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Erdogan Tightens Grip on Turkey, Putting Nation at Crossroads - Wall Street Journal Thu, 27 Jun 2013 20:27:32 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Erdogan Tightens Grip on Turkey, Putting Nation at Crossroads Wall Street Journal Germany, Turkey's largest trading partner, this week sought to block the start of new talks about Turkey entering the European Union. The U.S., which has called on Turkey to show restraint, is watching to see if the protests constrain Mr. Erdogan's ...

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Turkey's Political Conflict Takes a Toll on Economy - Voice of America Thu, 27 Jun 2013 19:19:39 GMT

Turkey's Political Conflict Takes a Toll on Economy Voice of America ISTANBUL — Weeks of anti-government protests in Turkey have put the country's financial markets under pressure. Analysts warn that Turkey's decade of unprecedented economic growth could now be at risk, with the world economy facing uncertainty and ... Lira Set for Biggest Gain in 2 Weeks as Turkey Bonds Rise on FedBusinessweek all 3 news articles »

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UN chemical weapons team in Turkey to investigate Syria claims - Reuters Thu, 27 Jun 2013 15:42:35 GMT

Haaretz

UN chemical weapons team in Turkey to investigate Syria claims Reuters AMSTERDAM/ANKARA (Reuters) - U.N.-appointed inspectors, blocked from entering Syria, are in Turkey to gather information about possible use of chemical weapons in the civil war, officials said on Thursday. The Syrian government and rebels fighting it ... Turkey's foreign minister to meet UN chemical weapons expertFox News Syrian Refugees in Turkey: The Limits of an Open Door PolicyBrookings Institution (blog) UN inspectors in Turkey to investigate Syria chemical weapons useHaaretz PanARMENIAN.Net all 61 news articles »

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Turkey's Erdogan seeks to further curb army power - Reuters Thu, 27 Jun 2013 16:14:50 GMT

Turkey's Erdogan seeks to further curb army power Reuters World ». Turkey's Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan addresses members of parliament from his ruling AK Party (AKP) during a meeting at the Turkish parliament in Ankara June 25, 2013. Credit: Reuters/Umit Bektas. By Parisa Hafezi. ANKARA | Thu Jun 27, 2013 ...

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Turkey probes social network 'insults' - Boston Globe Fri, 28 Jun 2013 01:06:20 GMT

Press TV

Turkey probes social network 'insults' Boston Globe ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish authorities are investigating people who allegedly insulted state officials or incited riots on social media, the deputy prime minister said Thursday, in a sign the government is intent on meting out punishment over the ... In Brazil, Turkey, and Chile, Protests Follow Economic SuccessBusinessweek Even as protests calm down, questions linger about Turkey's political futureThe Economist Turkey police fire tear gas at protestersPress TV The Guardian -NPR all 102 news articles »

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Turkey heads for Twitter showdown after anti-government protests - The Guardian Thu, 27 Jun 2013 11:50:44 GMT

The Guardian

Turkey heads for Twitter showdown after anti-government protests The Guardian "When information is requested, we want to see someone in Turkey who can provide this ... there needs to be an interlocutor we can put our grievance to and who can correct an error if there is one," Yildirim said. "We have told all social media that ... Turkey seeks to tighten control over TwitterBBC News Turkey seeks to tighten grip on Twitter after protestsReuters Facebook and Twitter refuse to “cooperate” with Turkish gov't crackdown on ...legal Insurrection (blog) Hurriyet Daily News -National Turk English -VatorNews all 44 news articles »

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Turkey: British Teen Stabbed Up To 20 Times - Sky News Thu, 27 Jun 2013 21:11:39 GMT

The Sun

Turkey: British Teen Stabbed Up To 20 Times Sky News A British teenager is critically ill in hospital in Turkey after being stabbed repeatedly. The 17-year-old, named in reports as Dwaine Ward, was discovered in a garden in the Tepe district of the popular holiday resort of Marmaris. Two men are reported ... Exclusive: Brit tourist stabbed in Turkey for kissing a local girlThe Sun Two men drown at popular beaches in TurkeyAol Money Turkey: British teenager critical after being stabbed in groin, throat and chestMetro The Northern Echo -ITV News -Focus News all 23 news articles »

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After crackdown, Turkey probing social media 'insults' from protesters - CTV News Thu, 27 Jun 2013 13:48:36 GMT

CTV News

After crackdown, Turkey probing social media 'insults' from protesters CTV News ANKARA, Turkey -- Turkish authorities are investigating people who allegedly insulted state officials or incited riots on social media, the deputy prime minister said Thursday, in a sign the government is intent on meting out punishment over the ...

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UN in Turkey to probe Syria chemical weapons use - Jerusalem Post Thu, 27 Jun 2013 09:19:56 GMT

UN in Turkey to probe Syria chemical weapons use Jerusalem Post ANKARA - UN-appointed inspectors, blocked from entering Syria, are in Turkey to gather information about possible use of chemical weapons in the civil war, officials said on Thursday. Members of the team assembled by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon ...

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Second doping scandal hits Turkey - Hurriyet Daily News Thu, 27 Jun 2013 18:52:09 GMT

Hurriyet Daily News

Second doping scandal hits Turkey Hurriyet Daily News If the athletes face punishment following further procedures, Turkey may lose points as a team, after landing in the ninth spot in the European Teams Championship. The scandals regarding doping by Turkish athletes have been coming one after the other ...