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Turkey: No plans to extradite Iraqi VP - Boston.com Wed, 09 May 2012 19:33:02 GMT

Turkey: No plans to extradite Iraqi VP Boston.com ISTANBUL—Turkey said Wednesday that it has no plans to send Iraq's vice president, who is currently in Turkey, back to Iraq for prosecution even after Interpol placed him on its most-wanted list. Iraq has charged Tariq al-Hashemi with terrorism, ... and more »

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Turkish PM turns critical of 1997 "coup" investigation - Chicago Tribune Thu, 10 May 2012 02:13:25 GMT

The News International

Turkish PM turns critical of 1997 "coup" investigation Chicago Tribune ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey was drowning in waves of arrests of military officers accused of coup conspiracies and called for the investigations, which his government has backed, to be wrapped up more quickly. Turkey debates new charter, change to presidential systemThe Sun Daily Generals detained in Turkeys 1997 coup probeThe News International Turkey launches new crackdown on ex-officersFox News Reuters Africa all 150 news articles »

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Turkey Central Bank Governor Hails Soft Landing - Wall Street Journal Wed, 09 May 2012 15:04:44 GMT

Turkey Central Bank Governor Hails Soft Landing Wall Street Journal By Yeliz Candemir and Joe Parkinson ISTANBUL (Dow Jones)--Turkey's economy is successfully managing a "soft landing" from rapid growth to more sustainable expansion, the central bank governor said Wednesday, despite investor concern that the nation may ... and more »

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Despite Interpol notice, Turkey says it won't extradite Iraq's Sunni vice ... - Washington Post Wed, 09 May 2012 15:36:17 GMT

Mid Columbia Tri City Herald

Despite Interpol notice, Turkey says it won't extradite Iraq's Sunni vice ... Washington Post ISTANBUL — Turkey said Wednesday that it has no plans to send Iraq's vice president, who is currently in Turkey, back to Iraq for prosecution even after Interpol placed him on its most-wanted list. Iraq has charged Tariq al-Hashemi with terrorism, ... Turkey refuses to extradite Iraqi Vice-President Tariq al-HashemiBBC News Turkey refuses to extradite Iraqi vice presidentPakistan Daily Times Turkey to continue supporting HashemiPress TV Mid Columbia Tri City Herald all 24 news articles »

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Syrians' plight touches Turkey's "Little Afghanistan" - Reuters Wed, 09 May 2012 15:01:26 GMT

Syrians' plight touches Turkey's "Little Afghanistan" Reuters By Jonathon Burch | OVAKENT, Turkey (Reuters) - When Abdul Maraf Yildiz looks at the thousands of Syrian refugees flooding across the border into southern Turkey, he sees himself, 30 years ago. Yildiz was only two in 1982 when his family fled the ... and more »

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Turkey Can Lure Insurers, Drugmakers, US Says - BusinessWeek Wed, 09 May 2012 14:11:40 GMT

Turkey Can Lure Insurers, Drugmakers, US Says BusinessWeek By Emre Peker on May 09, 2012 Turkey could attract billions of dollars in US investments if it changes regulations for industries such as insurance and pharmaceuticals, a US official said. Insurers are interested in expanding into Turkey, ... Turkey to Open Military Officer Careers to University GraduatesBloomberg all 8 news articles »

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Turkey Can Lure Insurers, Drugmakers, US Says - Bloomberg Wed, 09 May 2012 14:11:13 GMT

Fars News Agency

Turkey Can Lure Insurers, Drugmakers, US Says Bloomberg Turkey could attract billions of dollars in US investments if it changes regulations for industries such as insurance and pharmaceuticals, a US official said. Insurers are interested in expanding into Turkey, while US drugmakers could funnel as much as ... Turkey Boosts Oil Imports from Iran to Show Indifference to US SanctionsFars News Agency Turkey: A cautious approachOxford Business Group all 2 news articles »

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Istanbul says it retains government backing for 2020 Olympic bid despite Euro ... - Washington Post Wed, 09 May 2012 17:50:41 GMT

NEWS.com.au

Istanbul says it retains government backing for 2020 Olympic bid despite Euro ... Washington Post ISTANBUL — Istanbul's bid for the 2020 Olympics retains full government support even as Turkey seeks to host the 2020 European soccer championship Istanbul's Olympic bid, once seen as a potential front-runner, has come under increasing scrutiny since ... Istanbul says it retains 2020 Olympic backingESPN all 110 news articles »

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Turkey Detains 28 People in PKK Investigation, Milliyet Says - Bloomberg Wed, 09 May 2012 07:26:40 GMT

BBC News

Turkey Detains 28 People in PKK Investigation, Milliyet Says Bloomberg Turkey has arrested thousands of suspects on charges of being members of the Union of Communities in Kurdistan, or KCK. Prosecutors are seeking prison terms for almost 200 defendants in one trial against the group. The government says the KCK is the ... Turkey: Modern Assertiveness in a Globalized WorldFair Observer Turkey: 5 Kurdish rebels killed in clash in southeastWashington Post Turkey Kills Five PKK Members in Eastern Clash, Anatolia SaysBusinessWeek BBC News -World Politics Review all 128 news articles »

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Turkey - Factors to Watch on May 9 - Reuters Wed, 09 May 2012 06:03:09 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Turkey - Factors to Watch on May 9 Reuters SHENHUA $2 BLN INVESTMENT Haberturk newspaper says the Chinese mining and energy company Shenhua wants to invest $2 billion in the construction of a 2000 MW power station at Iskenderun in southern Turkey. Note: For a list of forthcoming events, see. Making a SplashWall Street Journal all 24 news articles »