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Turkey’s Governing Party Wins City Races - New York Times Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:13:26 GMT

GulfNews

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 Al Jazeera Q&A: What's next for Turkey's PM Erdogan, AK Party Reuters Turkey ruling party wins, but opposition makes gains Los Angeles Times EurasiaNet - Reuters all 691 news articles

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Turkey hopes to boost Afghan, Pakistan security ties - Reuters Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:04:22 GMT

Earthtimes (press release)

Turkey hopes to boost Afghan, Pakistan security ties Reuters ANKARA, March 31 (Reuters) - NATO member Turkey hopes to boost cooperation between Afghanistan and Pakistan in the fight against al Qaeda and Taliban militants when the presidents of the two countries meet in Ankara on Wednesday, officials said. ... Pakistan president in Turkey for talks with Karzai AFP Turkey to host summit with Pakistan and Afghanistan Monsters and Critics.com Pakistani President to attend trilateral summit on Afghanistan in ... Xinhua Pakistan Observer - SANA all 40 news articles

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Turkey's economy contracts sharply as crisis deepens - MarketWatch Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:56:36 GMT

Straits Times

Turkey's economy contracts sharply as crisis deepens MarketWatch By Polya Lesova, MarketWatch NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Turkey's economy contracted more than 6% in the fourth quarter of last year, making it more likely that the central bank will cut interest rates further and the government will seek to secure a ... Economy shrinks 6.2 pct, first fall since ’01 Hürriyet How IMF reforms will affect Turkey remains a mystery Today's Zaman * Data piles pressure on government to agree IMF deal guardian.co.uk Foreign Policy In Focus - guardian.co.uk all 88 news articles

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EU chides Turkey over press freedom, urges reform - Forbes Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:04:15 GMT

EU chides Turkey over press freedom, urges reform Forbes, NY By Marcin Grajewski BRUSSELS, March 31 (Reuters) - The European Union's enlargement chief criticised Turkey on Tuesday for the way it treats the press, citing its tax dispute with its biggest media group, Dogan Yayin Holding. ...

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Turkey - Factors to Watch on March 31 - Forbes Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:32:28 GMT

Turkey - Factors to Watch on March 31 Forbes, NY The government will take fiscal reform steps as the International Monetary Fund has asked before signing a major loan deal with Turkey, and the tax authority will ask taxpayers to report the source of their excess spending, Zaman newspaper reports. ... Turkish Lira Advances Against Dollar RTT News Turkish markets firm, shrug off poor GDP data Forbes all 9 news articles

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Turkey seeks to contain Islamic radicals - The Associated Press Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:40:15 GMT

The Associated Press

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. ... Is Turkey Asian or European? (2) Today's Zaman You Can't Out-Islam The Islamists Forbes Turkish reader reflects on religion's role in Middle East Arizona Daily Wildcat Today's Zaman all 60 news articles

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PRESS DIGEST - Turkey - March 31 - Reuters Tue, 31 Mar 2009 06:10:49 GMT

Hürriyet

PRESS DIGEST - Turkey - March 31 Reuters Turkey re-focuses on its economic problems after local elections this weekend. The prime minister signals a cabinet reshuffle. - The main opposition party CHP leader Deniz Baykal says there is no need for early elections and the ruling AK Party should ... Polls show political landscape in Turkey to change fundamentally: CHP Hürriyet Ruling AKP wins local elections in Turkey but loses ground Southeast European Times Cyr: Turkish elections vital to US foreign policy Scripps News Newsweek - Hürriyet all 61 news articles

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Casillas believes Turkey clash will be pivotal - FIFA World Cup 2010 - ESPN Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:21:44 GMT

Goal.com

Casillas believes Turkey clash will be pivotal - FIFA World Cup 2010 ESPN Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas has described the World Cup qualifier against Turkey as "the most important game" remaining on the road to South Africa 2010. The European champions emerged triumphant from the first part of their double header with the ... World Cup Qualifying Preview: Turkey - Spain Goal.com Spain's Del Bosque mulling changes for Turkey clash Reuters South Africa TORRES WARNS OF TURKEY FIGHTBACK Sportinglife.com SportsYA! - Goal.com all 53 news articles

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ARMENIA AND TURKEY: CAN NUCLEAR POWER BECOME A FORCE THAT BINDS ... - EurasiaNet Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:20:15 GMT

Armenian Weekly

ARMENIA AND TURKEY: CAN NUCLEAR POWER BECOME A FORCE THAT BINDS ... EurasiaNet, NY As Turkey and Armenia inch closer to some potential form of reconciliation, Armenian attention is increasingly focusing on whether or not Turkey will opt to participate in the construction of a new Armenian nuclear power plant. ... US lawmakers back Armenia-Turkey thaw AFP US think-tank report contains odd suggestions on Turkey Today's Zaman Don’t say genocide: CSIS Hürriyet APA - PRESS TV all 43 news articles

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DIARY - Turkey - to July 20, 2009 - Reuters Tue, 31 Mar 2009 06:41:58 GMT

DIARY - Turkey - to July 20, 2009 Reuters WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 ISTANBUL - Turkey to play at home against Spain in World Cup qualifier. ANKARA - Afghan, Pakistani and Turkish presidents hold trilateral meeting on security. MONDAY, APRIL 6 ANKARA - US President Barack Obama expected to visit ...