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Spain, Turkey PMs brief UN on bridging West-Islam divide 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 18 3:45 PM
Prime Ministers Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero of Spain and Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey briefed the UN General Assembly on their joint initiative to bridge the rift between Western and Muslim societies.Turkey's EU bid 'on track' BBC News - Dec 18 2:13 PM
Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett tells MPs that Turkey's EU membership bid was not derailed at last week's summit.Erdogan Says EU Is Being Unfair to Turkey, Turkish Cypriots Bloomberg.com - Dec 18 9:55 AM
Dec. 18 (Bloomberg) -- The European Union is unfairly blocking Turkey's membership in the group and unjustly punishing Turkish Cypriots with a trade embargo, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at the United Nations.Can Novelli teach a novice? The perfect turkey by a perfectly scrumptious chef Daily Mail - Dec 18 3:54 PM
Sitting in front of me is a turkey. It gleams wondrously and smells divine. Behind me is a Celebrity Chef. He also gleams wondrously and smells divine. I don't know what to press to my lips first: the turkey or the chef TUSKON Director Speaks About Turkey's Accession Bid Zaman Online - Dec 18 2:14 PM
A decision to partially suspend membership negotiations with Turkey in eight chapters at the recent EU summit has triggered new debates as to whether negotiations would continue on track at all.Local turkey not pardoned by president Eastern Arizona Courier - Dec 18 1:33 PM
A turkey raised by Safford High School junior Lauren Wilson almost received clemency from none other than President Bush himself. Wilson s turkey, Tommy, was one of the few turkeys to be nominated for the annual presidential pardon over the Thanksgiving holiday.Turkey Produces more Boron than US Zaman Online - Dec 18 2:16 PM
Turkey s boron production has surpassed that of the United States. Executive Director of Eti Mine Works General Management, Orhan Yilmaz said that Turkey succeeded in outshining the United States in the mining and sale of boron reserves.EU Could Use Armenian Genocide Against Turkey Zaman Online - Dec 18 2:14 PM
Intensified efforts to make Turkey recognize an Armenian genocide during World War I have fallen on the European Union and Turkey s membership process.Toyota in Turkey Optimistic Despite Drop in Sales Zaman Online - Dec 18 2:15 PM
Toyota s general manager in Turkey, Ibrahim Orhon, said this year s automotive sales would be about 15 percent less than the previous year. The automotive sector had a positive start in 2006 and if the tempo of the first five months had continued, the sector could have exceeded targets set in 2005.Georgian president to visit Turkey amid gas talks Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 18 7:56 AM
TBILISI, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili, whose country faces the threat of having its gas cut off by Russia, will this week visit Turkey, a partner in the huge Shakh-Deniz field, his spokesman said.200 turkey dinners Coos Bay World Link - Dec 18 2:00 PM
Florence Grocery Outlet, Soroptimist International and Florence Food Share will donate 200 turkey dinners to families in need from 8 to 9 a.m. on Wednesday, in front of the Florence Grocery Outlet, 2066 U.S. Highway 101, in Florence.Turkey sees Halkbank deal mostly done in May Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 18 3:38 AM
ANKARA, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The head of Turkey's Privatisation Administration said on Monday he expects an important part of the sale process for Ankara's second biggest state lender Halkbank to be completed in May.Atlantic Records founder Ertegun buried in Turkey Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 18 2:03 PM
U.S. rock star Kid Rock and Turkish singer Tarkan were among those who paid tribute on Monday to Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun, who launched the careers of Ray Charles and Led Zeppelin.CORRECTED: Atlantic Records founder Ertegun buried in Turkey Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 18 2:00 PM
(Corrects spelling of Cohen in third paragraph)EU freezes talks on Turkey membership Independent - Dec 18 2:27 AM
Turkey's EU membership talks are to be partly frozen after European foreign ministers agreed last night on a punishment for Ankara's failure to open up ports and airports to trade with Cyprus.October Turkey Meat Production Up 12 Percent CattleNetwork.com - Dec 18 7:59 AM
Turkey meat production in October was reported at 540 million pounds, up 12 percent from October 2005. The increase is the result of a 10.3-percent increase in the number of birds being slaughtered along with an increase in the average live weight of turkeys at slaughter of about 1.8 percent, to 27.4 pounds.PRESIDENT OF AZERBAIJAN RECEIVES INDUSTRY AND TRADE MINISTER OF TURKEY AzerTag - Dec 18 9:44 AM
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Mr. Ali Coskun, the Industry and Trade Minister of Turkey, 18 December. Noting the high level of relations between Azerbaijan and Turkey, the Head of the Azerbaijan State said that the cooperation of two countries successfully develop in all fields.Why Arnie Is The Biggest Xmas Turkey Sky News via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Dec 18 12:02 AM
Arnold Schwarzenegger's festive film Jingle All The Way has been voted the biggest Christmas 'turkey'. The comedy featured Arnie desperately trying to get his hands on the latest must-have toy for his young son.ASDA puts turkey in top Christmas spot with 17th century breed FWi Farmers Weekly Interactive - Dec 18 6:23 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.Cypriot FM: We May Still Veto EU-Turkey Talks PanARMENIAN.Net - Dec 18 6:51 AM
"We cannot close our eyes to the behavior of Turkey vetoing our membership to the international organizations," George Lillikas said.turkey, eu: Ankara: EU sanctions unfair but reforms will continue Monday Morning - Dec 18 7:23 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.Ambassador Mark R. Parris Named Visiting Fellow and Director of Brookings-TUSIAD Project on Turkey [Press Release] U.S. Newswire via Yahoo! News - Dec 18 8:27 AM
Mark R. Parris, U.S. ambassador to Turkey from 1997 to 2000, will join the Brookings Institution as a visiting scholar, Brookings President Strobe Talbott announced. Working under the joint auspices of the Center for the United States and Europe (CUSE) and the Saban Center for Middle East Policy, Ambassador Parris will lead a one-year project "Turkey 2007" organized jointly by Brookings and ...Turkey Update: The Train to Europe Stalls [Press Release] Center for Strategic and International Studies - Dec 18 7:22 AM
The European Union (EU) summit of December 14-15 was preceded by months of speculation about the likelihood of what the EU Commissioner for Enlargement, Olli Rehn, repeatedly characterized as a possible train crash, which would result from EU insistence on Turkey s implementation of the Customs Union provisions it had signed in 2005 by opening its ports and airports to Greek Cypriot ships and ...WE'LL DITCH DRUG AID FOR COLD TURKEY Daily Record - Dec 18 12:40 AM
DRUG addicts will be urged to ditch methadone and go "cold turkey" to beat heroin as part of a major Government policy shake-up. Former addicts could also be encouraged to go into schools to warn pupils of the dangers of drugs.Arnie film is big Christmas turkey PA via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Dec 17 4:12 PM
Arnold Schwarzenegger's festive film Jingle All The Way has been voted the biggest Christmas turkey.Funeral in Turkey for music boss Ertegun AAP via Yahoo!7 News - 2 hours, 48 minutes ago
US rock star Kid Rock was among those who paid tribute to Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun, who launched the careers of Ray Charles and Led Zeppelin.Tony Blair Goes on Mideast Tour After Turkey Zaman Online - Dec 17 2:15 PM
British Prime Minister Tony Blair has gone on to a Middle-East tour after leaving Turkey, which he visited to soften the blow of the much-disputed EU decision to suspend Turkey s accession talks.Turkey, the dimming star of Fertile Crescent: What went wrong? Market Watch - Dec 17 3:30 AM
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Turkey last year was the star of the Fertile Crescent. How to Keep Those Harmful Bugs Away From the Holiday Buffet Washington Post - Dec 18 5:41 PM
It's standard practice to spread joy at the holidays with food. But when you entertain friends and loved ones, you want to be sure you're not dishing up salmonella or E. coli in the turkey, the eggnog or even fresh produce.Funeral in Turkey for music boss Ertegun The West Australian - 2 hours, 38 minutes ago
US rock star Kid Rock and Turkish singer Tarkan were among those who paid tribute to Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun, who launched the careers of Ray Charles and Led Zeppelin.MEN TALK TURKEY Daily Record - 19 minutes ago
MORE blokes than ever will cook Christmas dinner this year - leaving their women to put their feet up. A survey says they are inspired by celebrity chefs such as Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay.Turkish PM Criticizes EU Decision On Turkey, British PM Lends Support Voice of America - Dec 17 3:14 AM
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan says the European Union's decision to partially freeze his country's entry talks is not fair. Mr. Erdogan Saturday criticized the EU decision to penalize Turkey for failing to normalize its trade with EU member Cyprus.BLAIR: I WANT TO TALK TURKEY Sunday Mail - Dec 17 3:04 AM
TONY BLAIR yesterday jetted into Turkey in a bid to kick-start the Middle East peace process. He met Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who Blair sees as a key ally in the quest for an Israeli-Palestinian deal.'Mr. Turkey' Murrey honored by federation The Leaf Chronicle - Dec 17 3:07 AM
John "Jack" Murrey has dedicated more than 30 years of his life to the restoration and preservation of the wild turkey and his Herculean efforts have been recognized by the National Wild Turkey Federation with the 2007 Joe Kurz Excellence in Wildlife Management Award.No Deal in Talks on Caspian Gas Quotas AP via Yahoo! Finance - Dec 18 11:11 AM
Negotiators from Georgia, Turkey and Azerbaijan were still wrangling over how to divide quotas for gas extracted from a massive Caspian Sea field, Azerbaijan's energy minister said Monday.Monday, Dec 18, 2006 Knight-Ridder Washington Bureau - Dec 18 5:05 PM
GIRMELI, Turkey - Every year, young men coming of age in this dusty, impoverished town in southeastern Turkey slip away into the hillsides to join the Kurdistan Workers Party and fight for independence for Turkey's 12 million to 15 million Kurds.Blair visits oil-rich Gulf state PA via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - 46 minutes ago
Prime Minister Tony Blair will travel to the United Arab Emirates on the final leg of a Middle East visit which has taken him to Turkey, Egypt, Iraq, Israel and the Palestinian Territories.Chubby children in London plan lean Christmas Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 18 12:57 AM
Christmas pickings will be leaner this year for several overweight children in London primed to fill up on healthy food such as Brussels sprouts and fruit instead of extra helpings of turkey stuffing and pudding.Turkish funeral for music mogul BBC News - Dec 18 8:14 AM
The co-founder of Atlantic Records, Ahmet Ertegun, is laid to rest in Turkey following his death last week.Israel, Turkey to Build Major Cable Project Israel National News - Dec 17 3:19 AM
(israelNN.com) Israel and Turkey have agreed to build a multi-layer cable project to connect Turkey's Black Sea and the Red Sea. The agreement was developed in a series of meetings late last week.Part of Greece-Turkey gas pipeline to operate in 2007: Greek minister People's Daily - Dec 16 10:20 PM
The Greek section of a natural gas pipeline to Turkey is due to begin operating in May 2007, Development Minister Dimitris Sioufas said on Saturday.Lights, turkey and shopping, must be the holidays The Kentucky Standard - Dec 18 5:21 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.Hundreds Mourn Atlantic Records' Founder Los Angeles Times - Dec 18 7:13 AM
ISTANBUL, Turkey -- Kid Rock joined Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul and hundreds of other mourners Monday at the funeral of Ahmet Ertegun, the co-founder of Atlantic Records.Is Christmas Turkey Kosher? Totally Jewish - Dec 18 3:16 AM
When the Marrano Jew Luis de Torres set sail with Christopher Columbus in 1492, little did he realise that he would be responsible for giving the world the traditional Christmas dinner.Music Producer Laid to Rest St. Petersburg Times - Dec 18 1:54 PM
ISTANBUL, Turkey Kid Rock joined Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul and hundreds of other mourners Monday at the funeral of Ahmet Ertegun, the co-founder of Atlantic Records.Blair tries to reassure Turkey over EU 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. Turkish Satellite to Launch in 2008 Turks.US - 2 hours, 34 minutes ago
The Scientific Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) is preparing to launch a satellite over Turkey in 2008.Geoffrey Wheatcroft: Despite the chorus of pious hope, Turkey is not going to join the EU Guardian Unlimited - Dec 17 5:23 PM
Geoffrey Wheatcroft: There will be no place for Ankara and the most profound reason is geographical.Sarkozy Pleased with EU Decision to Slow Down Talks with Turkey PanARMENIAN.Net - Dec 18 3:06 AM
"We are all in agreement that we need a Europe with borders," the French presidential contender said.UN chief presents report on "Alliance of Civilizations" People's Daily - Dec 18 5:10 PM
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, along with the prime ministers of Spain and Turkey, presented on Monday the report of the High-Level Group of the Alliance of Civilizations to an informal plenary meeting of the General Assembly.Turkey Switches to Russia as Iran Reduces Gas Zaman Online - Dec 16 2:16 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.EKREM DUMANLI Zaman Online - Dec 18 2:20 PM
The recent stance of some EU member countries vis-à-vis Turkey is rattling the positive image of Europe. To begin with, it is fairly easy to sense a hostile approach, which was thought to have been left at the gates of Vienna. It is nothing but the self-denial of Europe.Geoffrey Wheatcroft: Despite the chorus of pious hope, Turkey is not going to join the EU Guardian Unlimited - Dec 17 4:20 PM
Geoffrey Wheatcroft: There will be no place at the table for Ankara in any foreseeable future.ETYEN MAHCUPYAN Zaman Online - Dec 18 2:18 PM
Who Needs Whom? EU member countries will agree on a joint policy regarding membership talks with Turkey on Dec. 14. However, regardless of the content of the decision, everybody knows it will not indicate a final consensus and the accession issue won t be resolved.Turkey, Microsoft Fight Child Abuse Together Zaman Online - Dec 16 2:17 PM
Edmond McLoughney of UNICEF Turkey announced the Turkish premiership and Microsoft would cooperate in the fight against child abuse.Lipsky Asks Turkey to Rein in Structural Reforms Zaman Online - Dec 16 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.Greek Cypriots Threaten Veto Zaman Online - Dec 18 2:15 PM
Before Wednesday s EU meeting to discuss opening negotiations with Turkey in chapters other than those suspended, Greek Cypriots once again threatened to veto.Baykal to Erdogan: Headscarves are not the issue Turks.US - 2 hours, 59 minutes ago
Main opposition leader Deniz Baykal has responded to Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's assertion this week that the opposition forces in Turkey are going as far as attacking the spouses of AKP officials.Kid Rock among mourners at Ertegun funeral UPI - Dec 18 1:44 PM
ISTANBUL, Turkey, Dec. 18 (UPI) -- At the recent funeral of Atlantic Records co-founder Ahmet Ertegun, U.S. singer Kid Rock was among those paying their respects to the late music mogul. Turkey s leading business groups launched a Europewide advertising Turks.US - Dec 16 3:59 PM
Turkey s leading business groups yesterday launched a Europewide advertising campaign to promote the country s EU candidacy amid last-ditch diplomacy ahead of a Thursday EU summit in Copenhagen.HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Dec 18 2:16 PM
In November, Turkey's gold jewelry exports jumped 69.57 percent over last year, totaling 17 tons, according to figures released by the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM).SAHIN ALPAY Zaman Online - Dec 18 2:18 PM
It can be said that Turkish political and bureaucratic elites hold two views regarding the Cyprus issue. According to the first view, which is not expressed openly, the Cyprus problem is a trump card for Turkey to open EU doors.SELCUK GULTASLI Zaman Online - Dec 18 2:20 PM
Style and method are always debatable. As one convinced that the government has made serious mistakes in style from time to time in its foreign policies, I can understand from reactions outside of Turkey that the latest Cyprus initiative was essentially correct and timely.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.HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Dec 18 2:16 PM
Turkey's counterterrorism board was scheduled to convene Monday afternoon. The foreign minister and deputy prime minister Abdullah Gul is chair of the meeting to be held at the prime minister's office in Ankara.Shooting Investigation in Scranton WYOU Scranton - 2 hours, 3 minutes ago
(Monday, December 18) Scranton Police have still not released the name of the man who was hurt in a shooting early Monday morning. Police say the man walked into the Turkey Hill on Mulberry Street around 4:30 AM, and showed the clerk a stomach wound.MUMTAZER TURKONE Zaman Online - Dec 18 2:19 PM
In Turkey, political higher-ups and bureaucratic elites generally live in separate worlds. Those who have top positions in the judiciary, armed forces, and higher education often become disappointed when they enter politics.HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Dec 18 2:17 PM
Turkey s Minister of Internal Affairs Abdulkadir Aksu characterized child porn as a disgusting perversion and said that the government would prepare a new legislation on the issue.MEHMET KAMIS Zaman Online - Dec 18 2:20 PM
When did the Army Begin Meddling in Politics? It was a few months after the May 27 military coup in Turkey that an unrivalled example of discharge took place in the Turkish Armed Forces.HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Dec 18 2:16 PM
A meeting over border security between Iran and Turkey has started in the eastern Turkish province of Van. Colonel Ali Zakir, military head of the Iranian border town of Khoy, arrived in Van along with a military delegation of 10 members to attend the meeting.GEORGIA CLAIMS ENERGY CRISIS "OVER," BUT DEAL WITH IRAN UNDEFINED EurasiaNet.org - Dec 18 8:05 AM
A recent agreement signed with Azerbaijan and Turkey appears to have lessened Georgia s gas woes just in time for the winter.HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Dec 18 2:16 PM
Turkish foreign ministry spokesman Namik Tan has been appointed Turkey's new ambassador to Tel Aviv, Israel. The cabinet decree on the appointment was published in the Official Gazette on Saturday.New Turkish Lira in International Markets Zaman Online - Dec 18 2:14 PM
Since launching a new currency by dropping six zeros from the old one, Turkey has managed to keep inflation reasonably low and secure stability. The New Turkish Lira (YTL) has recently become an investor favorite.ALI BULAC Zaman Online - Dec 18 2:20 PM
The Pope has two hats: One is worldly and belongs to the state and, therefore, politics; the other is religious or spiritual. During his visit to Turkey, the Pope wore his worldly/political hat while speaking with the prime minister and president.Divided Iraq would only increase violence -Erdogan AlertNet - Dec 18 11:36 AM
Source: Reuters UNITED NATIONS, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Iraq is in the midst of a civil war and carving it up would only increase the level of violence, Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan of neighboring Turkey said on Monday, ... 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.Turk markets fall on reform concerns Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 18 7:37 AM
ISTANBUL, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Turkish assets lost value on Monday as investors reacted to Turkey's top court throwing out parts of a social security reform which had been called for by Ankara's major creditor the IMF.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.Search results: turkey travel News Central Asia - Dec 18 7:22 AM
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Local seniors were treated to a turkey dinner, complete with all the fixings, including pumpkin pie. The annual event sponsored by the Rotary Club was held Dec 12 at St. Malachy s church.Jamestown author and National Wild Turkey Federation Make Soliders' Chritmas Merry KXMA-TV Dickinson - Dec 17 9:33 PM
Welcome back. The holiday season is especially tough on the families of National Guard soldiers who have been deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. But a project funded by a local wildlife club is helping ease the void a little. Tom Jensen explains Food for the needy Gillette News Record - Dec 18 11:48 AM
After the biggest food drive of the season, the Council of Community Services still needs supplies for Christmas food baskets for families in need. The major items the agency needs for the baskets include turkey gift certificates, stuffing, pudding, Jell-O and canned milk.Ministers to urge cold turkey approach instead of methadone The Herald - Dec 17 6:13 PM
Labour is to go into the Holyrood elections promising a tough drugs policy, with addicts urged to try abstinence rather than substitute methadone for heroin, it emerged yesterday.Blair leaves Turkey urging support for Mideast peace process AFP via Yahoo!7 News - Dec 16 3:13 AM
ANKARA, Turkey (AFP) - Prime Minister Tony Blair has left Ankara for Cairo, the second leg of a five-nation Mideast tour, saying the coming days are crucial for the Middle East peace process.Focus On Eyes Like A Laser Investor's Business Daily via Yahoo! News - Dec 18 4:00 PM
Thanksgiving 1981 turned out to be unusual for scientist Rangaswamy Srinivasan.Blair leaves Turkey urging support for Mideast peace process Channel NewsAsia - Dec 16 5:01 AM
ANKARA, Turkey : Prime Minister Tony Blair has left Ankara for Cairo, the second leg of a five-nation Mideast tour, saying the coming days are crucial for the Middle East peace process.BLAIR BEGINS TURKEY TALKS New York Post - Dec 16 2:33 AM
ANKARA, Turkey - British Prime Minister Tony Blair began a Middle East tour yesterday by holding talks with Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan on how to revive Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. "The important thing is that we don't just stand on...Succulent lobster as prevalent as turkey on holiday tables in Atlantic Canada Canada.com - Dec 17 3:38 PM
Chef instructor Sean Kettley flambés a dish at the Nova Scotia Community College Akerley Campus in Dartmouth, N.S., on December 11, 2006. Not surprisingly, lobster is often on the menu for Christmas dinner in Nova Scotia.No deal in talks on Caspian gas quotas Sharewatch - Dec 18 11:19 AM
The minister, Natik Aliev, told reporters in Baku there were \"several difficulties\" tying up the talks, including disputes over how Georgia would pay for up to 800 million cubic meters of gas if Turkey allows it to remain in Georgia.Turkey Welcomes Foreign Capital Inflow Zaman Online - Dec 17 2:16 PM
Deputy Turkish Prime Minister Abdullatif Sener said they viewed recent inflow of foreign capital into Turkish banking sector through partnerships and acquisitions.Health Canada reminds Canadians of holiday food safety Government of Canada News - Dec 18 12:52 PM
Food is an important part of many holiday celebrations. However, many of the foods found at holiday parties, such as baked goods, eggnog, cider, seafood and turkey, can carry bacteria that cause foodborne illness. You can help reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses for your family and friends during the holiday season by following some basic food safety tips.Arts, Briefly New York Times - Dec 18 6:42 PM
Mourners pay tribute to Ahmet Ertegun in Istanbul, Stax Records stages a comeback, ?Survivor? carries CBS to victory and more culture news.Hunt for Christmas goose; Unprecedented numbers await goose hunters The Pratt Tribune - Dec 18 8:23 AM
If you're the type that likes the feeling of the old time Christmas - cut your own tree, string popcorn and cranberries, make homemade candy and cookies - and it's too soon after Thanksgiving for turkey, give some thought to the traditional Christmas meal, roast goose.Holidays tucker out smallest dot-coms USA Today - 1 hour, 13 minutes ago
Bonnie Ross-Stefanie hasn't put up a Christmas tree in the three years since her online chocolate candy business took off. Instead, she fills her home with poinsettias and works 18 hours every day in December.Cyprus Traps TurkishPress.com - Dec 18 7:09 AM
HURRIYET- When anchoring Turkey in Europe was mentioned during the European Union leaders summit two years ago, we discussed and criticized this concept a great deal. Now they re anchoring Turkey s EU membership process on Cyprus with their latest decisions.Gazprom and GDF sign major deals CNN.com - 1 hour, 50 minutes ago
MOSCOW, Russia (Reuters) -- Russian and French gas companies Gazprom and Gaz de France will sign several major deals on Tuesday, guaranteeing Gazprom access to more end users in Europe, industry sources said on Monday.Saakashvili to Visit Turkey Civil Georgia - Dec 16 4:46 AM
President Saakashvili will pay an official visit to Turkey on December 19-21 to hold talks with his Turkish counterpart Ahmed Nejet Sezer, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and other officials.Spare a thought for firefighters Ashfield Today - Dec 18 8:16 AM
AS you sit down to enjoy your tasty turkey dinner and a refreshing beer, spare a thought for the unlucky men and women at Ashfield Fire Station who are working the undesirable Christmas Day shift. (18/12/2006 16:01:51)