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Obama again won't call Armenian deaths 'genocide' - The Associated Press Sat, 23 Apr 2011 22:30:00 GMT+00:00

AsiaOne

Obama again won't call Armenian deaths 'genocide' The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Saturday marked the anniversary of the massacre of Armenians in Turkey nearly a century ago by calling it a "horrific" slaughter, but once again stopped short of branding it genocide. In a written statement, ... Obama Marks Anniversary Of Armenian Mass KillingsRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Turkey believes Obama will not use word “genocide”Information-Analytic Agency NEWS.am Obama shuns 'genocide' label for Armenian killingsAFP Panorama.am -PanARMENIAN.Net -Public Radio of Armenia all 351 news articles »

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In Turkey, surveyors map a WWI battlefield - The Associated Press Sat, 23 Apr 2011 08:39:57 GMT+00:00

In Turkey, surveyors map a WWI battlefield The Associated Press Armed with old maps and GPS technology, the experts from Turkey, Australia and New Zealand have so far discovered rusted food cans, unused bullets and their shell casings, and fragments of shrapnel, Ottoman-era bricks with Greek lettering, ... and more »

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Young hunters talkin' turkey - WCAX Sun, 24 Apr 2011 00:45:31 GMT+00:00

Young hunters talkin' turkey WCAX Vermont's youth turkey hunt is in full swing this weekend. Every year, it's held one week before the official turkey season begins. For Alex Lessard it's all about the action. "When it's happening, it's happening. They're gobbling, strutting and ... Young hunters get early start on wild turkey seasonTheDay.com Wanted: CNY turkey tales from this weekend's spring youth huntSyracuse.com (blog) all 3 news articles »

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Turkey says yes to Palestine statehood - Press TV Sun, 24 Apr 2011 02:45:17 GMT+00:00

The Guardian

Turkey says yes to Palestine statehood Press TV Turkey has expressed support for the unilateral Palestinian declaration of independence and has urged the international community to help Palestinians "live in peace and with dignity." Turkey joined the list of countries backing the Palestinian ... Turkey backs independent PalestineUPI.com 'Turkey gives support to Palestinian statehood efforts'Jerusalem Post Israel cool to Turkey's mediation overture with PalestineToday's Zaman Voice of America -Ha'aretz all 85 news articles »

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Hamlin youth bags first turkey - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Sat, 23 Apr 2011 16:13:47 GMT+00:00

Hamlin youth bags first turkey Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Nicholas Vergari, 12, of Hamlin bagged a good-sized wild turkey Saturday in Hilton on his first day of hunting, according to his father, Tom Vergari. Unofficially, the turkey weighed 28 pounds, had a 10-inch beard and 1-inch spurs, Veragi said. ... and more »

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Pirates briefly occupy Arctic-bound offshore rig - Alaska Dispatch Sun, 24 Apr 2011 01:18:45 GMT+00:00

Kansas City Star

Pirates briefly occupy Arctic-bound offshore rig Alaska Dispatch Greenpeace pirates occupied a Norwegian-manufactured deepwater drilling rig headed from Turkey to the Arctic for more than 12 hours Friday. The oil and natural gas rig was headed north to operation for the Scottish oil and gas company Cairn Energy PLC, ... Activists abandon oil rig after drilling protestThe Associated Press Greenpeace activists board oil rig off TurkeySunday Times.lk Greenpeace eco-warriors storm Scots oil platformHerald Scotland Examiner.com -Greenpeace International (blog) -TODAYonline all 300 news articles »

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Is Turkey losing credibility in the Middle East? - Today's Zaman Sat, 23 Apr 2011 23:01:41 GMT+00:00

www.worldbulletin.net

Is Turkey losing credibility in the Middle East? Today's Zaman Turkey is often cited as an inspirational model for the Middle East states. No more so than during this period of change in this part of the world. This has not always been the case, and it is only in the last decade that Turkey has been able to take ... AK Party sets its sights on ties with US, Mideast in next termwww.worldbulletin.net all 5 news articles »

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Turkey Celebrates National Children's Day - SOS Children's Villages Canada Sat, 23 Apr 2011 20:50:09 GMT+00:00

euronews

Turkey Celebrates National Children's Day SOS Children's Villages Canada Atatürk was the founder of the modern Republic of Turkey. He took on the name in 1935. “Today, we are marking the 91st anniversary of our parliament,” said Turkey's Parliamentary Speaker, Mehmet Ali Sahin in commemoration of the occasion. ... Turkey's youngsters take over on Children's Dayeuronews Turkey celebrates National Sovereignty and Children's Daywww.worldbulletin.net Calls for more child rights as Turkey marks Children's DayHurriyet Daily News all 10 news articles »

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Turkey on the way out? - GrandPrix Sat, 23 Apr 2011 12:51:39 GMT+00:00

Eurosport.com AU

Turkey on the way out? GrandPrix The Turkish GP at Istanbul Park on May 8 could well be the last one. The race was first held in 2005 after the Turks signed a seven-year deal with Bernie Ecclestone. That expires this year and the word is that a hike in the fees to $26m is considered ... Turkey grand prix heads for the scrapyard over $26m price tagThe Guardian Steep price may keep 2012 F1 race out of TurkeyAHN | All Headline News Turkey Will Lose F1 Rights Next Year Over Race Fees, HT ReportsBloomberg Today's Zaman -Setanta Sports Ireland (press release) all 115 news articles »

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Turkish energy minister defends nuclear energy in Turkey - www.worldbulletin.net Sat, 23 Apr 2011 13:58:24 GMT+00:00

www.worldbulletin.net

Turkish energy minister defends nuclear energy in Turkey www.worldbulletin.net Turkey is the only country without access to nuclear energy among the top 30 developed countries in the world," Taner Yildiz told "the Second Leadership Forum" at Ankara's Bilkent University. Turkey has signed an agreement with Russia for a consortium ... and more »