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Turkey's Dickensian Disaster - New York Times Wed, 21 May 2014 10:48:43 GMT

CNN

Turkey's Dickensian Disaster New York Times ISTANBUL — The fire that tore through the Soma mine last week underlined the dark side of Turkey's economic leap forward: poor working conditions and low safety standards in industrial jobs — especially the coal mines that provide most of the country ... Turkey mine search ends with 301 confirmed victims of fireCNN Unruly Erdogan will preside over a divided TurkeyFinancial Times Turkey says mine disaster won't go unpunishedYahoo News CBC.ca -TIME -The Guardian all 1,325 news articles »

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Turkey Mine Disaster Sparks Opposition Claims of Close Links Between Coal ... - Wall Street Journal Wed, 21 May 2014 18:20:41 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Turkey Mine Disaster Sparks Opposition Claims of Close Links Between Coal ... Wall Street Journal ISTANBUL—This month's mine disaster roiling Turkey is shining a light on the ruling party's close ties to the industry, with opposition lawmakers accusing the government of allowing companies to get away with lax safety standards and low wages. Turkey's deputy PM comdemns aide attack on protesterThe Daily Star People in Turkey 'prefer tomfoolery during inspections'Hurriyet Daily News "Through the course of last year this culture of impunity reached a new all ...Your Middle East Press TV all 109 news articles »

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International Friendly: Kosovo 1 Turkey 6 - Australian FourFourTwo Wed, 21 May 2014 19:21:33 GMT

Australian FourFourTwo

International Friendly: Kosovo 1 Turkey 6 Australian FourFourTwo Albert Bunjaku scored Kosovo's first official international goal, but it was not enough to earn a maiden win as Turkey ran out 6-1 winners. After a goalless draw in their debut FIFA-recognised game against Haiti in March, Kosovo came into Wednesday's ... Kosovo vs. Turkey 2014 Score Ignites International Soccer FriendlyLALATE Turkey beat Kosovo in friendly: 6-1Daily Sabah all 8 news articles »

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Ukrainian on Trial in Turkey for Hijacking Freed - ABC News Wed, 21 May 2014 14:35:06 GMT

Ukrainian on Trial in Turkey for Hijacking Freed ABC News Turkey's state-run agency says a court has ordered the release of a Ukrainian man from jail pending the outcome of his trial for trying to hijack a Turkey-bound flight to Sochi, Russia, as the Winter Olympics were beginning in February. Anadolu Agency ... and more »

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Turkey's Preventable Tragedy - New York Times Tue, 20 May 2014 11:02:46 GMT

Turkey's Preventable Tragedy New York Times MANISA, Turkey — On the morning of May 13, Turkey finally woke up from its deep slumber on workplace safety — but at the cost of 301 lives. The subterranean fire last week at the Soma coal mine in western Turkey was the worst mining disaster in the ...

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Opinion: Soma disaster threatens Turkey's fragile social contract - CNN Sat, 17 May 2014 03:40:59 GMT

Hurriyet Daily News

Opinion: Soma disaster threatens Turkey's fragile social contract CNN (CNN) -- The Soma mining disaster is already the deadliest industrial catastrophe in Turkey's history. Yet Turks are unable to grieve for the appalling loss of human life. Utter shock and fury are the overriding public sentiments against the brazen ... Turkey's Many Occupational HazardsHuffington Post Turkey: Mining Disaster Puts PM in Hot SeatEurasiaNet Turkey Mine Disaster: Did Turkish PM Erdoğan Slap A Female Protester In Soma ...Huffington Post UK Hurriyet Daily News -Reuters India -Today's Zaman all 137 news articles »

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Al Ward: Elusive Rio Grande turkey well worth wait - Topeka Capital Journal Thu, 22 May 2014 01:55:31 GMT

Al Ward: Elusive Rio Grande turkey well worth wait Topeka Capital Journal My friend Dr. Brad Rupp needs a Rio Grande turkey complete his grand slam this spring. I also want one so I can say I've shot turkeys in three states: Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas. Unfortunately, we were shut out in our recent quest for a Rio around Hill ...

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The lobby behind Turkey's prime minister - Deutsche Welle Wed, 21 May 2014 21:27:31 GMT

The Express Tribune

The lobby behind Turkey's prime minister Deutsche Welle This is hard to believe considering that Turkey's presidential election is just around the corner. For the first time ever, Turkish citizens living outside of Turkey will be allowed to vote in the August 10 ballot, including in Germany where most of ... A year after Taksim, Turkey is in fluxThe Express Tribune Turkey says Twitter to be sensitive on court orders, to set up live support ...Reuters German reporter leaves Turkey after death threats over mine storyThe Daily Star Al-Arabiya -Daily Sabah all 35 news articles »

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Public's Outrage Over Mine Disaster Casts Harsh Light on Turkey's Premier - New York Times Sun, 18 May 2014 07:10:17 GMT

New Yorker (blog)

Public's Outrage Over Mine Disaster Casts Harsh Light on Turkey's Premier New York Times SOMA, Turkey — There was no one to treat in the first aid tents near the entrance to the mine, where an old woman nearby wailed, “Our children are burning!” A man and his wife, dazed from a lack of sleep, walked the muddy grounds near here, looking ... Turkey's Coal ProblemNew Yorker (blog) The most powerful photo from a day of tragedy in TurkeyWashington Post (blog) Turkey mine blast not caused by negligence, owner saysCBC.ca Aljazeera.com -The Guardian -Los Angeles Times all 5,643 news articles »

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Berlin air shows starts with Turkey's partnership - Hurriyet Daily News Wed, 21 May 2014 15:20:41 GMT

Hurriyet Daily News

Berlin air shows starts with Turkey's partnership Hurriyet Daily News The Berlin air show, one of the world's leading aerospace trade fairs, which showcases the latest in civilian and defense aviation technology, has opened its doors to visitors in the German capital with the official partnership of Turkey. The ... Germany cuts tech export to TurkeyDaily Sabah Merkel hails Turkey's aviation potential at Berlin fairTurkish Press all 118 news articles »