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World Briefing | Europe Turkey: Colonel Held in ’90s Killings - New York Times Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:52:17 GMT

World Briefing | Europe Turkey: Colonel Held in ’90s Killings New York Times, United States Colonel Temizoz served near the town of Cizre, about 40 miles from the Iraqi border in Turkey’s southeast, from 1993 to 1996, when hundreds of Kurdish civilians and activists were said to have been killed by security forces with links to the military. ... FACTBOX-Turkey improves ties with Iraq Reuters Erdogan Spurned in Bid for Kurd Votes as Rights Trump Handouts Bloomberg Iraq serves Turkey a rare treat Asia Times Online Southeast European Times - Jamestown Foundation all 1,234 news articles

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Turkey's rescue of helicopter hampered by bad weather - Xinhua Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:47:48 GMT

The Associated Press

Turkey's rescue of helicopter hampered by bad weather Xinhua, China ... but the search-and-rescue teams were hampered by thick fog and blizzard. Earlier on Wednesday, a helicopter with six people on board including Grand Unity Party (BBP) leader Muhsin Yazicioglu, crashed near the village of Haci Omerli in southern Turkey. Turkey crash survivor begs for help The Associated Press Turkish crash victim pleads for help in emergency call CNN International GOOD MORNING--TURKEY PRESS SCAN ON MAR 26 Hürriyet The Australian - The Associated Press all 160 news articles

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Turkey Indicts 56 More in Military-Coup Case - Wall Street Journal Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:10:05 GMT

Today's Zaman

Turkey Indicts 56 More in Military-Coup Case Wall Street Journal By NICHOLAS BIRCH ISTANBUL -- A Turkish court formally indicted 56 suspects, including two retired four-star generals, on charges of plotting to topple Turkey's Islamic-rooted government. Made public by Istanbul's 13th Criminal Court, the 1909-page ... FACTBOX: Coups in Turkey over last 50 years Reuters Former Turkish generals accused of plot CNN Turkish court charges more suspects in coup plot The Associated Press Hürriyet - Reuters all 94 news articles

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Turkey says not yet decided on next NATO chief - Reuters Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:03:16 GMT

New Zealand Herald

Turkey says not yet decided on next NATO chief Reuters BAGHDAD, March 24 (Reuters) - Turkey has not decided whether to back Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen as the next NATO chief, Turkish President Abdullah Gul said on Tuesday. The current NATO secretary general, Dutchman Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, ... UK: Danish PM serious candidate for NATO job eTaiwan News Danish PM front-runner for NATO top spot The Associated Press Turkey opposed to Danish PM as next NATO chief; backs Canada's MacKay The Canadian Press International Herald Tribune - Trend News Agency all 499 news articles

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Turkey slowly erasing "black mark" coup legacy - Reuters Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:03:15 GMT

Turkey slowly erasing "black mark" coup legacy Reuters Today, Kenan Evren, the leader of a 1980 military coup is falling from grace as are other coup-era generals in Turkey as the country seeks European Union membership and a more modern, Western image. Analysts say the unprecedented turn of events will ...

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Turkey season opens - Amador Ledger-Dispatch Thu, 26 Mar 2009 23:35:27 GMT

Turkey season opens Amador Ledger-Dispatch, CA By Staff Report - Department of Fish and Game The Department of Fish and Game today announced California's spring turkey season will open statewide on March 28. The general season will extend through May 3. In addition, archers may hunt turkeys through ... MARYLAND: Turkey hunting season starts next month Bethany Beach Wave Outdoor Life: Spring angler bows to turkey hunting The News Herald Weekend looks good for turkey hunting or fishing Clarksville Leaf Chronicle Lake County Record-Bee - Modesto Bee all 9 news articles

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Turkey - Factors to Watch on March 25 - Forbes Wed, 25 Mar 2009 07:14:02 GMT

Hürriyet

Turkey - Factors to Watch on March 25 Forbes, NY Turkey will resolve budget issues with the International Monetary Fund when they resume loan deal talks after local elections on March 29, Economy Minister Mehmet Simsek was reported as saying in Sabah newspaper on Wednesday. ... PRESS DIGEST - Turkey - March 25 Reuters GOOD MORNING--TURKEY PRESS SCAN ON MAR 25 Hürriyet all 10 news articles

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Iraq says Turkey to double water supply - AFP Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:15:35 GMT

Earthtimes (press release)

Iraq says Turkey to double water supply AFP The Tigris and the Euphrates have their source in Turkey, with the latter also flowing through Syria before reaching Iraq, which desperately needs more water for agriculture and domestic consumption. The construction by Turkey of a series of dams on ... Turkey promises Iraq double water supply PoliGazette Syrian Armenians’ Last Chance to File Claims for Properties in ... HYE-TERT (DIP) IRAQI FOREIGN MINISTER ON TURKISH PRESIDENT'S VISIT TO IRAQ Turk.Net ISRIA (subscription) - Earthtimes (press release) all 58 news articles

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PRESS DIGEST - Turkey - March 26 - Reuters Thu, 26 Mar 2009 07:14:38 GMT

Middle East Online

PRESS DIGEST - Turkey - March 26 Reuters A new IMF deal and support for low-income groups is the way out of the financial crisis for Turkey but the economy will contract for two years, an independent report finds. - Erdogan brings a fifth economic stimulus package with two billion lira worth ... Turkish PM shows common touch on campaign trail CNN International Erdogan Set for Election Win That May Revive Tension Over Islam Bloomberg Poll: Turkey's ruling party leading election race International Herald Tribune www.worldbulletin.net - Spiegel Online all 26 news articles

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Heavy melt exports fall as Turkey, China step back - American Metal Market Thu, 26 Mar 2009 22:51:34 GMT

Heavy melt exports fall as Turkey, China step back American Metal Market, New York 1 heavy melting steel scrap reversed course in January as Turkey and China trimmed their purchases of this bellwether grade of cut ferrous scrap. Shipments slipped to 349566 tonnes in January, according to the latest figures from the US Commerce ...