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  • Spurned by the West, Turkey looks eastward Open this result in new window
    International Herald Tribune - Sep 07 7:28 AM
    Turkey's strategic and political value are being neglected by its supposed Western partners.

  • Success of Turkey talks 'vital to whole world' Open this result in new window
    Financial Times - 59 minutes ago
    The European Union risks sending a dangerous signal to the Muslim world if Turkey membership negotiations collapse, Ankara's chief negotiator with Brussels warned yesterday.

  • Army tightens travel restrictions to Turkey Open this result in new window
    Army Times - Sep 07 3:43 PM
    Responding to a recent terrorism warning from the State Department, the Army in Europe has tightened travel restrictions to Turkey, a member nation of NATO and a common leave destination for soldiers.

  • 25 million eggs en route from Turkey for holiday period Open this result in new window
    Haaretz Daily - Sep 07 4:51 PM
    The Agriculture Ministry yesterday approved the import of 25 million eggs from Turkey ahead of the upcoming Rosh Hashanah holiday. The approval came in light of the ministry's concerns about a possible egg shortage during the holidays due to a large drop in egg production during the war.

  • Turkey Hesitant to Send Combat Forces to Afghanistan Open this result in new window
    Zaman Online - Sep 07 2:13 PM
    As the operations conducted by NATO in Afghanistan continue, Ankara reacted to rumors that NATO will demand combat troops from Turkey.

  • Hoax tries to call off turkey season Open this result in new window
    Florida Today - Sep 07 1:55 PM
    A fake notice circulating in Santa Rosa County attempted to call off this year's turkey hunting season.

  • Report Commends Turkey's Attempts to Eradicate Torture Open this result in new window
    Zaman Online - Sep 07 2:13 PM
    The European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) issued a report on Turkey that indicated success in the prevention of torture as well as a decrease in the number of complaints about torture in custody.

  • Turkey, Germany launch cultural-exchange initiative Open this result in new window
    The Daily Star Lebannon - Sep 07 1:02 PM
    Turkey and Germany on Thursday launched a joint initiative to boost cultural exchanges between their nations in a bid to encourage closer ties between the West and the Islamic world. The initiative aims to help overcome cultural and religious misunderstandings and to combat extremism.

  • Turkey could lose F1 GP Open this result in new window
    Townsville Bulletin - Sep 07 2:55 PM
    TURKEY could be stripped of its Formula One Grand Prix following the podium row that erupted at the end of this year's race, the sport's world governing body FIA warned.

  • Neffsville Turkey Hill held up at gunpoint Open this result in new window
    Lancaster Online - Sep 07 11:18 AM
    A young man and woman pulled out a gun and held up the Turkey Hill Minit Market at Neffsville early Wednesday morning, Manheim Township police said.

  • FIA: Turkey could lose F1 race Open this result in new window
    TSN - Sep 07 11:06 AM
    Turkey could be stripped of its Grand Prix race over the controversy created during the podium celebration last month, according to FIA officials. Turkish officials have been called to a meeting later this month after presenter Mehmet ali Talat was introduced as the Turkish Cypriot leader which raised the ire of Cypriot government officials who do not recognize the state.

  • Turkey cools to West, warms to Iran, survey finds Open this result in new window
    International Herald Tribune - Sep 06 8:35 AM
    The survey shows a striking shift in attitudes within Turkey, a secular Muslim country that was once a fervent supporter of NATO and an enthusiastic EU applicant.

  • Turkey cruelty pair plead guilty Open this result in new window
    BBC News - Sep 07 3:38 AM
    Two Bernard Matthews employees plead guilty to animal cruelty on a turkey farm near Norwich.

  • Turkey and Germany launch joint initiative for East-West harmony Open this result in new window
    TurkishPress.com - Sep 07 8:22 AM
    ISTANBUL - Turkey and Germany on Thursday launched a joint initiative to boost cultural exchanges between their nations in a bid to encourage closer ties between the West and the Islamic world.

  • Turkey Eggs for the Holidays? Open this result in new window
    Israel National News - Sep 07 2:27 PM
    (IsraelNN.com) The Agriculture Ministry has approved the import of 35 million eggs from Turkey for the upcoming Tishrei holidays.

  • Turkey could lose F1 GP over podium furore Open this result in new window
    F1-Live.com - Sep 07 9:49 AM
    Political neutrality is fundamental to the FIA Turkey could be stripped of its Formula One Grand Prix following the podium row that erupted at the end of this year's race, the sport's world governing body FIA warned Thursday...

  • Turkey could lose Formula One GP over podium furore: official Open this result in new window
    TurkishPress.com - Sep 07 9:11 AM
    MONZA - Turkey could be stripped of its Formula One Grand Prix following the podium row that erupted at the end of this year's race, the sport's world governing body FIA warned Thursday.

  • Turkey Trot set to begin Thursday Open this result in new window
    Washington Times Herald - Sep 07 8:58 AM
    MONTGOMERY With more than three decades of turkey trotting under his belt, Ruritan Club secretary and festival publicity chairman Albert Kavanaugh is glad to see the traditions continue this year at the 35th annual Montgomery Turkey Trot Festival, which starts Thursday at Montgomery Ruritan Park.

  • Turkey Raises Kurdish Flag Issue In Iraq To Annan Open this result in new window
    Kurdish Media - Sep 07 7:07 AM
    ANKARA - Turkey expressed its concern Wednesday to U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan over the decision by the leader of the Kurdish region of Iraq to adopt a separate flag, calling it "extremely dangerous."

  • EP report toughened against Turkey Open this result in new window
    Turks.US - Sep 07 8:05 AM
    The Committee on Foreign Affairs of the European Parliament (EP) approved Turkey report late on Monday, which was prepared by Christian Democrat MEP Camiel Eurlings. EP, in the report, reiterated its call for recognition of so-called Armenian genocide prior to EU full membership of Turkey.

  • Turkeys leading business groups launched a Europewide advertising Open this result in new window
    Turks.US - Sep 07 7:38 AM
    Turkeys leading business groups yesterday launched a Europewide advertising campaign to promote the countrys EU candidacy amid last-ditch diplomacy ahead of a Thursday EU summit in Copenhagen.

  • Turkey bomb boy leaves hospital Open this result in new window
    BBC News - Sep 06 1:05 PM
    A nine-year-old boy who was badly burned in the Turkey bomb blasts leaves hospital to return home.

  • Turkey 'unfair trials' condemned Open this result in new window
    BBC News - Sep 06 11:50 AM
    Turkey is still staging unfair trials under its anti-terror laws, human rights group Amnesty International says.

  • Turkey pledges peacekeepers for Lebanon Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 06 2:55 AM
    Turkey on Tuesday became the first Muslim country with diplomatic ties to Israel to pledge troops to an expanding international peacekeeping force that will monitor a fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah.

  • Annan lauds Turkey contribution to Lebanon Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 06 3:50 AM
    U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan on Wednesday praised Turkey's decision to join the expanded U.N. peacekeeping force in south Lebanon, saying contributions by various countries were "a sign of international solidarity."

  • Turkey's Trabzonspor fires coach Open this result in new window
    Slam! Sports - Sep 07 6:36 AM
    ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - Turkey's Trabzonspor fired coach Sebastiao Lazaroni on Thursday. In a message posted on the team's website, president Nuri Albayrak said Trabzonspor had terminated the former Brazil coach's contract and was appointing Ziya Dogan, "who knows Trabzonspor well."

  • Annan meets with leaders of Turkey Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 06 2:57 AM
    U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan on Wednesday met with leaders of Turkey, the first Muslim country with diplomatic ties to Israel to pledge troops for the expanded U.N. peacekeeping force in south Lebanon.

  • Turkey Agrees To Deploy Troops In South Lebanon Open this result in new window
    Washington Post - Sep 05 11:15 PM
    ANKARA, Turkey, Sept. 5 -- Turkey agreed Tuesday to send troops to Lebanon to monitor a tense cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah, becoming the first Muslim country with diplomatic ties with Israel to do so.

  • Turkey lays claim to the role of peacemaker in Lebanon Open this result in new window
    Financial Times - Sep 06 7:16 PM
    When Turkey's parliament voted on Tuesday to send troops to join the international force being readied for Lebanon, it did more than signal Ankara's determination to participate in what it considers an urgent humanitarian cause.

  • Turkey and Peacekeeping Incompatible Concepts Open this result in new window
    PanARMENIAN.Net - Sep 07 1:48 AM
    Zhirayr Sefilyan: Lebanon will never recognize Turkeys right for participation in the UN peacekeeping operation.

  • EU to take Turkey to court to help smooth obstacles to entry Open this result in new window
    Guardian Unlimited - Sep 06 6:01 PM
    EU considers whether to refer to the European court of justice one of the main obstacles in Turkey's membership talks.

  • EU may take Turkey to court to help smooth obstacles to entry Open this result in new window
    Guardian Unlimited - Sep 06 7:06 PM
    The European commission is considering whether to refer to the European court of justice one of the main obstacles in Turkey's membership talks amid growing fears that they could founder next month.

  • Turkey digs in its heels over trade privileges to Cyprus Open this result in new window
    Gulf Times - Sep 07 1:54 AM
    ANKARA: Turkey said yesterday it has no intention of opening up its sea and air ports to Greek Cypriot use despite EU pressure and mounting fears that the row may derail Ankaras bid to join the bloc.

  • Turkey to exchange 2006-2010 debt for new 2016 bonds Open this result in new window
    Market Watch - Sep 06 11:05 AM
    LONDON (MarketWatch) -- Turkey will exchange its dollar-denominated debt maturing between 2006 and 2010 for new bonds maturing 2016, the treasury said in a statement Wednesday.

  • USAREUR forbids travel to Turkey without permission Open this result in new window
    Stars and Stripes - Sep 06 3:06 PM
    Soldiers and employees of U.S. Army Europe have been forbidden to travel to Turkey unless given permission by high-ranking officials within the command, according to an order published Wednesday on the USAREUR Web site.

  • Turkey Turkey outmuscle Malta in Euro qualifying Open this result in new window
    FIFA - Sep 06 2:10 PM
    Turkey beat Malta 2-0 behind closed doors in Germany on Wednesday in their first UEFA Euro 2008 qualifier thanks to goals from Nihat Kahveci and Tumer Metin.

  • Turkey beat Malta 2-0 in Euro 2008 qualifier Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo!7 Sports - Sep 06 1:46 PM
    ISTANBUL, Sept 6 (Reuters) - Turkey beat Malta 2-0 behind closed doors in Germany on Wednesday in their first Euro 2008 qualifier thanks to goals from Nihat Kahveci and Tumer Metin.

  • Turkey find form in Frankfurt Open this result in new window
    UEFA News - Sep 06 1:53 PM
    Turkey 2-0 Malta Nihat Kahveci provided the spark as Faith Terim's team opened their Group C campaign with a victory in Germany.

  • Pakistan hands over list of 66 most wanted human traffickers to Turkey, Iran, Greece Open this result in new window
    Pakistani Newspaper - Sep 06 10:10 PM
    ISLAMABAD, Sep 06 (Online): Pakistan has handed over the list of 66 most wanted smugglers involved in human trafficking to Turkey, Iran and Greece.

  • Annan welcomes Turkey's decision to send troops to Lebanon Open this result in new window
    People's Daily - Sep 06 5:24 PM
    Visiting UN Secretary General Kofi Annan praised Turkey's decision to join the expanded UN force in Lebanon, saying such contributions were "a sign of international solidarity".

  • Annan Lauds Turkey Contribution to Lebanon Open this result in new window
    ABC News - Sep 06 4:04 AM
    Annan Praises Turkey's Contribution to Lebanon Peacekeeping Mission

  • Turkey Pledges Peacekeepers for Lebanon Open this result in new window
    ABC News - Sep 06 3:19 AM
    Turkey, a Muslim Country With Ties to Israel, Pledges Peacekeepers to U.N. Lebanon Force

  • Turkey struggle against Malta Open this result in new window
    di-ve - Sep 06 3:32 PM
    Wednesday, 6th. September, 2006 -23:23 hours. Turkey 2 Malta 0 Turkey endured a frustrating time against Malta's defence but eventually got the goals they needed to collect all three points in this Euro 2008 Qualifying Group C clash.

  • EU may take Turkey to court Open this result in new window
    Guardian Unlimited - Sep 06 11:00 AM
    Fears that Turkey's membership talks could founder next month.

  • Turkey 2 Malta 0 Open this result in new window
    Sporting Life - Sep 06 3:04 PM
    Turkey endured a frustrating time against Malta's defence but eventually got the goals they needed to collect all three points in this Euro 2008 Qualifying Group C clash.

  • 'Lebanon a Test for Turkey's 'Bridge Mission'' Open this result in new window
    Zaman Online - Sep 06 2:12 PM
    Amidst debates about sending troops to Lebanon, Turkeys contribution to the Lebanon-based U.N. force has been called a test for Turkeys quest for full membership in the European Union (E.U.).

  • Lukoil to Spend $100 Billion, Invest in U.S., Turkey (Update3) Open this result in new window
    Bloomberg.com - Sep 06 1:33 AM
    Sept. 6 (Bloomberg) -- OAO Lukoil, Russia's biggest oil producer, will spend $100 billion over 10 years to double output and invest in refineries in countries such as the U.S. and Turkey, after crude prices jumped 60 percent in two years.

  • Turkey Wants to Create $9 Billion Informatics Industry Open this result in new window
    Zaman Online - Sep 06 2:12 PM
    CeBIT Eurasia Informatics gave both techies and businessmen a glimpse into the future of informatics, the science and practice of information processing, and its future prospects for Turkey on Tuesday.

  • Inquiry call after turkey cruelty Open this result in new window
    BBC News - Sep 07 8:08 AM
    The group which filmed staff at a Bernard Matthews' plant playing "baseball" with turkeys call for an inquiry.

  • Kyrgyz President Calls for Joint Energy Ventures with Turkey Open this result in new window
    Zaman Online - Sep 06 2:14 PM
    On an official visit to Turkey, Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiev indicated Turkey and Kyrgyzstan had the potential to cooperate in the areas of energy system supplies and hydroelectric production.

  • Turkey to Name its Anti-PKK Coordinator Open this result in new window
    Zaman Online - Sep 06 2:12 PM
    Following the appointment of retired General Joseph Ralston as the U.S. delegate to handle the fight against the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), Turkey is preparing to name Ralstons counterpart.

  • Turkey Votes on Lebanon Peacekeeping Force Open this result in new window
    Voice of America - Sep 06 8:20 AM
    Turkey's parliament has approved sending military forces to join a United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon. Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan had urged support for the mission following a cease-fire between Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah.

  • Turkey votes to send peacekeepers Open this result in new window
    WLUC TV 6 - Sep 06 4:11 PM
    ANKARA, Turkey Turkey is becoming the second Muslim nation to take part in the U-N peacekeeping force for Lebanon.

  • Turkey to send peacekeepers to Lebanon Open this result in new window
    CNN.com - Sep 05 11:54 AM
    ANKARA, Turkey (AP) -- Turkey became the second Muslim country to commit troops to the expanded U.N. peacekeeping force in Lebanon, with parliament voting Tuesday in favor of deployment despite widespread public opposition.

  • Turkey votes to send troops to Lebanon Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 05 12:07 PM
    Turkey became the second Muslim country to commit troops to Lebanon to monitor a tense cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah after a parliament vote in favor of the deployment despite widespread protests.

  • Turkey: Unfair Trials -- Failed Justice under New Courts Open this result in new window
    UN Observer - Sep 06 1:53 PM
    2006-09-06 | Amnesty International has revealed today that people charged under anti-terrorism legislation in Turkey continue to face unending trials with some people still detained after more than a decade.

  • Turkey offers debt swap for new 2016 notes Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Sep 06 5:52 AM
    ISTANBUL, Sept 6 (Reuters) - Turkey on Wednesday invited holders of dollar notes due between 2006 and 2010 to submit bids to exchange them for new global notes due in 2016, the Treasury said in a statement.

  • Turkey pledges to send troops to Lebanon peacekeeping mission Open this result in new window
    The Plain Dealer - Sep 06 4:47 AM
    Beirut, Lebanon- Turkey on Tuesday became the first Muslim country with diplomatic ties to Israel to pledge troops to an expanding international peacekeeping force that will monitor a fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah.

  • Wins for Norway, Hungary and Turkey Open this result in new window
    Soccer Way - Sep 06 1:36 PM
    Norway defeated Moldova 2-0 on Wednesday to take the lead in Group C, while Hungary won in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Turkey beat Malta.

  • Walker's World: Turkey and the EU Open this result in new window
    UPI - Sep 06 7:08 AM
    ISTANBUL, Turkey, Sept. 6 (UPI) -- Since the end of the Cold War, Democratic and Republican presidents in the White House have firmly agreed that Turkey should be anchored into the West by being brought into the European Union.

  • Turkish GDP Growth Probably Accelerated to 7% in Second Quarter Open this result in new window
    Bloomberg.com - 30 minutes ago
    Sept. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Turkey's economic expansion probably accelerated in the second quarter as a weaker lira and faster growth in Europe boosted exports, a survey of economists shows.

  • Senate panel backs U.S. Armenia envoy nominee Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 07 11:36 AM
    A Senate panel backed President George W. Bush's pick for ambassador to Armenia on Thursday after an impassioned debate over the administration's withdrawal of the previous ambassador who described Turkey's 1915-1923 assault on Armenia as genocide.

  • Turkey pledges peacekeepers to Lebanon Open this result in new window
    MSNBC - Sep 05 6:13 PM
    Turkey on Tuesday became the first Muslim country with diplomatic ties to Israel to pledge troops to an international peacekeeping force that will monitor a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah.

  • Turkey: Unfair trials -- failed justice under new courts Open this result in new window
    Amnesty International - Sep 06 2:10 AM
    Amnesty International has revealed today that people charged under anti-terrorism legislation in Turkey continue to face unending trials with some people still detained after more than a decade.

  • German FM to meet with Turkey's Gul in Istanbul Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Sep 06 8:10 AM
    Germany - Turkey - Steinmeier German Foreign Frank-Walter Steinmeier will hold talks with his Turkish counterpart Abdullah Gul in Istanbul on Thursday, a Foreign Ministry press release announced on Wednesday.

  • Raw Sewage Spills Into Turkey Creek Open this result in new window
    KCTV 5 Kansas City - Sep 07 4:36 PM
    MERRIAM, Kan. - Raw sewage in a Johnson County creek prompted health officials to issue an advisory for residents.

  • Annan Lauds Turkey Contribution to Lebanon Open this result in new window
    RedNova - Sep 06 6:18 AM
    ANKARA, Turkey - U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan on Wednesday praised Turkey's decision to join the expanded U.N.

  • In Turkey, there's no need to dig deep for history or culture Open this result in new window
    San Francisco Chronicle - Sep 07 3:42 AM
    My arrival in this millennial city couldn't have been more picturesque. The sun was setting as I was whisked onto the freeway of what could have been the outskirts of any modern city. It was then, as we sped past the sparkling lights of the ships on...

  • SWEDEN: Autoliv expands in Turkey Open this result in new window
    just-auto - Sep 06 8:48 AM
    Autoliv has announced that it is expanding its operations in Turkey and has recently opened two new manufacturing facilities there.

  • Turkey to sign deal with adviser for Petkim sale Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Sep 06 12:26 AM
    ISTANBUL, Sept 6 (Reuters) - Turkey's privatisation administration (OIB) has reached the stage of signing a deal with a consortium to advise on the privatisation of Turkey's largest petrochemical firm Petkim , Petkim said on Wednesday.

  • Turkey agrees to contribute to Lebanon peacekeeping force Open this result in new window
    Sun-Sentinel - Sep 06 12:12 AM
    BEIRUT, Lebanon · Turkey on Tuesday became the first Muslim country with diplomatic ties to Israel to pledge troops to an expanding international peacekeeping force that will monitor a fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah.

  • Pak orders new fast attack naval craft from Turkey Open this result in new window
    New Kerala - Sep 06 11:09 AM
    London, Sept 6: Pakistan has ordered two advanced fast attack naval craft from Turkey, a leading defence weekly claimed today.

  • Turkey markets ease after Lebanon troops decision Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Sep 05 11:42 PM
    ISTANBUL, Sept 6 (Reuters) - Turkish markets fell slightly on Wednesday after Turkey's parliament approved a decision to send hundreds of troops to join a peacekeeping force in Lebanon, looking to foreign markets for direction.

  • Turkey workers played 'baseball' with birds Open this result in new window
    Guardian Unlimited - Sep 07 9:30 AM
    Animal rights: Two staff at Bernard Matthews plant ordered to carry out 200 hours of community service.

  • Annan lauds Turkey contribution to Lebanon Open this result in new window
    Syracuse.com - Sep 06 4:14 AM
    ANKARA, Turkey (AP) U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan on Wednesday praised Turkey's decision to join the expanded U.N. peacekeeping force in south Lebanon, saying contributions by various countries were "a sign of international solidarity."

  • Turkey votes to send peacekeepers Open this result in new window
    WPMI 15 - Sep 06 3:01 AM
    ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - Turkey is becoming the second Muslim nation to take part in the U-N peacekeeping force for Lebanon. The Turkish parliament is approving the move, despite protests outside by thousands of opponents. Turkey's prime minister calls it a moral duty to send troops for the force.

  • Turkey workers played 'baseball' with birds Open this result in new window
    Guardian Unlimited - Sep 07 9:27 AM
    A court heard today that two staff at a Bernard Matthews plant played "baseball" with live turkeys.

  • Turkey Agrees to Send Troops to Lebanon Open this result in new window
    ABC News - Sep 05 12:49 PM
    Turkey Becomes First Muslim Country With Ties to Israel to Send Troops to Lebanon

  • Turkey Wishes to Appear as EU Ally and European Diplomacy Weapon Open this result in new window
    PanARMENIAN.Net - Sep 06 5:32 AM
    Sergey Markedonov: Turkey will acquire a good notion of the situation in Lebanon, Helbollahs relations with Iran and Irans intentions.

  • Turkey Votes to Send Troops to Lebanon Open this result in new window
    ABC News - Sep 05 12:35 PM
    Turkey Becomes 2nd Muslim Nation to Commit Soldiers to Lebanon; Not Likely to Top 1,000 Troops

  • Annual turkey dinner and fireworks display in Port Sydney on September 30 Open this result in new window
    The Huntsville Forester - Sep 06 8:02 AM
    For the 54th year in a row, a mouth-watering traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings will be served at the Port Sydney Community Hall on Saturday, September 30.

  • Turkey prepares for World Mountain Running Trophy - PREVIEW Open this result in new window
    IAAF - Sep 06 1:17 AM
    6 September 2006 - Bursa, Turkey - While the stars of track and field battle for honours in the IAAF World Athletics Final in Stuttgart, the stars of the Mountain Running branch of athletics ascend to their own chosen heights on the slopes of Mt Uludag (also one of the many Mt Olympia's in Europe) Bursa, Turkey for the 22nd World Mountain Running Trophy on 10 September.

  • Erdogan Says Recognition of Genocide by Turkey a Dream Open this result in new window
    PanARMENIAN.Net - Sep 06 5:03 AM
    Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that the recognition of the Armenian genocide by Turkey is not necessary.

  • Euro MPs make new Turkey demands Open this result in new window
    BBC News - Sep 05 9:04 AM
    European MPs criticise Turkey's slow pace of reform and say it should recognise the massacre of Armenians in 1915 as genocide before joining the EU.

  • Turkey promises troops to help enforce cease-fire Open this result in new window
    Arizona Daily Star - Sep 06 12:17 AM
    BEIRUT, Lebanon On Tuesday, Turkey became the first Muslim country with diplomatic ties to Israel to pledge troops to an expanding international peacekeeping force that will monitor a fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah.

  • Brussels seeks ways to keep EU-Turkey talks afloat Open this result in new window
    Euro Observer - Sep 06 12:54 AM
    06.09.2006 - 09:41 CET | By Honor Mahony In a bid to keep EU-Turkey talks from derailing completely, Brussels is considering ways of putting off dealing with the thorny Cyprus question until after Turkish elections next year.

  • U.S. U-17's Double Rally On Turkey Open this result in new window
    Soccer365 - Sep 05 3:18 PM
    The U.S. Under-17 '90 Men's National Team finished the FA Under-17 Friendly International Tournament with a 2-2 draw against Turkey at Staines Town FC in Staines Town, England. The U.S. came from behind twice in the match, getting goals from Sheanon Williams and Howard Turk.

  • Guler to play hoops in Turkey Open this result in new window
    Billings Gazette - Sep 06 12:07 AM
    HELENA - Former Carroll College basketball player Sinan Guler has signed a two-year contract to play basketball in his native Turkey.

  • Turkey to Send Peacekeepers to Lebanon Open this result in new window
    PanARMENIAN.Net - Sep 06 2:47 AM
    Turkey is going to send some several hundreds of peacekeepers to Lebanon.

  • Turkey to vote on Lebanon troops Open this result in new window
    BBC News - Sep 05 5:44 AM
    Turkey is to decide whether it will send a force to join UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, although the move faces broad domestic opposition.

  • Turkey rejects EU report, says lacks objectivity Open this result in new window
    Gulf Times - Sep 06 2:05 AM
    ANKARA: EU-applicant Turkey yesterday dismissed a European parliament report accusing Ankara of dragging its heels on reforms, saying it lacked common sense and smacked of political bias.

  • Lawyer who's taking on the EU (and anyone who insults Turkey) Open this result in new window
    The Scotsman - Sep 05 5:03 PM
    KEMAL Kerincsiz believes Turkey is one of the greatest, most free countries in the world.

  • Turkey's Sisecam posts 44% rise in H1 profit Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Sep 07 12:28 AM
    ISTANBUL, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Turkish glass maker Sisecam's net profits rose 44 percent rise in the first half of the year to 102.7 million lira ($69.6 million), the company said on Thursday.

  • Turkey to Vote on Lebanon Peacekeepers Open this result in new window
    Los Angeles Times - Sep 05 4:19 AM
    ANKARA, Turkey -- Turkish leaders worked to shore up support among skeptical lawmakers for a Turkish contribution to an expanded U.N. peacekeeping force in Lebanon before a parliamentary vote Tuesday.

  • Jamie Oliver returns to the TV fray over school dinners Open this result in new window
    Guardian Unlimited - Sep 07 6:28 PM
    Jamie Oliver became something of a national treasure when he marched into school kitchens and revealed the grim secrets of Turkey Twizzlers and chips with everything.

  • AZERBAIJAN U-19 NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM HELD TO 1:1 DRAW BY TURKEY Open this result in new window
    AzerTag - Sep 06 12:54 AM
    A friendly between U-19 national teams of Turkey and Azerbaijan ended with a 1:1 draw. Before the match, Azerbaijan internationals were held to a 1:1 draw by Turan (Tovuz).

  • Turkey okays troops for Unifil Open this result in new window
    The Peninsula - Sep 05 5:49 PM
    ankara Turkey agreed yesterday to send troops to Lebanon to monitor a tense ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, becoming the first Muslim country with diplomatic ties with Israel to do so.

  • Turkey approves U.N. troops amid protests Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Sep 05 11:30 AM
    ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey's parliament on Tuesday approved the deployment of hundreds of troops to join a U.N. peacekeeping force in Lebanon, but thousands of protesters took to the streets to oppose the mission.

  • Poultry men admit playing 'baseball' with live turkeys Open this result in new window
    Independent - Sep 07 4:36 PM
    Two workers at a Bernard Matthews turkey factory have admitting using live birds to play "baseball" in what animal welfare officers described as one of the worst cases of cruelty they have encountered.

  • Turkey Dogan returns to Trabzonspor Open this result in new window
    FIFA - Sep 07 7:10 AM
    Trabzonspor have sacked Brazilian Sebastiao Lazaroni and reached a deal to reappoint Ziya Dogan as coach, the Turkish club said on Thursday. "Our decision has been communicated to Mr Lazaroni today," Trabzonspor chairman Nuri Albayrak said in a statement on the club's website.