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International Herald Tribune - Dec 15 1:39 PM
The British prime minister goes on a diplomatic mission to Turkey to discuss its entry into the European Union and to help revive the Middle East peace process.Blair in Turkey to back EU bid, start Mideast trip AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 15 11:47 AM
Prime Minister Tony Blair arrived in Ankara ahead of a Middle East tour aimed at advancing the stalled Israeli-Palestinian peace process and discussing Turkey's EU ambitions.Blair in Turkey for Mideast peace push CNN.com - Dec 15 9:24 AM
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) -- British Prime Minister Tony Blair arrived in Turkey Friday at the start of a Middle East trip aimed at reviving stalled progress toward Israeli-Palestinian peace.Blair heads to Turkey, Middle East on outreach tour AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 15 8:24 AM
Prime Minister Tony Blair has left for Turkey to start a Middle East tour aimed at boosting moderate Islam and reaffirming his commitment to resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.Cyprus, France stop EU Turkey move CNN.com - Dec 15 8:39 AM
BRUSSELS, Belgium (Reuters) -- Cyprus, the Netherlands and France frustrated a bid by EU president Finland and the European Commission to move forward in Turkey's European Union membership talks before the end of the year, diplomats said on Friday.Blair in Ankara to confirm British support for Turkey's EU bid AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 15 8:44 AM
Prime Minister Tony Blair has arrived in Ankara on the first leg of a Middle East tour designed to advance the stalled Israeli-Palestinian peace process and discuss Turkey's bid to join the European Union.Turkey, the dimming star of Fertile Crescent: What went wrong? Market Watch - Dec 15 12:54 PM
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Turkey last year was the star of the Fertile Crescent. EU Slows Turkey's Membership Talks ABC News - Dec 15 8:22 AM
European Union Leaders Formally Endorse Partial Freeze of Turkey's Membership TalksEU slows Turkey's membership talks AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 8:51 PM
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.Blair heads to Turkey on first leg of Middle East tour Guardian Unlimited - 2 hours, 35 minutes ago
The prime minister, Tony Blair, set off for Turkey today on the first leg of a visit to the Middle East designed to restore momentum to the search for peace and stability in the region.Blair in Turkey for Mideast talks NDTV - 2 hours, 18 minutes ago
The British Prime Minister Tony Blair arrived in Turkey on Friday at the start of a Middle East trip to help revive peace negotiations in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.EU Welcomes Romania, Bulgaria, Slows Bid of Turkey (Update3) Bloomberg.com - Dec 15 6:15 AM
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.Blair seeks alliance with Turkey Times Online - Dec 15 3:23 PM
Tony Blair flew to Turkey last night to bolster its case for joining the European Union and give a boost to moderate Muslims before a direct appeal to Middle East leaders to ease tension in the West Bank....UPDATE: Turkey's Fall Points To Need To Tame Inflation, Get E.U. Bid Back Nasdaq - Dec 15 1:08 PM
NEW YORK (Dow Jones) -- Turkey last year was the star of the Fertile Crescent. It was the year when the nation boldly served notice to the world it was now a player in the global economy, an up-and-coming powerhouse that stood head and shoulders above other emerging stock markets.A POSTCARD FROM TURKEY Daily Record - 18 minutes ago
POSTIE Ricky Will plucks up the courage to dress as a turkey to bring Christmas cheer to his round. He pulls on the outfit to rattle the letterboxes of Peterculter, Aberdeenshire. He said: "I'm trying to put a smile on everyone's face."Blair in Turkey to back EU bid, start Mideast trip AFP via Yahoo!7 News - Dec 15 11:03 AM
ANKARA (AFP) - British Prime Minister Tony Blair arrived in Ankara ahead of a Middle East tour aimed at advancing the stalled Israeli-Palestinian peace process and discussing Turkey's EU ambitions.Blair in Turkey to back EU bid Japan Today - Dec 15 3:21 PM
ANKARA British Prime Minister Tony Blair arrived in Ankara Friday ahead of a Middle East tour aimed at advancing the stalled Israeli-Palestinian peace process and discussing Turkey's EU ambitions.Merkel signals support for Turkey's EU membership International Herald Tribune - Dec 14 12:44 PM
Signaling a subtle shift in her policy toward Turkey just weeks before Germany takes over the EU presidency on Jan. 1, Chancellor Angela Merkel indicated that she saw accession as an attainable goal.Turkey Switches to Russia as Iran Reduces Gas Zaman Online - Dec 15 2:15 PM
Turkey is covering its gas deficit from Russia because Turkey s second natural gas supplier, Iran, has shipped only one-fourth of the required natural gas in two weeks.Blair in Turkey for Mideast drive Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Dec 15 9:44 AM
Prime Minister Tony Blair arrived in Turkey on Friday on the first stop of a Middle East trip, seeking the support of Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan to help revive Israeli-Palestinian peacemaking.Armenian Patriarch Urges EU to Continue with Turkey Turks.US - Dec 15 5:01 PM
Patriarch Mesrob II, the head of the Armenian Orthodox Church in Turkey, sent out a letter to the leaders of all European countries asking them to support Turkey s EU bid during the European Council meeting. EU Endorse Partial Suspension of Turkey's EU Talks Turks.US - Dec 15 5:01 PM
The leaders of the European Union (EU) member countries on Friday revealed their decision on partial freeze of accession talks with Turkey in line with an EU Commission recommendation.Lipsky Asks Turkey to Rein in Structural Reforms Zaman Online - Dec 15 2:16 PM
International Monetary Fund (IMF) s first deputy managing director John Lipsky evaluated the approval of Turkey s intent letter under the fifth review.Blair Heads to Turkey, Wants to Revive Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process Voice of America - Dec 15 8:59 AM
British Prime Minister Tony Blair is heading to Turkey, in the first stop of a Middle East tour aimed at reviving the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.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.Blair in Ankara to confirm British support for Turkey's EU bid Channel NewsAsia - Dec 15 10:31 AM
ANKARA - British Prime Minister Tony Blair arrived in Ankara on Friday on the first leg of a Middle East tour designed to advance the stalled Israeli-Palestinian peace process and discuss Turkey's bid to join the European Union.Turkey art winners are a fanciful flock Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune - Dec 15 11:10 AM
They were decked out in colorful yarns, felt, even uninflated balloons. And there wasn't a turkey in the bunch. The 5,584 entries in the 28th annual "Oh, You Turkey" coloring contest showed skill and ingenuity, making the job difficult for the judges, all seniors from the Perpich Center Arts High School in Golden Valley. "I like it when they give the turkey a personality," said Allison Osberg, ...Blair begins Mideast peace-revival tour in Turkey The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 15 12:52 PM
British Premier Tony Blair arrived in Turkey Friday at the start of a Middle East trip aimed at reviving stalled progress toward Israeli-Palestinian peace. Blair flew to the Turkish capital from an EU summit in Brussels for talks with Premier Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is leading his country's delicate and complex moves toward EU entry.Blair in Turkey to back EU bid, start Mideast trip TODAYonline - Dec 15 11:32 AM
British Prime Minister Tony Blair(C) is escorted as he arrives in Ankara. Blair arrived in Ankara ahead of a Middle East tour aimed at advancing the stalled Israeli-Palestinian peace process and discussing Turkey's EU ambitions.Four Seasons offers 'Turkey Bowl' event The Hillsboro Argus - Dec 15 11:45 AM
Four Seasons Lanes in Hillsboro is holding a "Turkey Bowl" event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 17, at the lanes, 322 SE Washington St., Hillsboro.Blair heads to Turkey for Mideast peace drive Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Dec 15 4:31 AM
Prime Minister Tony Blair headed to Turkey on Friday en route to the Middle East, hoping to recruit moderate Muslim states in a drive to unblock Israeli-Palestinian deadlock and tackle broader tensions.Champion beef to replace turkey? Halifax Today - Dec 15 3:45 PM
DOUBLE helpings of champion beef could be rivalling the traditional turkey this Christmas as Keelham Hall Farm Shop has just bought two winning entries at local livestock shows.French fear EU s Turkey gamble EU Politix - Dec 15 6:24 AM
Negotiating EU entry with Turkey is a big gamble, French president Jacques Chirac has said.Turkey faces difficult journey to EU Financial Times - Dec 15 1:06 AM
Tony Blair will on Friday 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.Turkey's Accession Stumble The Globalist - Dec 14 11:55 PM
While 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. On December 11, 2006, the EU Commission voted to freeze negotiation on eight of the 35 chapters under discussion.UK opens EU door to Turkey EU Politix - Dec 15 3:39 AM
The EU must not shut the door to Turkey, UK leader Tony Blair has told his European counterparts.AZERBAIJAN, TURKEY: DEVELOPMENT OF MILITARY CO-OP DISCUSSED AzerTag - Dec 15 10:29 AM
DM of Azerbaijan, colonel-general Safar Abiyev on 15 December met Special Forces Commander of Turkey Lt. Gen. Servet Yoruk. The Azerbaijan-Turkey military cooperation is diverse and versatile, the Defense Minister of Azerbaijan said. Nevertheless, the Minister expressed wish to deepen it.ASDA puts turkey in top Christmas spot with 17th century breed FWi Farmers Weekly Interactive - Dec 15 7:23 AM
ASDA has reintroduced a traditional 17th century turkey breed this month in a bid to make turkey the nation s favourite seasonal roast, after a recent survey revealed that it was no longer the favourite choice for Christmas.EU Leaders Endorse Decision to Suspend Turkey's Entry Talks PanARMENIAN.Net - Dec 15 6:37 AM
Jose Manuel Barroso: all 25 leaders support the decision unanimously to slow down talks with Turkey over its reservations to honor a pact to open its ports and airports to EU member Greek Cypriot administration.EU summit backs slow down on Turkey talks RTÉ News - Dec 15 12:59 AM
The European Union summit in Brussels has formally endorsed the decision to slow down membership talks with Turkey because it will not open all its ports to Cyprus.DAVINA'S THE TELLY TURKEY Daily Record - Dec 15 2:59 AM
DAVINA McCall's ill-fated chat show was yesterday named the biggest TV turkey of the year after slumping in the ratings. But Big Brother, which she also presents, was among the highs of the year, according to the same industry experts.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 - Dec 14 7:51 PM
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.I've grown the veg and reared the turkey ... now all I've got to do is KILL it Daily Mail - Dec 15 3:10 PM
As she prepares for Christmas on her new smallholding, Rosie Boycott faces a moment of truth 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 ... Blair makes trip to Turkey Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Dec 15 6:40 PM
The British Prime Minister Tony Blair is in the Turkish capital Ankara at the start of a regional trip, during which he is testing support for a peace initiative across the Middle East.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.Cimpor Buys Lafarge Unit in Turkey for EU534 Million (Update1) Bloomberg.com - Dec 15 12:54 AM
Dec. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Cimpor-Cimentos de Portugal SGPS SA, Portugal's biggest cement maker, agreed to buy a Turkish unit of Lafarge SA for 534 million euros ($703 million) as it pursues expansion in faster-growing markets.Breaking News: Police Investigate Shooting At Lancaster Conveince Store WGAL via Yahoo! News - Dec 15 6:47 AM
Lancaster City police are investigating a shooting at a Turkey Hill store on Manor Street Friday morning. 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.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).Blair embarks on Middle East tour BBC News - Dec 15 9:22 AM
Tony Blair arrives in Turkey, on the first leg of a Middle East tour he hopes will help progress the stalled peace process.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.Sound Advice: With digital photos, back up as often as possible Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - 32 minutes ago
Q: On the last hour of the last day of a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Greece and Turkey, a new 2 GB SD card containing 350 plus pictures from the whole trip failed, and the camera screen read: Memory Card Error.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.France's Sarkozy has reservations about Turkey's accession to the EU Aljazeera - Dec 15 4:07 AM
European Union leaders have remained far from united about the future shape of the union, set to grow to 27 members when Bulgaria and Romania join on January 1.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.Lights, turkey and shopping, must be the holidays The Kentucky Standard - Dec 15 5:51 AM
In my opinion, you can t get into Christmas until Thanksgiving has come and gone. As such, I helped plan and execute a meal for eight adults and four kids last week with my lovely wife, Donna.(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. Turkey to Control its Internet Access Turks.US - Dec 15 5:57 PM
Turkish Telecommunication Agency will set up an Internet Monitor Center to detect Internet abuses. Once the system is set up, both service providers and users will face heavy penalties if found guilty for inappropriate Internet activity.Poinsettias: Keep 'em or ditch 'em Pocono Record - 9 minutes ago
Leftovers will be a treasured part of the holiday season as long as Thanksgiving turkey or Christmas goose continue to headline family menus. And return fare need not be confined to the dining room. Take potted poinsettias, for example.Have Your Say BBC News - Dec 15 9:14 AM
This week the team will be discussing Turkey's EU membership bid as EU foreign ministers agree to partially suspend EU negotiations. Join the debate.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.