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With Conspiracy-Minded Intrigue, Life Imitates Fiction in Turkey - New York Times Tue, 06 May 2014 14:54:20 GMT

With Conspiracy-Minded Intrigue, Life Imitates Fiction in Turkey New York Times Turkey's own spy chief, Hakan Fidan, has been surreptitiously recorded while apparently discussing covert operations in Syria. Newspapers have published lists of thousands of Turks whose telephone conversations have been wiretapped. And when Turks ...

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Syrian Refugees in Turkey Begin to Wear Out Their Welcome - TIME Thu, 08 May 2014 21:49:29 GMT

Syrian Refugees in Turkey Begin to Wear Out Their Welcome TIME Syrian Refugees in Turkey A Syrian refugee family from Aleppo stays under a shelter during a rainy day on March 8, 2014 in Uskudar, Istanbul. Bulent Kilic—AFP/Getty Images. Turkey was home to less than 200,000 Syrian refugees at the start of 2013. and more »

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Istanbul court frees 3 journalists facing terrorism charges in Turkey - Deutsche Welle Thu, 08 May 2014 17:33:26 GMT

The Daily Star

Istanbul court frees 3 journalists facing terrorism charges in Turkey Deutsche Welle Turkey has accused many of its imprisoned journalists of having ties to Kurdish groups. Part of the case against Erdogan stems from her alleged involvement in the banned Marxist-Leninist Communist Party, though she disputes that her lengthy detention ... Turkey court frees three journalists from long detentionThe Daily Star Turkey court frees three journalists from detentionThe Times of Israel all 6 news articles »

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Another summer of unrest for Turkey? - The Economist (blog) Mon, 05 May 2014 10:25:28 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Another summer of unrest for Turkey? The Economist (blog) Across Turkey security officials took extreme measures to prevent the celebrations from turning into anti-government demonstrations. Public transport was halted in scattered arteries in Istanbul, one of the world's top tourist destinations. Bemused ... Turkey's Erdogan: One of the World's Most Determined Internet CensorsWall Street Journal Trial of writers in Turkey drags on amid charges of politicsBellingham Herald all 98 news articles »

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Fragile? Not Us, Says Turkey, Vying to Win Back Investors - Bloomberg Wed, 07 May 2014 08:15:10 GMT

Bloomberg

Fragile? Not Us, Says Turkey, Vying to Win Back Investors Bloomberg The view across the Bosporus and into Asia from the village of Garipce. Turkey's third bridge over the strait will have its European footing here. (Photograph: George Georgiou/Bloomberg Markets) ... Gezi Park protesters on mass trial in TurkeyAljazeera.com Turkey's Borsa Istanbul dismisses three senior staffReuters Mass trial in Turkey over street protestsSBS all 19 news articles »

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Turkey's Erdogan lurches toward authoritarianism - Financial Times Wed, 07 May 2014 10:05:19 GMT

Turkey's Erdogan lurches toward authoritarianism Financial Times Surveying a throng of supporters in Ankara after the latest in an unbroken sweep of election victories, prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan also looked out on a Turkey that has gone through the most turbulent of years. Since May 2013, the country has ... and more »

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Turkey's FM: 'Positive Developments' in Talks with Israel - Arutz Sheva Fri, 09 May 2014 02:38:05 GMT

Hurriyet Daily News

Turkey's FM: 'Positive Developments' in Talks with Israel Arutz Sheva He cited Turkey's preconditions for normalization of relations with Israel and once again mentioned “lifting restrictions on the whole of Palestine, including Gaza,” an apology for the 2010 Mavi Marmara incident, and compensation for the victims of the ... Freedom House right about TurkeyAl-Monitor Turkey and Israel have substantially overcome problems, Turkish FM saysHurriyet Daily News Ukraine Crisis Puts Strain on Turkey-Russia TiesEurasiaNet www.worldbulletin.net all 38 news articles »

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Turkey has censored more than 100 tweets in the past week - The Verge Thu, 08 May 2014 15:59:44 GMT

Turkey has censored more than 100 tweets in the past week The Verge Most of the tweets are still available to US users, but it seems likely that Twitter has blocked them for users registered within Turkey, in accordance with its policy of compliance with local laws and court orders. Twitter declined to comment on the ...

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Turkey Fans Are 'Turketarian' in Butterball's Ads - ABC News Wed, 07 May 2014 15:14:31 GMT

Turkey Fans Are 'Turketarian' in Butterball's Ads ABC News Trying to get the word out that Butterball makes more than just the big bird on Thanksgiving Day, Butterball is launching two TV ads that showcase its range of products from turkey sausage to turkey burgers and focus on people who love the lean protein.

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80 Bernard Matthews jobs face axe at Grainthorpe turkey factory - Grimsby Telegraph Wed, 07 May 2014 07:18:02 GMT

Grimsby Telegraph

80 Bernard Matthews jobs face axe at Grainthorpe turkey factory Grimsby Telegraph Bernard Matthews, which acquired Lincs Turkeys just over four years ago, confirmed a staff consultation has begun with the workforce at the factory after Christmas order numbers for this year fell. The news comes just months after a company farmer ... Bernard Matthews turkey processing workers face axeBBC News all 9 news articles »