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Turkey Introduces Warning Labels for Alcohol - ABC News Mon, 12 Aug 2013 15:45:31 GMT

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Turkey Introduces Warning Labels for Alcohol ABC News Bottles and cans of alcohol sold in Turkey must soon bear warnings similar to those on cigarette packages, including the phrase "Alcohol is not your friend." The new regulations about the labels result from a law passed in May that restricts the sale ... Turkey: "Alcohol Not Your Friend," Ankara to Tell CitizenryEurasiaNet Turkey Introduces Novel Alcohol WarningsNovinite.com Turkey's new alcohol warning labels make a statementBlouin News Blogs all 8 news articles »

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Turkey's president: Release Morsi to save Egypt - Christian Science Monitor Mon, 12 Aug 2013 17:01:04 GMT

Christian Science Monitor

Turkey's president: Release Morsi to save Egypt Christian Science Monitor When the Egyptian people staged the January 25 Revolution in 2011, we immediately joined the pride of the Egyptian nation in their quest for freedom, democracy, and honor. I was the first head of state to visit Egypt after the revolution. Since then ... and more »

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Syria refugees swell Christian community in Turkey - BBC News Mon, 12 Aug 2013 10:07:50 GMT

BBC News

Syria refugees swell Christian community in Turkey BBC News Syria's Christians belong to one of the oldest Christian communities in the world, but chased away by the threat of violence some are heading for neighbouring Turkey, where they have been greeted with considerable enthusiasm. Driven by a deep and ... Assyrian Refugees From Syria Getting Married in Assyrian Monastery in TurkeyAINA (press release) all 3 news articles »

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Turkey Signals More Pragmatic Approach to Syria's Kurds - Voice of America Mon, 12 Aug 2013 19:10:45 GMT

Voice of America

Turkey Signals More Pragmatic Approach to Syria's Kurds Voice of America Ever since Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces withdrew from Syrian Kurdish regions on Turkey's border, allowing the PYD to take control of much of the area, Ankara has viewed the developments with suspicion. These suspicions were further ... and more »

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Turkey media crackdown: Who to blame? - BBC News Tue, 13 Aug 2013 00:25:50 GMT

BBC News

Turkey media crackdown: Who to blame? BBC News Press freedom has become a burning issue in Turkey after the police crackdown on protesters in Istanbul's Gezi Park and the way Turkish media initially avoided covering it. As police fought running battles with protesters in June the mainstream news ...

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Turkey denies kidnapped Syrian bishops held in Turkey - Hurriyet Daily News Mon, 12 Aug 2013 08:33:15 GMT

Hurriyet Daily News

Turkey denies kidnapped Syrian bishops held in Turkey Hurriyet Daily News It is clear that these claims, which we regret, serve some circles' own interests and aim to leave Turkey in a difficult situation,” the written statement said, referring to some reports that the clergymen were being held inside Turkey. “It is ... Turkish FM denies kidnapped Syrian bishops being held in Turkeywww.worldbulletin.net all 3 news articles »

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Turkey's economy is thriving in a dangerous neighbourhood - The Guardian (blog) Sun, 11 Aug 2013 06:01:49 GMT

The Guardian (blog)

Turkey's economy is thriving in a dangerous neighbourhood The Guardian (blog) Turkey's achievements are all the more remarkable when one considers its neighbourhood. Its neighbours to the west, Cyprus and Greece, are at the epicentre of the eurozone crisis. To the south-east is war-torn Syria, which has already disgorged almost ... ECONOMICS > Turkey, Japan take important step toward reaching free trade ...Hurriyet Daily News all 2 news articles »

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Turkey's industrial output rise signals GDP growth - Hurriyet Daily News Mon, 12 Aug 2013 09:37:47 GMT

Hurriyet Daily News

Turkey's industrial output rise signals GDP growth Hurriyet Daily News Last week, Deputy Prime Minister Ali Babacan had said Turkey might slash its growth rate target to below 4 percent and its annual export target to below $158 billion, mainly due to global economic fluctuations. Analysts comments on the June data wer in ... Turkey June Industrial Output Surprises Amid Growth ConcernsBloomberg all 3 news articles »

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How to drink raki: A crash course in Turkey's signature drink - CNN International Tue, 13 Aug 2013 02:32:39 GMT

CNN International

How to drink raki: A crash course in Turkey's signature drink CNN International Meet raki -- otherwise known as Lion's Milk -- the Turkish national drink made of twice-distilled grapes and aniseed. Raki is serious business in Turkey. It's the go-to spirit for celebrating a promotion or a birthday or for muting the pain of a job ... and more »

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Thirteen people drown on same day in waters around Turkey - Hurriyet Daily News Mon, 12 Aug 2013 13:02:15 GMT

Hurriyet Daily News

Thirteen people drown on same day in waters around Turkey Hurriyet Daily News Earlier last week in Turkey's eastern province Batman, search and rescue teams discovered the bodies of seven Syrian refugees in an automobile in the creek while they were searching for the body of Civan Roj Ergun, who went missing while fishing. Ergun ...