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Bulent Ecevit, who turned Turkey toward the west, dies 
International Herald Tribune - 1 hour, 56 minutes ago
The resilient leader who served four terms as Turkey's prime minister in a turbulent era died in a hospital in the Turkish capital.Bulent Ecevit, Who Turned Turkey Toward the West, Is Dead at 81 
New York Times - Nov 05 6:08 PM
Bulent Ecevit was a resilient leader who served four terms as Turkey?s prime minister in a turbulent era.Ex-Turkey PM Ecevit dies at 81 
CNN.com - Nov 05 3:11 PM
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) -- Bulent Ecevit, a five-time Turkish premier and socialist leader who ordered the invasion of Cyprus and in his later years pushed his country towards the West, has died. He was 81.Analysis: Turkey and the EU drift apart 
AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 05 1:19 PM
The cautious courtship between Turkey and the European Union looks like it might be headed for a messy and acrimonious breakup.Turkey floods death toll reaches 43 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 05 8:27 AM
The death toll from floods in south east Turkey rose to 43 with the discovery of three more bodies.Now in its eight year, the Wisconsin Turkey Bowl 
NFL.com - Nov 05 6:30 PM
On Thanksgiving Day at Noon ET, NFL Network profiles two prior Thanksgiving Day football games on Football America: Turkey Bowl. played in the heart of Eau Claire, Wis. is an old high school rivalry that is renewed each year.Turkey floods death toll reaches 42 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 05 6:47 AM
The death toll from floods in south east Turkey rose to 42 with the discovery of two more bodies.Analysis: Turkey and the EU Drift Apart 
ABC News - Nov 05 1:41 PM
Analysis: Cautious Courtship Between Turkey and the EU Might Be Headed for a Messy BreakupObituary: Bulent Ecevit / Swung Turkey to West in long political career 
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - 26 minutes ago
Former Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit, a political force in Turkey for almost a half-century who ordered the invasion of Cyprus and later pushed his country toward the West, died yesterday. He was 81.Turkey's defiance puts membership talks at risk 
Financial Times - Nov 05 6:32 PM
Turkey's refusal to open up its ports is dividing the European Union, with several member states pressing for a tough stance against Ankara this week.Bagis Hopes Pope's Views Will Change After He Visits Turkey 
TurkishPress.com - 2 hours, 21 minutes ago
ANTALYA - "I hope that Pope Benedict XVI's perspective on Turkey and Islam will change after he visits Turkey," said MP Egemen Bagis of ruling Justice & Development Party (AKP).I Feel Regret Over Criticisms That Turkey's Reform Process Slowed Down, Erdogan 
TurkishPress.com - 2 hours, 22 minutes ago
ISTANBUL - "I feel regret over criticisms that Turkey's reform process slowed down and it lost the EU excitement," Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday.Turkey Does Not Interfere With Any Other Country's Internal Affairs, Gul 
TurkishPress.com - 2 hours, 22 minutes ago
KAYSERI - "Turkey does not interfere with internal affairs of any other country," Turkish Foreign Minister & Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Gul said on Sunday, while commenting on the decision of Iraqi High Tribunal that sentenced Saddam Hussein to death.Turkey show their strength 
UEFA News - Nov 05 12:38 PM
Turkey, aiming to follow their UEFA European U17 Championship success with an U19 victory two years on, moved through Group 10 with the Czech Republic.Regional Development Agencies To Be Set Up In Turkey, Sener 
TurkishPress.com - 2 hours, 22 minutes ago
SANLIURFA - 26 or 27 regional development agencies will be set up in Turkey, said Turkish State Minister & Deputy PM Abdullatif Sener.Brussels frustrated with Turkey s slow reform record 
Financial Times - Nov 05 11:15 AM
On November 8, the European Commission will unveil a long-awaited report on Turkey, setting the stage for what could be the biggest crisis yet in Ankara s negotiations with the EU.Portugal Reiterates Support To Turkey's E.U. Membership Bid 
TurkishPress.com - Nov 05 4:03 PM
LISBON - "Portugal has once more reiterated its support to Turkey's EU membership bid," said Turkish State Minister and EU chief negotiator Ali Babacan.Analysis: Turkey and the EU Drift Apart 
The Houma Courier - Nov 05 1:32 PM
The cautious courtship between Turkey and the European Union looks like it might be headed for a messy and acrimonious breakup. They were a mismatched couple from the beginning: one wealthy, mostly Christian and liberal, the other far poorer, overwhelmingly Muslim and largely conservative.Turkey Welcomes North Korea's Decision To Return To Six-nation Talks On Its Nuclear Weapon Program 
TurkishPress.com - Nov 05 4:07 PM
ANKARA - Turkey has welcomed North Korea's decision to return to the table for six-nation negotiations on its nuclear weapon program.EU should switch tack with Turkey: Dervis 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 04 1:52 PM
The architect of Turkey's recent economic recovery told the European Union to change the way it talks to the country or risk destroying the relationship, in an interview.Turkey Calls On Israel To Halt Operations In Gaza 
TurkishPress.com - Nov 05 4:04 PM
ANKARA - Turkey on Friday called on Israel to stop the wide-scale operations in Gaza Strip that led to the killing of innocent people including children.Babacan: Turkey's EU Target 2011 
Zaman Online - Nov 05 2:15 PM
Turkish State Minister and Chief EU Negotiator Ali Babacan said Turkey would actualize the required reforms, open and complete negotiation chapters if talks with the European Union were suspended.Boy Scout Troop 145 Turkey Shoot 
Whiz News Southeastern Ohio - Nov 05 2:47 PM
Boy Scout Troop 145 held their annual turkey shoot in Chandlersville Sunday. Community members were invited to participate in over 25 events and the winner of each contest received either a ham or ...Turkey s stance on trade divides Brussels 
Financial Times - Nov 05 10:47 AM
Turkey s refusal to open up its trade is dividing the European Union, with the European Commission under pressure from several member states to take a tough stance on Ankara this week, officials say.Is Turkey's government in danger from the military? 
Gulf News - Nov 05 2:11 PM
Alarmist rumours are circulating in Ankara, Washington and some European capitals that Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, leader of the Justice and Development Party (AKP), may be in danger of being overthrown by a military coup.Deutsche Bank Comes to Turkey 
Zaman Online - Nov 05 2:17 PM
Deutsche Bank, one of Germany s biggest banks, will reportedly begin retail banking operations in Turkey starting in 2007. According to the news obtained by the German Der Spiegel magazine, Deutsche Bank is preparing retail banking operations in some other countries as well.Ford Europe to develop products for Turkey 
Turks.US - Nov 05 2:45 PM
Sales of Ford cars and trucks in Turkey is increasing so much that the company s European division, Ford Europe, will consider the needs of the Turkish market in designing its new models.Annual turkey supper aids Shriners hospitals 
Portsmouth Herald - Nov 05 7:46 AM
PORTSMOUTH -- The Portsmouth Shriners Club and its Masonic guest will hold the annual turkey supper at the Sugar Shack in Barrington on Nov. 14. There will be a social starting at 6 p.m., followed by a turkey raffle and dinner. Proceeds help support the Shriners hospitals.Cyprus urges Turkey to meet EU obligations 
AngolaPress - Nov 05 4:33 AM
NICOSIA, 11/05 - Cyprus President Tassos Papadopoulos urged Turkey to meet its European Union (EU) entry obligations as well as its obligations to Cyprus on Saturday, days before the publication of a key report on Ankara`s bid to join the EU.Telecom Secretary to lead Indian delegation at ITU conference in Turkey 
New Kerala - Nov 05 7:46 AM
New Delhi, Nov 5 : Telecom Secretary D.S. Mathur will lead a delegation from India for participation in the Plenipotentiary Conference of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), commencing on Monday in Antalya, Turkey.Human Rights are not protected by Turkey s Constitution 
Kurdish Media - Nov 05 12:50 AM
It is important to remember that although Turkey is considered a democratic nation, its government is still controlled by the military regime. The Turkish Constitution, while an attempt to show democracy, allows for the violation of Human Rights towards the minorities that live in Turkey.Defenders of secularism march in Turkey 
Worcester Telegram & Gazette - Nov 05 1:31 AM
ANKARA, Turkey - Thousands of nationalist Turks marched in the capital yesterday, vowing to defend the secular regime against radical Islamic influences and urging the government not to make too many concessions to gain European Union membership.Italy downs Turkey 3-0 in women's volleyball worlds 
People's Daily - Nov 04 11:26 PM
Defending Championship Italy powered past Turkey 3-0 in Nagoya of Japan at the 2006 women's volleyball world championship on Friday.Thanksgiving turkey tips 
ABC 7 Chicago - Nov 04 3:52 PM
It is that time of year when we start making our Holiday plans. Over 95% of Americans eat turkey at Thanksgiving and there are literally hundreds of ways to prepare your festive bird. Some good, some bad and some down right dangerous; just check out the amount of home fires these days on Thanksgiving (can you say Deep Fried?). Thank God this trend seems to be going away. Well I will not bore with BLOOD DONORS REGISTERED TO WIN GREENBERG TURKEY 
Tyler Morning Telegraph - Nov 04 10:37 PM
All donors who give blood at Stewart Regional Blood Center until Nov. 16 will be given a long-sleeved blue t-shirt and entered to win a Greenberg smoked turkey.Turkish official warns Iraqi Kurds 
AP via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 35 minutes ago
Turkey's foreign minister warned Sunday that dividing Iraq along religious or ethnic lines would cause more chaos and would not help ease the bloodshed there.Turk Hints at Shift to Freer Speech 
New York Times - Nov 05 6:26 PM
In a surprise move, Turkey?s prime minister signaled that he may amend a law limiting free speech to prevent a crisis with the E.U.Thousands march for secularism in Turkey 
Aljazeera - Nov 04 1:24 PM
Thousands have marched through the Turkish capital, Ankara, vowing to defend Turkey's secular state against rising Islamic sentiment within the ruling AK Party.As goes Turkey, so goes Oregon hazelnut prices 
BizJournals - 43 minutes ago
Oregon hazelnut farmers -- who produce 99 percent of the nation's crop -- are entirely subject to world market forces, especially Turkish harvest yields and Chinese demand.Ford's Market Share in Turkey Double Europe's 
Zaman Online - Nov 04 2:17 PM
Ingvar Sviggum, the vice president for European Sales Operations for Ford of Europe, who is in Turkey for the Istanbul Auto Show, expressed his content with Ford s manufacturing and sales in Turkey.Iraqi PM to Visit Turkey Nov.12 
Zaman Online - Nov 04 2:15 PM
Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, whose visit to Turkey was postponed due to a sandstorm in mid-October, will come to Turkey on Nov. 12.Draft EU report: Turkey reforms slowing 
AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 03 10:48 AM
The European Union plans to issue a highly critical report next week accusing Turkey of dragging its heels in political reforms and demanding significant improvements in 2007 if Ankara is to stay on track to join the bloc.Turkey's veteran ex-PM Ecevit dies 
The Age - Nov 05 4:22 PM
Former Turkish Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit, who sent troops into Cyprus in 1974 and won European Union candidate status for his country in 1999, died aged 81, Anatolian state news agency said.Ex-Turkish Prime Minister Ecevit dies 
AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 05 3:45 PM
Former Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit, a political force in Turkey for almost half a century who ordered the invasion of Cyprus and later pushed his country toward the West, died Sunday. He was 81.Turkey's veteran ex-PM Ecevit dies 
AAP via Yahoo!7 News - Nov 05 4:00 PM
Former Turkish PM Bulent Ecevit, who won European Union candidate status for his country in 1999, has died aged 81.Turkey Bowl 
WEEK-TV Peoria - 29 minutes ago
There was no turkeying around at the Pheasant lanes in Bloomington.EU should not sacrifice Turkey's accession to Cyprus problem 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 03 9:04 AM
The European Union should not allow the three-decade division of Cyprus to block Turkey's accession to the 25-nation bloc, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said.EU should switch tack with Turkey: Dervis 
Khaleej Times - Nov 04 9:38 AM
LONDON - The architect of Turkey s recent economic recovery told the European Union to change the way it talks to the country or risk destroying the relationship, in an interview published on Saturday.Will Turkey And EU Divorce Before Wedding? 
CBS News - Nov 03 6:02 PM
Hopes among some European Union members to see the accession of the group's first predominantly Muslim member, Turkey, welcomed aboard seem to be hitting a stone wall.Broken bridges in Turkey's southeast 
Aljazeera - Nov 04 5:39 AM
On a sparkling autumn day, a few tourists and locals are visiting the half-restored, 2nd-century Armenian church on Akdamar island in eastern Turkey's Lake Van. But there are no Armenians here.Turkey Carries Out 6th Framework Agreement With The E.U., Gul 
TurkishPress.com - 2 hours, 27 minutes ago
KAYSERI - "The European Union (EU) launched funds to catch up with the technologies of the United States and Japan.Eat turkey. Take a nap. At midnight, we shop! 
Chicago Tribune - Nov 05 5:38 AM
Pressed to be the first to open their doors to shoppers the morning after Thanksgiving, retailers are deciding that 5 a.m. is no longer early enough. This year, a growing number of them have determined it's not worth going to bed at all. Is Turkey s Government in Danger from the Military? 
Middle East Online - Nov 04 6:43 AM
Turkey's PM faces competing pressures from the EU and from the new military chief of staff, General Yasar Büyükanit. Meanwhile, neocons in the US government are concerned about Turkey's distancing itself from Israel after the summer attacks on Lebanon, says Patrick Seale .Saddam sentence no excuse to split up Iraq: Turkey 
TurkishPress.com - 2 hours, 13 minutes ago
ISTANBUL - Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul urged Iraqis on Sunday not to use the sentencing to death of former leader Saddam Hussein as an excuse to dismantle their war-torn country.Turkey Orders 17 S-70b Seahawk Helicopters 
TurkishPress.com - 2 hours, 36 minutes ago
WASHINGTON D.C. - Turkish Naval Forces Command will purchase 17 S-70B Seahawk helicopters, announced Sikorsky Aircraft.Turkey's Sociopolitical Profile In Its Eu Accession Process 
TurkishPress.com - Nov 05 4:07 PM
IZMIR - A survey conducted by the International Strategic Research, Education and Consultancy Center (USADEM) showed that Turkish people's eagerness to join the European Union (EU) has been decreasing day by day.Greek Cypriots Make Turkey Pay for Helsinki 
Zaman Online - Nov 05 2:16 PM
Debates are still continuing after the cancellation of the Cyprus meeting scheduled to take place today in Helsinki, the capital city of EU term-president Finland.