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News of Tomorrow: Turkey Joins the EU (Part II) (The Globalist)
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Tue, 15 May 2007 04:00:49 GMT

Looking to the year 2014, Abdullah Akyuz analyzes Turkey’s accession to the European Union. He writes that both Turkey and Europe overcame significant obstacles to make the country’s EU membership a reality — and argues that both sides will benefit from a stronger, more inclusive Europe.


Arab Islamists view Turkey crisis as test for democracy (Financial Times)
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Tue, 15 May 2007 02:26:46 GMT

The Arab world has often looked at Turkey with disinterest, considering it a staunchly secular state that turned its back on Islam long ago and has little in common with many of its neighbours.


Turkey Hatchery Activity Rises (Ag Report)
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Mon, 14 May 2007 19:19:44 GMT

WASHINGTON - May 14/07 - SNS -- Turkey hatchery activity in the United States increased during April, according to the latest USDA data.


Huge demonstration in Turkey (UPI)
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Mon, 14 May 2007 13:47:33 GMT

At least 1 million people protested in Izmir Monday against efforts to undermine secularism in Turkey's government.


Hot and humid weather on the way for Turkey (Turks.US)
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Tue, 15 May 2007 04:24:06 GMT

State Meteorology Bureau Vice President Mahmut Kayhan has given the forecast for coming days in Turkey and warns residents to be wary of coming hot weather, with temperatures one or two degrees above seasonal norms.


Martyrs in Turkey (USA Today)
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Tue, 15 May 2007 04:07:00 GMT

Martyrs in Turkey Joe Ricciardi - Atlanta While USA TODAY's editorial Turkish test is correct in reporting that protests against the election of a Muslim president recently took place in Turkey, the editorial didn't state one of the main factors...


Sports Buzz: Middle school girls have great turkey stories (The Appleton Post-Crescent)
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Mon, 14 May 2007 20:57:31 GMT

Last month, two girls from Seymour Middle School had big days back-to-back. On April 18, Abbi Schumacher was on her first turkey hunt. Once she got in the blind, she fell asleep. Her Dad then woke her up with a turkey call.


Turkey's EU Membership Hopes Dim with New French President (Voice of America)
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Mon, 14 May 2007 15:01:18 GMT

The election of Nicolas Sarkozy as president of France has dealt a further blow to Turkey's hopes of becoming the European Union's first predominantly Muslim member. Mr. Sarkozy has repeatedly said Turkey does not belong in Europe.


IMF: Econ, Political Strains Expose Turkey To Market Volatility (Nasdaq)
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Mon, 14 May 2007 15:03:58 GMT

NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Economic and political strains in Turkey have left the country more vulnerable to any unexpected deterioration in global financial markets, the International Monetary Fund said in a document published late Friday.


Turkey seeks constitutional change (Financial Times)
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Mon, 14 May 2007 16:45:00 GMT

Turkey’s government will press ahead on Thursday with a controversial attempt to change the constitution to allow a directly elected president. The proposals follow the government’s failure to get Abdullah Gul, the foreign minister, appointed to the post.