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Pope says trip to Turkey 'unforgettable' 
AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 03 9:07 AM
Pope Benedict XVI said Sunday that his recent trip to Turkey was an "unforgettable" experience that he hoped would lead to dialogue with Muslims. However, some Islamic leaders said the pope had not sufficiently made amends for his September remarks on Islam and violence.Pope Says Trip to Turkey 'Unforgettable' ABC News - Dec 03 9:30 AM
Pope Calls Trip to Turkey 'Unforgettable,' Hopes It Leads to Dialogue With MuslimsPope calls trip to Turkey 'unforgettable' KTRE-TV East Texas - 29 minutes ago
VATICAN CITY Pope Benedict says his trip to Turkey was "unforgettable," and that he hopes it will lead to useful dialogue with Muslims.Chirac and Merkel unite over Turkey's EU bid Financial Times - Dec 03 6:31 PM
Germany and France will tomorrow demand tougher conditions for Turkey's troubled European Union membership bid, in a move likely to cause new divisions over Ankara at next week's EU summit.Chirac and Merkel link over Turkey s EU bid Financial Times - Dec 03 12:02 PM
Germany and France will on Tuesday demand tougher conditions for Turkey s troubled European Union membership bid, in a move likely to cause new divisions over Ankara at next week s EU summit.Pope calls trip to Turkey 'unforgettable,' hopes it leads to dialogue with Muslims CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Dec 03 9:56 AM
VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Benedict said Sunday that his recent trip to Turkey was an "unforgettable" experience that he hoped would lead to dialogue with Muslims. However, some Islamic leaders said the Pope had not sufficiently made amends for his September remarks on Islam and violence.Pope calls trip to Turkey 'unforgettable,' hopes it leads to dialogue with Muslims Boston Herald - Dec 03 9:38 AM
VATICAN CITY - Pope Benedict XVI said Sunday that his recent trip to Turkey was an "unforgettable" experience that he hoped would lead to dialogue with Muslims. However, some Islamic leaders...Pope says Turkey visit 'unforgettable experience' TurkishPress.com - Dec 03 3:06 PM
VATICAN CITY - Pope Benedict XVI said Sunday that his recent visit to Turkey was an "unforgettable experience" that he hoped would be useful for dialogue with Muslims and cooperation with the Orthodox Church.Turkey Receives Final Offer for Eurofighter Typhoon Zaman Online - Dec 03 2:11 PM
Italy s Alenia Aeurotica made its final offer to the Turkish Defense Industry Undersecretariat for Eurofighter Typhoon aircrafts. Eurofighter officials stated Turkey would assume a significant part of production, becoming a partner, not a customer, of the Eurofighter Consortium.Some Arab Muslims call pope's Turkey tour insufficient WSTM-TV NBC 3 - Dec 03 6:12 PM
AMMAN, Jordan Despite a favorable reception for Pope Benedict in Turkey last week, some religious leaders in the Arab world say the pope still needs to do more.Turkey trip unforgettable: Pope NDTV - Dec 03 11:03 AM
Pope Benedict XVI said on Sunday that his recent trip to Turkey was an "unforgettable" experience that will hopefully lead to useful dialogue with Muslims.European Press: Pope No Longer Hated Figure in Turkey Zaman Online - Dec 03 2:10 PM
Pope Benedict XVI s historic visit to Turkey attracted worldwide attention and hundreds of international journalists. According to the European press, the pope went to Turkey as a vilified figure but emerged a symbol of tolerance.OECD Claims Consumption in Turkey will Increase Zaman Online - Dec 03 2:10 PM
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) reported improvement in Turkey s economy. The OECD reserved space for Turkey s prospects in its Economic Outlook 2006 report, published late November.Pope Hopes Turkey Visit Will Lead to Useful Dialogue With Muslims Voice of America - Dec 03 7:46 AM
Pope Benedict expressed hope Sunday that his trip to Turkey would lead to useful dialogue with Muslims. But on another issue, the Vatican has had strong words for China after the government-run Catholic Church ordained another bishop, without papal approval.Pope calls trip to Turkey 'unforgettable' KXLY-TV Spokane - Dec 03 12:04 PM
VATICAN CITY (AP) -- Pope Benedict says his trip to Turkey was "unforgettable," and that he hopes it will lead to useful dialogue with Muslims. Benedict returned Friday from the four-day visit and today made a special mention of Turkey's Catholic community from his window in St. Peter's Square.Pope calls trip to Turkey 'unforgettable,' hopes it leads to dialogue with Muslims The News Journal - Dec 03 11:29 AM
VATICAN CITY - Pope Benedict XVI said today that his recent trip to Turkey was an "unforgettable" experience that he hoped would lead to dialogue with Muslims. However, some Islamic leaders said the pope had not sufficiently made amends for his September remarks on Islam and violence. The pontiff, who returned Friday from the four-day visit, made a special mention of Turkey's Catholic community Some Arab Muslims Call Pope's Turkey Tour Insufficient WCSH 6 Portland - Dec 03 12:01 PM
Despite a favorable reception for Pope Benedict in Turkey last week, some religious leaders in the Arab world say the pope still needs to do more.Pope Hopes Trip To Turkey Will Lead To Dialogue Local 10 Miami - Dec 03 11:08 AM
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Benedict says his trip to Turkey was "unforgettable," and that he hopes it will lead to useful dialogue with Muslims. Benedict returned Friday from the four-day visit and Sunday made a special mention of Turkey's Catholic community from his window in St. Peter's Square.Pope hopes Turkey trip aids dialogue with Muslims Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Dec 03 5:55 AM
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Benedict said on Sunday he hoped his trip to Turkey last week had helped build "useful dialogue" with Muslims.Pope calls trip to Turkey 'unforgettable' Fort Wayne News Channel 15 - Dec 03 10:30 AM
VATICAN CITY Pope Benedict says his trip to Turkey was "unforgettable," and that he hopes it will lead to useful dialogue with Muslims. Benedict returned Friday from the...Turkey Day etiquette tips to tame the Philistine Allen American Star - Dec 03 1:16 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.FM calls firm resolve of Iran, Turkey for stronger ties an 'asset' Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 03 8:48 AM
Iran - Turkey - Mottaki Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Sunday that the firm determination of senior Iranian and Turkish officials to expand bilateral relations is an important asset.Iran, Turkey keen to strengthen bilateral ties Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 03 6:33 AM
Iran - Relations - Turkey The Iranian Head of Iran-Turkey Parliamentary Friendship Group Ali-Akbar Aqaie said here Sunday that the heads of governments of both countries are willing to strengthen their bilateral relations in all fields.Turkey visit 'unforgettable' News 24 South Africa - Dec 03 8:43 AM
Pope Benedict XVI says his visit to Turkey was an "unforgettable experience" which he hopes will be useful for dialogue with Muslims. Private Sector in Turkey Enters Natural Gas Import Turks.US - Dec 03 6:49 AM
After state owned Turkish Pipeline Company BOTAS transferred its import contacts to four companies in the private sector, a period of competition has loomed in Turkey s natural gas import market.NOT A TURKEY IN THE BUNCH New York Post - Dec 03 2:39 AM
WHILE most Americans were stuffing themselves with turkey Thanksgiving week, I was in Japan digesting as many films as time and jet lag allowed. The occasion was Tokyo Filmex, which is fast becoming a must stop on the Asian festival circuit...Turkey Bowl keeps health system afloat Gwinnett Daily Post - Dec 03 3:07 AM
If you re wondering why I waited a week and a half to write about the Turkey Bowl, my church s annual Thanksgiving Day touch football game, you ve obviously never played in a Turkey Bowl. Otherwise, you d understand that I ve just regained use of my arms.New turkey book a winner The Meridian Star - Dec 03 12:15 AM
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.Last chance this year to bag a wild turkey Lexington Herald-Leader - Dec 03 12:15 AM
With the taste of Thanksgiving turkey and dressing still fresh in their mouths, hunters take to the woods this week for the second half of Kentucky's 14-day fall shotgun wild turkey season.Iran's miniaturist sets up art gallery in Turkey IranMania.com - Dec 02 9:09 PM
LONDON, December 3 (IranMania) - Iranian miniaturist Alireza Jadidi opened an art gallery after his name in Giresun city on the Black Sea coast of Turkey, MNA reported.[News Impression] The Pope in Turkey Zaman Online - Dec 02 2:12 PM
Pope Benedict XVI s Turkey visit, which was closely followed by the world press with great interest and curiosity, turned out to be far more positive and beneficial than expected.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 concludes Turkey visit amid hope Boston Globe - Dec 02 12:53 AM
ISTANBUL -- Pope Benedict XVI was greeted in Turkey with a lecture on how the Christian West scorns Islam. He left yesterday with Istanbul's chief Islamic cleric speaking lyrically of better days ahead between the faiths.Praise flows as pope ends visit to Turkey The Columbus Dispatch - Dec 02 4:31 AM
ISTANBUL, Turkey Pope Benedict XVI was greeted in Turkey with a lecture on how the Christian West scorns Islam. He left yesterday with Istanbul s chief Islamic cleric speaking lyrically of better days ahead between the faiths.Merkel backs tougher stance on resuming Turkey's accession talks Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 02 7:29 AM
Germany - Turkey - Merkel German Chancellor Angela Merkel supports a tougher position on resuming Turkey's accession talks with the European Union, the online site of the weekly Der Spiegel reported Saturday.Slow Train to Europe Time Magazine - Dec 03 7:07 AM
As talks over Cyprus grind to a halt, Turkey's membership of the E.U. looks ever more distant 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's visit to Turkey leaves some impressed The Olympian - Dec 02 3:54 AM
ISTANBUL, Turkey - As Pope Benedict XVI on Friday left the streets of Istanbul, a city that had been locked down since his arrival, some Turks said they had been won over by his four-day visit to this secular nation of Muslims.In Turkey, Wisdom Awaits Those Who Call New York Times - Dec 02 3:51 PM
The Turkish Religious Affairs Directorate help line offers guidance, known as fatwas, when asked by Muslims.Landmine blast kills two boys in southeast Turkey AlertNet - Dec 02 6:10 AM
Source: Reuters DIYARBAKIR, Turkey, Dec 2 (Reuters) - A landmine blast killed two boys in Turkey's mainly Kurdish southeast on Saturday, officials said. Two brothers Yusuf Saltan and Yasin Saltan, aged 14 and 12 ... Pope Wraps Up 4-Day Visit To Turkey CBS News - Dec 01 3:07 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.Mayor gets turkey for Farm-City Week Clark County Democrat - Dec 02 9:54 AM
Ronnie Hare, left, representing the Alabama Farmer's Federation presents Grove Hill Mayor Lamar Hudson, left, with a turkey in recognition of National Farm-City Week, Nov. 17-23. Farm City Week has been observed 51 years during the week of Thanksgiving.Debate on minorities law offers very little relief for Turkey s Jews JTA - Dec 03 9:27 AM
ISTANBUL, Dec. 3 (JTA) Jewish and Christian leaders were optimistic when the Turkish Parliament began debating a bill regulating minority foundations and organizations.Some EU states seek tougher steps against Turkey Khaleej Times - Dec 02 4:20 AM
BRUSSELS - Some European Union countries are seeking tougher sanctions on Turkey than the partial freeze in membership talks proposed by the European Commission over its failure to open ports to ships from Cyprus, diplomats say.SYRIA WANTS IRANIAN GAS VIA TURKEY Middle East Newsline - Dec 02 4:54 AM
ANKARA [MENL] -- Syria has asked Turkey to facilitate natural gas deliveries from Iran. The Turkish Energy Ministry said Syria wants to purchase up to three million cubic meters of Iranian gas per year. The ministry said Damascus wants to receive the gas through Turkish pipelines.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.Pope Leaves Turkey After Successful Trip The Christian Post - Dec 02 6:01 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 ...Great weekend of popular acts precedes Turkey Day Orange Leader - 14 minutes ago
A super weekend of live entertainment is in store leading up all the way to Thanksgiving next week, so make plans now to see any one of these great performances.Cooking southern fried turkey is risky business Allen American Star - Dec 03 1:17 PM
Southern fried turkeys, a popular Thanksgiving favorite in Texas, pose a significant safety concern, according to Underwriters Laboratories Inc. UL has been testing product safety for 110 years and their safety experts feel that holiday chefs may be trading for that southern fried taste.Pope Benedict XVI returns to Vatican after 'successful' Turkey visit EARTHtimes.org - Dec 02 7:03 AM
Pope Benedict XVI returned to Rome Friday after his four-day visit to Turkey, perceived by his faithfuls as a successful effort in defusing a volatile situation created by the pontiff's reported views on Islam as a violent faith.Turkey calls a refuge for area man The Shreveport Times - Dec 02 12:13 AM
Suffering from esophageal cancer while recovering from six-bypass heart surgery has a way of changing a man's focus. For Haughton's Brian Warner, the double hit allowed him to develop a talent for creating unique turkey calls that haven't been a big commercial hit but have been therapeutic in his recovery process.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 8:30 AM
Pope Benedict XVI's visit to Turkey has produced some of the defining moments of his papacy, the BBC's David Willey says.Armenia Works for Improvement of Relations with Turkey PanARMENIAN.Net - Dec 02 3:23 AM
Sargsyan: Armenia considers necessity for Turkey to recognize Armenian Genocide as restoration of historical justice.PAPAL VISIT FOCUSES ATTENTION ON MINORITY RIGHTS ISSUES IN TURKEY EurasiaNet.org - Dec 01 5:31 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.European Commission Puts Forward Turkey Accession Recommendations Tax-News.com - 43 minutes ago
The page you requested contains premium content and you are either not logged in or not subscribed. You need a News Subscription to access this area. Please log in at the top of this page if you are already a member.Caught the Flu, but No Sick Leave Washington Post - Dec 02 11:17 PM
Broken foot? Ate some bad leftover turkey? Caught the flu? Want a day off?Joan Z. Shore: How to (More or Less) Celebrate the Holidays HuffingtonPost - Dec 03 11:30 AM
It begins in November -- just before Thanksgiving: A sneaky hint that Christmas-is-coming-and-what-are-you-doing-about-it? Like most sensible folks, you will ignore the question and concentrate on the turkey, the stuffing, and the cranberry sauce. One holiday at a time is quite enough. Besides, we have just been through hectic weeks of election campaigning, a suspenseful finale, and Pope's visit to Turkey earns praise The Canton Repository - Dec 02 1:03 AM
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 days ...Turkey farm owners plan to rebuild as soon as possible WOOD TV 8 Grand Rapids - Dec 01 8:08 PM
WAYLAND TOWNSHIP -- Fire investigators from Dorr Township plan to return to an Allegan County turkey farm Monday to continue looking into the cause of a huge fire there Friday night.Pope Ends Turkey Trip with Istanbul Mass NPR - Dec 01 7:05 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 6:58 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.Pope Ends Turkey Trip with Istanbul Mass NPR - Dec 01 6:59 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.Iran-Turkey trade hits $6b this year IranMania.com - Dec 01 11:06 PM
LONDON, December 2 (IranMania) - The trade volume between Iran and Turkey in the first ten months of the current year grew by about 59% to hit $5,616,403,000 in comparison with the same period last year, MNA reported.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.The turkey meltdown Wyoming Tribune-Eagle - Dec 03 5:22 AM
Ovens on fire, pies that were as perfect as Martha Stewart's turning into pudding mush and a Thanksgiving Day meal gone very badly in rural Wyoming during the late 1980s. These are the stories are the stories of Thanksgiving cooking.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?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.Turkey rejects EU recommendation on partial suspension of its entry talks People's Daily - Dec 01 5:52 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.Business profile: Compass boss has more on his plate than just Twizzlers Daily Telegraph - Dec 03 4:24 PM
Richard Cousins has put the turkey tangle behind him and is transforming the catering giant. Harry Wallop reports.Pope concludes visit to Turkey amid praise and challenges Boston Herald - Dec 01 1:23 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 3:43 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.German Turks Ask Where They Fit Now New York Times - Dec 02 6:00 PM
In the wake of Pope Benedict?s visit to their homeland, some Turkish immigrants living in Germany express reluctance to support Turkey?s entrance into the European Union.Pope Reflects on Trip to Turkey Josh Pringle 580 CFRA News Talk Radio - Dec 03 6:22 PM
Copyright ©2004 580 CFRA & CHUM RADIO OTTAWA. CHUM Limited Privacy Brochure . All rights reserved. Please visit other CHUM sitesSAHIN ALPAY Zaman Online - Dec 03 2:13 PM
Who Wants a Military Coup in Turkey? Zeyno Baran is one of the Turkish strategic experts that serve in a research institute close to the Bush administration in Washington.Turkey season The Star Online - Dec 01 4:10 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 3:59 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.ZAMAN DAILY NEWSPAPER (2006120438848) Zaman Online - Dec 03 2:12 PM
The events of this week have created a perfect storm in Turkey s relationship with the European Union.N. Somerset has turkey dinner for family night The Steubenville Herald-Star - Dec 01 7:32 PM
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.Pope ends Turkey visit after reaching out to Muslims, Orthodox Christians Japan Today - Dec 01 3:05 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.Rest and Remuneration: Will Turkey Day teams pay? Covers.com - Dec 01 2:41 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...HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Dec 03 2:10 PM
State Minister and Turkey s top EU negotiator Ali Babacan said that Turkey s membership to the European Union would be different from that of the other EU members in economic terms.Pope Benedict XVI prays at Blue Mosque in Turkey International Herald Tribune - Nov 30 1:45 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 2:12 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.Consumer Watch 7 - Gift Cards WDBJ 7 Roanoke - 35 minutes ago
Many shoppers say gift cards are the way to go. But they may end up being a waste of money. Bob Grebe explains in this Consumer Watch 7 Report. Many people will use a deep fryer to cook their turkey Thursday. But do they know how to use it safely?Turkey to Increase Ads in Countries with Sour Relations Zaman Online - Dec 01 2:10 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 2:12 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.ALI BULAC Zaman Online - Dec 03 2:13 PM
Patriarch Bartholomeos is the one who invited the Pope to Turkey last year. Due to the Greek Orthodox Church s ecumenical attribute not being recognized, the invitation was intrpreted by Turkish President Sezer as an intermediary formula.Pope's Turkey visit ends NDTV - Dec 01 11:18 AM
Pope Benedict XVI left Istanbul for Rome on Friday after a four-day visit to Turkey filled with significant moments.HUSEYIN GULERCE Zaman Online - Dec 03 2:13 PM
Pope Benedict XVI s meeting and participation in a liturgy with Greek Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomeos brought the usual discussions to Turkey s agenda once again.BULENT KORUCU Zaman Online - Dec 03 2:15 PM
Turkey is an intellectually interesting country. It enjoys talking the philosophical talk without walking the mental walking. Make a quick mental assessment of examples like Peker and Nuris and you ll agree. Its writers are eager to resolve problems with street talk and street methods.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.IBRAHIM OZTURK Zaman Online - Dec 03 2:15 PM
Despite the huge improvement in finances, inflation, growth and production rates since 2002, everybody in Turkey, whether an expert or the average citizen on the street, has been eyeing the Turkish economy with suspicion.Greece, Greek Cyprus Look For Joint Strategy Zaman Online - Dec 03 2:10 PM
A deadline should be set for Turkey to open its ports to Greek Cypriot ships. If Turkey fails to open its ports by then, membership talks should be suspended completely and new chapters should be added to the suspended list.ETYEN MAHCUPYAN Zaman Online - Dec 03 2:13 PM
Are Alevis Separatists? Certain Alevi associations believe Alevism is different from Islam and define themselves as a minority, causing widespread outrage among the rest of Turkey s Alevi community. Efforts to define Alevism as something different from the Islamic tradition are meaningless.Kindergartners offer up holiday cooking tips The Celina Record - Dec 03 2:09 PM
This Thanksgiving, Celina Elementary School kindergarten students have decided to share their knowledge on how to cook a turkey. The Celina Record thinks our readers should have the benefit of their culinary wisdom.MUMTAZER TURKONE Zaman Online - Dec 03 2:14 PM
In Jordan at the Young Arab Leaders Forum, our prime minister recommends democracy, human rights and pluralism. He introduces the Alliance of Civilizations, in which Turkey represents the Islamic world, as the 21st century s global peace project.Pope s visit to Turkey turns out to be unintended success Financial Times - Dec 01 9:11 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.HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Dec 03 2:11 PM
The Greek administration is preparing to refer the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce to the European Union if it proves that agricultural products coming from Turkey are sent to the Greek Cyprus from Turkish Cyprus via illegal channels.