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Pope leaves Turkey after successful trip 
AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 01 11:33 AM
Pope Benedict XVI was greeted in Turkey with a lecture on how the Christian West scorns Islam. He left Friday with Istanbul's chief Islamic cleric speaking lyrically of better days ahead between the faiths.Pope ends Turkey visit after reaching out to Muslims, Orthodox Christians AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 01 9:50 AM
Pope Benedict XVI wrapped up a momentous visit to Turkey, in which he reached out to Muslims and the Orthodox Church while standing firm on key issues such as papal authority and Europe's Christian roots.Pope leaves Turkey after reaching out to Muslims, Orthodox Christians AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 01 7:57 AM
Pope Benedict XVI has left Turkey after a momentous visit in which he reached out to Muslims and Orthodox Christians while standing firm on key issues such as papal authority and Europe's Christian roots.Pope Wraps Up 4-Day Visit To Turkey CBS News - Dec 01 3:17 PM
Pope Benedict XVI, in a parting message of goodwill to Muslims at the end of his first papal trip to a predominantly Muslim nation, said that the Vatican wishes to "impose nothing on anyone." The pope spent four days traveling throughout Turkey.Pope wraps up momentous Turkey visit AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 01 3:19 AM
Pope Benedict XVI has wrapped up a momentous visit to Turkey by celebrating mass at an Istanbul cathedral and making a final appeal for freedom of religion.Turkey Torn Between Eastern Heritage and Western Opportunity The Online NewsHour - Dec 01 6:10 PM
For centuries Turkey has been known as a bridge between the East and West due to its strategic location. In its latest bid to become a member of the European Union, the predominantly Muslim nation is torn between holding on to its ancient heritage and becoming Westernized.Turkey trip 'defines Benedict papacy' BBC News - Dec 01 8:36 AM
Pope Benedict XVI's visit to Turkey has produced some of the defining moments of his papacy, the BBC's David Willey says.PAPAL VISIT FOCUSES ATTENTION ON MINORITY RIGHTS ISSUES IN TURKEY EurasiaNet.org - Dec 01 5:34 PM
Pope Benedict XVI s four-day visit to Turkey, which concluded December 1, appears to have fulfilled its main aims. It succeeded in promoting closer ties between the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches, and repaired the pope s image among Muslims.Pope Ends Turkey Trip with Istanbul Mass NPR - Dec 01 6:56 AM
Pope Benedict XVI wraps up his four-day visit to Turkey by saying mass in Istanbul's cathedral. The pontiff began this fence-mending mission under the weight of remarks he made in September that were viewed as offensive to Islam. He spent much of his visit making conciliatory gestures, while appealing for religious freedom for Turkey's minorities.Pope Ends Turkey Trip with Istanbul Mass NPR - Dec 01 7:11 AM
Morning Edition , December 1, 2006 · Pope Benedict XVI wraps up his four-day visit to Turkey by saying mass in Istanbul's cathedral. The pontiff began this fence-mending mission under the weight of remarks he made in September that were viewed as offensive to Islam.Pope Benedict concludes historic visit to Turkey amid praise and challenges CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Dec 01 2:12 PM
ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) - Pope Benedict was greeted in Turkey with a lecture on how the Christian West scorns Islam. He left Friday with Istanbul's chief Islamic cleric speaking lyrically of better days ahead between the faiths.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.Throw another turkey on the barbie BBC News - Dec 01 3:11 AM
More people than ever before have had enough of the dubious pleasures of turkey sandwiches and are expected to go abroad for Christmas this year. But why and what can they expect?Turkey rejects EU recommendation on partial suspension of its entry talks People's Daily - Dec 01 5:49 PM
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan rejected Friday a recommendation by the European Commission to partially suspend Turkey's entry talks with the European Union (EU), the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported.Pope concludes visit to Turkey amid praise and challenges Boston Herald - Dec 01 1:20 PM
ISTANBUL, Turkey - Pope Benedict XVI was greeted in Turkey with a lecture on how the Christian West scorns Islam. He left Friday with Istanbul's chief Islamic cleric speaking lyrically of better...Pope Ends Turkey Trip With Appeal for Tolerance (Update1) Bloomberg.com - Dec 01 3:39 AM
Dec. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Pope Benedict XVI today ended his trip to Turkey by releasing four doves in a gesture of peace toward the Islamic world, while making an appeal for tolerance for the country's Christian minority.Will Pope's Call for Greater Religious Freedom Be Heard in Secular Turkey? Voice of America - Dec 01 10:07 AM
The visit to Turkey by Pope Benedict XVI was overshadowed by the currently tense relationship between Christians and Muslims even though the original reason for his trip was to heal the nearly 1,000-year-old rift between the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches.Turkey season The Star Online - Dec 01 4:13 PM
Tomorrow & Dec 9 Go traditional this year and learn to whip up Christmas delicacies like roast turkey, salads, dressing, baked sweet potatoes, stuffing and pudding. Then feast on it after class.Pope Finishes Trip to Turkey with a Plea for Peace Between Muslims and Christians Catholic Times - Dec 01 4:08 PM
By The Universe : The Pope has finished his four-day visit to Turkey with a call for Christians and Muslims to live together peacefully.N. Somerset has turkey dinner for family night The Steubenville Herald-Star - 2 hours, 4 minutes ago
Fifty-six members of New Somerset Christian Church and their guests attended a traditional turkey and trimmings dinner at the November Church Family Night organized by co-hosts Fern Vukelik and her daughter, Brittany Cehphus.Rest and Remuneration: Will Turkey Day teams pay? Covers.com - Dec 01 2:49 PM
Thanksgiving Day s effects are felt long after the holiday is over, and we re not just talking about your waistline and that triple helping of pumpkin pie. Last Thursday s trio of Turkey Day tilts left six NFL teams with a lot of extra t...Pope ends Turkey visit after reaching out to Muslims, Orthodox Christians Japan Today - Dec 01 3:03 PM
ISTANBUL Pope Benedict XVI wrapped up a momentous visit to Turkey Friday, in which he reached out to Muslims and the Orthodox Church while standing firm on key issues such as papal authority and Europe's Christian roots.Pope Benedict XVI prays at Blue Mosque in Turkey International Herald Tribune - Nov 30 1:51 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.Nicosia Threatens to Block Turkey's EU Talks Zaman Online - Dec 01 2:17 PM
The European Commission recommendation on Turkey has been found by Nicosia far from satisfying. Greek Cypriot officials stated that they expected a harsher decision and defended that such a decision was given to Turkey.Turkey to Increase Ads in Countries with Sour Relations Zaman Online - Dec 01 2:15 PM
Turkey s tourism has been damaged by the political and social problems of the country. The flow of foreign exchange was much lower than expectations this year due to the bird flu outbreak, cartoon crisis and terrorism threat.Minister Tuzmen: EU has to accept Turkey Zaman Online - Dec 01 2:18 PM
State Minister Kursad Tuzmen stated the European Union needs Turkey in terms of both energy security and other security issues and said the Union has to accept the country s membership.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's Turkey visit ends NDTV - Dec 01 11:09 AM
Pope Benedict XVI left Istanbul for Rome on Friday after a four-day visit to Turkey filled with significant moments.Pope s visit to Turkey turns out to be unintended success Financial Times - Dec 01 9:24 AM
It was amid the delicate and rather spartan splendour of the 400-year-old Blue Mosque that Pope Benedict XVI made the most dramatic gesture of his visit to Turkey. The leader of the Roman Catholic Church, flanked by the white-robed Grand Mufti of Istanbul, turned towards Mecca and prayed.Turkey trip hailed as success for Pope Benedict EuroNews - Dec 01 12:01 PM
Pope Benedict XVI is back in Rome after a sensitive trip to Turkey, widely hailed as a success.Turkey trip brightens Muslims' view of pontiff New York Daily News - Dec 01 1:23 AM
ISTANBUL - Pope Benedict's visit to Turkey appears to have gone a long way toward repairing his battered relations with the Islamic world.Pope ends Turkey trip with message of peace CBC - Dec 01 5:18 AM
Pope Benedict XVI ended the first papal visit to Turkey on Friday by saying the Roman Catholic Church wants to "impose nothing on anyone," and rifts between Christians should end.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.Returns to Turkey The Hindu - Dec 01 11:52 AM
ISTANBUL: Novelist Orhan Pamuk returned on Friday to Turkey for the first time since winning the Nobel prize for literature, and he said the award would not change his life. ``I am attached to my desk, to writing, to working and to my old ...Pope Returns From Turkey After Four Day Visit WCSH 6 Portland - Dec 01 10:09 AM
Pope Benedict has arrived back in Rome following a four-day visit to Turkey. His trip marked his first papal visit to a Muslim nation, with much of it aimed at easing Muslim anger over remarks he made in September on violence and the Prophet Muhammad.Pope Celebrates Final Mass, Ends Turkey Visit Voice of America - Dec 01 4:22 AM
Pope Benedict held a final mass for Turkey's tiny Catholic community, again repeating a call for an end to divisions among Christians. In words that appeared directed to Muslims, the pope also said the Vatican wishes to impose nothing on anyone. Sabina Castelfranco reports from Istanbul.Jonathan Steele: While the Pope tries to build bridges in Turkey, the precarious plight of Iraq's Christians gets only Guardian Unlimited - Dec 01 5:52 AM
While the Pope tries to build bridges in Turkey, the precarious plight of Iraq's Christians gets only worse, writes Jonathan Steele from Mosul.Iran-Turkey trade hits $6b this year Payvand Iran News - Dec 01 8:37 AM
The trade volume between Iran and Turkey in the first ten months of the current year grew by about 59 percent to hit $5,616,403,000 in comparison with the same period last year. MNAPontiff returns home after momentous Turkey trip Gulf News - Dec 01 12:40 PM
Istanbul/Rome: Pope Benedict ended a sensitive fence-mending visit to Turkey yesterday amid praise for visiting Istanbul's famed Blue Mosque and praying there facing towards Makkah.Pope ends landmark visit to Turkey The Herald - Dec 01 3:06 PM
ISTANBUL. Pope Benedict XVI has left Turkey after a momentous visit in which he reached out to Moslems and Ortho-dox Christians while standing firm on key issues such as papal authority and Europe s Christian roots.Pope returns from Turkey after four-day visit WSYR 9 Syracuse - Dec 01 8:05 AM
Pope Benedict has arrived back in Rome following a four-day visit to Turkey.Turkey tells EU envoys don t block our path Khaleej Times - Dec 01 7:31 AM
ANKARA - Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul urged EU member states on Friday not to block Turkey s path and repeated Ankara s annoyance over the European Commission s call for a partial suspension of its EU entry talks.Pope leaves Turkey after momentous visit Middle East Times - Dec 01 5:51 AM
PEACE SYMBOL: Pope Benedict XVI frees a dove a visit to Istanbul's Holy Spirit Cathedral December 1. (REUTERS) ISTANBUL -- Pope Benedict XVI left Turkey Friday after a momentous visit in which he reached out to Muslims and Orthodox Christians while standing firm on key issues such as papal authority and Europe's Christian roots.TURKEY EMPLOYS ADVANCE TECH IN POPE VISIT Middle East Newsline - Dec 01 8:52 AM
ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey has employed advanced technology to secure the visit by Pope Benedict.Pope ends Turkey trip with message of peace CBC via Yahoo! Canada News - Dec 01 2:15 AM
Pope Benedict XVI ended the first papal visit to Turkey on Friday by saying the Roman Catholic Church wants to "impose nothing on anyone," and rifts between Christians around the world should end.Let it Grow: There s a lot to do with left over turkey The Shelby County Reporter - Dec 01 12:24 PM
I can t believe I am still eating sandwiches and dressing from last week s feast of beasts! The other day I baked one 16-pound turkey in the oven with a lemon, orange and three herb stuffing.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.Butterball Turkey line open for business KVBC Las Vegas - Dec 01 5:10 AM
The Butterball Turkey talk lines are open, with a few changes. Last month, Butterball was sold to Carolina Turkey for $325 million. One condition of the sale, the famous turkey talk line remain in Illinois where it has been for more than 25 years.The pope held a second mass before leaving Turkey Aljazeera - Dec 01 4:23 AM
Pope Benedict XVI on Friday rounded off his visit to Turkey by celebrating mass at an Istanbul cathedral and making a final appeal for freedom of religion.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.Pope in Historic Visit to Turkey Mosque Turks.US - Dec 01 7:53 AM
ISTANBUL In a gesture of reconciliation to the Muslim world, Pope Benedict XVI on Thursday, November 30, visited Istanbul's Blue Mosque, the second such a visit by the Roman Catholic Pontiff to a Muslim house of worship, and prayed alongside Turkey's Grand Mufti.Turkey's Is Bank plans IPO for brokerage unit Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 01 12:19 AM
ISTANBUL, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Turkey's largest private bank, Is Bank , said on Friday it planned to launch an initial public offering for up to 30 percent of its brokerage unit amid booming demand in the banking sector.Pope ends visit to Turkey RTÉ News - Dec 01 3:47 AM
Pope Benedict XVI has ended his visit to Turkey by concelebrating Mass with the Greek Orthodox Patriarch, Bartholomew, at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Istanbul.Pope Leaves Turkey With Hopes For 'Better Understanding' Radio Free Europe: Radio Library - Dec 01 5:47 AM
December 1, 2006 -- Pope Benedict XVI has left Turkey, ending his first papal visit to a Muslim country.Cyprus 'may veto' Turkey talks BBC News - Nov 30 11:33 AM
Cyprus threatens to block Turkey's EU membership talks unless Ankara lifts trade restrictions on Nicosia.Pope makes final appeal in Turkey for freedom of religion The Nation - Dec 01 2:10 AM
Istanbul - With a flight of doves freed into the air and a final appeal for freedom of religion, Pope Benedict XVI on Friday prepared to conclude his eventful four-day trip to Turkey, his first to a Muslim land.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.NBC: Pope's Turkey trip a surprise success MSNBC - Nov 30 1:21 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 leaves Turkey after reaching out to Muslims Mail and Guardian - Dec 01 7:09 AM
Pope Benedict XVI left Turkey on Friday after a momentous visit in which he reached out to Muslims and Orthodox Christians while standing firm on key issues such as papal authority and Europe's Christian roots.Turkey Has No Place in European Union PanARMENIAN.Net - Dec 01 6:30 AM
Nicolas Sarkozy: Turkey s EU membership talks should be stopped.Pope prays in Turkey mosque Detroit News - Nov 30 11:21 PM
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.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 12:48 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.Restaurant talks turkey Dundas Star News - Dec 01 7:33 AM
Unloosen your belt and tuck in your napkin. The Coach and Lantern hosts a fundraising turkey dinner this weekend to help Cafe Adonai, a foodbank and soup kitchen at 40 Kenilworth Ave. N. in Hamilton.Pope s Turkey trip moves to calmer ground Northwest Herald - Nov 30 10:38 PM
Pope Benedict XVI celebrated Mass on Wednesday outside the ancient stones that some believe once were the home of the Virgin Mary. He then walked slowly through a hand-picked congregation from the tiny Christian communities across Muslim Turkey.No thanks for this turkey Lexington Herald-Leader - Dec 01 12:13 AM
On Thanksgiving Day, Sandy Cobbs of Bloomington, Minn., was in her kitchen preparing sweet potatoes and vegetables when she heard a thunderous crash. A wild turkey had just burst through her dining-room window.Cyprus threatens to block EU deal on Turkey talks Euro Observer - Dec 01 12:31 AM
01.12.2006 - 09:26 CET | By Mark Beunderman Cyprus has threatened to block an EU agreement on the fate of Turkey's membership talks if the bloc does not impose a new deadline on Ankara to normalise relations with Nicosia.Pope wraps up Turkey visit Sunday Times - Dec 01 6:13 AM
ISTANBUL - Pope Benedict XVI has flown out of Istanbul at the end of a momentous four-day trip to mainly Muslim Turkey with messages of a better understanding between religions.The Pope ends Turkey visit u.tv - Dec 01 4:02 AM
Pope Benedict XVI has wrapped up his four day visit to Turkey. The Pontiff ended the visit by concelebrating Mass with the Greek Orthodox Patriarch, Bartholomew, at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Istanbul.Aldridge Minerals Inc. Drilling to Upgrade Gold-Base Metal Resource at Yenipazar, Central Turkey [Press Release] CCNMatthews via Yahoo! Finance - Dec 01 9:21 AM
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA-- - Aldridge Minerals Inc. is pleased to announce that drilling at its Yenipazar project in Central Turkey was resumed in mid-November. The program has scheduled about 7000 m RC-drilling on a grid of 40 x 40 m, infilling the 80 x 80 m grid drilled in 2005.Benedict Goes to Turkey New York Times - Nov 29 9:50 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 9:26 AM
Pope Benedict XVI Prays With Islamic Cleric at Turkey Mosque in Gesture of Outreach to MuslimsTalk turkey? It's gobbledegook Times Online - Nov 30 5:03 PM
The Clash of Civilisations Award for cliché of the week goes to: the Pope s visit to Turkey being heavy with symbolism . Indeed, in Istanbul last weekend, it seemed to me the entire Turkey-EU discussion is now so weighed down with symbolism as to be at risk of collapsing into the Bosphorus.Power outage blamed on turkey Tri-Valley Herald - Dec 01 2:37 AM
DUBLIN A wild turkey caused a power outage that affected nearly 5,000 Pacific Gas and Electric Co. customers Thursday morning, after it flew into a high-voltage power line.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 - Nov 30 9:08 PM
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 - Nov 30 9:07 PM
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".Cyprus unhappy with EU's approach to Turkey Borneo Bulletin - Nov 30 11:17 PM
Cyprus Minister of Foreign Affairs George Lillikas at Rome's foreign ministry in this July 26 file photo. AFP NICOSIA (AFP) - Cyprus President Tassos Papadopoulos criticised the European Union Thursday for not taking stronger action over Turkey's refusal to open its ports to traffic registered in the island, an EU member country.Turkey holds firm on foreign policy (Andrew Borowiec / THE WASHINGTON TIMES) The Washington Times - 7 minutes ago
NICOSIA, Cyprus -- The Turkish government this week tried to minimize the impact of the European Union's threat to partially freeze accession talks, saying its foreign policy remained unchanged.Turkey Set Back in Bid For E.U. Membership Washington Post - Nov 29 5:30 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. E.U. Must Be Rational And Farsighted In Talks With Turkey, Tusiad TurkishPress.com - Nov 30 9:07 PM
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.Sarkozy calls for suspension of EU entry talks with Turkey Financial Times - Nov 30 6:25 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 on final day of fence-mending visit to Turkey SABC News - Nov 30 8:33 PM
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.France\'s Sarkozy wants Turkey-EU talks halted Sharewatch - Nov 30 10:39 PM
He proposed that the European Union have a \"common economic market\" with mostly Muslim Turkey.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 - Nov 30 9:06 PM
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.Cyprus threatens to halt talks on Turkey Gulf Times - Nov 30 11:58 PM
NICOSIA: Cyprus threatened yesterday to block Turkey s European Union talks in a row highlighting divisions within the 25-nation bloc over Ankara s entry drive.Turkey Is Still A Great Country TurkishPress.com - Nov 30 8:56 PM
"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).Pope Benedict travels to Turkey to seek forgiveness BG News - Nov 30 10:33 PM
ISTANBUL, Turkey - Pope Benedict XVI prayed alongside an Islamic cleric in one of Turkey's most famous mosques yesterday in a dramatic gesture of outreach to Muslims after outrage from the pontiff's remarks linking violence and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.Turkey Day etiquette tips to tame the Philistine Allen American Star - Nov 30 10:25 PM
Turkey Day is no excuse to let proper etiquette fly out the window. While the Cowboys may be at Texas Stadium on this hallowed holiday, there are those who would still appreciate some more refined holiday dining.New turkey book a winner The Meridian Star - Nov 30 9:10 PM
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 4:12 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.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."Guru Nanak visited Turkey, claims Sikh scholar 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 Understanding 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 KRXI-TV Reno - Nov 30 3:51 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.Turkey's Eczacibasi May Sell Its Generic-Drug Unit, People Say Bloomberg.com - Nov 30 1:17 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.