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France finishes off Turkey at worlds 
USA Today - Sep 02 11:40 AM
France's expectations heading into the FIBA world championships changed dramatically just before the tournament started. Things ended with the country's best performance in 43 years. Florent Pietrus scored 12 points and had nine rebounds to lead France to a 64-56 victory over Turkey in the fifth-place game Saturday.France finishes off Turkey at worlds 
AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 02 9:21 AM
France's expectations heading into the FIBA world championships changed dramatically just before the tournament started. Things ended with the country's best performance in 43 years. Florent Pietrus scored 12 points, including four free throws in the final 1:10, and had nine rebounds to lead France to a 64-56 victory over Turkey in the fifth-place game Saturday, matching its best result since EU warns Turkey to ratify customs accord 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 02 7:14 AM
European Union president Finland warned Turkey that it faces at least a partial suspension of its EU membership talks if Ankara fails to ratify a customs agreement with Brussels.French beat Turkey to finish fifth in world basketball 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 02 3:40 AM
France held off a late challenge from wildcard Turkey for a 64-56 consolation-round victory to claim fifth place at the World Basketball Championship.Pietrus, France Beat Turkey at Worlds 
ABC News - Sep 02 4:48 AM
Florent Pietrus Scores 12 Points, Leads France to 64-56 Victory Over Turkey at WorldsTurkey take point in Cardiff 
UEFA News - Sep 02 10:29 AM
Wales 0-0 Turkey Turkey will need to defeat Israel on Wednesday to reach the play-offs after a draw that ended Welsh hopes in Group 13.Pietrus, France beat Turkey at worlds 
Boston Globe - Sep 02 4:45 AM
Florent Pietrus scored 12 points, including four free throws in the final 1:10, and had nine rebounds to lead France to a 64-56 victory over Turkey in the fifth-place game Saturday, matching its best finish in a FIBA world championships in 43 years.Beyoghlow: Turkey will Miss Opportunities in Lebanon if it Doesn't Take Risks 
Zaman Online - Sep 02 2:10 PM
Kamal Beyoghlow, an instructor at the prestigious Washington-based National War College and professor of international relations, said Turkey would gain strategic benefits if it properly managed the potential risks of sending Turkish troops to Lebanon.France grills Turkey for 5th place 
Daily Yomiuri Online - Sep 02 11:41 AM
After going cold turkey themselves for a while, the French managed to end the FIBA World Championship on a winning note. Florent Pietrus scored 12 points and pulled down nine rebounds as France held off Turkey 64-56 Saturday afternoon at Saitama Super Arena in the playoff for fifth place.Turkey's parliament to vote on sending troops to Lebanon 
AFP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 57 minutes ago
Turkish lawmakers are almost certain to vote in favour of sending troops in Lebanon on Tuesday, despite opposition reservations that safety guarantees are not yet in place.EU action against Turkey over Cyprus may be limited 
Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Sep 02 6:59 AM
LAPPEENRANTA, Finland (Reuters) - European Union retaliation may be limited if Turkey fails to meet an obligation to open its ports to ships from Cyprus this year, EU president Finland signalled on Saturday.EU warns Turkey to ratify customs accord 
Channel NewsAsia - Sep 02 9:10 AM
LAPPEENRANTA, Finland : European Union president Finland warned Turkey that it faces at least a partial suspension of its EU membership talks if Ankara fails to ratify a customs agreement with Brussels.Pietrus, France beat Turkey at worlds 
The Plain Dealer - Sep 02 4:41 AM
SAITAMA, Japan (AP) Florent Pietrus scored 12 points, including four free throws in the final 1:10, and had nine rebounds to lead France to a 64-56 victory over Turkey in the fifth-place game Saturday, matching its best finish in a FIBA world championships in 43 years.Basketball: France downs Turkey to place 5th at worlds 
Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News - Sep 02 3:42 AM
_ Florent Pietrus scored 12 points and Laurent Foirest had 10 on Saturday to help France come in fifth place at the world basketball championship after a 64-56 victory over Turkey.R. Schumacher reviews Turkey 
Motorsport.com - Sep 02 3:14 AM
Q: The team was optimistic about aerodynamic developments you had in Turkey. How do you view progress and the race? Ralf Schumacher : It's true that we went to Istanbul with some high hopes for the new aero developments, which included changes to the floor and front wing.France beats Turkey 64-56 to finish 5th in world basketball 
INQ7.net - Sep 02 4:31 AM
SAITAMA, Japan -- France held off a late challenge from wildcard Turkey for a 64-56 consolation-round victory here Saturday to claim fifth place at the World Basketball Championship.Basketball: French beat Turkey to finish fifth in world basketball 
Channel NewsAsia - Sep 02 6:27 AM
SAITAMA, Japan : France held off a late challenge from wildcard Turkey for a 64-56 consolation-round victory to claim fifth place at the World Basketball Championship.