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Turkey shuts Syria border crossing after deadly bombs - Reuters Wed, 22 May 2013 18:29:18 GMT

FRANCE 24

Turkey shuts Syria border crossing after deadly bombs Reuters ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey has shut its side of the last border crossing with Syria still controlled by President Bashar al-Assad's government, stepping up security following two deadly bombings this month. Fifty-one people were killed when twin car ... Turkey says it foiled alleged plans to attack Syrian refugeesWindsor Star Deadly bombings prompt Turkey to close Syria border crossingFRANCE 24 Syria: 10000 people at the gates of TurkeyMedecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) International Press TV -The Daily Star all 33 news articles »

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Turkey presents Prophet's sayings for the 21st Century - Reuters Wed, 22 May 2013 15:01:51 GMT

Turkey presents Prophet's sayings for the 21st Century Reuters What makes this one different is that it selects and explains the hadiths from the perspective of today's Turkey, whose mix of a secular state, dynamic economy and Muslim society has aroused considerable interest in the Middle East since the Arab ... and more »

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Chelsea ask Galatasaray if Turkey striker Burak Yilmaz is for sale - The Guardian Wed, 22 May 2013 21:48:39 GMT

The Guardian

Chelsea ask Galatasaray if Turkey striker Burak Yilmaz is for sale The Guardian Chelsea's pursuit of a striker to add to their forward options has led the reigning European champions and Europa League winners to lodge an inquiry with Galatasaray about the availability of their Turkey international Burak Yilmaz. Yilmaz, whose ... and more »

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Turkey shuts border, battle rages for Qusair - Deutsche Welle Wed, 22 May 2013 18:20:24 GMT

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Turkey shuts border, battle rages for Qusair Deutsche Welle Turkey dealt with tensions along its 900-kilometer border with Syria on Wednesday by shutting its last crossing leading to Syria's northwestern Latakia region. It has a large population of Alawites, a minority to which President Assad belongs. Turkish ... Turkey wants Syria deadline in GenevaHurriyet Daily News Turkey not opposing Iran presence in Syria talks: ReportPress TV Turkey's green light to Iran role in Syria talks a welcome stepTrend.az Irish Times all 277 news articles »

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Turkey: more oil and gas deals with Iraqi Kurdistan - Financial Times (blog) Wed, 22 May 2013 17:37:23 GMT

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Turkey: more oil and gas deals with Iraqi Kurdistan Financial Times (blog) Baghdad currently refuses to recognize exploration and production contracts signed by the KRG and to date has allowed only very limited export of crude from fields in the KRG controlled region, via the existing Iraq-Turkey oil line which terminates at ... Kurdish guards fear for jobs and lives when Turkey and PKK make peaceThe Guardian Turkey eyes oil, gas deals with Iraqi KurdistanReuters UK Turkey-PKK Peace Will FailCommentary Magazine IBTimes.co.uk -Fars News Agency -Journal of Turkish Weekly all 23 news articles »

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Turkey to Loosen Grip of State Energy Explorer With New Law - Bloomberg Wed, 22 May 2013 20:23:32 GMT

Hurriyet Daily News

Turkey to Loosen Grip of State Energy Explorer With New Law Bloomberg Turkey, which gets almost all of its energy from abroad, will debate a bill today that seeks to lure foreign companies to explore for oil and gas by ending the preferential treatment of state-run TPAO Turkiye Petrolleri AO. The draft legislation eases ... Turkey in search for partners for development of shale gas depositsTrend.az all 3 news articles »

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Saudi Arabia and Turkey announce defense cooperation - Al-Arabiya Wed, 22 May 2013 07:54:36 GMT

Hurriyet Daily News

Saudi Arabia and Turkey announce defense cooperation Al-Arabiya Saudi Arabia and Turkey signed key defense pacts on Tuesday following a visit to Ankara by the Saudi Crown Prince Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Prince Salman was met with Turkish defense ... Saudi Arabia, Turkey solidify Syria policyHurriyet Daily News Saudi-Turkey rapport bodes well for global influenceArab News Turkey's Syria Dilemma GrowsMiddle East Online ANSAmed -www.worldbulletin.net -Zawya (registration) all 23 news articles »

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Turkey and Syria: A Slippery Slope - New York Times Tue, 21 May 2013 12:49:22 GMT

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Turkey and Syria: A Slippery Slope New York Times Regarding the article “Turkey needs Obama's help on Syria” (Views, May 18) by Soner Cagaptay and James F. Jeffrey: The United States should do the opposite of what the authors suggest. Washington does not need to “save” Turkey. Instead, the Obama ... Turkey charges prime suspect in car bombings, report saysAl-Arabiya Center for Turkish ProgressWashington Free Beacon Prime minister visits Apple HQ as Turkey ponders 10.6M-tablet buy for educationApple Insider Motley Fool -Hurriyet Daily News -World Politics Review all 41 news articles »

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'Turkey shows little progress in freedom' - Hurriyet Daily News Wed, 22 May 2013 21:03:13 GMT

Hurriyet Daily News

'Turkey shows little progress in freedom' Hurriyet Daily News The report also touched upon gay rights in Turkey. The government rejected civil society calls to include sexual orientation and gender identity as prohibited discrimination grounds in the new Constitution, the report said. “No progress was made in ...

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Turkey prosecutor seeks life sentences for generals over coup: TV - Yahoo! News Wed, 22 May 2013 14:43:12 GMT

Turkey prosecutor seeks life sentences for generals over coup: TV Yahoo! News ANKARA (Reuters) - More than 100 senior Turkish army officers face prosecution demands they spend the rest of their lives in jail for their alleged role in toppling Turkey's first Islamist-led government 16 years ago, a Turkish TV channel reported on ... Turkey: Parliament Debates What is the National DrinkEurasiaNet Turkey: Parliament moves to limit alcohol rulesANSAmed Turkey to Tighten Alcohol Rules, Impose Ad Ban Under Draft LawBusinessweek Al-Monitor all 7 news articles »