![]() Straits Times | Turkey’s Governing Party Wins City Races New York Times, United States The elections were seen as a referendum on the performance of Turkey’s politicians, in particular that of Mr. Erdogan, a former Islamist who has pressed for Turkey’s membership in the European Union. Early results seemed to send a message: Mr. ... Video: Turkey's ruling party faces test in local polls - 28 Mar 09 Q&A: What's next for Turkey's PM Erdogan, AK Party Turkey ruling party wins, but opposition makes gains |
![]() The Southern Ledger | Turkey seeks to contain Islamic radicals The Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — As the only Muslim member of NATO and a candidate to join the EU, Turkey has come to be seen as a bridge between East and West — held up by Washington as a shining example of how Islam is compatible with modern democracy. ... Turkish reader reflects on religion's role in Middle East America's Desultory Religious Reporting |
![]() MiamiHerald.com | Journalist's body found after air crash in Turkey eTaiwan News, Taiwan AP The Turkish state-run news agency says the body of a journalist involved in a helicopter crash has been found inside a small, snow-covered cave in the mountains of central Turkey. Anatolia news agency says Ismail Gunes' body was found on Monday, ... Turkey: Crash Kills Politician 6 confirmed dead after helicopter crash in Turkey Rescuers find crashed helicopter, bodies in Turkey |
![]() Reuters UK | Spain's Riera And Silva Could Start On The Wings Against Turkey ... Goal.com, Switzerland The pair were part of the practice side that trained today before the team left for Turkey... Spain could start with both Albert Riera and David Silva on the flanks for their game with Turkey this Wednesday after the pair trained together with the ... Spain warned to be wary of an 'aggressive' Turkey Spain 1-0 Turkey; “Game, Set, and Match” Spain 1-0 Turkey: Pique stuffs Turkey |
![]() Novinite.com | Gul says Turkey not opposed to Rasmussen's candidacy for NATO ... Southeast European Times, MD BRUSSELS, Belgium/ANKARA, Turkey -- Turkish President Abdullah Gul said Friday (March 27th) Ankara is not against "any candidate" for the post of NATO secretary-general. "Turkey does not have any particular objection [to Danish Prime Minister Anders ... Rasmussen's NATO job at Turkey's mercy Summit deal on NATO chief in doubt: diplomats Rasmussen closes in on top NATO job as Turkey objects |
![]() Holiday hypermarket | Turkey's Sabanci family buys stake in Air Berlin Reuters By Maria Sheahan FRANKFURT, March 29 (Reuters) - Turkey's Sabanci family is buying a 15.3 percent in German airline Air Berlin (AB1.DE), scooping up part of Len Blavatnik's stake, more than two months after the US billionaire sold the holding. ... Air Berlin Losses Widen, But Stock Up On Holding Deal Air Berlin, ESAS in deal Air Berlin gains on new shareholders, 2009 outlook |
![]() The Comment Factory | Gul Denies Saying "Kurdistan" During Iraq Visit Jamestown Foundation, DC Turkish President Abdullah Gul's visit to Iraq might be regarded as a turning point in Turkey's Kurdish issue, perhaps more than its implications for improving Turkish-Iraqi ties (EDM, March 24). On the plane to Baghdad, Gul reportedly used the word ... Issues In Baghdad Mahmood Osman: the solution for PKK problem is in Ankara PKK the most important issue on the agenda, Jeffrey says |
AFP | US lawmakers back Armenia-Turkey thaw AFP WASHINGTON (AFP) — A group of US lawmakers told leaders of Armenia and Turkey on Monday that they stood ready to help the neighbors as they strive to end decades of animosity and forge closer diplomatic ties. "It is essential that the building blocks ... Turkey, Armenia on the road to normalizing strained relations US representatives 'assist' Armenia, Turkey Like a sly fox, Turkey was trapped with two legs at once |
Body of survivor who called for help is found The Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The snow-covered body of a Turkish journalist was found on Monday between two rocks on a mountain where he had survived a helicopter crash and made an anguished call for help on a cell phone as it lost power. ... |
![]() Richmond Daily News | Sparing jakes could improve turkey hunting now, later Richmond Daily News, MO Turkey hunters in many parts of Missouri don’t need an expert to tell them the state’s turkey population is down. However, they might be interested in suggestions that could improve their hunting experiences this year and in 2010. ... Turkey numbers up across state State's youth turkey hunt next weekend Expert: Turkey harvest will be similar to last year’s |