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Iran turns off gas to Turkey 
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Iran has cut off gas supplies to Turkey after cold weather left it short of reserves at home, AFP reported, citing the IRNA news agency. Iran has an agreement with Turkey to supply several billion cubic metres of gas a year.Iran cuts off natural gas flow to Turkey IranMania.com - 25 minutes ago
LONDON, January 4 (IranMania) - Iran has cut off its natural gas flow to Turkey due to their rising domestic demands, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported.Iran stops gas exports to Turkey EARTHtimes.org - 2 hours, 28 minutes ago
Iran has stopped exports of natural gas to Turkey due to a tight domestic market caused by cold weather, but vows to restart shipments soon.Iran Cuts Off Natural Gas Flow to Turkey Rigzone - Jan 03 2:43 PM
Iran has cut off its natural gas flow to Turkey on Wednesday morning due to their rising domestic demands, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported.Turkey's current account deficit lags behind EU Zaman Online - Jan 03 2:05 PM
Of Turkey s macroeconomic indicators, the current account deficit is the government s biggest thorn in the side. Though at a level lower than Romania and Bulgaria, the two newest members of the European Union, Turkey s current account deficit lags behind the rest of Europe.TURKEY DISMISSES F-16 CONFLICT OF INTEREST Middle East Newsline - Jan 03 11:53 AM
ANKARA [MENL] -- The government of Prime Minister Recep Erdogan has been defending against allegations that Turkey's F-16 upgrade marked a conflict of interest.Turkey offers to mediate in Lebanon political crisis Gulf News - Jan 03 2:10 PM
Beirut: Turkey's prime minister warned that growing sectarian tensions in Lebanon will affect the entire Middle East if left unchecked and offered to mediate in the political crisis if asked by rival factions.Lebanese Leaders Discuss Tensions In Lebanon With Turkey Nasdaq - Jan 03 5:58 AM
BEIRUT (AP)--Turkey's prime minister Wednesday began talks with rival Lebanese leaders on the country's deepening political problems during a one-day visit to the country.Iran Cuts Gas Supplies To Turkey To Meet Domestic Demand Baku Today - Jan 03 9:59 AM
Iranian authorities say the country has stopped supplying natural gas to neighboring Turkey in order to meet growing demand at home this winter, Radio Farda reports.Iran suspends gas exports to Turkey amid supply crunch The Daily Star Lebannon - Jan 03 1:28 PM
Iran on Wednesday said it had cut off its gas exports to Turkey owing to a supply crunch at home brought on by the cold weather, the state-run IRNA news agency reported. "Currently, our [gas] export to Turkey is zero," Oil Minister Kazem Vaziri Hamaneh said.Turkey and the EU Eu Business - Jan 03 11:07 AM
Turkey vows to keep EU bid on track 27 December 2006, 13:58 CET Turkey remains committed to its bid to join the European Union despite a partial freeze of its troubled membership talks over a trade dispute with Cyprus, Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul said on Friday.Vodafone Awards Motorola major Turkey contract Swindon Business News - Jan 03 8:39 AM
Motorola, which has about 1,000 people working at it s Groundwell site in Swindon, has won a major contract to upgrade, extend and manage Vodafone s nationwide GSM network in Turkey.Eltek subsidiary wins 10 mln usd energy deal in Turkey Sharewatch - Jan 03 4:40 AM
Under the terms of the deal, Eltek Energy will be responsible for supplying the energy systems to a wireless network project in Turkey.Tex-Mex turkey on a cheesy quesadilla great for busy days Bradenton Herald - Jan 03 12:14 AM
Here is an idea for a tasty, quick meal for this busy time of year: turkey and mushroom-filled quesadillas. These Tex-Mex sandwiches are pan-fried and served with a quick corn and black bean salad. Make it with leftover turkey or chicken or buy roasted turkey breast at the supermarket deli.Iran cuts off gas exports to Turkey Sharewatch - Jan 02 11:26 PM
"Currently, our export (of gas) to Turkey is zero," Oil Minister Kazem Vaziri Hamaneh said. Iran has been supplying Turkey with gas through a pipeline from Tabriz to Ankara since 2001, under a major contract that mandates the Islamic republic to supply several billion cubic metres of gas annually.(AFX UK Focus) 2007-01-03 07:37 GMT: Iran cuts off gas exports to Turkey Interactive Investor - Jan 03 12:01 AM
TEHRAN (AFX) - Iran said it has cut off its gas exports to Turkey owing to a supply crunch at home brought on by the cold weather, the state-run IRNA news agency reported.Iran cuts off Turkey gas exports News 24 South Africa - Jan 03 1:19 AM
Iran says it has cut off its gas exports to Turkey owing to a supply crunch at home brought on by the cold weather.Turkey shoot benefits many Hot Springs Village Voice - Jan 02 9:32 PM
Thirty-one area families benefitted from this year s annual turkey shoot sponsored by Hot Springs Village Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10483 and Ladies Auxiliary s. Event chairman Chuck Mays said it was VFW s most-successful turkey shoot.Turkey is EU's Rising Star in Jewelry Zaman Online - Jan 02 2:05 PM
Based on the data from the last 26 years, a governmental agency has concluded that the jewelry sector is Turkey s most productive industry based on capital efficiency.Turkey Day race sets record Austin Business Journal - Jan 03 12:41 PM
A Thanksgiving Day charitable race held by ThunderCloud Subs raised $100,000 in 2006 -- setting a record for money raised by the event. Bulgaria: Turkey's newest border with the EU Turks.US - Jan 02 10:29 AM
As Bulgaria and Romania became European Union members on January 1st 2007, Bulgaria s Captain Andreevo border gate is Turkey s newest door to the EU. Turkey s first border with the European Union dates to1981, when Greece became an EU member.Better than leftover turkey Vancouver Province - Jan 02 6:44 AM
Vancouver Canucks left-winger Matt Cooke checks Calgary Flames defenceman Brad Ference into the boards at GM Place last Wednesday. Like leftover turkey and the rain, the Calgary Flames just won't go away.Turkey s military satellite program: a model for emerging regional powers The Space Review - Jan 02 2:59 AM
Turkey s air force is planning to spend at least $200 million to buy and launch an electro-optical reconnaissance satellite with a resolution of 80 centimeters.Armenian protest mocks Turkey's peacemaking credentials The Daily Star Lebannon - Jan 03 1:30 PM
About 300 Armenian-Lebanese protested Wednesday's visit to Beirut by Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, arguing that his country's bloody past made it impossible for him to foster reconciliation among Lebanon's squabbling political parties.Turkey waiting for a disaster Gulf Daily News - Jan 03 6:14 PM
ISTANBUL: As the magnitude of an earthquake in a television advertisement gradually mounts, the stone letters ISTANBUL crack, and then crumble to dust.Posh wants more breast, but only of turkey! ANI via Yahoo! India News - Jan 01 11:01 PM
London, Jan 2 (ANI): Posh Spice thrilled people at the pub chain Toby Carvery when she dropped in with her sons for lunch. However, feelings soon turned sour when the singer-turned-designer started complaining about not having enough turkey breast on her plate. 23-year old builder Matthew Morgan revealed that diners and the staff had been amazed when Posh walked in for a 7 pounds-a-head lunch ...Turkey Had To Assume A More Coherent And Respected Stance On Execution Of Saddam, Baykal TurkishPress.com - Jan 02 5:21 AM
ANKARA - "Turkey had to assume a more coherent and respected stance esteeming emotions of the Turkish nation on execution of Saddam Hussein, the ousted leader of Iraq," Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Deniz Baykal said on Monday. Iraq 'a priority' for Turkey Turks.US - Jan 01 10:35 PM
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Iraq has become an issue of priority, even eclipsing Turkey s EU membership process.Posh wants more breast, but only of turkey! New Kerala - Jan 02 12:07 AM
Home > News > Posh wants more breast, but only of turkey! Posh wants more breast, but only of turkey!Pink flamingos in Israel NDTV - 1 hour, 7 minutes ago
There is a rare population of flamingos in southern Israel thanks to the abundance of special shrimp in the country. Each year, a population of greater flamingos fly from Iran and Turkey to southern Israel, to spend some of the winter at Evrona, near Eilat on the Red Sea coast.Why Turks are growing disillusioned with Europe Financial Times - Jan 03 3:21 PM
In 1933 Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the father of modern Turkey, threw down a tantalising challenge to his countrymen on the 10th anniversary of the founding of the republic: We shall raise our country to the level of the most prosperous and civilised countries ... we shall raise our national culture above the level of contemporary civilisation, he said.Time to talk turkey Argus Leader - Jan 03 12:06 AM
It's fun. It's exhilarating. There is nothing like hunting wild turkeys, whether spring or fall.KFH subsidiary secures RM706m syndicated loan The Edge Daily - 1 hour, 48 minutes ago
Kuwait Finance House's (KFH) 62%-owned Kuveyt Turkish Evkaf Finance House (Kuyet Turk) has secured US$200 million (RM706 million) murabaha facility. KFH said on Jan 3 the Turkey-based Kuveyt Turk had secured the facility from 32 banks and financial institutions in Europe and the Middle East.Turkish PM Warns Sectarian Tensions in Lebanon Threaten Region Voice of America - Jan 03 12:37 PM
Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan says growing sectarian tensions in Lebanon are threatening to affect the entire Middle East.6 robberies in 5 days at 3 stores Lancaster Online - Jan 03 3:22 PM
An armed man held up two Turkey Hill convenience stores in west Lancaster early today, the third time one of the stores has been robbed since SaturdayMoney makes the world go round, but I prefer random acts of kindness icWales - 1 hour, 22 minutes ago
CHRISTMAS 2007 - it will be upon us within two beats of a turkey's wing.Pahrump Valley Times -- Nye County's Largest Newspaper Circulation Pahrump Valley Times - Jan 03 4:45 PM
Desert mistletoe in bloom. Desert misletoe: Not so romantic? The lyrics in the Christmas carol go, "Some turkey and some mistletoe will help to make the night time bright."QEH's turkey turnaround Lynn News - Jan 03 1:50 AM
Management at Lynn's Queen Elizabeth Hospital turned the tables in the staff restaurant by serving-up Christmas dinner to their colleagues. (03/01/2007 09:44:20)Beckham complains over carvery turkey Digital Spy - Jan 03 1:24 AM
Victoria Beckham complained after taking her children to a carvery pub, a report claims.TAMER KORKMAZ Zaman Online - Jan 03 2:07 PM
There are only three days left before 2006 ends. It has been a terrific and special year for Turkey. This may not be obvious and appreciated right now, but certainly it will be later.HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Jan 03 2:04 PM
Last winter's energy issues have resurfaced in Turkey as Iran cut off natural gas. The reason was cited as insufficient domestic supplies.Emergency vet clinic to relocate The Indianapolis Star - Jan 03 11:22 AM
There was the dog that swallowed a shish kebab skewer. And the cat that ate string for a meal. The pooch that gulped down a pound of turkey grease-covered rocks? He's doing just fine, thanks.Report: Ford Transit Connect Bound For U.S., Domestic Production Seen Later AutoSpies.com - Jan 03 3:05 PM
According to the English edition of Sabah, a publication in Turkey, the Ford Motor Company is set to import Turkish-built Transit connects to the U.S. beginning next year. This will mark the first time that vehicles built in the country will be sold in the States.HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Jan 03 2:06 PM
Environment-friendly city buses designed by MAN Turkey for use in the capital Ankara are set to expand to other big cities in Turkey, said Irfan Giral, a senior MAN official.HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Jan 03 2:04 PM
Turkey s Prime Minister Tayip Erdogan, who attended the press conference with Lebanon Prime Minister Fuad Siniora, answered reporters questions, saying that the meeting was beneficial for both sides.SELCUK GULTASLI Zaman Online - Jan 03 2:08 PM
While the European Union was making a decision to slow down accession talks with Turkey, the European Monitoring Center on Racism and Xenophobia (EUMC) was coincidentally publishing its report on Islamophobia.Stratic Energy Announces Combined Test Rate of 38 million cubic feet of gas per day from Akcakoca-3, offshore Turkey [Press Release] CNW Group via Yahoo! Finance - Jan 03 5:30 AM
Stratic Energy Corporation and its joint venture partners, TPAO and Toreador Resources Corporation, today announced results from production testing of the second of seven potential pay zones in the Akcakoca-3 well, located in coastal Turkish waters of the Black Sea.HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Jan 03 2:06 PM
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Lebanon on Wednesday, the last day of the Islamic festival Eid al Adha. Prior to his departure, Erdogan spoke to the press and said that Turkey would continues to fulfill its duty of establishing peace and political stability in Lebanon.Turkey has double New Year's Eve celebration Independent - Jan 01 6:14 AM
Turkey had two particularly strong reasons to celebrate the arrival of 2007 on Sunday evening thanks to a chance meeting of the Islamic and Gregorian calendars, which only occurs once every 64 years.Lebanon, Turkey: Erdogan, Siniora Meet India Daily - Jan 03 7:12 AM
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora on Jan. 3 in Beirut, Lebanon. Erdogan is scheduled to meet with Lebanese President Emile Lahoud and Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri later in the day.Cold turkey resolution unlikely to work Vancouver Province - Jan 01 8:13 AM
TORONTO -- For people who resolve to quit smoking this New Year's, the only "cold turkey" they might have to deal with is the stuff in the refrigerator.TURKEY COMPLETES DESIGN STAGE OF AIR TRAINER Middle East Newsline - Jan 01 7:23 AM
ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey has advanced in efforts to produce a basic jet trainer. Officials said Turkey's Defense Industry Undersecretariat, or SSM, has approved a conceptual design stage for the air trainer program.Police: Same Man May Be Behind String Of Robberies WGAL 8 Susquehanna Valley - Jan 03 8:17 AM
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. -- Police said a string of robberies in Dauphin and Lancaster counties might be linked. The most recent robbery happened at a Turkey Hill in Middletown on Sunday. Police there said they think the same man has struck four times before.Autistic boy makes progress at Judevine Center St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Jan 02 10:36 PM
On Emre Orhan's first visit to St. Louis, the 3-year-old from Bursa, Turkey, seemed trapped behind an invisible wall within his own thoughts, without human contact.Knight works E4: Engineering - Jan 03 8:05 AM
What do the following have in common? The head of M16, the boss of Rangers Football Club, turkey magnate Bernard Matthews and James Dyson.2006 passages: World USA Today - Jan 03 6:03 PM
Notable passings from around the world in 2006.Gator on the menu for Buckeyes fans? Akron Beacon Journal - Jan 03 5:44 AM
The holidays are over. The last scraps of ham and turkey are finally gone. And the cookies, or what's left of them, have disintegrated into unrecognizable crumbs.Tianjin Teda snap up veteran Czech manager Jarabinsky ATL World Soccer - Jan 03 7:47 AM
Chinese first division club Tianjin Teda have chosen veteran Czech manager Jozef Jarabinsky as their new handler for the upcoming season. Jarabinsky, who has managed a series of top Czech teams as well as clubs in Spain, Turkey, Slovakia and Greece, will leave Thursday to sign his contract.PGA European Tour official site PGA European Tour - Jan 03 6:54 AM
Turkey one of the most popular destinations with the players of the European Seniors Tour - will make a welcome return to the schedule in 2007 with the Gloria Turkish Seniors Open at Gloria Golf Resort, Belek, from May 11-13.Thoughts already turning to Chrismas leftovers The Robesonian - Jan 03 7:08 AM
While some folks may be dreaming of a white Christmas, I'm dreaming of Christmas leftovers. Nothing beats turkey and ham sandwiches (separate, never mixed) on plain white bread slathered with mayo.Turducken: A three-meat wonder The Robesonian - Jan 03 7:08 AM
LUMBERTON - Mike DeCinti carries a pocket-full of one-liners, jokes and anecdotes. His latest teaser asks: What do you get when you cross a turkey with duck and a chicken?Methodists host community Christmas dinner Tuttle Times - Jan 03 9:06 AM
TUTTLE The Tuttle United Methodist Church again hosted their annual community Christmas dinner on Monday, Dec. 25. The meal is held free to the public, and draws a large crowd each year for turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, and all the trimmings.Sandy Creek turkeys have nothing to fear this holiday The Natchez Democrat - Jan 03 12:58 AM
NATCHEZ A different kind of turkey story is playing out at the Sandy Creek Wildlife Management Area near Natchez this week. The Thanksgiving birds there run no risk of finding themselves on a holiday dinner table.Canning to help feed the hungry The Iowa City Press-Citizen - Jan 03 1:23 AM
Vernon Ropp of Kalona has not only seen the production side of the Mennonite Central Committee s turkey canning operation, but he s also been in Bosnia when the meat was distributed, including meat canned in Southeast Iowa.Local stores ready for shoppers The Natchez Democrat - Jan 03 12:57 AM
NATCHEZ After a good turkey stuffing on Thanksgiving, many people hunger after the sales the next day, making Friday one of the biggest shopping days of the year.November designated for tornado awareness month The Natchez Democrat - Jan 03 1:07 AM
NATCHEZ November brings cooler weather, falling leaves and turkey dinners. It also brings tornadoes. November is the second most active month for tornadoes, and is also tornado awareness month.Lakeview Cafe brings grandfather s faves to LaGrange Fort Wayne Journal Gazette - Jan 03 1:59 AM
If you re venturing north to lake country, you can check out the new Metta s Lakeview Cafe on the north end of Big Turkey Lake in LaGrange, near the town of Stroh.Foreign student completes Herculean task Montana Standard - Jan 02 11:44 PM
Summary: Gokce Adsiz completed 27 hours in one semester, more than twice the usual student load, to graduate from MSU before returning to Turkey. BOZEMAN Gokce Adsiz must use two hands to remember the courses she took during the recently completed semester at Montana State University.Decorations deck homes across Miss-Lou The Natchez Democrat - Jan 03 12:56 AM
VIDALIA Christmas decorations may be fun for children, but adults enjoy them, too. Some Miss-Lou residents started before Thanksgiving, others gave the turkey a few hours to settle. But those devout about their decorations are already well into the swing of things.Tankard Tune-Up cashspiel kicks off tomorrow The Halifax Daily News - Jan 03 3:29 AM
Need to work off some of those extra Christmas turkey dinners?Salsa Verde Turkey (or Chicken) Soft Tacos The Oregonian - Jan 02 12:17 AM
I highly recommend a trip to Yesenia's Market (6611 S.E. Powell Blvd., or 1075 S.E. Baseline St. in Hillsboro) for fresh (and warm) corn tortillas and a broad array of Latino specialties at bargain prices.350 turn out for special Christmas dinner About 350 people gathered at Migration Hall in Kingsville Leamington Post - Jan 03 5:54 AM
About 350 people gathered at Migration Hall in Kingsville on Wednesday for a special Christmas dinner. There was turkey and all the trimmings -- and there were gifts for all the youngsters on hand.2007 shaping up to be delicious year Akron Beacon Journal - Jan 03 12:44 AM
Serving up some foie gras and pomegranate spritzers sometime soon? Prepare yourself for some serious eye-rolling from hipster foodies. As they'll no doubt inform you, fatty livers and anything pomegranate are so 2006. Bury them alongside the long-dead turkey fryers, chocolate fountains and gaudy wine glass charms.Animal Sacrifices Maim 1,400 in Turkey Journal Gazette & Times Courier - Dec 31 7:41 PM
ANKARA, Turkey - Over a thousand Turks spent the first day of the Muslim feast of Eid al-Adha in emergency wards on Sunday after stabbing themselves or suffering other injuries while sacrificing startled animals.Bowl Championship Menu Metromix.com - Jan 02 10:11 PM
Watch college football on the bar's nine 50-inch flatscreen TVs. Specials include $4 Bud Select drafts and Bud Light bottles, turkey chili, wings, Rockit Pockits, nachos and more.International conference on Kurdish Women for peace and equality Kurdish Media - Jan 03 1:41 AM
The Kurdish National Congress of North America will hold a conference on Kurdish Women in Greater Kurdistan (Iran, Iraq, Turkey and Syria) and in the Diaspora.Hundreds injured in Turkey while sacrificing animals on Muslim holiday CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Dec 31 1:36 PM
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - One man lost his toes. Others cut their hands and legs.Turkish PM urges dialogue to end Lebanon crisis AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 03 8:51 AM
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for dialogue amongst Lebanese, during a day trip to Beirut to meet Lebanese leaders and Turkish UN peacekeeping troops.The turkey has landed: Pearson Airport's Terminal 1 Canadian Business - Jan 02 8:30 AM
To call the new Terminal 1 at Toronto's Pearson International Airport the Taj Mahal of the international aviation business would be an understatement--it's much bigger than the Taj. And it cost a great deal more to build.Tianjin Teda snap up veteran Czech manager Jarabinsky AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 03 7:37 AM
Chinese first division club Tianjin Teda have chosen veteran Czech manager Jozef Jarabinsky as their new handler for the upcoming season.Quake-prone Istanbul awaits disaster Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 03 5:28 AM
As the magnitude of an earthquake in a television advert gradually mounts, the stone letters ISTANBUL crack, and then crumble to dust.Cost of basic Thanksgiving feast up, survey shows Hammond Daily Star - Jan 02 10:22 PM
Millions of American families will gather together Thursday to enjoy the traditional Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, dressing, cranberries, pumpkin pie and all of the trimmings.Hammer Attack: Two Injured In Early-Morning Robbery WGAL via Yahoo! News - Jan 03 5:24 AM
Lancaster police said two convenience stores were robbed early this morning.Anna gobbles Dallas First Baptist at Prosper tournament McKinney Courier-Gazette - Jan 02 10:15 PM
PROSPER - According to popular belief, eating too much turkey meat causes drowsiness. That's the excuse Anna guard Derrick Wright used for his team's lethargic start during the 48-36 defeat of Dallas First Baptist in the first round of the North Texas Holiday Showcase Thursday.WINE OF THE WEEK: Rich French red can be enjoyed immediately The Myrtle Beach Sun News - Jan 03 12:10 AM
This lush, ripe, smooth red wine from the Beaujolais region of France offers a penetrating mix of black cherry, blackberry, raspberry and herb flavors. This versatile and lively Brouilly can be served lightly chilled and needs no further aging. Serve with roast turkey, chicken, or beef.Iran mulling power connection to Europe New Kerala - Jan 02 11:45 PM
Tehran, Jan 3: Iran is assessing a plan to establish an electricity distribution network with Europe via Turkey and Russia, an official of the Iran Grid Management Company (IGMC) said.Turkish-Syrian Free Trade Agreement boosts economic relations New Kerala - Jan 02 9:01 PM
Damascus (Nigeria), Jan 2: The free trade agreement (FTA) between Turkey and Syria which was signed in December and came into effect yesterday will boost economic and commercial relations between the two countries, said Chairman of the Syrian-Turkish Business Council Bahaa Hassan today.Long-retired Knievel frail, feisty, still cheating death USA Today - Jan 03 7:16 AM
It is a shock to the senses to see ultra-cool Evel Knievel, 68, looking so feeble, so frayed around his graying daredevil edges, right down to his gnarled knuckles and wobbly gait. For years he cheated death, sometimes spectacularly so. These days, in what might be his last great gamble, Evel flies down the cosmic ramp of his final jump: the leap of faith.Kurdish struggle for Iraq's oil BBC News - Jan 03 3:48 PM
Iraq has huge oil reserves - but its Kurdish population is having trouble gaining access to it.The party's over: It's time to get in shape The Daily Advance - Jan 02 6:46 PM
You've had turkey, ham, stuffing and plenty of homemade sweets. You've eaten some pretty big holiday meals the past six weeks.Hunt for family of brave soldier Belper Today - Jan 03 4:41 AM
A SEARCH has begun for the relatives of a Belper soldier who died in the First World War and is buried in Turkey. (03/01/2007 12:34:29)Olney: Lifestyle change propelled Morneau to big season in '06 ESPN - Jan 03 2:30 PM
Justin Morneau is a creature of habit. But to live up to his potential -- and the expectations of his teammates -- the Twins slugger had to change the very way he lives his life.Turkish PM on day trip to Lebanon AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 03 2:09 AM
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has arrived in Beirut to meet Lebanese leaders and visit Turkish troops serving with the UN peacekeeping force.Driver denies causing A11 death BBC News - Jan 03 10:49 AM
A driver who knocked over and killed one of Britain's top cyclists may have fallen asleep, a court hears.Can Europe move forward in 2007? BBC News - Jan 03 9:37 AM
The EU will not solve the problems that have cast it into disarray until 2009 at the earliest, predicts Kirsty Hughes.Iranian vice president sues 2 MPs who spread alleged video of him at dance show The Daily Star Lebannon - Jan 02 12:56 PM
An Iranian vice president has filed a complaint against two MPs after a furor erupted over his alleged attendance at a ceremony in Turkey where women were dancing, the Fars news agency reported. Esfandyar Rahim Mashaie has accused the lawmakers of conducting a smear campaign against him by distributing a CD which.Iran considering connecting electricity network to Europe Payvand Iran News - Jan 02 11:51 AM
Iran's electricity network company manager, Masoud Hojjat informed that connection with Europe's electricity network was possible via Russia and Turkey. -ISNASmokers in eateries try the cold turkey New Orleans Times-Picayune - Jan 01 10:52 PM
For Brian Daly, the first day of 2007 marked the beginning of a state-imposed New Year's resolution: He'll have to stop smoking inside his favorite restaurants and instead go outside to light up.Specter reluctant to add troops in Iraq Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - 4 minutes ago
U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pa., said yesterday that he would be reluctant to support an increase in U.S. troop strength in Iraq but added that he is willing to give the administration a chance to change his mind.Six injured in Turkey bar blast CNN.com - Dec 30 5:49 AM
ANKARA, Turkey (Reuters) -- An explosion in a bar in eastern Turkey injured six people late on Friday, local television station CNN Turk said on its Web site.