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Turkey Strengthens Rights of Syrian Refugees - New York Times Mon, 29 Dec 2014 23:16:27 GMT

New York Times

Turkey Strengthens Rights of Syrian Refugees New York Times ISTANBUL — Turkey has issued new regulations that grant Syrian refugees secure legal status in the country for the first time, clarifying and expanding rights for more than a million people who are rapidly assimilating into Turkish society. After ... The Pulse of the Middle EastAl-Monitor all 3 news articles »

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Turkey's Erdoğan to chair first cabinet meeting as president - The Guardian Mon, 29 Dec 2014 15:14:36 GMT

The Guardian

Turkey's Erdoğan to chair first cabinet meeting as president The Guardian Chairing the cabinet meeting is an important step in his clear drive to enshrine the presidency as Turkey's number one job, both in theory and in practice. Erdoğan led the Turkish government as prime minister from 2003 to 2014 and in August won the ... Turkey's President Erdogan to Chair 1st Cabinet MeetingABC News When free press is silenced in TurkeyToday's Zaman (press release) (blog) Turkey's wild card presidentgulfnews.com The Independent all 96 news articles »

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Hamas chief lauds Turkey as 'source of power' for Muslims - Al-Arabiya Mon, 29 Dec 2014 01:09:51 GMT

Al-Arabiya

Hamas chief lauds Turkey as 'source of power' for Muslims Al-Arabiya Senior Hamas leader Khaled Mashal (L) and Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu greet the audience during a meeting of Turkey's ruling AK Party (AKP) in central Anatolian city of Konya December 27, 2014 . (Reuters) ... Meshaal's visit to Turkey catches media off guardAl-Monitor Turkey backs Palestinians on Temple MountYnetnews Mashaal in Turkey: We hope to liberate Palestine with youThe Times of Israel Press TV -Yahoo News -Daily Sabah all 66 news articles »

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Massive ancient underground city discovered in Turkey's Nevşehir - Hurriyet Daily News Mon, 29 Dec 2014 09:56:16 GMT

Hurriyet Daily News

Massive ancient underground city discovered in Turkey's Nevşehir Hurriyet Daily News The city was discovered by means of Turkey's Housing Development Administration's (TOKİ) urban transformation project. Some 1,500 buildings were destructed located in and around the Nevşehir fortress, and the underground city was discovered when the ... Archaeologists unearth 5000-year-old underground city in TurkeyAl-Arabiya Massive 5000-year-old underground city uncovered in Cappadocia, TurkeyAncient Origins Biggest Find Of The Year: Massive, 5000-Year-Old Underground City Unearthed ...The Inquisitr all 15 news articles »

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Turkey can avoid the middle income trap with determined efforts - Daily Sabah Mon, 29 Dec 2014 10:27:55 GMT

Daily Sabah

Turkey can avoid the middle income trap with determined efforts Daily Sabah Turkey's relation with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) goes back to 1947 and, between 1961 and May 2008, Turkey signed 19 stand-by agreements. Even though Turkey was indebted to the IMF for many years, the country has not only paid back its ...

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Eight missing after migrant boat sinks off Turkey: reports - The Japan Times Tue, 30 Dec 2014 00:48:05 GMT

Daily Times

Eight missing after migrant boat sinks off Turkey: reports The Japan Times ISTANBUL – The Turkish Coast Guard was searching Monday for eight people believed to be Syrian migrants missing after their boat capsized off southwestern Turkey while on its way to Greece, news reports said. Rescuers have found two people alive but ... Eight missing as migrant boat sinks off TurkeyBusiness Standard all 19 news articles »

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Will Qatar's new links with Egypt change Turkey's position? - Middle East Monitor Mon, 29 Dec 2014 12:26:25 GMT

Middle East Monitor

Will Qatar's new links with Egypt change Turkey's position? Middle East Monitor Ali Hasan Bakir There has been a lot of speculation about the possible restoration of normal relations between Egypt and Qatar and the impact that this would have on the regime in Cairo, and what Turkey's position would be. Will the government in ... Turkey says has no problem with Egypt, its peopleToday's Zaman (press release) (blog) Turkey says no policy change unless Egypt respects national willDaily Sabah Egypt says waits for clear message from Turkeywww.worldbulletin.net all 15 news articles »

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Russian project jeopardizes Turkey's energy advantage - Hurriyet Daily News Mon, 29 Dec 2014 07:49:31 GMT

Hurriyet Daily News

Russian project jeopardizes Turkey's energy advantage Hurriyet Daily News Russia's proposal to sell gas to Europe via Turkey with the so-called 'Turkish Stream' will jeopardize Ankara's strategic importance, according to an energy expert. Turkey's advantage stems from providing an alternative to decrease Europe's dependence ... Russia and Turkey's South Stream Gas Deal can Save Europe and the WorldCenter for Research on Globalization Russian visitors to Turkey decline in November amid free-falling rubleToday's Zaman (press release) (blog) all 11 news articles »

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1.2 Million-Year-Old Stone Tool Found in Turkey is Oldest-Known Tool Made by ... - Tech Times Mon, 29 Dec 2014 14:15:57 GMT

Tech Times

1.2 Million-Year-Old Stone Tool Found in Turkey is Oldest-Known Tool Made by ... Tech Times The team of researchers from U.K., Turkey and the Netherlands that reported the discovery in a study published in the Quaternary Science Reviews on Dec. 20, said that the stone tool, the oldest to be discovered in Turkey, reveals that humans passed ... Scientists Find 1.2-Million-Year-Old Stone Tool In Turkey, Showing Humans ...FailedMessiah.com Oldest stone tool unearthed in TurkeyPress TV Stone tool uncovered in Turkey pinpoints when humans left Asia for EuropeCBC.ca Newser -UPI.com -Daily Mail all 58 news articles »

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Turkey teenager accused of insulting president released - BBC News Fri, 26 Dec 2014 17:53:29 GMT

BBC News

Turkey teenager accused of insulting president released BBC News The opposition condemned the arrest but PM Ahmet Davutoglu defended it, saying that respect had to be shown. "Everyone must respect the office of president whoever he is," Mr Davutoglu said. Turkey's penal code makes it a crime to insult the president. Erdogan tells Europe to stop criticizing TurkeyReuters Turkey has 'world's freest press', Erdoğan saysHurriyet Daily News Turkey: Boy Accused of Insulting President Is ArrestedNew York Times Yahoo News -NPR (blog) -Huffington Post all 620 news articles »