geographically part of Europe.Pope, in Turkey, stresses Europe's 'Christian roots, values' AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 30 3:15 AM
Pope Benedict XVI has stressed Europe's "Christian roots... and values," two days after backing Muslim majority Turkey's bid for membership in the European Union.Turkey says it is determined to press ahead with EU bid USA Today - Nov 30 2:50 AM
Turkey said Thursday that it was determined to press ahead with its European Union membership bid, a day after the European Commission recommended that the EU partly freeze membership talks.Turkey holds 18 in Qaeda swoop during Pope visit: TV Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 30 2:15 AM
Turkish police detained 18 people suspected of having links to al Qaeda late on Wednesday, but Istanbul's police chief said the move was unconnected to Pope Benedict's visit to Turkey, NTV television reported.Pope Pushes Turkey To Protect Christians CBS News - Nov 30 12:52 PM
Pope Benedict XVI spent part of his four-day trip through Turkey urging the secular country to ensure the safety of its small Christian minority. Allen Pizzey reports.EU does not want to chase Turkey from talks: Barroso Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 30 2:42 AM
European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso said on Thursday that Turkey must show it is willing to meet EU demands in its membership talks, denying Brussels wanted to drive it from the negotiating table.Benedict Goes to Turkey New York Times - Nov 29 9:44 PM
Pope Benedict XVI?s role in furthering the debate over minority and religious rights and promoting better interfaith relations may prove to be helpful in both Turkey and the West.Pope Prays With Cleric at Turkey Mosque ABC News - Nov 30 9:15 AM
Pope Benedict XVI Prays With Islamic Cleric at Turkey Mosque in Gesture of Outreach to MuslimsPope Prays With Cleric at Turkey Mosque Journal Gazette & Times Courier - 52 minutes ago
ISTANBUL, Turkey - Pope Benedict XVI joined an Islamic cleric in prayers under the towering dome of Istanbul's most famous mosque Thursday in a powerful gesture seeking to transform his image among Muslims from adversary to peacemaker.Sarkozy sees no place for Turkey in EU Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News - Nov 30 3:58 PM
PARIS (Reuters) - Centre-right French presidential contender Nicolas Sarkozy called for a total suspension of EU entry talks with Ankara on Thursday, saying there was no place for Turkey in the European Union.Turkey Has Explained To Whole World That It Does Not Recognize Ecumenism, Tan TurkishPress.com - 52 minutes ago
ANKARA - Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Namik Tan on Wednesday reaffirmed that Turkey does not recognize and accept ecumenism.Tan Denies Comments That Turkey Could Send Combat Troops To Afghanistan TurkishPress.com - 37 minutes ago
ANKARA - Namik Tan, spokesman for the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, denied several comments claiming that "Turkey could use combat troops in Afghanistan in the fight against terrorism as there was such a request, and Turkey would give an affirmative response to that request".Guru Nanak visited Turkey, claims Sikh scholar Indian Express via Yahoo! India News - Nov 30 3:42 PM
DID Guru Nanak almost reach Europe during his religious missions (udasis)? There has been mention of his reaching Turkey in his Janam Sakhis (tales written about the Guru by his followers such as Bhai Mani Singh and Meharban), but nothing could prove that the first Sikh guru actually went there. Now, a Sikh scholar from Montreal, Prof Devinder Singh Chahal, who runs Institute for E.U. Must Be Rational And Farsighted In Talks With Turkey, Tusiad TurkishPress.com - 38 minutes ago
ISTANBUL - EU must be rational and farsighted in its negotiations with Turkey and avoid vicious circles, said Turkish Industrialists' & Businessmen's Association (TUSIAD) Executive Board Chairman Omer Sabanci today.Turkey Set Back in Bid For E.U. Membership Washington Post - Nov 29 5:32 PM
ISTANBUL, Nov. 29 -- The European Union's executive arm on Wednesday recommended cutting off talks with Turkey on several key issues in its efforts to join the 25-country bloc, a day after Pope Benedict XVI expressed support for the predominantly Muslim country's pursuit of membership. Pope on final day of fence-mending visit to Turkey SABC News - 1 hour, 2 minutes ago
Pope Benedict's tour of Turkey winds up today looking like an across-the-board success for his effort to repair battered relations with Turkey's Muslims.Sarkozy calls for suspension of EU entry talks with Turkey Financial Times - Nov 30 6:27 PM
Nicolas Sarkozy, head of France's ruling UMP party, yesterday called for the immediate suspension of all talks with Turkey on European Union membership, almost his first public act after this week finally declaring his intention to run for the French presidency next year.Pope urges religious tolerance in Turkey AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 29 5:11 PM
Pope Benedict XVI began his pilgrimage among Turkey's tiny Christian communities Wednesday by paying homage to an Italian priest slain during Islamic protests and expressing sympathy for the pressures facing religious minorities in the Muslim world.European Commission Puts Forward Turkey Accession Recommendations, Tax-News.com - 31 minutes ago
Following the recent announcement by the Finnish EU Presidency that diplomatic efforts to ensure that Turkey meets its obligations under the Ankara Protocol have not borne fruit, the European Commission on Wednesday put forward its recommendations on the continuation of Turkey s accession negotiations.New turkey book a winner The Meridian Star - 30 minutes ago
There is not a turkey hunter alive who likes to read who would not be happy to own a copy of the new book, Turkey Roost Tales. Good books about hunting wild turkeys in spring are read over and over by those of us who are hopelessly bewitched by the activity.Pope ends Turkey trip with visit to mosque Independent - Nov 30 4:20 PM
Benedict XVI became only the second pope in history to step inside a mosque. It was a fitting end to a trip which had had the potential to become the most disastrous papal visit in living memory. Instead, Benedict flies home today after his four-day visit to Turkey with compliments ringing in his ears.Turkey Is Still A Great Country TurkishPress.com - 48 minutes ago
"Turkey became the country which left its print on the NATO Summit," wrote columnist Asli Aydintasbas of Sabah daily in her today's article. Aydintasbas stated, "leaders were talking about two matters in a closed-door meeting (during the NATO Summit).Al-Qaida denounces pope visit to Turkey AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 29 5:31 PM
Al-Qaida in Iraq on Wednesday denounced Pope Benedict XVI's visit to Turkey, calling it part of a "crusader campaign" against Islam. In Istanbul, Vatican officials said the remark shows the need for faiths to fight "violence in the name of God."Pope meets Orthodox leader on Turkey visit Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 29 4:09 PM
Pope Benedict's highly sensitive visit to Turkey shifts focus toward Vatican relations with Orthodox Christianity on Thursday after his conciliatory words about Islam soothed tensions with Turkish Muslims.Wild Turkey Causes Dublin Power Outage KTVU 2 San Francisco - Nov 30 3:56 PM
DUBLIN -- Almost 5,000 Pacific Gas and Electric Co. customers in the Dublin area lost power Thursday morning when a wild turkey flew into high-voltage power lines, according to a utility spokesman.EU may suspend key areas of talks with Turkey International Herald Tribune - Nov 29 1:45 PM
An EU commissioner says Turkey failed to keep its promise to open up trade with Cyprus, forcing the commission to recommend freezing about a quarter of the negotiation program.Turkey's Eczacibasi May Sell Its Generic-Drug Unit, People Say Bloomberg.com - Nov 30 1:29 AM
Nov. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Eczacibasi Group, the family-owned company that controls Turkey's largest pharmaceutical maker, may seek offers as soon as next month for its generic-drug unit, people familiar with the auction process said.Jonathan Steele: While the Pope tries to build bridges in Turkey, the precarious plight of Iraq's Christians gets only Guardian Unlimited - Nov 30 11:26 AM
While the Pope tries to build bridges in Turkey, the plight of Iraq's Christians gets only worse, writes Jonathan Steele.Pope Benedict XVI Joins Islamic Cleric In Prayer At Turkey's Blue Mosque Nasdaq - Nov 30 11:08 AM
(RTTNews) - In an attempt to reach out to the Muslims after infuriating the Islamic world with his remarks linking Islam to violence, Pope Benedict XVI on Thursday prayed alongside an Islamic cleric in Turkey's Blue Mosque, the most famous mosque in the country.Cyprus threatens to halt Turkey talks amid EU rift Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Nov 30 8:23 AM
Cyprus threatened on Thursday to block Turkey's European Union talks in a row highlighting divisions within the 25-nation bloc over Ankara's entry drive.European Commission deals blow to Turkey's EU ambitions AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 29 12:22 PM
The European Commission dealt a blow to Turkey's EU membership ambitions, recommending a partial freezing of the talks process over Ankara's hardline stance on Cyprus.Pope, Muslim cleric pray at famous Turkey mosque IndeOnline.com - 2 hours, 52 minutes ago
ISTANBUL, Turkey Pope Benedict XVI prayed alongside an Islamic cleric in Turkey s most famous mosque Thursday in a dramatic gesture of outreach to Muslims after outrage from the pontiff s remarks linking violence and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.Net foreign investment in Turkey soars in Jan-Sept Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Nov 30 9:09 AM
ANKARA, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Net foreign direct investment in Turkey soared 231.7 percent year-on-year to $12.804 billion in Jan-Sept this year, the Treasury said on Thursday.EU body suggests suspending Turkey talks AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 29 11:33 AM
The European Commission's executive body on Wednesday recommended partially suspending European Union membership talks with Turkey to protest Ankara's continued refusal to open its ports to Cyprus.Pope Prays With Cleric at Turkey Mosque phillyburbs.com - Nov 30 9:04 AM
ISTANBUL, Turkey - Pope Benedict XVI prayed alongside an Islamic cleric in one of Turkey's most famous mosques Thursday in a dramatic gesture of outreach to Muslims after outrage from the pontiff's remarks linking violence and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.Pope Benedict visits Turkey's Blue Mosque Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Nov 30 9:10 AM
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Pope Benedict visited Istanbul's Blue Mosque on Thursday during his trip to predominantly Muslim Turkey, becoming only the second Roman Catholic Pontiff to ever enter a mosque.Turkey: Pope visits Blue Mosque NDTV - Nov 30 10:48 AM
Pope Benedict XVI stood in silent meditation in one of Turkey's most famous mosques on Thursday in a dramatic gesture of outreach to Muslims after outrage from the pontiff's remarks linking violence and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.Cyprus threatens veto of Turkey talks amid EU split Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Nov 30 6:19 AM
Cyprus threatened on Thursday to veto Turkey's European Union talks in a row that has highlighted divisions within the 25-nation bloc over Ankara's entry drive.Pope Visits Turkey's Blue Mosque Sky News via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Nov 30 7:48 AM
The Pope is visiting Istanbul's famous Blue Mosque on his trip to Turkey. A short time ago, Pope Benedict XVI toured the 1,500-year-old Haghia Sophia museum nearby - an important site to both Christians and Muslims.Pope visits Turkey's Blue Mosque The Australian - Nov 30 10:29 AM
POPE Benedict visited Istanbul's Blue Mosque today during his trip to predominantly Muslim Turkey, becoming only the second Roman Catholic Pontiff to ever enter a mosque.Turkey lauds pope's EU support (John Phillips / THE WASHINGTON TIMES) The Washington Times - Nov 30 6:12 AM
Turkey praised Pope Benedict XVI yesterday for dropping his opposition to Turkish membership in the European Union.EU seeks partial freeze in Turkey entry talks Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 29 9:53 AM
The European Commission dealt a sharp blow on Wednesday to Turkey's hopes of joining the European Union, recommending a partial suspension of entry talks after Ankara refused to open its ports to Cyprus.For Turkey's Armenians, painful past is muted Boston Globe - Nov 30 1:10 AM
ISTANBUL -- When Mesrob II, the Armenian Patriarch of Istanbul and All Turkey, meets today with Pope Benedict XVI, the one topic he says he definitely won't bring up is the one that most intensely interests his people around the world: the Armenian genocide.Wild turkey crashes Thanksgiving celebration Houston Chronicle - Nov 30 2:32 AM
"It's terrible. My house is a disaster!" Sandy Cobbs said Friday, glass still littering the bloody carpet in her dining room. "I just couldn't believe it was Thanksgiving and there was a live turkey in my house." Wild Turkey Causes Power Outage In Dublin CBS 5 Bay Area - Nov 30 11:23 AM
Almost 5,000 Pacific Gas and Electric Co. customers in the Dublin area lost power Thursday morning when a wild turkey flew into high-voltage power lines, a utility spokesman reported.Pope Prays in Turkey With Muslim and Orthodox Leaders New York Times - Nov 30 6:36 PM
Pope Benedict showed that many of his basic concerns about the relationship between Christianity and Islam, as well as between West and East, had not vanished.Turkey's bid to join EU suffers a setback Boston Globe - Nov 30 1:08 AM
BRUSSELS -- The European Commission dealt a sharp blow yesterday to Turkey's hopes of joining the European Union, recommending a partial suspension of entry talks after Ankara refused to open its ports to Cyprus.Only 250 attend Pope's mass in Turkey International Herald Tribune - Nov 29 9:46 AM
Pope Benedict XVI held a Mass on Wednesday at one of the holiest Christian places in Turkey as part of his efforts to reach out to the Roman Catholic minority in a mostly Muslim country.Pope hardens tone on third day of Turkey trip News Interactive - Nov 30 8:10 AM
POPE Benedict XVI put the brakes on his charm offensive in EU-hopeful, Muslim majority Turkey, stressing Europe's "Christian roots" and taking a strong stand on religious freedoms and minority rights.European Commission recommends halt to some talks with Turkey USA Today - Nov 29 8:11 AM
The European Union's enlargement chief on Wednesday recommended partially suspending membership talks with Turkey to protest Ankara's continued refusal to open its ports to EU member Cyprus.Turkey's unwelcome guest Al-Ahram Weekly - Nov 30 12:17 PM
Pope Benedict XVI flew into a storm of controversy when he arrived in Turkey last week for a four-day visit, his first to a Muslim country since his election as leader of the world's Catholics in April 2005.Pope arrives in Istanbul, final stop of Turkey visit AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 29 9:46 AM
Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Istanbul, the final stop of his four-day trip to Turkey, after celebrating his first mass on Muslim soil in the historic western city of Ephesus.Pope makes 'unforgettable' visit to mosque at high point of Turkey trip TODAYonline - Nov 30 10:59 AM
Pope Benedict XVI visits the Blue Mosque shoeless in Istanbul. Pope Benedict XVI, in an exceptional gesture, turned towards Mecca for a moment of meditation in an attitude of Muslim prayer at the Blue Mosque, the third day of his eventful visit to Turkey.Pope reassures Christians in Turkey Seattle Times - Nov 30 12:26 AM
After spending his first day in Turkey doing his best to reconcile with Islam, Pope Benedict XVI spent his second of four days in the country...In Turkey, pope calls for Christian unity Contra Costa Times - Nov 30 3:23 AM
Invoking the name of a martyred priest, Pope Benedict XVI on Wednesday made a pointed plea on behalf of Turkey's beleaguered Christian minority and celebrated Mass in an ancient shrine revered as the last home of the Virgin Mary.Pope Hardens Tone on Third Day of Turkey Trip Deutsche Welle - Nov 30 9:48 AM
Pope Benedict XVI on Thursday put the brakes on his charm offensive in EU-hopeful, Muslim majority Turkey, stressing Europe's "Christian roots" and taking a strong stand on religious freedoms and minority rights.Pope visits famous mosque on busiest day of Turkey trip Times Online - Nov 30 4:37 AM
Pope Benedict has visited one of Turkey's most famous mosques, making him only the second pontiff in history to set foot in a Muslim house of worship....EU seeks partial freeze in Turkey accession talks Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 29 6:44 AM
The European Commission recommended a partial suspension of EU accession talks with Turkey on Wednesday, dealing a blow to Ankara's hope of joining the European Union after it refused to open its ports to Cyprus.Turkey faces opposition for EU membership AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 29 6:09 AM
A European Union commissioner Wednesday recommended partially suspending membership talks with Turkey to protest Ankara's continued refusal to open its ports to EU member Cyprus.Video games affect brain activity, Pope mends fences in Turkey CNN.com - Nov 30 3:46 PM
November 30, 2006Pope Visits Turkey's Blue Mosque FOX 5 Atlanta - Nov 30 8:14 AM
The Pope is visiting Istanbul's famous Blue Mosque on his trip to Turkey, becoming only the second Roman Catholic pontiff ever to enter a mosque. Accompanied by an Islamic cleric, he removed his shoes before entering the carpeted expanse of the 17th century building.Turkey's talks with EU hit snag Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Nov 30 2:27 AM
The European Union's executive arm recommended Wednesday cutting off talks with Turkey on several key issues in its efforts to join the 25-country EU, a day after Pope Benedict XVI expressed support for Turkey's membership.Georgia Asks Azerbaijan And Turkey For Gas Radio Free Europe: Radio Library - Nov 30 8:38 AM
November 30, 2006 -- Georgian Prime Minister Zurab Noghaideli says his country has asked Azerbaijan and Turkey to cover most of its gas needs in 2007 to replace Russian supplies of gas, which has become increasingly expensive.EU seeks partial freeze in Turkey talks: sources Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 29 5:12 AM
The European Commission said on Wednesday it was recommending a partial suspension of Turkey's negotiations to join the European Union after Ankara failed to open its ports to EU member Cyprus.EU to 'part freeze' Turkey talks CNN.com - Nov 29 5:01 AM
BRUSSELS, Belgium (Reuters) -- The European Commission confirmed it had recommended on Wednesday a partial suspension of Turkey's negotiations to join the European Union over its failure to open its ports to traffic from Cyprus.Iran, Syria agree to connect power networks via Iraq, Turkey Payvand Iran News - Nov 30 7:22 AM
Iran and Syria on Wednesday reached an agreement to connect their electricity networks via Turkey and Iraq, Iran Energy Minister said. -MNABrussels to recommend partial freeze on negotiations with Turkey AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 29 4:39 AM
The European Commission is set to recommend a partial freeze on negotiations with Turkey on EU accession because of Ankara's refusal to open its ports to Cypriot ships.School, students trot with a turkey to trounce hunger Swansea News - Nov 30 5:26 AM
On the day before Thanksgiving, hundreds of Swansea students followed a six-foot-tall turkey around the racing track at Case High School, in an effort to help feed needy families on Thanksgiving.EU has to accept Turkey's accession: Turkish minister People's Daily - Nov 30 5:22 AM
Turkish State Minister Kursad Tuzmen said in Ankara on Thursday that the European Union (EU) has to accept Turkey's accession, local media reported.Students' turkey drive brings in tons for needy The Oregonian - Nov 30 12:43 AM
James Cooper remembers standing in the cold and dark outside Forest Hills Elementary School, wearing a turkey hat and gobbling while he and his friends collected frozen turkeys from parents dropping off their students.Pope Honors Turkey's Christian Legacy CBS News - Nov 29 3:08 PM
Pope Benedict XVI began his pilgrimage among Turkey's tiny Christian communities by paying homage to an Italian priest slain during Islamic protests and expressing sympathy for the pressures facing religious minorities in the Muslim world.The pontiff shakes the hand of Ali Bardakoglu, Turkey's top religious official in Ankara Aljazeera - Nov 30 3:03 AM
On the face of it, the visit of Pope Benedict XVI to Turkey could not have come at a worse time.Blair warns of sending wrong signal to Turkey on EU bid International Herald Tribune - Nov 29 4:46 AM
Prime Minister Tony Blair of Britain said Wednesday that it would be a "serious mistake" to send Turkey a negative message on its bid to join the European Union.Two faiths mingle in Turkey The Oregonian - Nov 30 12:52 AM
In the flurry of press coverage of the visit of Pope Benedict XVI to Turkey, it is critical not to forget three points.Turkey welcomes Pope's hand of peace Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 29 3:11 AM
Turks praised Pope Benedict on Wednesday for moves to bridge the divide between Christians and Muslims as he began the part of his Turkey trip that is devoted to Christian issues.EU to seek partial freeze in Turkey talks: source Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 29 2:28 AM
The European Commission decided on Wednesday to recommend a partial suspension of Turkey's negotiations to join the European Union after it failed to open its ports to EU member Cyprus, EU sources said.Commentary: Armenian ghosts may haunt Turkey's EU prospects Middle East Times - Nov 30 1:33 AM
WASHINGTON -- Turkey's bid to join the European Union could suffer by its refusal to admit the genocide of its Armenian Christian population nearly a century ago.Wild Turkey Federation, Dollar General, help Red Cross families Pioneer News - Nov 30 4:20 AM
SHEPHERDSVILLE - The Bullitt/Spencer County American Red Cross teamed again this year with Dollar General and the National Wild Turkey Federation Bernheim Chapter to bring Thanksgiving to the community.In Muslim Turkey, pope asks tolerance The Star-Ledger - Nov 29 9:55 PM
ISTANBUL, Turkey -- Pope Benedict XVI began his pilgrimage among Turkey's tiny Christian communities yesterday by paying homage to an Italian priest slain during Islamic protests and expressing sympathy for the pressures facing religious minorities in the Muslim world.GRECO Addresses 21 Recommendations to Turkey PanARMENIAN.Net - Nov 30 7:08 AM
The report on fighting corruption in Turkey is published.Pope, in Turkey, stresses Europe's 'Christian roots, values' TODAYonline - Nov 30 3:29 AM
Pope Benedict XVI blesses the faithful during a ceremony at the Greek Orthodox patriarchal Cathedral of St. George in Istanbul, November 29. The pope has stressed Europe's "Christian roots... and values," two days after backing Muslim majority Turkey's bid for membership in the European Union.Pope on anti-Islam drive in Turkey: Al-Qaeda Hindustan Times - Nov 30 3:38 AM
Al-Qaeda in Iraq denounced Pope Benedict XVI's visit to Turkey, calling it part of a "crusader campaign" against Islam. The Vatican said that Wednesday's comments showed the need to fight "violence in the name of God."Soup up extra turkey The Cincinnati Post - Nov 29 9:56 PM
Turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce sandwiches are a great way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers ... for all of a day. Beyond that they have about as much appeal as relatives who miss the hint that dinner's over.Pope prays with cleric at mosque in Turkey USA Today - Nov 30 10:19 AM
Pope Benedict XVI called divisions among Christians a "scandal to the world" and recalled the faith's deep roots in Europe at a joint ceremony Thursday with the spiritual leader of Orthodox Christians at his ancient enclave.Western Experts Start Discussion of Possible Military Coup in Turkey PanARMENIAN.Net - Nov 30 6:08 AM
Ruben Safrastyan: Turkey is an important factor in international policy and EU and US apprehend abruptness of that country most.Fire up grill for smoke-roasted turkey Baltimore Sun - Nov 30 5:23 AM
There are many ways to mark one's passage through life. Mine could be charted with turkey. EU might suspend Turkey's membership talks Akron Beacon Journal - Nov 30 12:31 AM
The European Commission's executive body recommended Wednesday partially suspending European Union membership talks with Turkey to protest its continued refusal to open its ports to Cyprus.Greek MFA: Eurocommission Decision on Turkey "Basis for Further Talks" PanARMENIAN.Net - Nov 30 6:08 AM
Turkey "should meet all requirements" if it wants the talks on EU accession to continue, Dora Bakoyannis said.Eurocommission Decision to Cease Talks with Turkey Should Have Been Expected PanARMENIAN.Net - Nov 30 6:08 AM
Armen Rustamyan: Azerbaijan has huge support of Turkey in all questions.(AFX UK Focus) 2006-11-30 12:58 GMT: Cyprus not satisfied with EU approach to Turkey Interactive Investor - Nov 30 5:29 AM
NICOSIA (AFX) - Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos has criticised the European Union for not taking stronger action over Turkey's refusal to open its ports to traffic registered on the island, an EU member country.Pope heads for historic Ephesus on second day of Turkey visit AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 29 1:00 AM
Pope Benedict XVI left Ankara for Ephesus in western Turkey where he is to celebrate mass at the location where the mother of Christ is believed to have spent her last years.Brussels to recommend partial freeze on negotiations with Turkey AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 29 1:03 AM
The European Commission is to recommend a partial freeze on negotiations with Turkey on EU accession because of Ankara's refusal to open its ports to Cypriot ships, a commission source said.