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New bridge linking Europe and Asia embodies Turkey's rise - Reuters Wed, 29 May 2013 15:00:28 GMT

Economic Times

New bridge linking Europe and Asia embodies Turkey's rise Reuters ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey launched construction on Wednesday of a third bridge linking its European and Asian shores, the latest in a slew of multi-billion dollar projects that Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan sees as embodying its emergence as a major ... Turkey launches 3rd Bosporus bridge constructionMiamiHerald.com Turkey: On the Bosphorus, Government Going a Bridge Too Far?EurasiaNet Turkey begins work on giant third Bosphorus bridgeThe Star Online Journal of Turkish Weekly all 17 news articles »

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Turkey's Kurdish Arithmetic - Forbes Wed, 29 May 2013 12:01:02 GMT

Turkish Press

Turkey's Kurdish Arithmetic Forbes Turkey is a case in point. In late April, TurkStat, Turkey's official statistics agency, released its latest survey of the country's population. That study found that the national fertility rate, at 2.08, remains more or less stable. The trend, however ... Turkey silencing the guns – and criticsCNN (blog) Turkey to establish first Kurdish-language universitywww.worldbulletin.net all 5 news articles »

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NRC to hold meeting on Turkey Point safety - MiamiHerald.com Wed, 29 May 2013 19:58:42 GMT

NRC to hold meeting on Turkey Point safety MiamiHerald.com The safety performance of the Turkey Point nuclear power plant will be the subject of a public meeting Thursday in Homestead. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, which is holding the annual open house, earlier this month announced it is upping ...

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Can Turkey rival M'sia as world's top sukuk issuer? - The Star Online Thu, 30 May 2013 00:04:32 GMT

Can Turkey rival M'sia as world's top sukuk issuer? The Star Online Turkey has a strong secular identity. Its Islamic banks are known locally as participation banks, in part reflecting public sensitivities. But nervousness about Islamic finance has eased in recent years, helped by growth of the sector in Western economies. MIDEAST MONEY-Turkey steps up Islamic finance push as sensitivities easeReuters Alcohol laws spark renewed religious debate in TurkeyFinancial Times all 3 news articles »

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Mixing Gin and Politics - New York Times (blog) Wed, 29 May 2013 13:30:26 GMT

Mixing Gin and Politics New York Times (blog) The current government came to power 10 years ago protesting how the old Republican guard kept Turkey in an outdated ideological straightjacket, excluding, for example, the Kurdish language or expressions of piety from public space. Now it stands ...

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Julius Baer, Turkey Fees, Swiss Boutiques: Compliance - Bloomberg Wed, 29 May 2013 14:34:01 GMT

Julius Baer, Turkey Fees, Swiss Boutiques: Compliance Bloomberg The central bank measures that took effect yesterday come almost three months after Turkey's antitrust board slapped a collective fine of 1.12 billion liras on 12 banks, saying they collaborated in setting interest rates, deposit rates and credit-card ... and more »

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Woods lined up for Turkey's European Tour bow - CNN International Wed, 29 May 2013 10:00:21 GMT

Golf.com

Woods lined up for Turkey's European Tour bow CNN International (CNN) -- World No. 1 Tiger Woods will take to the tee at the inaugural European Tour event in Turkey, a tournament with a bumper prize fund of $7 million. The Turkish Airlines Open will be played between November 7-10 and will form part of the new ... Tiger Back On The CourseESPN Tiger Woods to return to Turkey for European Tour eventGolf.com Woods to play in Turkey in Novembergulfnews.com Express.co.uk -Golf365.com all 212 news articles »

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Turkey's ruling party under fire for anti-Syria stance - Press TV Thu, 30 May 2013 01:14:28 GMT

Press TV

Turkey's ruling party under fire for anti-Syria stance Press TV Turkey's ruling AK Party led by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has come under fire for its anti-Syrian stance. Major opposition parties have slammed Erdogan not only for aiding the militants, but also for the lax border patrol that recently ...

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Turkey survives arrow through back, chest: Residents searching for shooter - 10News Thu, 30 May 2013 01:57:29 GMT

10News

Turkey survives arrow through back, chest: Residents searching for shooter 10News San Diego Country Estates residents told 10News they've seen a turkey walking around with an arrow through its chest for two months. The arrow entered through the wild turkey's lower back, and witnesses said the arrow is sticking out of the bird's chest.

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Syria Army destroys trucks smuggling oil into Turkey - Press TV Wed, 29 May 2013 16:16:57 GMT

Press TV

Syria Army destroys trucks smuggling oil into Turkey Press TV Syrian troops have destroyed several trucks smuggling crude oil into neighboring Turkey, state media say. According to Syrian television on Wednesday, the tankers were smuggling oil from Tayem oil field situated in eastern part of the Arab country. and more »