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Turkey rejects NATO call for Afghan reinforcements 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 08 1:36 AM
Turkey's army chief has rejected a call by NATO to send reinforcements to Afghanistan to combat a strong insurgency in the south of the conflict-scarred country, the NTV news channel has reported.Autoliv Expands in Turkey The Auto Channel - 5 minutes ago
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Sept. 6, 2006--As part of its cost reduction strategy, Autoliv Inc. , the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, is expanding its operations in Turkey and has recently opened two new manufacturing facilities.Turkey rejects NATO call for Afghan reinforcements TurkishPress.com - Sep 08 6:22 PM
ANKARA - Turkey's army chief has rejected a call by NATO to send reinforcements to Afghanistan to combat a strong insurgency in the south of the conflict-scarred country, the NTV news channel reported Friday.Leftovers: Turkey Baseball Deadspin - Sep 08 12:44 PM
We honestly cannot believe it took people this long to come up with turkey baseball. [Baseball Think Factory] Brian Billick would like you to help him spy on his players. [The...TURKEY TREADS CAREFULLY IN NEGOTIATING AN ENERGY DEAL WITH IRAN EurasiaNet.org - Sep 08 9:13 AM
Turkey and Iran are trying to finalize an energy deal that would open a new export avenue to the European Union. As it tries to strike a deal, Turkey is treading carefully, mindful of not wanting to upset the region s geopolitical balance.Sarkozy: I will revive the EU constitution and exclude Turkey Times Online - Sep 08 11:36 AM
Nicolas Sarkozy today put Europe on notice that he aims to revive a "mini constitution" and exclude Turkey from membership should he win the French presidency next year.Financial Times: Turkey Profits from Deployment in 3 Ways Zaman Online - Sep 08 2:13 PM
Turkey s decision to send troops to Lebanon continues to attract the attention of the foreign press. The British Financial Times reported the troop deployment decision sent out a complicated but important message about Turkey s strategic intentions. German FM Supports Turkey s EU Bid Zaman Online - Sep 08 2:11 PM
The Ernst Reuter Initiative for Intercultural Dialogue and Understanding Program, conducted to boost cooperation between Turkey and Germany, served as a platform for Turkey to display its decisiveness on its E.U. membership.Gambia: 12 NDEA Officers to Leave for Turkey AllAfrica.com - Sep 08 2:23 PM
Twelve officers of the National Drug Enforcement Agency (NDEA), will leave for a week-long course at the Turkey Academy for Drug Control and Organised Crime in Ankara, Turkey.Turkey's cash primary surplus eases in Aug Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Sep 08 8:25 AM
ANKARA, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Turkey produced a cash primary surplus of 4.26 billion lira ($2.88 billion) in August, the Treasury said on Friday, down from the 6.4 billion lira reported for July.Spurned by the West, Turkey looks eastward International Herald Tribune - Sep 07 7:28 AM
Turkey's strategic and political value are being neglected by its supposed Western partners.Turkey eyes block sale for Petkim - officials Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Sep 08 4:11 AM
ANKARA, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Turkey is expected to carry out a block sale for at least part of its remaining stake in leading petrochemicals company Petkim , sector officials said on Friday.Success of Turkey talks vital to whole world Financial Times - Sep 08 3:45 AM
The European Union risks sending a dangerous signal to the Muslim world if Turkey membership negotiations collapse, Ankara s chief negotiator with Brussels warned on Thursday.SARKOZY CALLS FOR SUSPENSION OF EU MEMBER TALKS FOR TURKEY The Tocqueville Connection - Sep 08 6:20 AM
BRUSSELS, Sept 8, 2006 (AFP) - French Interior Minister Nicholas Sarkozy on Friday called for the suspension of EU membership talks with Turkey unless Ankara changes its stance on Cyprus.India, Israel, Turkey, US Security Conference; Co-Sponsored by Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs, US-India [Press Release] U.S. Newswire via Yahoo! News - Sep 08 1:56 PM
India, Israel, Turkey, U.S. Security Conference; Co- Sponsored by JINSA, U.S.-India InstituteAvoid contact with water in Turkey Creek KSHB-TV Kansas City - Sep 08 1:02 AM
MERRIAM, Kan. The Johnson County Health Department has issued a health advisory to residents living near Turkey Creek due to a broken sewer line in the vicinity of 71st Street.Success of Turkey talks 'vital to whole world' Financial Times - Sep 07 8:45 PM
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.Turkey must change, but so must the EU Kathimerini - Sep 08 1:08 AM
Welcome to Asia. A boat cruises the Bosporus, the waterway that separates the European and Asian continents. The idea that Turkey belongs to Europe requires a stretch of the imagination. But geography is not the only problem, critics of Ankara s EU ambitions say.Dutch call on Turkey to respect EU terms Kathimerini - Sep 08 1:10 AM
Turkey must open its harbors and airports to Cyprus if it wants to join the European Union, Dutch Foreign Minister Ben Bot said yesterday following talks with Dora Bakoyannis yesterday.Turkey, Germany launch initiative to boost relations Gulf Times - Sep 08 3:19 AM
ISTANBUL: Turkey and Germany yesterday 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.Army tightens travel restrictions to Turkey 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.Podium furore could lose Turkey GP motoring.iafrica.com - Sep 08 1:42 AM
Turkey could be stripped of its Formula 1 Grand Prix following the podium row that erupted at the end of this year's race, the sport's world governing body FIA warned on Thursday.Motor racing-Turkey defends GP podium decision Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 08 2:57 AM
Organisers of the Turkish Grand Prix defended on Friday a decision to allow the leader of breakaway northern Cyprus to lead a controversial prize-giving ceremony at Istanbul's Formula One race last month.25 million eggs en route from Turkey for holiday period 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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? 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 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 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 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 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 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. Turkey s leading business groups launched a Europewide advertising Turks.US - Sep 07 7:38 AM
Turkey s leading business groups yesterday launched a Europewide advertising campaign to promote the country s EU candidacy amid last-ditch diplomacy ahead of a Thursday EU summit in Copenhagen.Turkey bomb boy leaves hospital 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 BBC News - Sep 06 11:50 AM
Turkey is still staging unfair trials under its anti-terror laws, human rights group Amnesty International says.[NEWS PORTRAIT] One Word From FED Chairman Costs Turkey $10 billion Zaman Online - Sep 08 2:13 PM
The fluctuations that ruled the Turkish market in May 2006 were triggered primarily by concerns that the U.S. might raise interest rates.Turkey pledges peacekeepers for Lebanon 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 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 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 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 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.NATO looking for 2,000 more combat troops for Afghanistan; Turkey says no CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Sep 08 6:18 AM
WARSAW, Poland (AP) - NATO is seeking an additional 2,000 troops to bolster its force in Afghanistan amid increasing insurgent violence, a spokesman said Friday in Warsaw, where the alliance's defence chiefs were meeting.Turkey lays claim to the role of peacemaker in Lebanon 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 PanARMENIAN.Net - Sep 07 1:48 AM
Zhirayr Sefilyan: Lebanon will never recognize Turkey s right for participation in the UN peacekeeping operation.EU to take Turkey to court to help smooth obstacles to entry 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.Bernard Matthews staff played 'baseball' with live turkey Evening Standard - Sep 08 8:13 AM
An animal welfare charity called today for a Government inquiry into the poultry industry after a court heard two staff at a Bernard Matthews plant played "baseball" with live turkeys.EU may take Turkey to court to help smooth obstacles to entry 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 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 Ankara s bid to join the bloc.Turkey to exchange 2006-2010 debt for new 2016 bonds 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 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.F1: Honda revert to Turkey spec engine autosport.com - Sep 08 9:12 AM
Honda Racing have decided to revert to their previous specification engine following two failures in practice for the Italian Grand Prix.Turkey Turkey outmuscle Malta in Euro qualifying 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's high-stakes march into Lebanon Asia Times - Sep 08 3:06 AM
Two years ago, in a political profile of Turkish Prime Minister Racep Tayyip Erdogan, Der Spiegel came close to concluding that he could be harboring a secret dream of being an Ottoman sultan.Turkey beat Malta 2-0 in Euro 2008 qualifier 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 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 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 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 ABC News - Sep 06 4:04 AM
Annan Praises Turkey's Contribution to Lebanon Peacekeeping MissionTurkey Pledges Peacekeepers for Lebanon ABC News - Sep 06 3:19 AM
Turkey, a Muslim Country With Ties to Israel, Pledges Peacekeepers to U.N. Lebanon ForceTurkey struggle against Malta 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 Guardian Unlimited - Sep 06 11:00 AM
Fears that Turkey's membership talks could founder next month.Turkey rejects NATO call for Afghan reinforcements TODAYonline - Sep 08 1:47 AM
An Afghan woman walks past a French soldier of the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force in Kabul. NATO allies are considering urgent calls to bolster the size of their force in Afghanistan, where Britain's senior commander described fighting as more ferocious than in Iraq.Turkey 2 Malta 0 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.Iraq arrests Kurdish politician with PKK links TurkishPress.com - Sep 08 6:17 PM
SULAIMANIYAH - The head of an Iraqi Kurdish party with close links to Turkey's PKK guerrillas has been arrested, a security official said Friday, a month after Iraq promised Turkey it would crack down on the rebels.'Lebanon a Test for Turkey's 'Bridge Mission'' Zaman Online - Sep 06 2:12 PM
Amidst debates about sending troops to Lebanon, Turkey s contribution to the Lebanon-based U.N. force has been called a test for Turkey s quest for full membership in the European Union (E.U.).SENIOR NEWS Pahrump Valley Times - Sep 08 5:06 PM
Monday -- Turkey bean burrito, Spanish rice, seasoned zucchini, apricot halves. Tuesday -- Hotdogs, French fries, peach cobbler. Wednesday -- Ranch chicken, baked beans, diced pears.Lukoil to Spend $100 Billion, Invest in U.S., Turkey (Update3) 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.Second Italian climber dies on Mount Ararat TurkishPress.com - Sep 08 6:17 PM
ANKARA - Rescue workers on Friday found the body of a second Italian mountainer at the summit of Mount Ararat, eastern Turkey, his travel agent said.Turkey Wants to Create $9 Billion Informatics Industry 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 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 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 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 Ralston s counterpart.Turkey Votes on Lebanon Peacekeeping Force 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 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 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 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.KERIM BALCI Zaman Online - Sep 08 2:16 PM
Following Turkey s EU membership drive, emphasis on the Middle East was an expected development in the country s foreign policy.Massa takes first F1 win in Turkey Manila Bulletin - Sep 08 9:31 AM
Felipe Massa won last Sunday s Turkish Grand Prix, with Fernando Alonso second following a titanic battle with third placed Michael Schumacher.HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Sep 08 2:14 PM
Turkey's chief E.U. negotiator Ali Babacan met with E.U. Commissioner for Enlargement Olli Rehn in Brussels on Thursday. In addition, Babacan held talks with Finnish Commissioner Rehn today as part of his meetings.HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Sep 08 2:13 PM
German Foreign Minister Frank Walter Steinmeier said on Thursday that Germany would work together with Turkey in order to overcome obstacles during the accession talks between Turkey and the E.U.HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Sep 08 2:12 PM
French Interior Minister Nicolas Sarkozy, who is expected by many to win the French presidency in 2007, reiterated his opposition to Turkey's E.U. membership, saying that membership talks with Turkey should be suspended.HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Sep 08 2:14 PM
The Turkey Natural Gas and Oil Company (TPAO) announced on Friday that they had begun to produce crude oil in seven wells opened in the southeastern Turkish province of Mardin near the Syrian border.HUSEYIN GULERCE Zaman Online - Sep 08 2:17 PM
Two heavy burdens are making Turkey s journey towards achieving democracy even more unbearable. These are so heavy that the backbone of our democracy is about to be broken.Top Stories KXAN 36 Austin - Sep 08 2:19 PM
Feeding The Turkeys The Central Texas Hill Country is prime habitat for the wild turkey. But in an increasingly urban state, most Texans have never seen the bird at all, let alone inside the city limits.Turkey: Unfair Trials -- Failed Justice under New Courts 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.SAMI USLU Zaman Online - Sep 08 2:17 PM
As you may be aware, during the reception of the Ground Forces Command, President Ahmet Necdet Sezer said, Under current conditions, I am opposed to Turkey sending troops to Lebanon.Foreign Businessmen Tour GAP for Investments Zaman Online - Sep 08 2:12 PM
The Southeastern Anatolia Project (GAP), one of Turkey s biggest development projects, has been halted because of a lack of funds. An amount of nearly YTL 20 billion ($13.5 billion) has so far been spent on the project, which since its launch in 1960, has been halted several times.Shaikha Maitha bags silver Khaleej Times - Sep 08 4:15 PM
DUBAI Shaikha Maitha bint Mohammed Al Maktoum won the silver medal in the 60+ category and bronze medal in the open weight category on the final day of the Istanbul International Karate Open Championship yesterday. Turkey s Lars won the gold.Food plots more than just feeding Alpena News - 1 hour, 38 minutes ago
Over the years, Alpena resident Milt Clark has made the transition from hunter to a steward of land. To Clark, hunting is more than slinging a shotgun or rifle over his shoulder and lying in wait for deer or turkey.HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Sep 08 2:12 PM
Political Affairs Committee of the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly will meet in Turkey on Sept. 12 for a hearing on the situation in the Middle East.Turkey offers debt swap for new 2016 notes 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 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.