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Turkey official warns on Iraq federalism 
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Turkey's foreign minister warned Monday that a federal system in Iraq that could lead to autonomous Shiite, Sunni and Kurdish regions could break up the country and threaten the stability of the region.Greece wants Turkey to recognize Cyprus AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 18 6:15 PM
Greece wants Turkey to become a full-fledged European democracy and member of the European Union but insists Ankara must first recognize a reunified Cyprus, Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis said.Turkey trip seen as chance for Pope to make amends Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 18 7:37 AM
Pope Benedict should use a planned trip to Turkey in November to rebuild ties with the Muslim world, badly strained by his comments that portrayed Islam as a religion tainted by violence, analysts say.Airport Project Should Ease Flooding In Turkey Creek WLOX-TV Biloxi - Sep 18 4:50 PM
The Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport is helping to improve the area around Turkey Creek by digging an underground storm-water retention system near the terminal.Novelist on trial in Turkey over words of fictional character CBC - Sep 18 2:49 PM
Writer Elif Shafak goes on trial later this week in Istanbul on a charge of "insulting the Turkish identity," a charge often used in Turkey to rein in writers.IMF and World Bank to Convene in Turkey in 2009 Zaman Online - Sep 18 2:14 PM
In 2009, Turkey will host the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank s Governors Meetings, which are held outside the U.S. once every three years.Business World Takes Another Step to Unite Turkey and Eurasia Zaman Online - Sep 18 2:12 PM
Turkey has hosted the second biggest economy summit twice in the last four months. A total of 450 businessmen and 10 ministers from 12 countries discussed new opportunities of business partnership at the Lutfi Kirdar Congress Center in Istanbul.Gul: No Change in Pope's Visit to Turkey Zaman Online - Sep 18 2:13 PM
Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul said any changes regarding Pope Benedict XVI s upcoming visit to Turkey in November were out of the question. Asked whether the Pope s recent comments on Islam would affect his visit to Turkey, Gul said: A change is out of the question for us right now. Turkey is seen to be the most Strategic Member in EU Turks.US - Sep 18 9:08 AM
Turkey will be the most strategic member in the European Union (EU), Turkish State Minister for Economy and Chief EU Negotiator Ali Babacan said in an International Monetary Fund (IMF) meeting held in Singapore.One male turkey captured in Urbana -- other one has a reprieve ABC 7 Chicago - Sep 18 5:35 AM
After capturing the first of two wild turkey toms, the city of Urbana is pursuing a no-male-turkey policyTurkey's Akbank denies stake sale to Citibank Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Sep 18 12:14 AM
ANKARA, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Turkey's Akbank denied a newspaper report on Monday that Citibank had agreed to buy a 20 percent stake in the Turkish private lender.Turkey seeks more reforms, EU crisis seen as inevitable Gulf Times - Sep 18 8:01 AM
ANKARA: Turkey s parliament reconvenes tomorrow, nearly two weeks ahead of schedule, to pass fresh reforms that the government hopes will demonstrate its commitment to joining the EU.Turkey Watchfully Awaits Chirac Visit to Armenia PanARMENIAN.Net - Sep 18 7:03 AM
Chirac visiting a monument commemorating the victims of the Armenian Genocide may damage already tense relations between Turkey and France, reports the New Anatolian.PRESIDENT OF AZERBAIJAN MEETS PREMIER OF TURKEY AzerTag - Sep 18 8:09 AM
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on 18 September in Antalya s Sunqate Port Royal hotel has met with Prime Minister of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan.(AFX UK Focus) 2006-09-18 13:25 GMT: IMF members agree to give China, SKorea, Mexico, Turkey more voting power Interactive Investor - Sep 18 5:46 AM
SINGAPORE (AFX) - Member governments of the International Monetary Fund have overwhelmingly approved a plan to give more voting power to China, South Korea, Mexico and Turkey, German finance minister Peer Steinbrueck said.Pope's upcoming visit to Turkey complicated with anti-Islam remarks Pravda - Sep 18 12:55 AM
Catholic bishops gathered for a special meeting in the capital of Turkey , Istanbul, today to discuss the pope's forthcoming visit to Turkey. The visit is to take place amid the international scandal caused by the pope's remarks against Islam and the holy war .Ralston briefs Barzani on Turkey's PKK concerns Kurdish Media - Sep 18 2:36 AM
The U.S.' special envoy to counter the terrorist Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), retired Gen. Joseph Ralston, over the weekend briefed Iraqi Kurdish region President Massoud Barzani on Turkey's concerns about the presence of terrorists in northern Iraq.Turkey, Vatican rule out cancelling pope's visit TurkishPress.com - Sep 17 9:07 PM
VATICAN CITY - Turkish and Vatican officials on Sunday ruled out cancelling Benedict XVI's planned trip to mainly Muslim Turkey in November amid furore over the pope's latest remarks on Islam.Turkey slams Dutch refusal to extradite PKK leader TurkishPress.com - Sep 17 9:07 PM
ANKARA - Turkey on Sunday harshly criticised the Netherlands for refusing to extradite a wanted top Kurdish rebel, slamming what it called inadequate international cooperation against terrorism.Turkey is visited by the Pope Vatican says Turks.US - Sep 17 10:24 PM
Despite the recent tension in the Islamic world, the Vatican believes Roman Catholic leader Pope XVI Benedict will still pay a visit to Turkey in November.Muslim Turkey Rules Out Canceling Pope's Visit, Anatolia Says Bloomberg.com - Sep 17 4:14 AM
Sept. 17 (Bloomberg) -- The Turkish government said a visit by Pope Benedict XVI to Turkey in November will proceed as planned, describing the pontiff's remarks about Islam as ``unfortunate,'' the state-run Anatolia news agency reported.IMF Alters Global Power Balance Washington Post - Sep 18 12:30 PM
SINGAPORE, Sept. 18 -- The International Monetary Fund on Monday shifted a slice of the power over its governance to China, Mexico, Turkey and South Korea, while agreeing to adjust the balance further over the next two years to increase the influence of underrepresented and poor nations.IMF OKs moves to help emerging economies AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 18 10:42 AM
The 184-nation International Monetary Fund on Monday approved reforms to increase the voice of emerging economies China, South Korea, Turkey and Mexico to reflect their growing economic sway.IMF OKs Reforms to Boost Voice of China AP via Yahoo! Finance - 2 hours, 15 minutes ago
The 184-nation International Monetary Fund approved reforms to increase the voice of emerging economies China, South Korea, Turkey and Mexico to reflect their growing economic sway.IMF members back overhaul giving China louder voice: Germany AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 18 5:58 AM
Member governments of the International Monetary Fund overwhelmingly approved a plan to give more voting power to China, South Korea, Mexico and Turkey, the German finance minister said.Turkey: Kurdish Rebel?s Extradition Blocked New York Times - Sep 15 11:05 PM
The highest court in the Netherlands blocked the extradition to Turkey of a Kurdish rebel leader, Nuriye Kesbir, saying she ran ?a real risk of being tortured? if sent home for trial. Turkey sought her return on charges of training women who were fighters for the separatist rebel group, the P.K.K., and of playing a role in armed attacks during the 1990?s. Ms. Kesbir has been fighting extradition PRESIDENT OF AZERBAIJAN ILHAM ALIYEV LEAVES FOR TURKEY AzerTag - Sep 17 4:54 AM
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev left for Turkey September 17 to participate in the tenth friendship, fraternity and cooperation congress of Turkish-speaking countries and communities.Interview: Guler Sabanci, Turkey's most famous female entrepreneur Guardian Unlimited - Sep 16 6:38 PM
Helena Smith talks to Turkey's most famous female entrepreneur, Guler Sabanci, head of Sabanci Hilding.Turkey has second thoughts Asia Times - Sep 18 3:36 AM
ISTANBUL - In another attempt to mollify the Islamic world after apologies from the Vatican earlier, Pope Benedict XVI personally intervened during his Angelus, the traditional Sunday noon blessing, to reject any anti-Islam sentiment and appeal for dialogue.Police blame Kurdish rebels for Turkey blasts CNN.com - Sep 15 6:09 PM
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) -- Police on Friday blamed autonomy-seeking Kurdish rebels for a bombing that killed 10 people, saying there were similarities to previous attacks on military targets carried out by the guerrillas.TURKEY: Ülker aiming for European soup expansion Just Food - Sep 18 7:12 AM
Turkish food group Ülker has said it is aiming to increase its share of the EUR1.3bn (US$1.65bn) European soup market.Turkey tries pregnant novelist in free-speech battle Times Online - Sep 16 4:01 PM
TURKEY S faltering hopes of European Union membership look set to be dealt a blow this week when Elif Shafak, one of the leading members of a new generation of Turkish female novelists, faces charges under the country s draconian restrictions on freedom of speech.IMF Gives China Greater Voice AP via Yahoo! Finance - Sep 18 7:38 AM
The 184-nation International Monetary Fund on Monday approved reforms to increase the voice of emerging economies China, South Korea, Turkey and Mexico to reflect their growing economic importance.Small screen: reality TV gets oriental twist in Turkey Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 15 4:57 PM
Turkey has its own version of "Pop Idol" which produces stars overnight -- a belly-dancing competition with text-message voting which has stormed to the top of Saturday night ratings.Muslim Cleric in Turkey Criticizes Pope for Comments on Islam Voice of America - Sep 16 12:20 PM
Turkey's top Muslim cleric has criticized Pope Benedict for comments the pope made about Islam during his recent trip to Germany.IMF Gives Greater Voice to China AP via Yahoo! Finance - Sep 18 6:44 AM
The 184-nation International Monetary Fund on Monday approved reforms to increase the voice of emerging economies China, South Korea, Turkey and Mexico to reflect their growing economic sway, delegates said.IMF restructure gives China louder voice AAP via Yahoo!7 Finance - Sep 18 3:00 PM
The 184-nation IMF has approved reforms to increase the voice of emerging economies China, South Korea, Turkey and Mexico.Gallipoli study to reveal hidden secrets Australian Broadcasting Corporation - 19 minutes ago
Researchers say Australia is to be part of a major three-nation archaeological survey of the Gallipoli battlefield. Associate Professor Chris Mackie, from the University of Melbourne, says the survey will be conducted by researchers from Australia, New Zealand and Turkey.More explosives found in Turkey Gulf Times - Sep 18 8:02 AM
ANKARA: Turkish police have detained four suspects and seized more than 10kg of plastic explosives near a holiday resort targeted in a series of bomb attacks last month, the Anatolia news agency reported yesterday.Novelist on trial for the 'crimes' of her characters Times Online - Sep 18 4:12 PM
UNCLE DIKRAN, Grandma Shushan and Auntie Zeliha may be figments of the novelist Elif Shafak s imagination but they will all be in the dock this week in a bizarre trial that has become a test for Turkey s European ambitions and commitment to freedom of speech.IMF Members Approve Reform -- Minister AP via Yahoo! Finance - Sep 18 5:21 AM
The 184-nation International Monetary Fund on Monday approved reforms to increase the voting shares of emerging economies China, South Korea, Turkey and Mexico to reflect their growing economic sway, the German finance minister said.Bank in key Turkey deal Gulf Daily News - Sep 18 5:26 PM
MANAMA: The Bahrain-based Arab Bank announced it has bought 50 per cent of Turkish MNG Bank's capital as part of its plan to expand into regions offering attractive investment opportunities.Mercedes-Benz has Turkey Squarely in its Future Plans Zaman Online - Sep 16 2:14 PM
German automotive giant Mercedes-Benz is celebrating its 20th year of manufacturing in Turkey.Greek Cypriots Insist They will Veto Turkey Zaman Online - Sep 16 2:11 PM
Greek Cypriot Foreign Minister George Lillikas announced they would initiate the Cyprus crisis early and said they would veto the opening of new chapters for Turkey s E.U. negotiations as long as Turkey refused to open its ports and airports.Azerbaijan, Turkey: Leaders Meet India Daily - Sep 18 1:08 PM
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev discussed bilateral relations, energy projects, and cooperation on international issues with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sept. 18 at the 10th Congress of Friendship, Brotherhood, Cooperation Congress of Turkish-speaking Countries and Communities.Turkey upset over minority Kathimerini - Sep 18 1:23 AM
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Athens on Saturday that it had to do more to uphold the rights of the Muslim minority in northeastern Greece as Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis again urged Ankara to meet its European Union accession commitments.Select an Edition: AlertNet - Sep 18 1:40 PM
Fetching... JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia and fellow Iraq neighbours Iran and Turkey voiced concern on Monday that Iraqi sectarian and ethnic tensions could spill over into the region, home to a similar ethnic and religious mix.FIA PROBE FOR TURKEY RACE Sporting Life - Sep 18 9:37 AM
Turkish Grand Prix organisers will learn on Tuesday whether next year's event in Istanbul will be scrapped from the Formula One calendar.ALI BULAC Zaman Online - Sep 18 2:15 PM
Against who and Where are we Going to Stand? After the disintegration of the Soviet Union and its military pact, the Eastern Block, Turkey should have made a new assessment of the new threat and initiated a new foreign policy in relation to it.IMF waves through overhaul giving China louder voice AFP via Yahoo!7 Finance - Sep 18 11:29 AM
SINGAPORE (AFP) - The International Monetary Fund adopted a radical overhaul plan giving greater voting power to China, South Korea, Mexico and Turkey to reflect their growing economic stature.Roundup: IMF approves plan to increase voting rights of four countries People's Daily - Sep 18 5:31 PM
The Board of governors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Monday overwhelmingly approved a resolution to give more voting power to China, South Korea, Mexico and Turkey.MUMTAZER TURKONE Zaman Online - Sep 18 2:16 PM
Three hundred forty yes votes supporting troop deployment in Lebanon indicates the Justice and Development Party (AKP ) has been adequately convinced. Turkey will send been 750 and 1,000 troops to the 15,000-strong U.N. peacekeeping force that will be charged to monitor the peace in Lebanon.Chili weather The Union Democrat - Sep 18 5:08 PM
The Groveland 49er Festival and Chili Cookoff on Saturday drew hundreds to Mary Laveroni Park to listen to live music and sample 15 types of chili. Paula Martell (left) and Tom Knoth, both of Groveland, laugh as they hand out samples of Kahlua turkey chili verde.Rebel Kurdish faction behind deadly Turkey blast: Erdogan AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 15 10:51 AM
A radical faction of the rebel Kurdistan Workers' Party appears to have been behind a deadly bombing in southeast Turkey, Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Sep 18 2:13 PM
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the increase of quotas for Turkey, China, Mexico and South Korea. Reportedly, in the annual meeting of the IMF, the fund approved the ad-hoc increase of quotas for four countries including Turkey.HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Sep 18 2:13 PM
Interior Ministers of Iraq's neighboring countries are scheduled to convene in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah on Monday. Turkish Interior Minister Abdulkadir Aksu and a Turkish delegation headed by Turkey's special envoy to Iraq Ambassador Oguz Celikkol will represent Turkey during the meeting. Turkey commander promises fight against PKK Turks.US - Sep 17 10:39 PM
Land Force Commander General Ilker Basbug vowed to fight against the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) terrorist organization until all terrorists in rural and urban areas were eradicated.India loses to China The Statesman - Sep 18 2:47 PM
Press Trust of India SINGAPORE, Sept. 18: India and other developing countries today lost their campaign to stall a proposal that grants more powers for China, South Korea, Mexico and Turkey in the International Monetary Fund, but leaves others with diminished rights.HUSEYIN GULERCE Zaman Online - Sep 18 2:16 PM
After the Vote... The Turkish parliament s acceptance, by means of JDP votes, of the memorandum to deploy troops to Lebanon is a turning point both for the current administration and, consequently, internal political structuring, and for Turkey and, consequently, Turkish foreign policy.HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Sep 18 2:12 PM
Turkish Soldiers are expected to go to Lebanon to serve as part of the U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in late October. According to diplomatic sources, Turkey has decided to send its soldiers to Lebanon in late October. The contingent will be comprised mainly of naval forces.China, 3 others to get enhanced powers at IMF The Economic Times - Sep 18 4:40 PM
SINGAPORE: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a proposal to give enhanced powers to China, South Korea, Mexico and Turkey, voting out opposition from 23 developing countries led by India and Brazil.IMF members approve reform plan, German finance minister says Canadian Business - Sep 18 7:50 AM
SINGAPORE (AP) - The 184-country International Monetary Fund on Monday approved reforms to increase the voting shares of emerging economies China, South Korea, Turkey and Mexico to reflect their growing economic sway, the German finance minister said.IMF OKs Moves to Help Emerging Economies WJLA-TV Washington D.C. - Sep 18 11:25 AM
SINGAPORE (AP) - The 184-nation International Monetary Fund on Monday approved reforms to increase the voice of emerging economies China, South Korea, Turkey and Mexico to reflect their growing economic sway.The move, which raises the voting share of those four nations, aims to boost the credibility of the IMF, which six decades after its founding is facing criticism for giving the U.S. and other Pakistan backs IMF voting reform package Business Recorder - Sep 18 4:32 PM
SINGAPORE (September 18 2006): Pakistan has voted in favour of the reform package tabled to increase the voting power and influence of developing countries in the International Monetary Fund. The adoption of package of reforms increases the votes of four countries - China, South Korea, Mexico and Turkey - and commits the Fund to a broader review of how to allocate voting power in future.Dutch court blocks extradition of PKK leader to Turkey AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 15 5:10 AM
The top court in the Netherlands blocked the extradition to Turkey of a leader of the rebel Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), Nuriye Kesbir, saying that she could face torture there.IMF Members Said To Approve Reform Plan KGO-TV Bay Area - Sep 18 9:11 AM
The 184-nation International Monetary Fund has approved reforms to increase voting shares of emerging economies in China, South Korea, Turkey and Mexico to reflect their growing economic sway.Bakoyannis-Gul Meeting ERT.gr - Sep 18 1:52 PM
Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis met with her Turkish counterpart, Abdullah Gul, on Monday evening at the offices of the Permanent Mission of Greece to the UN, in New York. The discussion, which lasted about an hour, focused on the Greek-Turkish relations and Turkey s EU accession course.Basque Festival a feast for the taste buds, other senses Nevada Appeal - Sep 18 8:37 AM
The food line was long and three-people deep. The wait was for succulent grilled lamb, turkey and chicken, mouth-watering lamb stew and an array of tasty accompaniments served at the St. Teresa Basque Festival in Fuji Park. Dutch court bans extradition of PKK leader to Turkey AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 15 3:52 AM
The top court in the Netherlands on Friday blocked the extradition to Turkey of a leader of the rebel Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), Nusriye Kesbir.India fails to stop 'flawed' IMF reforms; China gets more say Outlook India - Sep 18 9:00 AM
India and other developing countries today lost their campaign to stall a proposal that grants more powers for China, South Korea, Mexico and Turkey in the International Monetary Fund, but leaves others with diminished rights.Turkey: Muslims rage at pope's comments about Islam Tulsa World - Sep 16 3:14 AM
Benedict's remarks may spark new, violent anti-Western protests. ISTANBUL, Turkey -- Pakistan's legislature unanimously condemned Pope Benedict XVI. Lebanon's top Shiite cleric demanded an apology.India fails, IMF empowers China IBN live - Sep 18 8:42 AM
Singapore: India and other developing countries on Monday lost their campaign to stall a proposal that grants more powers for China, South Korea, Mexico and Turkey in the International Monetary Fund (IMF), but leaves others with diminished rights.Turkey, a Touchy Critic, Plans to Put a Novel on Trial New York Times - Sep 16 2:59 PM
A novelist is accused of insulting ?Turkishness? because her character refers to the deaths of Armenians in 1915 as genocide.Analysis: Papal cannon misfires UPI - Sep 18 6:23 AM
shot heard around the world. From Turkey, where the ruling party likened the pontiff to Hitler and Mussolini, to Tunisia, where even moderates were in high dudgeon, and from the mosques of London to Lahore, imams were fanning global flames of angry resentment.Russia supports increasing quotas of 4 countries in IMF capital Interfax - Sep 18 5:23 AM
SINGAPORE. Sept 18 (Interfax) - Russia supports increasing the participation quotas in International Monetary Fund capital for China, South Korea, Mexico and Turkey, Finance Minster Alexei Kudrin told reporters.Turkish group challenges Halkbank sell-off decision Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Sep 18 1:59 AM
ANKARA, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Ankara's chamber of commerce (ATO) launched a court case on Monday aimed at halting the privatisation of Turkey's Halkbank, saying the plan was illegal.IMF chief welcomes reform vote passage AP via Yahoo! News - 3 minutes ago
IMF chief Rodrigo de Rato on Tuesday welcomed the passage of reforms giving a bigger voice to four emerging economies, but warned that the members face daunting challenges in keeping global growth on track.IMF members approve radical reform plan: German minister Channel NewsAsia - Sep 18 5:22 AM
SINGAPORE : Member governments of the International Monetary Fund have overwhelmingly approved a plan to give more voting power to China, South Korea, Mexico and Turkey, German finance minister Peer Steinbrueck said Monday.SPEECH BY PRESIDENT OF AZERBAIJAN ILHAM ALIYEV AT 10TH CONGRESS OF FRIENDSHIP, BROTHERHOOD, COOPERATION CONGRESS OF AzerTag - Sep 18 10:39 AM
First of all, I would like to express my deep gratitude to my dear brother, Prime Minister of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan for inviting me to attend the Congress.IMF reform and World Bank plan approved RTÉ News - Sep 18 5:41 AM
The International Monetary Fund overwhelmingly approved a plan today to boost the voting shares of China and three other emerging economic giants to better reflect their clout in the world economy. The other three countries are South Korea, Mexico and Turkey.IMF raises voting power of China, three others NDTV Profit - Sep 18 6:53 AM
The International Monetary Fund on Monday approved a proposal to give enhanced powers to China, South Korea, Mexico and Turkey, voting out opposition from 23 developing countries led by India and Brazil.Attacks in Iraq Leave 23 Dead as Talks Lag on Autonomy New York Times - 1 hour, 2 minutes ago
Political leaders in the capital struggled to reach a deal that would end the fight over splitting Iraq into autonomous states.IMF: govts back voting power plan Ireland Business World - Sep 18 9:29 AM
The IMF confirmed that it had won strong backing from its 184 member governments for a plan to give more voting power to China, South Korea, Mexico and Turkey.China, three others get greater voice in IMF: German minister Outlook India - Sep 18 7:00 AM
The International Monetary Fund today approved a proposal to give enhanced powers to China, South Korea, Mexico and Turkey, voting out opposition from 23 developing countries led by India and Brazil.Muslim Anger over Papal Comments Raises Fears of Anti-Western Protests WTOL News 11 - Sep 18 7:45 AM
ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) - Pakistan's legislature unanimously condemned Pope Benedict XVI. Lebanon's top Shiite cleric demanded an apology. And in Turkey, the ruling party likened the pontiff to Hitler and Mussolini and accused him of reviving the mentality of the Crusades.Australian archbishop backs Pope, angers Muslims AFP via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 12 minutes ago
An Australian Catholic archbishop has supported Pope Benedict XVI's comments about Islam, provoking protests from local Muslims.10TH CONGRESS OF FRIENDSHIP, BROTHERHOOD, COOPERATION CONGRESS OF TURKISH-SPEAKING COUNTRIES AND COMMUNITIES STARTS IN AzerTag - Sep 18 10:39 AM
The 10th Congress of Friendship, Brotherhood, Cooperation Congress of Turkish-speaking Countries and Communities has started in Antalya, Turkey, 18 September.Pope?s Regrets Over Statement Fail to Quiet a Storm of Protests New York Times - Sep 18 4:58 PM
Many Muslims noted that the pope had said only that he was sorry for the reaction that fanned out across the Muslim world.IMF Alters Global Power Balance Washington Post - Sep 18 1:12 PM
Slice of governance shifted in effort to increase influence of underrepresented and poor nations.Turkish religious leader calls on Pope to apologise Expatica - Sep 18 6:17 AM
ANKARA - Turkey's highest Islamic authority Thursday called on Pope Benedict XVI to apologize for remarks he made during a trip to Germany in which he condemned the Islamic notion of jihad or holy war.Paulson hopes 'to set tone' in China USA Today - 2 hours, 36 minutes ago
Preparing for his first official trip to China, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson sought to dampen hopes Monday that he might win early Chinese agreement on revaluing its currency.Annan warns Iraq is 'on the brink' AFP via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 26 minutes ago
UN Secretary General Kofi Annan warned Iraqi and US leaders that urgent action must be taken now to drag Iraq back from the brink of all-out civil war.Emerging States Seek Clout at World Bank and I.M.F. New York Times - Sep 18 5:56 PM
China and other developing countries are demanding a bigger say in the aging institutions that superintend the world economy.China, 3 others get greater voice in IMF New Kerala - Sep 18 7:14 AM
By K R Sudhaman, Singapore, Sep 18: The International Monetary Fund today approved a proposal to give enhanced powers to China, South Korea, Mexico and Turkey, voting out opposition from 23 developing countries led by India and Brazil.IMF backs plan to give emerging economies more influence AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 17 2:34 AM
International Monetary Fund policymakers backed the most sweeping overhaul of the institution for six decades to give fast-growing China, South Korea, Mexico and Turkey more influence.GERMANY: New Toyota manufacturing head on suppliers' case just-auto - Sep 18 8:17 AM
Agata told Automotive News Europe (ANE) that Toyota wants to work more closely with suppliers to overcome quality problems that have led to the recall of about 470,000 Toyota cars in Europe so far this year. Among them were the Corolla, made in both the UK and Turkey, and the UK-built Avensis.Russia backs increase in four countries' quotas in IMF capital - Kudrin Interfax - Sep 18 12:19 AM
SINGAPORE. Sept 18 (Interfax) - Russia has supported increasing China's, South Korea's, Mexico's, and Turkey's quotas in the charter capital of the International Monetary Fund, Russian Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin told journalists in Singapore.Benedict XVI AGMnews - Sep 18 1:34 AM
Some of the strongest words came from Turkey, possibly putting in jeopardy Pope ?s scheduled visit there in November. Benedict XVI shook hands Monday with townspeople in his birthplace, Marktl am Inn, Bavaria.PRESIDENT OF AZERBAIJAN ILHAM ALIYEV ARRIVES IN ANTALYA, TURKEY AzerTag - Sep 18 12:39 AM
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev arrived September 17 in the Turkish city of Antalya to participate in the tenth friendship, fraternity and cooperation congress of Turkish-speaking countries and communities.Chew on this: Food news you can use South Bend Tribune - Sep 18 4:06 AM
It's not too early to plan for the holidays or to check out a new cookbook -- "Talk Turkey to Me." When it comes to having the answers, Renee S. Ferguson, author of this Wishbone Press and Promotions Inc. book and a former turkey hot-line operator, leaves no giblet unturned.