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Turkey protests put strain on Syria planning - Washington Post Thu, 20 Jun 2013 23:09:04 GMT

International Business Times

Turkey protests put strain on Syria planning Washington Post ISTANBUL — The Obama administration's decision last week to send weapons to Syrian rebels has made the United States more dependent than ever on Turkey — at the same time that Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ability to act on Syria ... Why You Should Care About the Protests in TurkeyPhiladelphia Magazine (blog) all 7 news articles »

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Turkey warns Germany as Berlin obstructs its EU path - Reuters Thu, 20 Jun 2013 18:57:00 GMT

Press TV

Turkey warns Germany as Berlin obstructs its EU path Reuters ISTANBUL/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Turkey warned German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday not to play politics with its European Union ambitions as Berlin blocked moves to open a new chapter in Ankara's EU membership talks next week. Turkey said ... Germany Blocks Turkey's EU Accession TalksABC News Germany Said to Block EU-Turkey Accession TalksWall Street Journal Germany Blocking Turkey's EU Membership TalksVoice of America Fox News -Press TV all 75 news articles »

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Postcard From Turkey - New York Times Thu, 20 Jun 2013 14:24:05 GMT

Postcard From Turkey New York Times They took to the streets because the prime minister — who has dominated Turkish politics for the last 11 years and still has strong support with the more religious half of Turkey — has stifled dissent. Erdogan has used tax laws and other means to ...

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Turkey divided more than ever by Erdoğan's Gezi Park crackdown - The Guardian Thu, 20 Jun 2013 18:40:24 GMT

The Guardian

Turkey divided more than ever by Erdoğan's Gezi Park crackdown The Guardian The glaziers and joiners were busy this week, fitting up the offices of Turkey's main opposition party with a new reinforced glass entrance. The night before, with Istanbul city centre thronged with hundreds of protesters and riot police, a mob of 20 ... New wave of peaceful protests in TurkeyBBC News VOA in Istanbul: Outcome Uncertain as Protests ContinueVoice of America Turkey Activists Try to Turn Protests Into Political GainsWall Street Journal- India New York Times -RT all 398 news articles »

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Turkey's Liquor Market at Risk - Businessweek Thu, 20 Jun 2013 22:41:45 GMT

Turkey's Liquor Market at Risk Businessweek The latest ad for Turkey's Efes beer features an unmarked brown bottle and this cryptic message: “Even if we don't see each other, we'll know.” The slogan refers to a new law that not only bans alcohol ads but would also stop TV viewers from watching ...

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MIDEAST > Turkey, US cooperate on aid to Syrian rebels - Hurriyet Daily News Thu, 20 Jun 2013 21:09:58 GMT

Hurriyet Daily News

MIDEAST > Turkey, US cooperate on aid to Syrian rebels Hurriyet Daily News Turkey and the United States have intensified political and military dialogue for strategic planning to smoothly deliver U.S. weapons to the Free Syria Army (FSA), following Washington's decision to supply military assistance to the Syrian rebels in ... and more »

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Turkey warns Germany not to play politics over EU entry talks - Reuters Thu, 20 Jun 2013 12:53:58 GMT

Turkey warns Germany not to play politics over EU entry talks Reuters ISTANBUL/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Turkey warned German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday not to play politics with its European Union ambitions, and said failure to open a new chapter in accession talks next week would be a major setback in ...

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EUROPE > Critical EU decision about Turkey postponed to June 24 - Hurriyet Daily News Thu, 20 Jun 2013 21:17:51 GMT

Hurriyet Daily News

EUROPE > Critical EU decision about Turkey postponed to June 24 Hurriyet Daily News The decision of whether or not to delay Turkey's accession talks with the European Union has been postponed to June 24, as members of the 27-nation bloc try to change the position of Germany, which is insisting on a halt to negotiations as a response ...

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Global Insight: EU betrays cultural blind spot in handling Turkey - Financial Times Thu, 20 Jun 2013 18:20:48 GMT

Global Insight: EU betrays cultural blind spot in handling Turkey Financial Times Plans to resurrect Turkey's moribund EU accession negotiations next week seem to have fallen victim to the way Recep Tayyip Erdogan has treated this month's national outburst of anger against what his critics see as his authoritarian whims. His ...

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Germany blocks Turkey's bid to join EU - Financial Times Thu, 20 Jun 2013 17:01:48 GMT

Germany blocks Turkey's bid to join EU Financial Times Germany has blocked the start of EU talks with Turkey in the wake of Ankara's crackdown on mass demonstrations this month, a move some Turkish officials suggest could lead to an irreparable break with Brussels. The impasse highlights the possible ...