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Turkey Would Support Iraqi Kurds' Bid For Self-Rule, Spokesman Says In ... - Huffington Post Tue, 17 Jun 2014 22:37:33 GMT

Business Insider

Turkey Would Support Iraqi Kurds' Bid For Self-Rule, Spokesman Says In ... Huffington Post ERBIL, Iraq -- In a statement that could have a dramatic impact on regional politics in the Middle East, a spokesman for Turkey's ruling party recently told a Kurdish media outlet that the Kurds in Iraq have the right to self-determination. The ... Why Turkey Might Actually Support An Independent KurdistanBusiness Insider Conflict Shows New, Closer Turk-Iraqi Kurdish TiesWall Street Journal Iraqi Kurds Keep Pumping Oil to Turkey Amid Hostage StandoffBusinessweek Inter Press Service all 547 news articles »

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Ex-OIC head to run for Turkey presidency - Aljazeera.com Tue, 17 Jun 2014 12:00:14 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Ex-OIC head to run for Turkey presidency Aljazeera.com Turkey's two largest opposition parties have announced a prominent conservative diplomat as their joint candidate for the upcoming presidential election that Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Turkish prime minister, is also expected to contest. The left ... Turkey opposition accuses govt of protecting ISIS militantsFRANCE 24 Turkey's opposition choose joint presidential candidateFinancial Times Turkey opposition backs academic to challenge ErdoganThe Daily Star Al-Monitor -Hurriyet Daily News all 127 news articles »

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Turkey rethinking sectarian approach to region - Al-Monitor Tue, 17 Jun 2014 19:07:21 GMT

Slate Magazine (blog)

Turkey rethinking sectarian approach to region Al-Monitor The rise of the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) in Iraq and other developments in the Middle East that Turkey failed to foresee are forcing Ankara to realign itself with its traditional Western allies and reappraise its regional policies ... Turkey Bans Media From Reporting on Kidnapping of 49 Turks by ISIS in MosulSlate Magazine (blog) Turkey evacuates staff from consulate in BasraMiamiHerald.com PIPES: Turkey's support for ISIS Islamist terroristsWashington Times all 274 news articles »

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Iran and Turkey: Unlikely duo amid regional turmoil - Aljazeera.com Mon, 16 Jun 2014 13:43:51 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Iran and Turkey: Unlikely duo amid regional turmoil Aljazeera.com On the Eurasian landmass, one such pair is Iran and Turkey. Ever since the fall of the shah in 1979, Iran has held an unfavourable view of Turkey. Leaders of the Islamic revolution have always perceived the founder of the Turkish Republic, Kemal ... and more »

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TURKEY ANALYSIS FOR DUMMIES - Daily Sabah Tue, 17 Jun 2014 22:53:26 GMT

TURKEY ANALYSIS FOR DUMMIES Daily Sabah Consequently, it is not surprising that the West is today contented with the half-face and superficial evaluations of Turkey. When you ask a citizen of Turkey about an African country, you might see a similar approach. We could now easily say that ... and more »

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Russia encourages tourism in Crimea, not Turkey - Macleans.ca Mon, 16 Jun 2014 16:56:32 GMT

Russia encourages tourism in Crimea, not Turkey Macleans.ca Antalya, a resort region on the Mediterranean in Turkey, enjoys a gentle climate compared to the Crimea's stormy Black Sea coastline. Its calm blue waters, verdant mountains and idyllic beaches have been a draw for humans for thousands of years ... and more »

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TURKEY WANTS CONCRETE TIMELINE FOR EU TALKS - Daily Sabah Tue, 17 Jun 2014 22:58:22 GMT

Voice of America

TURKEY WANTS CONCRETE TIMELINE FOR EU TALKS Daily Sabah ANKARA – "In the face of positive developments in Turkey, we expect the EU to approach us, similar to other candidate countries, objectively and fairly. We also desire that the negotiation process be tied to a concrete timeline," EU Minister Mevlüt ... EU: Turkey Must Restore Faith in Judiciary to Keep EU Hopes AliveVoice of America Europe urges Turkey for better dialogue, progressHurriyet Daily News EU, Turkey talk about trade and customs unionMiddle East Monitor all 42 news articles »

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Finding Opportunity Amid Unrest: Consider the Turkey ETF (TUR) - Forbes Tue, 17 Jun 2014 14:18:06 GMT

Finding Opportunity Amid Unrest: Consider the Turkey ETF (TUR) Forbes The iShares MSCI Turkey (TUR) presents a compelling opportunity at the moment for two reasons. First, TUR has shed a steep 8.5% over the past week amid rising tensions in Iran; more specifically, this ETF dropped 5% in one session last Wednesday (6/11) ... and more »

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Turkey finance minister says Iraq to weigh on current account deficit - Reuters Tue, 17 Jun 2014 15:25:15 GMT

Hurriyet Daily News

Turkey finance minister says Iraq to weigh on current account deficit Reuters ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Violence in Iraq, Turkey's second-biggest export market, could hamper Turkey's efforts to narrow its current account deficit this year, although a recovery in Europe and a weaker lira will help, Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek said ... Turkey's finance minister avoids politics, sticks to economyAl-Monitor Turkey Stocks Gain as Iraq Oil-Supply Concern Eases; Lira FallsBloomberg all 11 news articles »

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FÜLE: EU NEEDS TO 'REACCELERATE' TURKEY'S ACCESSION BID - Daily Sabah Tue, 17 Jun 2014 22:58:22 GMT

FÜLE: EU NEEDS TO 'REACCELERATE' TURKEY'S ACCESSION BID Daily Sabah The Czech diplomat told a meeting attended by Turkish EU Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu and Justice Minister Bekir Bozdağ he would report that Turkey is willing to move towards the reforms necessary to allow accession, despite recent disturbances that have ...