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Turkey's Gul set to clinch presidency next week (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
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Thu, 23 Aug 2007 13:58:24 GMT

Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul looks set to become Turkey's president next week, completing the Islamist-rooted AK Party's capture of all key posts in the country despite strong opposition from army generals.


Tolerance and tradition in Turkey (International Herald Tribune)
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Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:29:18 GMT

Under a Gul presidency, Turkey could open the way for secularism in the Islamic world.


S. Korea emerging as key strategic partner to Turkey (World Tribune)
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Thu, 23 Aug 2007 20:47:19 GMT

ANKARA — Turkey and South Korea have launched a strategic defense partnership that would include joint development, coproduction and marketing. Officials said South Korea has become a leading defense partner of Turkey.


Time to talk Turkey! (Auto Moto 365)
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Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:33:59 GMT

After the 3-week summer break the F1 teams will be in Turkey this weekend to kick off the last part of the2007 season but will there be any surprises with no testing, any new innovations....


Relaunching Turkey's EU dream (Gulf News)
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Thu, 23 Aug 2007 20:48:12 GMT

When a half-century of convergence between Turkey and the European Union last floundered a decade ago, the Turks regrouped and forged forward, and the EU met them halfway. The result was a revolutionary period of reform.


Turkey: Gul renews presidential bid in Round 2 of voting (Adnkronos)
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Thu, 23 Aug 2007 15:30:17 GMT

Turkey: Gul renews presidential bid in Round 2 of voting (AKI) - Turkish foreign minister Abdullah Gul is again the firm favourite ahead of the second round of a parliament vote for the country's president scheduled Friday.But Gul, a former Islamist who is backed by the Islamic-rooted governing Justice and Development Party (AKP) still can't be sure he'll win enough votes to become ...


Turkey joins Kimberley Process (National Jeweler)
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Thu, 23 Aug 2007 19:13:53 GMT

Istanbul, Turkey—Turkey has joined the Kimberley Process (KP) as of Aug. 14, blocking the importation of diamonds that are not perceived as "clean."


Romania beats Turkey 2-0 in friendly game (Nine O'Clock)
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Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:18:28 GMT

The Romanian national football team won Wednesday’s friendly game against Turkey, score 2-0 (0-0 at half time), played on the National stadium within the ‘Lia Manoliu’ Sports Center.


Turkey's Gul set to clinch presidency next week (SABC News)
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Thu, 23 Aug 2007 16:01:12 GMT

Foreign minister Abdullah Gul looks set to become Turkey's president next week, completing the AK Party's capture of all key posts in the country, despite strong opposition from army generals.


F1: Thursday's press conference - Turkey (autosport.com)
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Thu, 23 Aug 2007 16:19:23 GMT

Thursday's press conference - Turkey