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EU slows Turkey's membership talks 
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European Union leaders formally endorsed the decision to partially freeze Turkey's membership talks at a summit Thursday that focused on how quickly and how far the bloc should expand.EU: Blair not looking for row over Turkey AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 12:01 PM
British Prime Minister Tony Blair is eager to argue Turkey's case for EU membership but will not go looking to pick a fight on the issue, his spokesman said in Brussels.EU Welcomes Romania, Bulgaria, Slows Entry Talks With Turkey Bloomberg.com - Dec 14 3:24 PM
Dec. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Romania and Bulgaria clinched membership in the European Union, as the EU set limits on further enlargement by putting the brakes on entry talks with Turkey.Turkey faces difficult journey to become EU club member Financial Times - Dec 14 6:31 PM
Tony Blair will today fly to Ankara to reassure Turkey that its path to the European Union remains open, just as European leaders apply the brakes to the club's enlargement.Setback for Merkel over Turkey highlights divisions in Berlin Financial Times - Dec 14 6:30 PM
Angela Merkel sought to put a brave face on a her foreign policy defeat over Turkey, yesterday. The chancellor told the Bundestag, parliament's lower house, she welcomed this week's "resolute and considered" decision by European Union foreign ministers to suspend parts of Turkey's membership talks.Turkey Heads for Collision With EU in Membership Bid (Update1) Bloomberg.com - Dec 14 1:17 AM
Dec. 14 (Bloomberg) -- Turkey and the European Union are heading for a falling-out -- and some people on both sides are happy about it.Editorial: Turkey s Albatross Arab News - Dec 14 4:21 PM
Turkey's supporters claim that the reason its bid to join the EU has been put on ice is because the Republic of Cyprus has vetoed it and/or because the Europeans do not want a Muslim-majority state to join. They are wrong at least for the moment.The 2006 Turkey Trot Marathon Garden City News - 1 hour, 54 minutes ago
Hempstead Town Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin (2nd left) proudly starts off the 2006 Turkey Trot Marathon on Thanksgiving Day at St. Paul s Cathedral in Garden City. Pictured (left to right) are Katie Masterson of Garden City, Receiver of Taxes Clavin, Jennifer Siniscalchi of Long Beach, John McDonnell of Oceanside and Marissa Madigan of New York City.IMF clears billion dollars for Turkey AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 13 1:33 PM
The International Monetary Fund cleared 1.13 billion dollars in new credit for Turkey despite misgivings about a potential spending splurge as the country gears up for elections.British Electronics Giant Looks to Invest in Turkey Zaman Online - Dec 14 2:17 PM
Turkey s its rapidly growing economy and its important steps toward EU membership is making it a favorite for foreign investment. Darty, a distributor of electrical goods and part of the Kesa Electrical Group, will open branches in Turkey.Turkey Hill Robbery WHP CBS 21 Harrisburg - Dec 14 11:30 AM
Police are searching for two guys who robbed a Turkey Hill in Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County.Turkey's high C/A gap to fall in '07-Babacan Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 14 5:06 AM
ANKARA, Dec 14 (Reuters) - Turkey's current account deficit, for long a weak spot in its booming economy, is highly likely to fall in 2007, Economy Minister Ali Babacan said on Thursday.TURKEY APPROVES F-35 PROJECT Middle East Newsline - Dec 14 11:31 AM
ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey has approved the procurement of the Joint Strike Fighter. The Defense Industry Executive Committee has decided to procure the F-35 JSF from the United States in a project that could exceed $10 billion. Officials said this marked the largest defense project in Turkish history.Turkey says could be delays in Halkbank sale Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 14 5:24 AM
ANKARA, Dec 14 (Reuters) - Turkey's planned privatisation of Halkbank could be delayed beyond a May 2007 completion date set out in a letter to the IMF, Economy Minister Ali Babacan said on Thursday.Blair to travel to Turkey after EU summit Euro Observer - Dec 14 10:36 AM
14.12.2006 - 19:22 CET | By Lucia Kubosova EUOBSERVER / BRUSSELS - Directly after the European summit set to endorse the partial freeze of Turkey's EU membership talks, UK prime minister Tony Blair will travel to Ankara for a last-minute trip to trigger his Middle East tour.Turkey sentences woman for pro-PKK comments AlertNet - Dec 14 7:21 AM
Source: Reuters DIYARBAKIR, Turkey, Dec 14 (Reuters) - A Turkish court sentenced a woman to 18 months in jail on Thursday for making a speech in support of jailed Kurdish Workers Party (PKK) guerrilla leader Abdullah ... Turkey current account gap to fall in '07-Babacan Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 14 4:06 AM
ANKARA, Dec 14 (Reuters) - Turkey's current account deficit, for long a weak spot in its economy, is highly likely to fall in 2007, Economy Minister Ali Babacan said on Thursday.EU leaders meet amid Turkey talks collapse ePolitix via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Dec 14 4:01 AM
Tony Blair will today travel to Brussels for an EU summit overshadowed by difficulties in Turkey's accession talks.IMF clears $1.13bn for Turkey Middle East Times - Dec 14 6:32 AM
WASHINGTON -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Wednesday cleared $1.13 billion in new credit for Turkey despite misgivings about a potential spending splurge as the country gears up for elections.Local Runners Score in Turkey Trot Glen Cove Record-Pilot - Dec 14 12:10 PM
Dan Badalament and Mike Polansky, who are no turkeys, are pictured proudly displaying their Turkey Trot trophies. Among the award winners in the City of Long Beach 10K Turkey Trot were veteran athletes Dan Badalament and Mike Polansky.TURKEY NUMBERS TO STAY STEADY Meat News - Dec 14 7:07 AM
UNITED STATES: USDA reports only a slight drop in the number of turkey eggs in incubators.State Releases Fall 2006 Wild Turkey Harvest WTRF - Dec 14 8:09 AM
Kill count down from 2005, officials say. CHARLESTON -- The unofficial fall wild turkey harvest in 2006 was 1,010, according to the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. The kill was 11 percent lower than the 1,130 reported in 2005 and was the lowest fall harvest since 1967. German Chancellor Merkel: No New Criteria for Turkey Turks.US - Dec 14 8:25 AM
German Chancellor Angela Merkel assessed yesterday s EU foreign ministers decision to partially freeze Turkey s membership negotiations as a positive result. Turkey criticiced the European Union on Wednesday for bowing to Greek Cypriot pressure India Daily - Dec 14 6:49 AM
Turkey criticiced the European Union on Wednesday for bowing to Greek Cypriot pressure and being hesitant to take bolder steps on the Cyprus standoff, and said that a solution to the long-running dispute could only be found at the United Nations.Cicek: Turkey's Endeavors Aim To Open The Way TurkishPress.com - Dec 14 1:49 AM
ANKARA - Minister of Justice and government spokesman Cemil Cicek said that "there were parties who were trying to roll rocks from above to block Turkey`s way in its relations with EU" and added that Turkey`s recent endeavors particularly aimed to open this way.Merkel signals support for Turkey's EU membership International Herald Tribune - Dec 14 12:44 PM
Just weeks before Germany takes over the European Union presidency, the Chancellor hints at a subtle shift in her policy on accession.Blair to visit Turkey to discuss Ankara's EU bid prospects People's Daily - Dec 14 2:40 AM
British Prime Minister Tony Blair would arrive here Friday afternoon to discuss Turkey's European Union (EU) membership prospects after wrapping up a key summit of EU leaders in Brussels, Turkish Daily News reported on Thursday.Turkey's Accession Stumble The Globalist - Dec 13 8:55 PM
While the process of joining the EU has proved to be something of a complex process for many of recent members, no nation faces more of a steeple chase than Turkey.Blair to Pay a Surprise Visit to Turkey on Friday Turks.US - Dec 14 6:00 AM
British Prime Minister Tony Blair is set to pay a surprise visit to the Turkish capital Ankara on Dec. 15. Blair's visit will start just hours after this Friday's EU summit in Brussels, where EU leaders will decide on a partial suspension of Turkey's membership talks.Turkey take-off boosts Christmas cheer at London's meat market AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 9:16 AM
Nestled in London's business district, Smithfield, one of Britain's oldest markets, is gearing up for Christmas and New Year with turkeys, geese and organic chickens selling rapidly.Not The Time To Hide Behind Pretexts To Derail Turkey, Gul TurkishPress.com - Dec 14 1:50 AM
ANKARA - "In the age of transparency, this is not the time to hide behind pretexts to derail Turkey`s accession process," said Turkish FM Abdullah Gul.Turkey's Membership Will Show That Islam Conforms To Democracy And Human Rights, Rehn TurkishPress.com - Dec 14 1:49 AM
BRUSSELS - European Commissioner for Enlargement Olli Rehn said that EU made important decisions today, underlining that Turkey`s membership would show that Islam conforms to European values like democracy and human rights.Turkey - New Zealand Business Forum TurkishPress.com - Dec 14 1:51 AM
ISTANBUL - Turkey and New Zealand can enhance their cooperation in agriculture, particularly in dairy products, said New Zealand`s Minister of Trade & Defense, Phil Goff.Turkey Plays Leading Role In Combatting Hunger, Wfd TurkishPress.com - Dec 14 1:51 AM
ANKARA - Turkey plays a leading role in countering hunger, said John M. Powell, the Deputy Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP).Turkey To Invest 20 Billion Usd In High-speed Trains Within Next 12 Years TurkishPress.com - Dec 14 1:52 AM
KONYA - Turkey will invest 20 billion USD in high-speed train projects within next 12 years, according to Turkish Railway DG. Traffic problems, environmental pollution and the rise in oil prices makes it necessary to use high-speed trains.Turkey And Israel Agree On Implementing Energy Corridor TurkishPress.com - Dec 14 1:48 AM
JERUSALEM - Turkey and Israel agreed Wednesday on implementing the "energy corridor" project which will carry Baku oil to Israel via Ceyhan. The project also foresees the construction of pipelines to transport water and natural gas and an electricity power line between the two countries.Turkey On So-called Constitutional Referendum On Upper Karabakh TurkishPress.com - Dec 14 1:51 AM
ANKARA - Turkey has announced that it will not recognize the results of the referendum held yesterday in Upper Karabakh, a province of Azerbaijan under Armenian occupation.Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey discuss Caspian gas quota Russian Information Agency Novosti - Dec 14 4:05 AM
BAKU, December 14 (RIA Novosti) - Experts from Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey are meeting in Baku Thursday to discuss the technical and financial aspects of distributing Turkey's quota of natural gas between the three nations, the Azerbaijani energy ministry said.Next Summit Will Not Be A Turkey Summit, Tuomioja TurkishPress.com - Dec 14 1:49 AM
BRUSSELS - Foreign Affairs Minister Erkki Tuomioja of Finland, which holds rotating EU presidency, said that EU leaders reached compromise on the future of negotiations with Turkey, stating that the following summit would not be a Turkey summit.EU FMs Reach Partial Deal On Turkey TurkishPress.com - Dec 14 1:50 AM
BRUSSELS - EU foreign ministers reached a partial deal on Turkey in EU General Affairs Council in Brussels. They agreed in principle to freeze 8 of the 35 chapters (of Turkey`s EU entry talks) within the scope of the European Commission`s proposal, sources said on Monday.No Disagreement Within German Government Regarding Turkey's Membership TurkishPress.com - Dec 14 1:51 AM
BERLIN - "There is no serious disagreement within German government regarding Turkey`s membership to the EU", said German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, on Monday.E.U. Foreign Ministers Reach Deal On Turkey TurkishPress.com - Dec 14 1:49 AM
BRUSSELS - EU foreign ministers reached an agreement on Turkey in the EU General Affairs Council in Brussels on Monday. EU sources said that EU leaders agreed to suspend 8 of the 35 chapters of Turkey`s EU entry talks within the scope of the European Commission`s proposal.Turkey, Israel OK energy corridor EARTHtimes.org - Dec 14 4:37 AM
Turkey and Israel have agreed to set up an energy corridor that will carry to Israel oil from Baku, Azerbaijan, via Ceyhan, Turkey.DELEGATION OF AZERBAIJAN NATIONAL TELEVISION AND RADIO COUNCIL VISITING TURKEY AzerTag - Dec 14 5:44 AM
The delegation of Azerbaijan National Television and Radio Council led by its Chairman, Nushiravan Maharramov, met in Turkey with Deputy Director General of the Anadolu News Agency, Tahsin Akti.How Faithful Are The Germans To Turkey? TurkishPress.com - Dec 14 1:25 AM
TURKIYE- European Union leaders are convening today. Neither the Cyprus issue nor Turkey is expected to top their discussions. However, Turkey is expected to be on the negotiating table, though not at the top of the agenda. I wonder if the consciences of the EU leaders are clear?Turkey's Move Turned Out Without Results, Greek F.M. TurkishPress.com - Dec 14 1:39 AM
ANKARA - "Although Turkey`s proposal had some repercussions, I believe that it turned out without any results," said Greek FM Dora Bakoyanni, according to Sabah daily newspaper`s exclusive report on Monday.Turkey's Crowded Skies BusinessWeek - Dec 14 3:25 PM
The Eurasian republic has yet to iron out its EU membership, but trade and tourism are surging, and engine- and plane-makers are benefiting Asia News dossierThe Pope in Turkey AsiaNews.it - Dec 14 2:43 AM
TURKEY VATICAN Indifference, antipathy and scarce approval as Turkey awaits Pope Every day, the nationalist press looks for excuses to make it seem as if the papal visit is annoying even for those people who are not against it.Mixed Month for Turkey Hatchery Ag Report - Dec 13 12:50 PM
WASHINGTON - Dec 13/06 - SNS -- Turkey hatchery activity in the United States was mixed during November, with more poults placed, though there were fewer eggs in incubators, according to the latest USDA report.ISLAM - VATICAN Turkey and Regensburg: the same Pope AsiaNews.it - Dec 14 2:43 AM
by Samir Khalil Samir, sj In his meetings in Turkey, Benedict XVI launched once again the ideas of Regensburg, building opportunities for encounter and dialogue between West and East. The urgency of condemning violence and safeguarding open secularity, against the temptation of politics that marginalizes religion and religion that monopolizes politics.(AFX UK Focus) 2006-12-14 09:20 GMT: Stratex sees possible open pit mining at Turkey's Karaagac area Interactive Investor - Dec 14 1:38 AM
LONDON (AFX) - Stratex International PLC, the AIM-listed international exploration and development company focused on gold and base metal exploration in Turkey, said it sees possible open pit mining on confirmation of low-grade gold mineralization in the Karaagac area on the Murat Dagi property in that country.Moves to boost trade with Turkey TVNZ - Dec 13 6:27 PM
Efforts are being made to boost New Zealand's trade ties with Turkey. Trade Minister Phil Goff has finished a four day visit to the country and has been pushing both educational and agricultural links.IMF Completes Turkey Review, Allows Drawdown Of $1.13 Billion Nasdaq - Dec 13 2:23 PM
WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday said it has approved a $1.13 billion disbursement to Turkey, after the latest review under a three year $10 billion stand-by arrangement. JACK IS THE TALK OF THE TURKEY WORLD Stratford Herald - Dec 14 1:07 AM
WITHIN 12 days of the great festival there was much more to Christmas than turkey at the Henley-in-Arden Turkey Sales on Wednesday. But after last year s show, blighted by the bird flu restrictions, auctioneer Steve Price was delighted.Turkey firm on Cyprus despite talks slowdown Gulf Times - Dec 13 11:24 PM
ANKARA: Turkey, faced with a partial freeze of its membership talks with the European Union, said yesterday that it would not open its sea and air ports to Cyprus unless the 25-nation bloc eased the international isolation of the island s breakaway Turkish north.Athens says mechanism for monitoring Turkey's accession adequate People's Daily - Dec 13 5:41 PM
The Greek government said on Wednesday that the mechanism decided on by EU foreign ministers for monitoring Turkey's accession progress is adequate.Turkey assails EU's decision to partially suspend entry talks International Herald Tribune - Dec 12 2:40 PM
The decision on Turkey set the scene for a European summit meeting Thursday where EU enlargement will figure prominently. UK's Blair: Rejecting Turkey would be a strategic mistake Turks.US - Dec 13 8:42 PM
British Prime Minister Tony Blair yesterday warned that rejecting Turkey would be a big strategic mistake in the long term, adding that he was hopeful about making progress during the European Union summit starting tomorrow in Brussels.Turkey EU Freeze Could Send Wrong Message to Islamic World Zaman Online - Dec 13 2:14 PM
European news media extensively covered the latest EU foreign ministers meeting that ended with a resolution to partially freeze negotiations with Turkey on eight chapters of its EU membership process.IMF clears billion dollars for Turkey TODAYonline - Dec 13 1:59 PM
The International Monetary Fund seal is seen in Washington, DC. The International Monetary Fund cleared 1.13 billion dollars in new credit for Turkey despite misgivings about a potential spending splurge as the country gears up for elections.Iran Cuts Back Gas Pumped to Turkey Zaman Online - Dec 13 2:16 PM
Iran has cut back on its 27 million cubic meters of natural gas that is pumped every day to Turkey. Iran attributed the reduction to a technical problem, which they claimed stemmed from cold weather at its production facilities.EU partially freezes membership talks to penalize Turkey Los Angeles Times - Dec 12 11:59 PM
BRUSSELS European Union foreign ministers agreed Monday on a partial freeze of Turkey's membership talks to penalize Ankara for failing to normalize trade with Cyprus. Turkey's PM: EU is not fair to Turkey Turks.US - Dec 13 3:00 PM
Addressing members of his ruling party on Tuesday in Ankara, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the way the European Union treats EU hopeful Turkey was unfair.Goff Visit To Turkey Boosts Trade, Defence Ties Scoop.co.nz - Dec 13 12:16 PM
The value of New Zealand trade ties with Turkey will get a major boost over the next year with a big increase in the number of Turkish students studying in New Zealand and with the start of livestock exports to Turkey , says Trade and Defence Minister, Phil Goff.Canadian teacher faces 24-year prison term in Turkey for alleged child porn CNews - Dec 13 11:01 AM
ANKARA, Turkey (CP) - A prosecutor on Wednesday indicted a Canadian school teacher on child pornography and sexual exploitation charges and demanded that he be sentenced to the maximum 24 years in prison, the state-run Anatolia news agency reported.Turkey s loss will be another strategic defeat for west Financial Times - Dec 14 2:51 PM
The US s mistake was to believe it could remake the Middle East with its military might. Europe s strategic error is to imagine it can shut out chaos beyond its borders. The US has stumbled in the armed attempt to plant democracy in the heart of the Muslim world.EU slams the door International Herald Tribune - Dec 14 8:45 AM
By rejecting Turkey, the EU will pour more fuel onto the fires of anger that are burning throughout the Islamic world.Blair to visit Turkey after EU summit TurkishPress.com - Dec 13 10:33 AM
ANKARA - British Prime Minister Tony Blair, a staunch advocate of Turkey's bid to join the EU, will pay a brief visit here Friday immediately after EU leaders wrap up a summit that would see a decision to slow down Ankara's membership talks, officials said here Wednesday.Turkey slams EU sanctions but vows to keep up reforms AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 12 7:36 AM
Turkey has denounced as "unfair" a European Union decision to slow down its troubled accession talks, but pledged to stick to the path of reform to catch up with EU standards.Get your Christmas turkey to go Vancouver Province - Dec 13 8:45 AM
A range of local outlets are willing to provide Turkey dinners to go. Some of us aren't the best turkey wranglers in the land and it's best left to the pros to get the bird in the oven and make all the trimmings as well.Obituary: Ahmet Ertegun BBC News - Dec 14 5:20 PM
He was born in Turkey, the son of a diplomat, yet Ahmet Ertegun brought jazz and rhythm and blues to millions by founding Atlantic Records.Cyprus issue remains major block on Turkey's path to EU membership People's Daily - Dec 13 5:51 AM
One year after the European Union (EU) began membership talks with Turkey in October 2005, the Cyprus issue still remains a major block on Turkey's path to EU membership.Turkey's Economic Performance Better than some EU Members Zaman Online - Dec 14 2:15 PM
The Switzerland-based World Economic Forum has praised the Turkish economy, which has shown a better performance than EU member country Poland and candidate countries Bulgaria and Romania.Ahmet Ertegun, Atlantic Records Legend, Dies NPR - Dec 14 6:27 PM
Ahmet Ertegun, the pioneering founder of Atlantic Records died in New York. The 83-year-old native of Turkey had a music career that spanned four decades and crossed several genres. The roster of artists who worked with Ertegun at Atlantic Records ranged from Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin and Wilson Pickett to Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones.Cyprus welcomes EU sanctions on Turkey AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 12 4:31 AM
The Cyprus government has said it was satisfied with a European Union agreement to sanction Turkey over its failure to respect an obligation to normalise trade with the island.Glazed turkey loaf great with mashed potatoes The Columbus Dispatch - Dec 13 4:39 AM
Pure maple syrup has a rich, aromatic flavor that adds a special touch to turkey meat loaf. Crisp and sweet Golden Delicious apples add flavor and texture to the accompanying mashed potato recipe. Yellow potatoes have such a rich taste that little butter is needed.Turkish Airlines joins Star Alliance USA Today - Dec 14 5:27 AM
Turkey's main airline, Turkish Airlines, formally joined the Star Alliance on Saturday. That move puts it in close cooperation with companies such as Lufthansa, United and Thai Airways, a Star Alliance spokesman said on Friday.Turkey plans new law to push through Halkbank sale Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 13 12:04 AM
ANKARA, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Turkey's parliament is expected to approve a new law on the sale of Halkbank this week to allow its privatisation after it was blocked by a court, and the government will then set a timetable for the sale, an official said.IMF Executive Board Completes Fifth Review Under Stand-By Arrangement for Turkey and Approves US$1.13 billion ... [Press Release] IMF - Dec 13 1:56 PM
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today completed the fifth review under the three-year SDR 6.66 billion (about US$10.05 billion) Stand-By Arrangement for Turkey, which was approved on May 11, 2005 ( see Press Release 05/104 ). In this regard, the Board approved Turkey's requests for waivers of nonobservance of the performance criteria pertaining to the end-September ...Turkey adamant on Cyprus stance despite partial talks freeze TurkishPress.com - Dec 13 4:48 AM
ANKARA - Turkey, faced with a partial freeze of its membership talks with the European Union, said Wednesday it would not open its sea and air ports to Cyprus unless the 25-nation bloc eased the international isolation of the island's breakaway Turkish north.Turkey army building blast: 7 dead CNN.com - Dec 12 2:51 AM
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) -- Rescuers have recovered the body of a 9-year-old boy from the wreckage of a building housing military families in Turkey, raising the death toll in the collapse caused by a boiler explosion to seven, officials said.Food bank needs turkey, ham Dothan Eagle - Dec 13 8:15 AM
A plump, juicy turkey or shiny, glazed ham is the typical centerpiece for most Christmas meals.Turkey refusing to open ports to Cyprus International Herald Tribune - Dec 13 2:41 PM
On the eve of an EU summit meeting, Ankara says it wants the Union to end a trade embargo against the Turkish Cypriot north of the divided island.Uxbridge teen arraigned in slaying of wild turkey Worcester Telegram & Gazette - Dec 13 1:45 AM
UXBRIDGE - A Blackstone-Millville Regional High School senior was arraigned yesterday on charges he intentionally ran over a wild turkey in front of the high school last week.EU move makes Turkey's task tougher: ruling party MP Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 12 1:32 AM
The European Union's decision to partially suspend Turkey's entry talks will cause problems for the Muslim nation, but Ankara will still press ahead on its path to membership, a senior ruling party lawmaker said on Tuesday.Ancient public bath discovered in southeastern Turkey People's Daily - Dec 13 3:21 AM
Turkish archeologists said Wednesday that they had discovered a 1500 year-old public bath while digging into a former cornfield in southeastern Turkey, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported.Turkey take-off boosts Christmas cheer at London's meat market TODAYonline - Dec 14 10:01 AM
A butcher checks carcasses of meat at the Smithfield market in central London on 12 December 2006. Nestled in London's business district, Smithfield, one of Britain's oldest markets, is gearing up for Christmas and New Year with turkeys, geese and organic chickens selling rapidly.Man fired over camel sacrifice in Turkey AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 13 9:37 AM
A crew of mechanics at Istanbul's airport were so glad to be rid of some trouble-prone British-made airplanes that they sacrificed a camel on the tarmac in celebration prompting the firing Wednesday of their supervisor.Caucasus Energy Cos. Meet on Gas Quotes AP via Yahoo! Finance - Dec 14 12:58 PM
Experts from the state energy companies of Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey met Thursday to discuss next year's natural gas quotas from Azerbaijan's Shah Deniz field.One Georgian Dies in Turkey Bus Crash Civil Georgia - Dec 13 2:31 AM
At least one Georgian citizen died and up to 16 were hospitalized with injuries after a passenger bus en-route from Georgia to Istanbul turned over near the city of Samsun in Turkey at dawn on December 13, officials have confirmed.Holiday turkey donations KTVA Anchorage - 2 hours, 35 minutes ago
What would you do with 425 turkeys? Well, Chugach Electric is donating them to various charitable organizations throughout Anchorage. Earlier Thursday they had their first stop, on a two-day mission, that will span 15 different charities.John Goodspeed: No turkey, just Fowler at Floore's Store San Antonio Express News - Dec 14 12:47 PM
Thanksgiving is coming up, so let's get ahead of ourselves and take a peek before scanning the weekend happenings.Turkey criticises EU 'injustice' BBC News - Dec 12 7:00 AM
Turkey's PM accuses the EU of treating Turkey unfairly by deciding to slow down membership talks.Europeans Agree to Partial Freeze on Turkey Talks New York Times - Dec 11 11:21 PM
European Union foreign ministers agreed to a partial freeze of Turkey?s year-old membership negotiations after Turkey refused to open its ports to Cyprus, a union member. Turkey wants the union to end the isolation of the Turkish side of Cyprus, and diplomats said Cyprus was still blocking a renewed attempt to open direct trade links with the Turkish Cypriots. The European leaders agreed not to EU unfair to Turkey, says Erdogan Euro Observer - Dec 13 12:35 AM
13.12.2006 - 09:26 CET | By Lucia Kubosova The EU's decision to partially freeze Turkey's accession talks is unfair, the country's prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has stated, adding that Ankara will not change its policy on Cyprus.State Releases Fall 2006 Wild Turkey Harvest WOWK-TV West Virginia - Dec 14 8:30 AM
Kill count down from 2005, officials say.Turkey Talk wins third award FWi Farmers Weekly Interactive - Dec 13 2:23 AM
Turkey Talk of Balsall Common, near Coventry, has picked up its third award this year. Managing director Rod Adlington collected the Food Chain Marketing Award for his innovative packaging design and targeted marketing of poultry products at a House of Commons ceremony on 17 November.Holiday meals warm students stomachs, hearts The State - 31 minutes ago
Tis the season for an extra-special school lunch. In Richland 2, Lexington 2 and Richland 1, more than 55,000 students had the option of picking up a piece of turkey or ham instead of pizza.EU Endorses Tough Stance On Future Expansion Nasdaq - 7 minutes ago
(RTTNews) - European Union leaders last night moved a new, tougher plan on future expansion of the bloc but reiterated that there should be no new obstacles to expansion. The Brussels summit attended by 25 heads of government also endorsed a decision to partially suspend talks with Turkey.Tougher entry rules stall EU enlargement Guardian Unlimited - Dec 14 5:37 PM
· Changes will lengthen negotiations with Turkey · Justice and corruption tests for aspiring members