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Turkey seeks allies in EU newcomers to unfreeze accession talks 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 06 10:55 AM
Turkey's chief EU negotiator tried to rally the bloc's Baltic newcomers to Ankara's side after the European Union moved to freeze its accession talks because of its stance over Cyprus.Turkey shuns "fundamentalist degeneration": Pope Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 06 7:09 AM
Pope Benedict, speaking after a landmark trip to Turkey, described the country on Wednesday as an example of a secular Muslim state able to shun "fundamentalist degeneration."Nobel winner Pamuk saddened by EU-Turkey relations AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 06 4:45 AM
The winner of the 2006 Nobel Literature Prize, Orhan Pamuk, has said in Stockholm he was saddened by the state of relations between the European Union and his native Turkey.Cyprus to push for timetable for Turkey to meet obligations People's Daily - Dec 06 5:22 PM
Cypriot Foreign Minister George Lillikas left on Wednesday for Paris to push for a timetable for Turkey to fulfill its obligations towards Cyprus during its EU accession talks.Health Alert: Talking turkey WIS News 10 Columbia - Dec 06 2:02 PM
There's something sizzling about turkey - and we're not just talking about it being the center of your holiday meal. Now it's tempting 12 months a year.World Sees Religious Tolerance in Turkey Turks.US - Dec 06 6:37 PM
Turkey's Religious Affairs Directorate Head Professor Ali Bardakoglu said time will show how Pope Benedict XVI s Turkey visit will affect adherents of dialogue between different religious group and cultures.Turkey fined for abuse of far-left women prisoners Middle East Times - Dec 06 12:50 PM
STRASBOURG, France -- The European Court of Human Rights Tuesday found Turkey accountable for the abuse of three female political prisoners held on suspicion of belonging to an illegal far-left organization.Turkey Faces Setback in European Union Bid New York Times - Dec 05 11:51 AM
Turkey faced a suspension of negotiations because of a continuing dispute over Cyprus.Turkey Wants to Finish 2006 with Single-digit Inflation Zaman Online - Dec 06 2:10 PM
According to the numbers released by the Turkey Statistics Institution, a 9.9 percent inflation rate in consumer prices and an 11.7 percent inflation rate in producer prices as of November have supported the expectation that year end inflation rates will be single-digit.Vodafone Turkey Unit to Have Higher Margins, Lower Expenditures Bloomberg.com - Dec 05 11:50 PM
Dec. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Vodafone Group Plc, the world's largest mobile-phone company, said its Turkey unit will have a higher operating margin than previously forecast and said it will cost less to upgrade the unit's network.Election Concerns Might Affect Chirac's Stance on Turkey Zaman Online - Dec 06 2:11 PM
Contrary to stiff opposition within his governing party, the Union pour un Mouvement Populaire (UMP), and a majority of French society, French President Jacques Chirac resisted pressure and has been generally supportive of Turkey s EU membership process.Pope Says Turkey Visit a Success Voice of America - Dec 06 7:31 AM
Pope Benedict urged Christians and Muslims to work together for peace during his general audience at the Vatican. He spoke to the faithful about his recent visit to Turkey. Sabina Castelfranco reports for VOA from Rome.Merkel and Chirac soften call for Turkey EU deadline AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 05 11:11 AM
Germany and France backed away from their call to set a firm deadline for Turkey over its troubled EU candidacy as they warned Syria not to destabilise Lebanon.Nigeria: The Pope in Turkey AllAfrica.com - Dec 06 11:24 AM
Pope Benedict XV1's historic visit to Turkey has, no doubt, given the much-needed fillip to Catholic-Orthodox dialogue, Christian-Muslim relations, and indeed, to ecumenical and peace talks in our broken world.Stratic Reports Mixed Results from Morocco and Turkey Rigzone - Dec 06 11:53 AM
Stratic Energy Corporation on Wednesday announced the results of recent exploration drilling in Turkey and Morocco. to a total depth ("TD") of 2200 meters.Nobel literature winner Pamuk pessimistic about EU-Turkey relations CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Dec 06 7:20 AM
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) - Nobel literature laureate Orhan Pamuk said Wednesday he felt "sad" about the current state of relations between the European Union and his native Turkey.Pope Benedict says Turkey tour a success Calcutta News - Dec 06 11:07 AM
Pope Benedict urged Christians and Muslims to work together for peace during his general audience at the Vatican. He spoke to the faithful about his recent visit to Turkey.Feathers fly over radio station s Turkey Day promotion Kansas City Star - Dec 06 5:59 AM
WDAF-FM may have ditched its annual Turkey Day fundraiser this year, but it s not quite willing to give up the trimmings.Isbell Middle School Turkey Trot winners Santa Paula Times - Dec 06 1:38 PM
Students from Isbell Middle School pose after winning turkeys in the Isbell annual Turkey Trot competition last week.IRAQ SERVES AS SOURCE FOR EXPLOSIVES IN TURKEY Middle East Newsline - Dec 06 9:54 AM
ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey has determined that Iraq serves as the key source of explosives for insurgency strikes.Turkey warns EU against 'historic mistake' on its membership bid AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 05 6:07 AM
Turkey has urged EU leaders to avoid "a historic mistake" when they make a critical decision on Anakara's membership bid next week, as it lobbied for the backing of a reluctant Germany and a more supportive Sweden.Turkey court suspends Halkbank sale decision Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 06 3:01 AM
ANKARA, Dec 6 (Reuters) - Turkey's top administrative court has suspended a government decision to sell the second largest state lender Halkbank, economy officials said on Wednesday, in a fresh challenge to the country's privatisation process.Wal-Mart Teams With Oilers For Turkey Shoot OurSports Central - Dec 06 1:01 PM
Wal-Mart and the Tulsa Oilers are teaming up for an old fashioned turkey shoot December 15th, giving fans the chance to win a turkey for Christmas dinner or while watching their favorite Bowl game.Nobel literature winner Pamuk pessimistic about EU-Turkey relations Canada.com - Dec 06 7:46 AM
Nobel literature laureate Orhan Pamuk. (CPimages/ AP Photo/Claudio Bresciani ) STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) - Nobel literature laureate Orhan Pamuk said Wednesday he felt "sad" about the current state of relations between the European Union and his native Turkey.Turkey court suspends Halkbank sale decision-agency Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 06 1:00 AM
ANKARA, Dec 6 (Reuters) - Turkey's Council of State has suspended a government decision to privatise the country's Halkbank, state-run Anatolian news agency reported on Wednesday.Turkey Q3 Industrial Production Index Rises 5.8% Annually Nasdaq - Dec 06 12:37 AM
(RTTNews) - Turkey industrial output index rose 5.8% year-over-year in the third quarter, the statistical office said Wednesday.Turkey urges EU to avoid 'historic mistake', slams German proposal AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 05 3:46 AM
Turkey has urged EU leaders to avoid "a historic mistake" when they discuss the country's membership bid next week and warned that a German proposal to set a deadline for Ankara to grant trade priviliges to Cyprus would have a "very negative impact."Turkey's economic future looks bright International Herald Tribune - Dec 06 10:45 AM
Foreign interest has been booming, as has the export sector.GENERAL COMMANDER OF TURKEY S GENDARMERIE FORCES ISIK KOSANER VISITS MILITARY UNITS OF INTERIOR TROOPS AzerTag - Dec 06 10:11 AM
Visiting Azerbaijan General Commander of the Turkey s Gendarmerie forces Isik Kosaner visited December 6 the Head Office of the Interior Troops of the Minsitry of Internal Affairs.Cyprus Welcomes German Turkey Deadline Proposal Nasdaq - Dec 05 11:08 PM
(RTTNews) - The Cypriot government on Tuesday welcomed a German proposal to set a strict deadline for Turkey to fulfill its obligations towards the Republic of Cyprus.Vodafone Awards Motorola Major Contract to Upgrade, Extend and Manage Network in Turkey RedNova - Dec 06 4:11 AM
BASINGSTOKE, England, Dec. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Motorola, Inc. announced today it has won a major contract to upgrade, extend and manage Vodafone's nationwide GSM network in Turkey.Nobel winner Pamuk saddened by EU-Turkey relations Khaleej Times - Dec 06 4:00 AM
STOCKHOLM - The winner of the 2006 Nobel Literature Prize, Orhan Pamuk, said in Stockholm on Wednesday he was saddened by the state of relations between the European Union and his native Turkey.Merkel backs down on Turkey EU ultimatum EU Politix - Dec 06 12:35 AM
Angela Merkel and Jacques Chirac have backed down from setting Turkey an 18-month deadline in its EU negotiations.Kurdish translation of Ubuntu stirs controversy in Turkey NewsForge - Dec 06 1:23 PM
Controversy followed the release of a Kurdish translation of Ubuntu in Turkey last week. The release was originally reported in Millyet, a Turkish national newspaper, on November 21. This first release of a Kurdish language operating system and software has caused a stir in Turkey, where, up until 1991, it was illegal even to speak Kurdish in public. Chirac and Merkel agree to up pressure on Turkey Turks.US - Dec 06 6:52 AM
French President Jacques Chirac and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have reportedly come to an agreement over a stricter stance to be shown to Turkey on the matter of opening its air and sea ports to Southern Cypriot trade.Erdogan tells Merkel to avoid 'historic mistake' on Turkey's EU bid AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 05 2:49 AM
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said he had told German Chancellor Angela Merkel that European Union leaders should avoid "a historic mistake" when they discuss Turkey's membership bid next week. FT: Turkey and EU Seem to Hit a New Low Turks.US - Dec 06 5:33 AM
The European Union and Turkey seem to hit a new low next week when the 25 member states will be asked to partially suspend accession talks because of their stalemate over Cyprus, English Financial Times reported.Finnish PM: EU backs plan on Turkey AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 05 1:57 AM
The European Union presidency on Tuesday backed a proposal to partially suspend EU membership talks with Turkey because of Ankara's refusal to open up to trade with Cyprus. Orhan Pamuk in Sweden: Situation with EU and Turkey saddens me Turks.US - Dec 06 5:52 AM
This year's Nobel Literature Prize award winner, Turkish novelist Orhan Pamuk, has said in a press conference held in Sweden that the current situation involving the EU and Turkey is "saddening" to him.Merkel seeks future Turkey review BBC News - Dec 05 9:04 AM
The French and German leaders avoid setting a deadline for Turkey to comply with EU demands.EU ties with Russia, Turkey to dominate mini-summit in Germany AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 05 12:02 AM
Europe's ties with Russia and Turkey dominate a summit between the leaders of France, Germany and Poland, with Chancellor Angela Merkel due to propose stepping up the pressure on Ankara over its troubled EU candidacy.ISLAM - VATICAN Turkey and Regensburg: the same Pope AsiaNews.it - Dec 06 4:56 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.ETA Star, Turkey plans AME Info - Dec 06 12:21 AM
ETA Star plans to invest $200m-$250m in developing real estate in Turkey over the next two years, Gulf News reported. The Dubai-based property developer will launch two residential projects in Istanbul and Ankara in H1 2007, which is part of a wider strategy to move more investment overseas.Meth lab found in Turkey area Sampson Independent - Dec 06 3:26 AM
TURKEY Even as the need for continued awareness of methamphetamine was being preached across the state and country as part of National Meth Awareness Day on Thursday, Sampson County Sheriff s authorities were investigating a meth lab discovered in the county, the 13th such lab this year.No ultimatum for Turkey, says Germany Euro Observer - Dec 05 10:11 PM
06.12.2006 - 07:03 CET | By Honor Mahony Germany has given its support to a European Commission proposal to partially suspend EU membership talks with Turkey and backed down from setting Ankara an ultimatum.Merkel gives Turkey time to rethink its Cyprus stance Times Online - Dec 05 3:53 PM
Angela Merkel urged Turkey yesterday to break the deadlock over its future status within the European Union by opening its ports to Cyprus....Foreign Ministry: freezing EU talks with Turkey doesn't mean stopping negotiations Baltic Times - Dec 06 3:00 AM
RIGA - Latvian Foreign Ministry state secretary Normans Penke said that freezing EU pre-accession talks with Turkey did not mean stopping the negotiation process. Penke announced this at Parliament s European affairs committee meeting, explaining Latvia s position regarding talks with Turkey.Stratic Energy Provides Results of Exploration Drilling Operations in Turkey and Morocco [Press Release] CNW Group via Yahoo! Finance - Dec 06 5:30 AM
Stratic Energy Corporation announces the results of recent exploration drilling in Turkey and Morocco.Clashes erupt in Turkey lynching attempt AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 04 7:43 PM
Turkish security forces clashed Monday with an angry crowd trying to lynch a man accused of raping several girls and killing two of them in southeastern Turkey, local media reported. One person was killed in the violence, and at least 22 were injured.Dispute Over Cyprus Latest Hurdle in Turkey's EU Accession Bid Voice of America - Dec 05 12:16 PM
European Union foreign ministers meet next week in Brussels to discuss possible punitive measures against Turkey for its failure to open its airports and harbors to EU-member Cyprus, whose Greek Cypriot government is not recognized by Turkey.Turkey Day etiquette tips to tame the Philistine Allen American Star - Dec 05 10:32 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.Merkel stiffens terms for Turkey s EU talks Gulf Times - Dec 05 10:33 PM
METTLACH, Germany: German Chancellor Angela Merkel yesterday stiffened calls for slowing down Turkey s European Union membership bid with demands for a new report on Ankara s compliance with EU standards to be issued by 2009.ETA Star set to invest in Turkey's real estate market Zawya - Dec 05 11:27 PM
Dubai: Dubai-based property developer ETA Star plans to invest $200-$250 million in Turkey's real estate market in the next two years.Lunch Ladies: Turkey sandwiches Dallas Morning News - Dec 05 10:52 AM
It's that holiday time of year when the turkey's cuisine status is elevated to the highest of pecking orders. Even though we will probably get more than our fill of the holiday bird at grandmother's house and the requisite soirees, the Lunch Ladies often crave a well-made turkey sandwich.Cyprus applauds Germany's proposal to set a deadline for Turkey People's Daily - Dec 05 4:55 PM
The Cypriot government voiced its full support on Tuesday to a German proposal which would set a strict deadline for Turkey to fulfill its obligations towards the Republic of Cyprus.No deadline on Turkey over EU membership talks: Merkel People's Daily - Dec 05 4:53 PM
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Tuesday that there would be no deadline for Turkey over its European Union (EU) membership talks but the country had to fulfill its responsibilities before the EU could consider resuming the talks, local media reported.The Turkey Olympics Sports Illustrated - Dec 04 1:15 PM
Most families consider the term "dressing a turkey" to be stuffing a cooked bird for the feasts of all feasts, correct?Germany and France push for blocks on Turkey Times Online - Dec 05 9:52 AM
The leaders of Germany and France hammered home their support today for the partial suspension of negotiations on Turkey's accession to the European Union over its refusal open up to trade with Cyprus....EU risks 'strategic' error over Turkey: US official AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 04 12:47 PM
The European Union would be making a "major strategic miscalculation" in closing the door on accession negotiations with Turkey, a top official of the US State Department warned.Pope praises Muslims after Turkey trip MSNBC - Dec 06 8:06 AM
Pope Benedict XVI expressed his admiration for Muslims and Islam on Wednesday, and called for freedom of religion and faith that rejects all forms of violence. Critical Summit in Germany: Chirac and Merkel Seek New Deadline for Turkey Zaman Online - Dec 05 2:10 PM
French President Jacques Chirac and German Chancellor Angela Merkel will reportedly unite to demand tougher conditions for Turkey s European Union membership bid.Pope Benedict takes a 'soft tone' in Turkey National Catholic Reporter - Dec 05 11:53 AM
By JOHN L. ALLEN JR. Istanbul, Ephesus and Ankara, Turkey During his first four foreign trips, Pope Benedict XVI developed the annoying habit of making the world wait for the big story.Germany, France back partial freeze on Turkey's EU entry talks The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 05 1:04 PM
The leaders of Germany and France underlined their support Tuesday for the partial suspension of Turkey's EU membership negotiations over its refusal open up to trade with Cyprus. Shortly ahead of the statement, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan appealed to the European Union to avoid "putting obstacles on Turkey's road.CL Group C Report: Liverpool's Reserves Lose In Turkey Goal.com - Dec 05 2:32 PM
Liverpool's weakened side have finished their Champions League Group C campaign with a 3-2 defeat in Turkey in a match that mattered little to either side.Turkish textiles putting quality first International Herald Tribune - Dec 06 10:46 AM
Turkey is refocusing its textile output on quality fabrics in an effort to compete with cheap Asian goods.Merkel eases stance on Turkey s EU membership Financial Times - Dec 05 6:32 AM
German chancellor Angela Merkel has been forced to moderate her hard-line stance on Turkey s bid for membership of the European Union, apparently withdrawing a proposal for an 18-month deadline for Ankara to open its ports to Cyprus.First Matawan Turkey Trot a great success Independent - Dec 05 3:58 PM
Even before Robert Cavanaugh crossed the finish line in 16:34 to be the inaugural winner of the Matawan Borough 5k Turkey Trot Nov. 25, this event was a tremendous success. In my eyes, the success of this race is not solely based on the over 200 registered runners and walkers who participated, but on the overwhelming support of the local businesses, residents and surrounding communities.MERKEL AND CHIRAC SOFTEN CALL FOR TURKEY EU DEADLINE The Tocqueville Connection - Dec 05 11:03 AM
METTLACH, Germany, Dec 5, 2006 (AFP) - Germany and France on Tuesday backed away from their call to set a firm deadline for Turkey over its troubled EU candidacy as they warned Syria not to destabilise Lebanon.Turkish luxe on an upward spiral International Herald Tribune - Dec 06 10:46 AM
Turkey's largest city has historically craved European gloss and glamour. And now "luxe," as the Turkish describe it from their previous French connections, has come back.Turkey facing identity crisis International Herald Tribune - Dec 04 12:46 PM
Competing forces in Turkey have recently burst into full view.What happened when I criticized Ataturk International Herald Tribune - Dec 06 9:46 AM
What is the defining line between a civilized and uncivilized country? In my own experience in Turkey, it is freedom of expression.A slice of turkey in Skaneateles Cnylink - Dec 06 4:13 PM
P&C supermarket saves the day for one Skaneateles family, maybe more ... It was the Wednesday before Thanksgiving one of the busiest shopping days of the year at anyPope hopes Turkey visit will strengthen global dialogue Ekklesia - Dec 05 4:04 PM
Pope Benedict XVI says he is looking to increased cooperation between Christians, and a stepped-up dialogue with Muslims, following his four-day visit to Turkey - writes Luigi Sandri for Ecumenical News International.Vodafone Expects Quick Returns in Turkey AP via Yahoo! Finance - Dec 06 4:44 AM
Vodafone Group PLC, the world's largest mobile phone company, said Wednesday it expects to turn around its Turkish business more quickly than previously anticipated.Pope expresses admiration for Muslims following trip to Turkey KWQC-TV 6 Davenport - 23 minutes ago
VATICAN CITY Pope Benedict is calling for freedom of religion and faith that rejects all forms of violence.Syria, Turkey call for efforts to decrease tension in region People's Daily - Dec 06 5:07 PM
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and visiting Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday called for efforts to decrease the current tension in the region, the official SANA news agency reported.Erdogan: Iran, Turkey against disintegration of Iraq Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 05 7:03 AM
Turkey - Erdogan - Iraq Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said here Tuesday that Iran and Turkey support Iraqi territorial integirty. The prime minister made the remarks while addressing MPs from Justice and Development Party (AKP) at the Grand National Assembly meeting.Security forces kill 5 Kurd rebels in SE Turkey AlertNet - Dec 05 5:26 AM
Source: Reuters TUNCELI, Turkey, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Turkish security forces said on Tuesday they had killed five Kurdish rebels overnight in clashes in the country's impoverished southeast. The security forces also ... Turkey's Turcas sets up JV with Azerbaijan's SOCAR Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 05 2:29 AM
ISTANBUL, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Turkey's Turcas and Azeri state oil company SOCAR signed a deal on Tuesday to set up a joint venture for oil exploration, commerce and refinery in third countries as well as natural gas business.Opinion: Cyprus Issue Shouldn't Spike Turkey EU Accession Deutsche Welle - Dec 05 6:21 AM
Unless both Turkey and Cyprus jump over their shadows, Ankara can forget any further accession talks with the EU, says DW's Berndt Riegert.A kinder, gentler Benedict XVI emerges in Turkey CTV.ca - Dec 05 7:16 AM
Janis Mackey Frayer on Pope Benedict XVI's efforts to find a reconciliation with Muslims on his trip to Turkey, three months after uttering some inflammatory comments.EU Split Over Imposing Tougher Entry Conditions on Turkey Deutsche Welle - Dec 05 6:21 AM
European Union leaders have divergent views on Turkey's troubled bid to join the 25-nation bloc, with Germany and France set to call for tougher conditions on Ankara. Finland, Sweden, Estonia and Poland want doors open.Report says 1 killed in Turkey during lynching attempt Boston Herald - Dec 05 3:08 AM
Turkish security forces clashed today with an angry crowd trying to lynch a man accused of raping several girls and killing two of them in southeastern Turkey, local media reported. One person was killed...Vodafone sees faster turnaround in Turkey, eyes deals Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 06 10:47 AM
LONDON, Dec 6 (Reuters) - Britain's Vodafone Group Plc hopes to turn around its Turkish mobile operation more quickly than previously forecast, it said on Wednesday, and reiterated its interest in acquiring assets in fast-growing emerging markets.Cookshelf: "Arabesque: A Taste of Morocco, Turkey and Lebanon" Denver Post - Dec 05 5:39 PM
"Arabesque: A Taste of Morocco, Turkey and Lebanon," by Claudia Roden; Knopf, $35EU to Criticize Turkey But Will Keep Door Open Deutsche Welle - Dec 05 6:21 AM
Turkey will likely be allowed to continue the accession process after a key EU report is published on Wednesday. But the bloc is also expected to take aim at what it sees as insufficient reform in a number of areas.MERKEL CALLS FOR PROGRESS REPORT ON TURKEY'S EU BID BEFORE 2009 The Tocqueville Connection - Dec 05 6:18 AM
METTLACH, Germany, Dec 5, 2006 (AFP) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday called for a progress report on Turkey's troubled EU candidacy before spring 2009.Merkel supports the plan to give Turkey 18 months to resolve Cypriot customs issues Aljazeera - Dec 05 3:33 AM
The European Union presidency has backed a proposal to partially suspend EU membership talks with Turkey because of Ankara' refusal to open up trade with Cyprus.JFK conspiracy museum making way for sub shop CNN.com - Dec 06 7:45 AM
DALLAS, Texas (AP) -- Surely an institution that floats the idea of two Lee Harvey Oswalds can blame its closure on a more complex plot than making way for turkey subs.Nobel winner Pamuk insists he's a writer, not a bridge-builder AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 06 6:18 AM
This year's Nobel prize-winning novelist Orhan Pamuk has said he was saddened by poor relations between his native Turkey and the EU, but insisted his role as author was not to build bridges between cultures.Europe diary: Island isolation BBC News - Dec 06 12:57 PM
BBC Europe editor Mark Mardell asks Turkish Cypriots what it feels like in the spotlight as the EU and Turkey fall out.Polish Linux: Pardus--A Penguin from Turkey Linux Today - 2 hours, 15 minutes ago
"Pardus is a Turkish distribution that comes with KDE as the default desktop. It is however not just another pack of known open source apps.Turkey's Garanti Bank secures $500 mln loan Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 05 12:26 AM
ISTANBUL, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Garanti Bank , one of Turkey's leading private banks, secured a $500 million loan from international financiers, the bank said in a statement on Tuesday.Turkey's Sabanci buys Indonesian tyre yarn firm Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 05 12:36 AM
ISTANBUL, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Turkey's Sabanci Holding has agreed to buy a controlling stake in Indonesian tyre-yarn firm PT Branta Mulia Tbk , as part of its expansion into east Asia, it said on Tuesday.EU attacks Turkey deadline plan BBC News - Dec 04 12:28 PM
The EU's enlargement commissioner urges Germany and France not to set a new deadline on Turkey over Cyprus.Turkey: Withdrawl Schedule Will Improve Situation India Daily - Dec 05 8:24 AM
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Dec. 5 if U.S. forces announce a withdrawal schedule, the situation in Iraq will improve. Erdogan also emphasized the importance of Turkey's role in strengthening the Iraqi government.Turkey's Sabanci buys Indonesian textile firm Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 04 11:58 PM
ISTANBUL, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Turkey's Sabanci Holding said on Tuesday it had agreed to buy a 54.2 percent stake in Indonesian firm PT Branta Mulia Tbk.Letter From Italy: The pope without his sting International Herald Tribune - Dec 06 7:44 AM
Pope Benedict showed a softer, more diplomatic side on his trip to Turkey.Richards' turkey calls made from wood found on ancestor's grave The Troy Messenger - Dec 05 12:28 AM
When Donny Richards tells folks that the wood he uses for his sweet sounding turkey calls grew out of an ancestor's chest, they chuckle in disbelief. When they hear the sweet sounds the turkey calls make, they reach for their wallets.BRUSSELS URGES FRANCE, GERMANY NOT TO SET STRICT TURKEY DEADLINE The Tocqueville Connection - Dec 05 2:03 AM
BRUSSELS, Dec 5, 2006 (AFP) - The European Commission urged France and Germany Tuesday not to set a strict deadline for Turkey to meet its obligations toward Cyprus, saying that such time limits had not worked in the past.