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IMF releases 1.85 billion dollars for Turkey 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 28 3:13 PM
The International Monetary Fund released 1.85 billion dollars from a 10-billion-dollar standby credit it approved last year to help stabilize Turkey's economy.Turkey proposes peace force The Australian - Jul 29 1:14 PM
TURKEY could take part in an international stability force in Lebanon if a ceasefire is established and both Israel and Lebanon approve such a mission, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said overnight.EU Support for Turkey Increases in Europe but Decreases in Turkey Zaman Online - Jul 29 2:13 PM
A Eurobarometer survey conducted in 25 EU member and candidate countries in March and May show that Europeans gave the least support to Turkey s EU membership.Turkey says ceasefire a must for possible role in Lebanon force TurkishPress.com - Jul 29 3:22 PM
ISTANBUL - Turkey could take part in an international stability force in Lebanon if a ceasefire is established and both Israel and Lebanon approve such a mission, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Saturday.IMF Approves Turkey's Intent Letter, $1.9 Billion is Coming Zaman Online - Jul 29 2:14 PM
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved $1.9 billion disbursement after discussing the third and fourth loan reviews of Turkey s IMF program.Knocking on Europe s Door, Turkey Shows Growing Conservatism New York Times - Jul 29 5:13 PM
The prolonged road to membership has soured some attitudes toward the European Union, according to a recent survey.More Canadian evacuees arrive in Turkey from Lebanon AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 28 8:34 AM
Another 550 Canadian nationals fleeing war-torn Lebanon have arrived in Turkey, bringing to 9,700 the total number of foreigners to have been evacuated via this country, officials said.Turkey v. Pickup WTWO NewsChannel 2 - Jul 29 10:56 AM
A Wabash Valley driver got quite a suprise Friday when a wild turkey hit her windshield and damaged her pick-up truck. The unidentified woman was driving on U.S. 41 just south of Rockville when the turkey flew up into the air and smashed into the vehicle`s driver`s side.Turkey wants to attack PKK bases Aljazeera - Jul 29 2:42 AM
Turkey's troubled southeast has seen a recent escalation of violence, with 16 members of the Turkish security forces killed in clashes with Kurdish rebels over the last two weeks, and more being targeted daily.Fallon races at Sunday meet in Turkey RTÉ News - Jul 29 4:17 AM
Kieren Fallon will be in action in Turkey tomorrow as he lines up in the Prime Ministry Cup at Veliefendi racecourse. Fallon, who was unsuccessful in his High Court appeal against a British riding ban on Friday, will be aboard three-year-old Bors in the Istanbul event.Greeks not keen on Turkey in EU Kathimerini - Jul 29 3:53 AM
Most Greeks do not support Turkey's bid to enter the European Union, a survey showed yesterday, a sentiment likely influenced by recent tensions between Athens and Ankara.AZERBAIJAN-TURKEY INTERGOVERNMENTAL ECONOMIC COMMISSION ENDS ITS BAKU MEETING AzerTag - Jul 29 1:09 AM
Regular meeting of the Azerbaijan-Turkey intergovernmental economic commission ended July 28 in Baku with the signing of the final protocol by co-chairs Deputy Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Abid Sharifov and State Minister of Turkey Mehmet Aydin. Turkey's Tourism Revenues $3.6 billion for 2nd Quarter Turks.US - Jul 28 9:38 PM
Turkey's tourism revenues were recorded at $3.6 billion for the second quarter of the year, down 1.8 % when compared to the same period last year - the Turkish Statistics Institute (TUIK) has revealed.IGDIR AZERBAIJAN HOUSE IN TURKEY MADE STATEMENT AzerTag - Jul 29 1:09 AM
In a joint gathering held by Igdir Azerbaijan House in the Igdir Province of Turkey and the Association of Armenian Terror Victims in the WW I, it was adopted a Statement criticizing those who call to open the Turkey-Armenia borders.Outdoors: Wild turkey broods abundant this year Landowners Can Help Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - 24 minutes ago
Judging from reports of observant outdoorsmen, and the many broods seen along roads and trails, wild turkeys seem to be on the rebound across the region.Lebanese: Turkey Should Lead Peace Force Zaman Online - Jul 28 2:14 PM
Lebanon s Ambassador to Ankara, Georges Habib Siam, as well as the Lebanese public want Turkey to lead the likely international peace force in Lebanon. Turkey won t Dispatch Soldiers if Clashes with Hezbollah Continue Zaman Online - Jul 28 2:13 PM
Debates over the proposed multinational peacekeeping force for Lebanon surfaced this week following the peace conference in Rome. Turkey is hesitant about the planned UN-led military force, and Ankara will not participate in an international force if the clashes with Hezbollah continue.Roberto Carlos mulling Turkey move AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 29 6:01 AM
Real Madrid fullback Roberto Carlos is poised to sign for Turkish club Fenerbahce on a three-year deal.West Liberty, Atalissa serve pie, turkey legs and lots of hospitality Muscatine Journal - 2 hours, 59 minutes ago
MUSCATINE, Iowa - One thing that can be said about the final leg of RABGRAI s journey to the Mississippi River: There was no shortage of pie.Erdogan: Turkey May Take Part In A Lebanon Force After A Cease-fire Is Reached TurkishPress.com - Jul 28 7:33 AM
WASHINGTON - ''Turkey may take part in a Lebanon peace force only after a cease-fire is reached,'' said Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkish Prime Minister. Erdogan answered Larry King's questions on CNN.Iraq: Kurdish Official Downplays Threat From Turkey Radio Free Europe: Radio Library - Jul 28 6:04 AM
PRAGUE, July 28, 2006 (RFE/RL) -- Fu'ad Husayn, an adviser to Kurdistan Region President Mas'ud Barzani, told RFE/RL Iraq analyst Kathleen Ridolfo in a July 27 telephone interview that Kurdish officials continue to push for a diplomatic resolution to Turkey's fight with the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK).More Canadian evacuees arrive in Turkey from Lebanon TurkishPress.com - Jul 28 7:07 AM
ANKARA - Another 550 Canadian nationals fleeing war-torn Lebanon have arrived in Turkey, bringing to 9,700 the total number of foreigners to have been evacuated via this country, officials said Friday.IMF Executive Board Completes Third and Fourth Reviews Under the Stand-By Arrangement for Turkey and Approves US$1.85 [Press Release] IMF - Jul 28 2:52 PM
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today completed the third and fourth reviews under the three-year SDR 6.66 billion (about US$9.87 billion) Stand-By Arrangement with Turkey approved on May 11, 2005 (see Press Release No. 05/104 ). The Board also approved Turkey's request for the waiver of the nonobservance of performance criteria pertaining to the parliamentary Ministry of Environment Approves Toxic Ship Transfer to Turkey Zaman Online - Jul 29 2:20 PM
Environmentalists are infuriated by the Turkish authorities acceptance of a ship laden with asbestos at a Turkish port. Amid the protests, it was revealed that the Ministry of Environment allowed the entry of the asbestos- laden ship into Turkish territorial waters.TURKEY: Tourism Revenues Down 1% y-o-y seeurope.net - Jul 28 7:43 AM
Turkey's tourism revenue dropped by 1.0 pct year-on-year to USD5.694 bln (EUR 4.483 bn) in the first six months of 2006, a report of the State Statistics Institute (TUIK) showed on July 27, 2006. Turkey was visited by a total of 8,277,213 tourists, of whom 1,226,678 were Turkish citizens living abroad.TURKEY: Cimsa To Invest USD 74.4 mln in Capacity Increase seeurope.net - Jul 28 7:42 AM
Turkish cement producer Cimsa will invest 111 mln Turkish lira (EUR 58.6 mln) to raise the capacity of its cement factory in Eskisehir, northwestern Turkey, the company management board decided on July 27, 2006.TURKEY: Ready Wear out, Organic Farming in seeurope.net - Jul 28 5:42 AM
The United States Chamber of Commerce had an interesting proposal for Turkey, requesting textile concessions for its commercial relations with the US.Turkey's year-end inflation may double target: Central Bank TurkishPress.com - Jul 28 7:11 AM
ANKARA - Year-end inflation in Turkey is likely to climb to 10.5 percent, doubling the official target of 5.0 percent, Central Bank Governor Durmus Yilmaz said Friday.TURKEY: Turkey Improves Standing in Fighting Corruption , Says WB seeurope.net - Jul 28 5:57 AM
Turkey appears to be tackling corruption successfully through a wide variety of policy and institutional reforms, according to a World Bank report titled "Anti-Corruption in Transition, Who is Succeeding and Why", according to Turkish Daily News. Bribery is declining in many countries according to the World Bank report, but the level of corruption in transition countries is still higher than in The wish to have Zidane play in Turkey Zaman Online - Jul 29 2:12 PM
As the conversation turned to football, we had a specific talk about the last World Cup finals and Zidane. He asked whether Zidane can be counted on as someone who could help the Turkish government to forge better relations with France in its march towards the European Union.TURKEY WITH GREATE INTEREST OBSERVE DEVELOPMENT OF CUSTOMS SERVICE IN AZERBAIJAN AzerTag - Jul 28 6:24 AM
Chairman of the State Customs Committee of Azerbaijan Republic, general-lieutenant of customs service Aydin Aliyev has met with the delegation led by the state minister of Turkey Mehmet Aydin, 27 July, the Committee s press service said.TURKEY AND AZERBAIJAN SIGN AGREEMENT ON ECOLOGY COOPERATION AzerTag - Jul 28 5:54 AM
Huseyngulu Bagirov, Azerbaijani Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources and Osman Pepe, Minister of Environment and Forestry of Turkey signed July 26 in Ankara the agreement on cooperation in the field of ecology.Explosion at Turkish barracks caused by gas Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 29 1:34 AM
An explosion at a military barracks in southeast Turkey on Saturday was caused by gas, security officials said, while local media reported a bomb exploded in the western port city Izmir on Friday night.Explosion at Turkish barracks causes injuries Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 29 1:23 AM
An explosion hit a military barracks in Turkey's southeastern province of Van on Saturday and injured a number of people, security officials said.Movement toward more sustainable food systems is growing Boston Globe - Jul 29 5:16 PM
GREENFIELD -- Lierre Keith snips lettuce from a bed in her garden and talks about her plans for an afternoon picnic with friends. She'll make a crustless quiche using pasture-fed turkey from nearby Diemand Farm in Wendell and eggs from some of her own 40 hens. Freshly harvested salad greens will accompany the pie, with the last of the strawberries ...Bueno takes share of scoring plaudits UEFA News - Jul 29 4:40 PM
Alberto Bueno finished level with Ílhan Parlak of Turkey on five goals at the head of the scoring charts after his double in Spain's final victory.Military plane crashes in central Turkey, 3 killed People's Daily - Jul 27 7:40 PM
A military plane crashed in central Turkey on Thursday with the pilot and two soldiers killed, the Turkish army said.Turkey provides more humanitarian aid to Palestinians People's Daily - Jul 27 5:55 PM
Turkey sent more humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip on Thursday, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported.World Bank Says Turkey Less Corrupt Than Many in Eastern Europe Bloomberg.com - Jul 27 2:44 AM
July 27 (Bloomberg) -- Turkey's efforts to meet European Union membership criteria have helped rein in graft, especially in the courts, making the country less corrupt than many countries in eastern Europe, a World Bank report said.Iraqi parties meet in Turkey to discuss future AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 28 11:38 AM
Representatives from the main political parties in Iraq ended a three day UN-sponsored meeting in Istanbul called for them to discuss their views on the reforms the country needs.A New Middle East TurkishPress.com - Jul 29 6:07 PM
SABAH- The warm weather and unbearable scenes of war have fueled the production of fantastic thoughts in Turkey. There are speculations that the US is willing to make Turkey face the threat of separation and that after Lebanon, it`s our turn.Panel backs Turkey Creek, not funding Florida Today - Jul 28 11:18 PM
Palm Bay's Recreation Advisory Board wants more input into how the city's parks and recreation impact fees are spent.Celebrating Thanksgiving symbol Selma Times-Journal - 1 hour, 44 minutes ago
On Thursday, Nov. 24, most of the families in Selma, indeed, in America, will sit down to a festive meal with its main course - TURKEY, the species Meleagris gallopavo!8.20am Sunday July 30, 2006 The New Zealand Herald - Jul 29 1:35 PM
ISTANBUL - Turkey expects to reach a 5 per cent growth target in 2006 and its primary surplus to come in above a target of 6.5 per cent of gross national product, it said in a letter of intent to the IMF published on Saturday.Fatal explosion at Turkish barracks caused by gas The Star Online - Jul 29 1:07 PM
DIYARBAKIR, Turkey (Reuters) - An explosion at a military barracks in southeast Turkey on Saturday which killed four soldiers was caused by gas, the provincial governor told reporters.Call it toxic TV, but Big Brother will be back The West Australian - Jul 29 4:22 PM
John Howard called it stupid, housemates said it was awesome and introduced us to turkey slapping it s the show that cashes in on controversy and Monday s final is not the end.ABDULHAMIT BILICI Zaman Online - Jul 29 2:18 PM
Putting pressure on Washington for some time along all civilian and military lines, Turkey wants precautions to be taken against terrorist elements in Northern Iraq.Deadline for fall turkey hunt is Tuesday Traverse City Record-Eagle - Jul 27 7:07 AM
LANSING The deadline to apply for a 2006 fall turkey license is Tuesday. Hunters may apply at any authorized license dealer and at Department of Natural Resources operation service centers throughout the state.Military plane crashes in Turkey, three killed TurkishPress.com - Jul 27 12:52 PM
ANKARA - A military airplane crashed Thursday in central Turkey, killing the pilot and two soldiers on the ground, the general staff said in a statement.HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Jul 29 2:14 PM
The US administration has reportedly commenced its first direct talks with Turkey on the establishment of a possible international peacekeeping force in the south of Lebanon.FATIH URAZ Zaman Online - Jul 29 2:18 PM
After it became clear that Nicolas Anelka would leave Fenerbahce, the first thing to say is that Turkey can t keep the soccer stars that it hardly manages to bring in.HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Jul 29 2:16 PM
Turkey's consolidated public sector posted a cumulative 9 billion 947 million New Turkish Liras (YTL) primary surplus for the first three months of 2006, the Treasury Under Secretariat revealed on Friday.Marcelinho set for Turkish move TeamTalk via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Jul 29 9:00 AM
Marcelinho is heading for Turkey after agreeing a three-year deal with Trabzonspor, according to the Berliner Zeitung.The 31-year-old has been out of favour at Hertha Berlin since he turned up for pre-season training eight days late earlier this month.Roberto Carlos to leave Madrid Fox Sports - Jul 29 7:02 AM
Roberto Carlos could be leaving Real Madrid after 10 years at the club. Roberto Carlos, who has 11 months to run on his contract, is said to have accepted an offer of a three-year deal with an annual salary of 5 million (US$6.4 million) from Turkey's Fenerbahce, sports daily Marca said Saturday.Turkish Gendarmery Arrest 44 Illegal Migrants In Agri & Edirne TurkishPress.com - Jul 29 3:47 PM
AGRI/EDIRNE - Turkish gendarmery arrested 44 illegal migrants in eastern city of Agri and northwestern city of Edirne, sources said on Tuesday. According to sources, 22 foreigners who entered Turkey illegally were detained in Agri's Dogubeyazit town.President Sezer Meets President Aliyev Of Azerbaijan TurkishPress.com - Jul 29 4:55 PM
ISTANBUL - Turkish President Ahmet Necdet Sezer met on Wednesday his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev. President Aliyev is currently in Turkey to attend the official inauguration of the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) oil pipeline to be held in the southern city of Adana on Thursday."I came over here because I wanted to kill people." Washington Post - 27 minutes ago
" I came over hereTurkey, South Africa offer interesting equity opportunities New Ratings - Jul 27 7:04 AM
LONDON, July 27 (newratings.com) - Analysts at JP Morgan say that Turkey and South Africa continue to offer interesting opportunities within the emerging market equity context.Eighth Annual Huachuca Gould's Turkey Banquet planned Sierra Vista Herald - Jul 27 5:35 AM
SIERRA VISTA The Huachuca Gould s Turkey Banquet will be held Aug. 12 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 156 W. Kayetan Drive, Sierra Vista. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets cost $50 per person or $75 for a couple.One of three T-shirts in EU made in Bangladesh News From Bangladesh - Jul 29 11:23 AM
in terms of volume, Turkey remains the top earner. Bangladeshi exporters shipped about 251 million T-shirts to the EU or 32 per cent of the total EU imports in the first four months of the current year, and earned about 328 million euros.Carlos eyes Fenerbahçe deal Eurosport - Jul 29 6:49 AM
Roberto Carlos will leave Real Madrid and sign for Fenerbahçe on Monday, according to media reports in both Spain and Turkey.Select an Edition: AlertNet - Jul 29 7:11 AM
Protesters shout slogans as they hold pictures of Palestinian children during a demonstration against Israel in Istanbul July 29, 2006. REUTERS/STRINGER/TURKEYTurkey in the European Union? About.com - Jul 27 9:18 AM
As an outsider, it's fascinating to me to watch the European Union expand and to consider the possibilities of the mostly-Asian country of Turkey being considered for membership. Read...France offers new UN resolution on Mideast crisis Reuters via Yahoo! News - 8 minutes ago
France has drawn up a draft U.N. Security Council resolution that would call for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Israel and Lebanon and prepare for the deployment of an international force.Fast times at TV High The Age - Jul 29 1:23 AM
Left to right: Big Brother 2006 - Housemate Ashley "turkey slaps" Camilla; Big Brother 2006 - Housemate Michael rubs his penis in Gianna's hair while giving her a massage; Home and Away -Matilda "Mattie" Hunter (Indiana Evans) is suffering bulimia apparently brought on by a series of traumatic events involving a Jekyll-and- Hyde boyfriend; Neighbours - Sky Mangel (Stephanie McIntosh) is pregnant Explosion at Turkish barracks caused by gas Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Jul 29 1:36 AM
An explosion at a military barracks in south-east Turkey on Saturday that injured six soldiers was caused by gas, security officials said.TURKEY: Peacekeeping force in Lebanon 'useful' says Gul seeurope.net - Jul 27 5:57 AM
Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul said that a peacekeeping force in Lebanon would be useful and that Turkey was "considering the issue in the best possible way."TURKEY: Court Rules in Favour of Workers Union in Tupras Sale seeurope.net - Jul 27 6:13 AM
Council of state, a top administrative court in Turkey, ruled in favour of workers union regarding the sale of 14.76% share of oil refiner Tupras.Fallon Seeking Turkish Delight Sporting Life via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Jul 29 12:09 AM
Kieren Fallon will be in action in Turkey on Sunday as he lines up in the Prime Ministry Cup.Homes sought for turkey chick survivors San Francisco Chronicle - Jul 26 4:44 PM
Officials at the Peninsula Humane Society are searching for homes for 40 turkey chicks that survived an airline flight on which 9,000 other baby turkeys died. On July 13, a commercial breeder shipped 11,000 of the newborn chicks from Detroit to San... Rice pressing for Israel-Lebanon deal to end war Reuters via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 7 minutes ago
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will press Israel and Lebanon on Sunday to strike a deal on an international force to end a 19-day-old war, after Hizbollah threatened to strike deeper into Israel.Explosion at Turkish barracks causes injuries Reuters.co.uk - Jul 29 1:39 AM
DIYARBAKIR, Turkey (Reuters) - An explosion hit a military barracks in Turkey's south-eastern province of Van on Saturday and injured a number of people, security officials said.Turkish general admits framing Kurds Aljazeera - Jul 29 2:42 AM
The Turkish military is investigating a retired general who told a weekly magazine that he had ordered bomb attacks in the predominantly Kurdish southeast of Turkey while he was stationed there in the 1990s.Football: NDTV - Jul 29 7:17 AM
Roberto Carlos could be leaving Real Madrid after 10 years at the club. Roberto Carlos, who has 11 months to run on his contract, is said to have accepted an offer of a three-year deal with an annual salary of 6.4 million dollars from Turkey's Fenerbahce, sports daily Marca said on Saturday.Rice Renews Effort in Mideast Washington Post - 1 hour, 44 minutes ago
JERUSALEM, July 29 -- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice returned to the Middle East late Saturday for more talks on how to end fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, saying she was encouraged by Hezbollah's agreement on Thursday at a Lebanese cabinet meeting to accept a cease-fire and an...HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Jul 29 4:57 AM
At least six soldiers were injured when an explosion hit a military barracks in Turkey's eastern province of Van on Saturday. Van Governor Niyazi Tanilir said that the blast occurred in the kitchen of the barracks on Saturday morning when a steam boiler exploded.Roberto Carlos to leave Madrid Hindustan Times - Jul 29 9:54 AM
Roberto Carlos could be leaving Real Madrid after 10 years at the club. Roberto Carlos, who has 11 months to run on his contract, is said to have accepted an offer of a three-year deal with an annual salary of euro5 million (US$6.4 million) from Turkey's Fenerbahce.3 RAJAB-UL-MURAJAB 1427 AH SRINAGAR SUNDAY, JULY 30, 2006 Greater Kashmir - Jul 29 10:36 AM
New Delhi: India retracted Saturday an Army claim that Indian soldiers had killed a Pakistani military officer Muhammad Hyder Turkey in Gurez sector of north Kashmir.Talabani: Iraq Shouldn t Be Launchpad For Turkey Attacks Kurdish Media - Jul 27 2:51 AM
BAGHDAD (AP) - President Jalal Talabani said Iraqi territory should not be used to launch attacks against Turkey but insisted that Iraq's sovereignty should be respected.Stop and Shop New York Times - Jul 29 6:33 PM
If you re looking for bargains, head just north of Little Italy to NoLIta, where many of the area s little shops are offering summer sales. The neighborhood also has charming and affordable restaurants.Select an Edition: AlertNet - Jul 29 12:40 AM
ISTANBUL, July 29 (Reuters) - An explosion hit a military barracks in Turkey's southeastern province Van on Saturday and injured a number of people, the state news agency Anatolian reported.US Wants to See Turkey in EU PanARMENIAN.Net - Jul 27 2:35 AM
Matthew Bryza: EU membership perspective is the strongest stimulus, urging Turkey to continue reforms.Reports: Roberto Carlos to leave Madrid Sports Illustrated - Jul 29 2:20 PM
Roberto Carlos could be leaving Real Madrid after 10 years at the club.B92 - News - Globe - Greeks on Turkish EU membership B92 - Jul 29 5:52 AM
Most Greeks do not support Turkey's bid to enter the European Union, a survey showed yesterday.Basic Brine News 10 Now - Jul 29 4:25 AM
PROCEDURE: Brining works best for lean white meats like pork tenderloin or chicken or turkey breasts, because they don't have enough natural fat to keep themselves juicy if they do happen to be over cooked.Balkan Briefs Kathimerini - Jul 29 3:51 AM
ISTANBUL (AP) - A Turkish court yesterday dropped a lawsuit against novelist Orhan Pamuk, rejecting a compensation demand by nationalists from the author for claiming that Turkey had killed more than 1 million Armenians and more than 30,000 Kurds.Rice returns to Middle East for more talks AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 29 4:14 PM
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's shuttle diplomacy brought her to the Middle East on Saturday for consultations with Israeli and Lebanese leaders on U.S. proposals intended to end the violence.Anti-trust/ Competition Law Mondaq - Jul 29 3:21 AM
When considering the developments in recent months regarding competition law and practice in Turkey, the words fast and furious come to mind. Debate continues regarding amendments to Law No. 4054 on the Protection of Competition ( "Law" ) and changes in the secondary legislation.The curtain is coming down on the formal evacuation of Canadians Hamilton Spectator - Jul 29 4:32 AM
The curtain is coming down on the formal evacuation of Canadians from war-torn southern Lebanon. Four ships chartered by Ottawa will be in Beirut today to transport Canadians to safety in Turkey or Cyprus.NO PROBLEMS EXPECTED IN CONSTRUCTION OF KARS-AKHALKALAKI-TBILISI-BAKU RAILWAY AzerTag - Jul 29 6:24 AM
There will be no problems with construction of the Kars-Akhalkalaki-Tbilisi-Baku railway, deputy Prime Minister Abid Sharifov said. According to him, governments of Azerbaijan and Turkey share the same opinion on this matter.TURKEY: Mayor Sentenced For PKK Propaganda seeurope.net - Jul 28 6:12 AM
A court in the eastern province of Erzurum sentenced a district mayor from the pro-Kurdish Democratic Society Party (DTP) to two years in prison for praising the jailed leader of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and spreading propaganda for the group, Turkish Daily News reported.Roberto Carlos set for Real exit CNN.com - Jul 29 8:39 AM
Brazilian star Roberto Carlos looks set to leave Real Madrid after 10 years at the Bernabeu.Turkey in the shade San Francisco Chronicle - Jul 28 3:36 AM
A band of wild turkeys takes to the shade of a redwood grove on Mount Diablo to beat the heat early Wednesday morning. Milder weather is expected on the mountain this... Investigation continues into turkey deaths San Jose Mercury News - Jul 26 11:43 AM
Following an apology by an airline that appears to be responsible for the deaths of more than 9,000 baby turkeys, local animal advocates are continuing to investigate the deaths and to seek homes for 40 turkey chicks that survived the ordeal.Marine sniper metes out swift death in Iraq's most dangerous neighborhood USA Today - Jul 29 11:01 AM
He was 5 when he first fired an M-16, his father holding him to brace against the recoil. At 17 he enlisted in the Marine Corps, spurred by the memory of Sept. 11. French-Greek Cypriot Military Cooperation Turks.US - Jul 28 9:37 PM
France, which has consistently attempted to block Turkey s ascension to the European Union, will reportedly sign a comprehensive agreement with the Greek Cypriot administration that includes the use of the Andreas Papandreou air base in Baf.India retracts claim of killing Pakistan officer AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 29 6:37 AM
India retracted an army claim that Indian soldiers had killed a Pakistani military officer in its zone of disputed Kashmir.TURKEY LESSON The Electric New Paper - Jul 26 3:10 PM
TURKEY will study Italy's course of action into a match-fixing scandal as an example to their own investigation into alleged match-rigging in the First Division last season.SENIOR NEWS Pahrump Valley Times - Jul 28 4:39 PM
Monday -- Turkey burrito, Spanish rice, zucchini, apple halves. Tuesday -- Pork stew, roasted red potatoes, chocolate pie. Wednesday -- Hotdogs, French fries, cake.Rice pleased by Lebanese Cabinet's efforts AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 29 9:12 AM
The Lebanese Cabinet's new proposal to end the fighting with Israel is evidence the young democracy can function like a healthy government, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Saturday.