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Turkey Pledges $1 Million to Palestinians 
AP via Yahoo! Finance - Jul 10 10:50 AM
Turkey signed an agreement Monday to give US$1 million to Palestinians for business development, saying such donations were intended to help them create their own state and fund its government.Bobcats steal the show on wild turkey hunt Dayton Daily News - 1 hour, 9 minutes ago
Shannon Mayes, a hunter who has spent a lot of time in the woods, said his last wild turkey hunt in Ohio gave him a scare.ISLAMIC BANKING STRUGGLES TO MAKE INROADS IN STAUNCHLY SECULAR TURKEY EurasiaNet.org - Jul 10 1:13 PM
Delays surrounding legislation that would enable Turkey to enter the interest-free bond market underscore the wariness of many Turks toward Muslim banking practices.Turkey: Donating Money To Gaza Strip India Daily - 5 minutes ago
Turkey will donate $1 million to fund Palestinian business development in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul said July 10. The money is to be used to help Palestinians develop their own state, separate from Israeli institutions.Turkey- US Nuclear Energy Pact in Process Zaman Online - Jul 10 2:13 PM
The Cooperation for Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy and the memorandum of understanding regarding between the US and Turkey has been ratified by the Cabinet and put into effect and published in official gazette.Turkey Prepares List of Artifacts with Cultural Heritage Value Zaman Online - Jul 10 2:13 PM
The Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry and the Turkish National Commission at UNESCO have jointly prepared the Protocol for Turkey s Cultural Heritage List. Pakistan, Iran, Turkey to set up ECO bank Business Recorder - Jul 10 4:46 PM
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, Iran and Turkey will set up ECO trade and development bank a meeting of bank officials of the three countries decided in Ankara. This was reported in a private TV News channel. Head of Iran's Foreign Exchange Reserves, Muhammad Ja ....French-British investment bank Rothschild opens a bureau in Turkey India Daily - Jul 10 12:37 PM
French-British investment bank Rothschild Monday said it will open a bureau in Turkey to take advantage of the fast-growing Turkish economy.Turkey to rule on LUKOIL refinery by end of 2006 Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Jul 10 3:16 AM
ANKARA, July 10 (Reuters) - Turkey's energy watchdog said on Monday it will decide by the end of the year on Russian oil company LUKOIL's application to build a 8 million to 10 million tonne refinery on the country's Black Sea coast.Russian firm to build refinery in Turkey UPI - Jul 10 6:08 AM
ZONGULDAK PROVINCE, Turkey, July 10 (UPI) -- Russian firm Lukoil, one of the world's largest energy companies, is planning to build an oil refinery in northern Turkey, the Turkish media reported Sunday.TURKEY: Women's Employment Should Double to Meet EU Targets seeurope.net - Jul 10 7:12 AM
The employment of women in Turkey should increase by at least two-and-a-half times to meet European Union standards, research carried out by the Turkish Confederation of Employers' Union (TISK) revealed last week.U.S. MILITARY TO REDUCE OPERATIONS IN TURKEY Middle East Newsline - Jul 10 5:58 AM
WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The U.S. military plans to reduce activities in Turkey. U.S. European Command intends to end operations at the Yumurtalik Sea Terminal, an aviation fuel-handling site along Turkey's Mediterranean coast.TURKEY: Anti-inflation Fight Will Continue seeurope.net - Jul 10 7:13 AM
The fact that the price of oil is over USD 70 a barrel has affected inflation in Turkey, just as it has around the world, State Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Abdullatif Sener said.TURKEY: Large Foreign-Exchange Reserves Spare Turkey from Fluctuation seeurope.net - Jul 10 5:30 AM
Measures taken by Turkey to counter the rise and fall in markets since early May were credited by international business authorities as being effective.TURKEY: CPI Figures Not Discouraging, Says Morgan Stanley seeurope.net - Jul 10 4:57 AM
The first inflation figure after the global volatility shock is rather encouraging. Global risk reduction has led to a sharp depreciation of the Turkish lira and consequently an increase in import prices and production costs, reports a survey from the Central bank of Turkey.Genocide Recognition Should Become Precondition for Turkey s Accession to EU PanARMENIAN.Net - Jul 10 3:35 AM
Finnish Foreign Ministry: the dialogue with Turkey can be stopped any moment if Ankara fails to meet commitments to the European Union.Turkey's EU Accession Process Can Be Affected By Domestic Politics Of EU Members, Babacan TurkishPress.com - Jul 10 12:22 AM
ANKARA - ``EU countries can sometimes use Turkey as a tool for their own political purposes. We will overcome these.Resumption of Cyprus talks could ease EU-Turkey tensions Euro Observer - Jul 10 1:02 AM
10.07.2006 - 09:57 CET | By Mark Beunderman The prospect of a major crisis in Turkey's EU entry negotiations later this year was defused somewhat over the weekend as Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders agreed to resume peace talks.Turkey To Donate 1 Mln Usd To Palestine TurkishPress.com - Jul 10 12:08 AM
ANKARA - Turkey will donate 1 million USD to Palestine to contribute to development of small and medium scale industries, Turkish Foreign Ministry said on Friday.Turkey Does Not Intervene In Judicial Matters, Erdogan TurkishPress.com - Jul 10 12:08 AM
ANKARA - ''Turkey does not intervene in judicial matters of any countries,'' told Turkish Recep Tayyip Erdogan to ambassadors of EU member states to Turkey, sources said.Pakistan, Iran, Turkey to Set up Eco Bank Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Asia News - Jul 09 7:44 PM
ISLAMABAD, July 10 Asia Pulse - Pakistan, Iran and Turkey have agreed to set up ECO trade and development bank.PAKISTAN, IRAN, TURKEY TO SET UP ECO BANK Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - Jul 09 7:45 PM
Middle East Pakistan, Iran and Turkey have agreed to set up ECO trade and development bank.Israeli - Palestinian Dispute - Turkey Calls On Parties To Put An End To Acts Of Violence TurkishPress.com - Jul 10 12:08 AM
ANKARA - Turkey expressed its concerns about escalating tension in the Middle East, and called on Israeli and Palestinian parties to put an end to acts of violence immediately.LUKoil Mulls $2.5-billion Refinery Project in Turkey - Media The Russia Journal Daily - Jul 10 2:10 AM
ANKARA - LUKoil (RTS: LKOH), Russia s no.1 crude producer, is planning to invest $2-2.5 billion in the construction of an oil refinery in Turkey, Turkish media have reported.El Baradei Departs From Turkey TurkishPress.com - Jul 10 12:25 AM
ISTANBUL - International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Mohamed El Baradei departed from Turkey on Sunday. El Baradei paid a visit to Turkey at invitation of Turkish Energy & Natural Resources Minister Hilmi Guler.Pakistan, Iran, Turkey to set up ECO bank IranMania.com - Jul 09 10:00 PM
LONDON, July 10 (IranMania) - Pakistan, Iran and Turkey have agreed to set up ECO trade and development bank, IRNA reported. According to 'The News', this was decided in a meeting of bank officials of the three countries in Ankara.Israel says Syria test-fires Scuds over Turkey Tiscali - Jul 09 9:13 PM
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Syria test-fired three Scud missiles last week, including one that broke up over Turkey, senior Israeli security officials said on Friday.Turkey Has Overcome Recent Shock, Vorkink TurkishPress.com - Jul 09 1:08 PM
ANKARA - World Bank Turkey Director Andrew Vorkink has said that Turkey has overcome the recent shock since it has enough foreign currency reserves, an independent Central Bank, sound banking sector and floating exchange rate regime.Babacan: Reforms Made Turkey Resilient To Shocks And Fluctuations TurkishPress.com - Jul 09 1:09 PM
ANKARA - ''Structural reforms have made Turkey more resilient to shocks and fluctuations,'' said Turkish State Minister Ali Babacan on Friday. Babacan and World Bank Turkey Director Andrew Vorkink held a joint press conference in Ankara.Gul Returns To Turkey TurkishPress.com - Jul 09 1:07 PM
ANKARA - ''My visit to Washington D.C. coincided with a period of time when traditional relations between Turkey and the United States have gained momentum,'' said Turkish FM & Deputy PM Abdullah Gul on Friday.Polygamy Fosters Culture Clashes (and Regrets) in Turkey New York Times - Jul 09 8:43 PM
Polygamy is creating cultural clashes in a country struggling to reconcile the secularism of the republic with its Muslim traditions.Politics Of the Pipelines Washington Post - 1 hour, 49 minutes ago
For a low-profile State Department official, Matthew J. Bryza gets around. A member of the bureau of European and Eurasian affairs, he frequents places such as Turkey, Georgia and Azerbaijan. This year, he's also popped in on people in Brussels, Rome and Berlin. One key item on his agenda: ...Zebari Departs From Turkey TurkishPress.com - Jul 09 1:10 PM
ISTANBUL - Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari departed from Turkey on Friday. Zebari had several talks with Turkish authorities during his visit to Ankara and Istanbul.Daniel Fried IV CNN Turk: U.S.-Turkey Relations Scoop.co.nz - Jul 10 4:35 PM
Assistant Secretary Fried, at left, being interviewed by Yasemin Congar of CNN Turk. CNN Turk: Welcome to the program. Ambassador Fried: Thank you. CNN Turk: Thank you for being with us. Let me start by asking about this Shared Vision statement. World Bank says Turkey has finally overcome economic shock Turks.US - Jul 09 5:57 AM
Andrew Vorkink, representative for the World Bank in Turkey, stated, "Turkey has overcome the recent global fluctuation thanks to such shock absorbers as its high foreign exchange reserve, the increasing direct foreign capital, independent Central Bank and a healthy banking system. "Hamas Prime Minister, Visiting Turkey, Says He Won t Give Up Jerusalem Israel National News - Jul 09 8:42 AM
(IsraelNN.com) PA prime minister Isma il Haniyeh (Hamas) told supporters at a rally in Istanbul, Turkey that his government would make no concessions to Israel, or give up the Arab claim to Jerusalem.Turkey Hill Attempted Robbery WPH CBS 21 - Jul 10 11:57 AM
A customer chased the robber out of the store and into a corn field across the street.Pakistan, Iran, Turkey to set up ECO bank Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 09 1:22 AM
Pakistan - Iran - Turkey Pakistan, Iran and Turkey have agreed to set up ECO trade and development bank. According to 'The News', this was decided in a meeting of bank officials of the three countries in Ankara.Fall turkey registration begins South Bend Tribune - Jul 09 4:09 AM
Michigan's Department of Natural Resources today announced that the 2006 fall wild turkey application period is open until Aug. 1. More than 56,000 licenses will be made available through a lottery for the units open to hunting.EU welcomes Turkey-Cyprus talks EU Politix - Jul 10 5:50 AM
The European commission has welcomed an agreement to revive stalled talks on the future of Cyprus.Zimbabwe: Kawondera Quits Turkey AllAfrica.com - Jul 10 6:54 AM
ZIMBABWE international Shingi Kawondera has quit Turkish giants FC Gaziantepsor, four months into a two-and-a-half-year deal and has set his sights on joining the South African Premiership, Standardsport can reveal.Iran, Turkey stress boosting of mutual ties IranMania.com - Jul 08 8:15 PM
LONDON, July 8 IranMania) - Iranian Minister of Road and Transportation Mohammad Rahmati met with Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan late on Friday when he stressed the need for strengthening of bilateral ties, IRNA reported.Turkish polygamists start to rethink the outlawed practice The Salt Lake Tribune - Jul 10 4:07 PM
ISIKLAR, Turkey - With his five wives, 55 children and 80 grandchildren, 400 sheep, 1,200 acres of land and a small army of servants, Aga Mehmet Arslan would seem an unlikely defender of monogamy. Yet if he were young again, said Arslan, a sprightly, potbellied, 64-year-old Kurdish village chieftain, he would happily trade in his five wives for one.100 Thousand in Turkey Protest Israeli Attacks Against Palestinians Muslim American Society - Jul 10 5:07 AM
At least 100 thousand people took to the streets in Istanbul on Sunday to protest the Israeli ongoing attacks against the Palestinian people which have killed at least 52 Palestinians so far, since June 25.Customer said shot at shoe sale in Turkey AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 07 2:08 PM
Chaos broke out at a shoe sale in Turkey on Friday, and one person got shot in the foot, a news agency reported.Cyprus -Turkey agree on future talks ArabicNews.com - Jul 10 12:57 PM
Leaders of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities have committed to proceed by end of July with technical talks on issues affecting the day-to-day life of people on both sides, and have agreed on broader principles concerning the need to seek a comprehensive settlement, a senior United Nations official who brought them together on the island has announced.Azeri FM make visit to Turkey Baku Today - Jul 08 1:32 PM
Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Elmar Mamedyarov is making a visit to Turkey on July 10 to 13, Trend reports with reference to press center of Azeri Foreign Ministry.Grilling turkey Pioneer Press - Jul 10 1:07 AM
There's something about tarragon that keeps me coming back for more. Its distinctive aroma and aniselike flavor are a perfect match with poultry and seafood.Iran judokas depart for France IranMania.com - 14 minutes ago
LONDON, July 11 (IranMania) - Iran s national judo team left for the French capital Paris to hold a joint training camp, MNA reported. The judokas join their counterparts from France, Japan, South Korea, Germany, Italy, Russia, and Turkey.France urges calm as H5N1 bird flu hits turkey farm Tiscali - Jul 10 1:28 AM
PARIS (Reuters) - President Jacques Chirac urged French people on Saturday not to panic after the presence of the deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu was confirmed at a farm in the east of the country where thousands of turkeys had died.SELCUK GULTASLI Zaman Online - Jul 10 2:15 PM
Did Anybody Die in Luxembourg that Night? Johnny Dymond, a former BBC Turkey correspondent, who covered another eventful June 12 in Luxembourg, had asked in his column, Did someone die that night? HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Jul 10 2:12 PM
Turkey made a $1 million pledge to Palestine Monday as a show of support for the Palestinian people while Israel continues its raids in the Gaza Strip.IAEA chief cautions Turkey over nuclear energy plans AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 07 9:01 AM
Turkey must plan carefully in its ambition to build its first nuclear reactor, the head of the world nuclear watchdog IAEA said as environmentalists protested his support for nuclear power.SAHIN ALPAY Zaman Online - Jul 10 2:15 PM
The report titled Almanac Turkey 2005: Security Sector and Democratic Control (May 2006) prepared by the Turkish Economic and Social Studies Foundation (TESEV) in conjunction with the Geneva Democratic Control Center of Armed Forces (DCAF) evaluates the state of the Turkish security sector at the start of accession talks with the European Union (EU).HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Jul 10 2:14 PM
Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul has stated that it is out of question for Turkey to withdraw its troops from Cyprus or to turn over Maras (Varosha) to the Greek Cypriot side.HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Jul 10 2:13 PM
Exceeding expectations, Turkey's industrial output increased by 9 percent in May, compared with an average increase of 5.4 percent on average for the first five months of 2006 .Iran, Turkey stress boosting of mutual cooperation Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 08 8:52 AM
Iran - Turkey - Transportation Iranian Minister of Road and Transportation Mohammad Rahmati met with Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan late on Friday when he stressed the need for strengthening of bilateral ties.Iran Gets Final Warning Prior to G-8 Meet Zaman Online - Jul 10 2:14 PM
Abdullah Gul, Turkey s Foreign Minister, met with his Iranian counterpart, Manouchehr Mottaki, Tehran, where Gul also attended a meeting of the officials from neighboring countries.Schools alert on playtime turkey slappers Northern Territory News - Jul 08 2:37 PM
CHILD protection groups are calling for schools to take action amid fears young Big Brother fans will copy the show's notorious "turkey slap" incident.HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Jul 10 2:12 PM
FM Gul made his remarks at a ceremony held in Ankara to finalize Turkey's pledge of $1 million to Palestine. Gul stated in his speech that everyone in the international community should do all possible in order to prevent what is now happening in Gaza. Natural Gas is Expensive, We will Generate Electricity Burning Coal Zaman Online - Jul 10 2:14 PM
The rapid industrial expansion and population increase have led to increased demand for electricity in Turkey to six to eight percent a year. The rise in demand is has made private investment in electric power generation attractive.Report: Chaos breaks out at shoe sale in Turkey, one customer shot in foot Contra Costa Times - Jul 08 3:06 AM
Chaos broke out at a shoe sale in Turkey on Friday, and one person got shot in the foot, a news agency reported. The incident occurred in Karabuk, a city about 125 miles north of Ankara, after masses of people swarmed and overloaded a two-story retailer that was selling pairs of shoes for as little as $6, the state-owned Anatolia news agency reported.Hearts Beat for Palestine Zaman Online - Jul 10 2:14 PM
The human tragedy in Palestine, victim of Israeli air strikes, was exhibited in Istanbul yesterday. Abide-i Hurriyet square in Istanbul, was the venue for a demonstration against Israel and the United States. The demonstration was organized by Saadet Party, a political party in Turkey.Georgia head to attend pipeline opening UPI - Jul 10 9:23 AM
TBILISI, Georgia, July 10 (UPI) -- Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili will head to Turkey to attend the opening of the BTC oil pipeline with Turkish government officials.Turkish June primary surplus 4.931 bln lira Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Jul 10 4:15 AM
ISTANBUL, July 10 (Reuters) - Turkey's budget showed a primary surplus of 4.931 billion lira ($3.160 billion) in June, the finance ministry said on Monday, compared with a previously announced surplus of 9.0 billion lira in May.Iraq's troubled pipeline shut for repairs AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 09 9:52 AM
Iraq's sabotage-prone northern pipeline has been shut down for maintenance, halting crude oil exports from Kirkuk oil fields to Turkey's Ceyhan port, the oil minister said Sunday.Disappearing History Doc Raises Questions Digital Video Editing - Jul 10 2:16 PM
The program recounts the six-century reign of the Ottomans, the precursors to the modern republic of Turkey. When the special did not premiereven after History had run promos just days before and pre-sold DVDs on its Web sitmessage boards at HistoryChannel.com and Armenian-American blogs erupted with allegations the network caved to pressure from the Turkish government or othegroups.Kirkuk oil to Turkey ceases AME Info - Jul 08 4:14 AM
The pumping of oil to Turkey from Northern Iraq has once again stopped, but the reason for the cessation is technical, according to agency reports. Iraq is waiting for enough crude oil to be collected from its Kirkuk fields before sending through the next batch of a million barrels.Select an Edition: AlertNet - Jul 10 3:40 AM
DIYARBAKIR, Turkey, July 10 (Reuters) - Turkish military forces killed three Kurdish rebels in a firefight near the Iraqi border overnight, security officials said on Monday.Rattlers slithering down area hillsides The Reporter - Jul 10 8:01 AM
In the honey-colored wildland at the northwest edge of Vacaville there are beautifully kept family gardens. Deer frolic on the hillsides, jack rabbits, fox and wild turkey can be spotted and all exist in a harmonious cross of nature and suburbia. But one bit of unwelcome wildlife has slithered its way into this bucolic setting and residents areChechnya: Shamil Basayev's Life Of War And Terror Radio Free Europe: Radio Library - Jul 10 8:34 AM
PRAGUE, July 10, 2006 (RFE/RL) -- Chechen field commander Shamil Basayev, 41, began his one-man campaign against Russian rule over Chechnya in 1991 when he participated in the hijacking of a Russian passenger aircraft flying from the southern town of Mineralnye Vody to Turkey and thence to Grozny.When fat is not fun Asia Times - Jul 10 3:51 AM
FETHIYE, Turkey - The Western world makes its presence known in Turkey in so many ways. Over the past five years squatter toilets have been outnumbered by seated toilets, reality TV shows such as Big Brother and Survivor hog the screen and in forward-thinking establishments wheelchair-friendly ramps replace steps.Turk cbank to withdraw up to 1 bln lira in auctions Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Jul 10 12:13 AM
ISTANBUL, July 10 (Reuters) - Turkey's central bank will withdraw a maximum one billion lira from the market in two lira purchase auctions on Monday, the bank said.Police: Witnesses Chase Would-Be Robber Into Cornfield WGAL.com - Jul 10 5:14 AM
WEST HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- Police are investigating an attempted robbery at a convenience store in Lancaster County. West Hempfield Township said someone tried to rob the Turkey Hill on Prospect Road and Columbia Avenue around 11:30 p.m. Sunday.Take break on Wright foot New York Daily News - Jul 10 1:27 AM
The first half of the Mets' season has been filled with so many dramatic plays, comeback wins and incredible performances, it's turned their fans into adrenaline junkies. It's going to be cold turkey for the next four days, but the club at least sent them into the All-Star break with a win so thrilling it might keep them buzzing till Friday.Pottahawk party motors on The Simcoe Reformer - Jul 10 6:05 AM
TURKEY POINT Record business for the Turkey Point Marina signaled the continuing popularity of Pottahawk Weekend. The annual party on the Inner Bay attracted thousands of boaters and bikinis for festivities unique to this Lake Erie resort.Erdogan Hosts A Luncheon For Ambassadors Of E U-member States TurkishPress.com - Jul 10 12:09 AM
ANKARA - Finnish Ambassador to Turkey Maria Serenius said that Turkey should expand more efforts to implement the reforms in its EU accession process.Fight Erupts at Shoe Sale; Customer Shot Bismarck Tribune - Jul 09 11:37 PM
ISTANBUL, Turkey - Chaos broke out at a shoe sale in Turkey this week, and one person got shot in the foot, a news agency reported.Iran showing goodwill in N-case: Turkish FM Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 10 12:31 AM
Turkey - Iran - Nuclear Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul said here Sunday that Iran had the firm determination and goodwill to settle its nuclear case through diplomatic channels, and hoped the the positive trend towards resolution of the case would continue.Premier Erdogan Hosts A Luncheon For Ambassadors Of E U-member States TurkishPress.com - Jul 10 12:09 AM
ANKARA - Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan called on ambassadors to Turkey of EU-member states to support efforts aiming to find a comprehensive solution to the Cyprus issue under the auspices of the United Nations.Gautam Welcomes Decree Against Honor Killings TurkishPress.com - Jul 10 12:09 AM
ISTANBUL - UN Assistant-Secretary-General and (UNICEF) Deputy Executive Director Kul Chandra Gautam welcomed Turkey's recent decree against honor killings and domestic violence.Appiah hints at Arsenal move Aresenal-Mania - Jul 10 3:04 AM
The 25 year old central midfielder, currently playing for Fenerbahce in Turkey has been linked to several big clubs in Europe following an impressive showing for his country at this summer's World Cup in Germany.Strategic BTC pipeline ready for inauguration AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 08 9:45 PM
The Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline -- a four-billion-dollar US-backed project to supply oil to Western markets -- will be officially inaugurated Thursday with a high-profile ceremony in southern Turkey.Gulf Air extends its e-ticketing facility Gulf Times - Jul 10 2:44 AM
Staff Reporter GULF AIR has extended the e-ticketing facility across the globe, covering destinations in Australia, Cyprus, Egypt, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ireland, Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand, Turkey, the Gulf and the UK. The airline recently extended its e-ticketing platform from Sabre to other global distribution systems (GDS) from Abacus, Amadeus and Galileo, so / Overseas Investment China Daily - Jul 10 12:27 AM
TESCO Plc, Britain's largest retailer, plans to add stores in China and Turkey next year and has a team on the ground in India to study entering the country.Turkish Security Forces Kill Three Terrorists In Hakkari TurkishPress.com - Jul 10 12:18 AM
HAKKARI - Turkish security forces killed three terrorists in Cukurca town of southeastern city of Hakkari, governor's office announced on Sunday. According to a statement by the governor's office, a group of terrorist (members of PKK organization) entered Turkey from Iraq on Saturday night.Letter Of Intend Sent To I M F TurkishPress.com - Jul 10 12:10 AM
ANKARA - Turkey has sent its letter of intend to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Releasing a statement, the Treasury said on Friday, ''we sent the letter of intent, which was prepared after the third and fourth reviews under the Stand-by deal, to the IMF.''(AFX UK Focus) 2006-07-10 09:23 GMT: SerVision wins 700,000 usd renewal contract with Pronet Interactive Investor - Jul 10 1:46 AM
LONDON (AFX) - SerVision PLC, the maker of wireless video surveillance equipment, said it has signed a 700,000 usd distribution agreement with Pronet, its exclusive distributor in Turkey.Police: Robbers Ram Cruiser, Try To Run Over Officer WGAL via Yahoo! News - Jul 10 9:18 AM
Police said they were nearly run down when they tried to arrest two people suspected of robbing two convenience stores.Turkey To Sign I.M.F. Letter Of Intent Today, Babacan TurkishPress.com - Jul 09 1:09 PM
ANKARA - ''Works on the letter of intent (to be sent to IMF) were completed last night. We will sign and send the letter of intent today'' Turkish State Minister Ali Babacan said.Will a BoJ Hike Rattle the Markets? BusinessWeek - 1 hour, 28 minutes ago
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise a key short-term interest rate. Due to the "yen carry trade," the consequences could be worldwide, some say Customer said shot at shoe sale in Turkey Syracuse.com - Jul 07 1:45 PM
ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) Chaos broke out at a shoe sale in Turkey on Friday, and one person got shot in the foot, a news agency reported.Paving Issues for Turkey Creek Road Residents Addressed The Thomaston Times - Jul 07 2:06 PM
There were nothing but smiles Thursday evening as residents of Turkey Creek Road discussed paving plans. Twelve out of the 40 property owners on the road met with land surveyors and Upson County Commissioner Steve Hudson to look at preliminary plans.Power Trips: Minnesota members of Congress defend travel Minnesota Public Radio - Jul 09 3:02 PM
In the last few years, Minnesota members of Congress have traveled to Hawaii, Alaska, Israel, South Africa, China, Germany, Turkey, Mozambique and other spots around the globe. Taxpayers didn't foot the bill for these trips -- private interest groups did.Turkey sends IMF letter of intent Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Jul 07 8:05 AM
ANKARA, July 7 (Reuters) - Turkey sent a letter of intent to the International Monetary Fund on Friday, the Treasury said, making pledges in exchange for fresh funds which had been delayed by reform glitches.'Turkey Takes Strong Measures Against Interest Rates' Zaman Online - Jul 07 2:15 PM
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said that Turkey has taken strong steps in the managing the interest rates, deemed essential in cooling off the volatile markets.Turkey: Britons injured in road accident ITN via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Jul 07 8:07 AM
Four British tourists are in hospital after the vehicle they were in swerved off a mountain road and fell into a gorge in Turkey.Police: Witnesses Chase Would-Be Robber Into Cornfield WGAL via Yahoo! News - Jul 10 5:10 AM
Police are investigating an attempted robbery at a convenience store in Lancaster County.Complacency over bird flu leaves UN short of funds AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 10 10:10 AM
Complacency about the risk of a global bird flu pandemic has impeded the flow of funds promised earlier this year, the UN official coordinating the fight against the deadly virus has said.The bonds that tie Persians and Jews International Herald Tribune - Jul 10 9:30 AM
Animosity between Iran and Israel is an historical aberration.