Wall Street Journal | An Unhelpful Ally Wall Street Journal The ISIS crisis in Iraq is inextricably tied to the dangerous and permissive border policies of Mr. Erdogan's government in Turkey over the past two years. It was only last year that U.S. President Barack Obama chided Mr. Erdogan for "letting arms and ... After Opening Way to Rebels, Turkey Is Paying Heavy Price Turkey's pro-Kurdish party announces presidential candidate Turkey submits bill to boost Kurdish peace process |
Bloomberg | Bling for Minister Mastermind Greased Secret Turkey Gold Trade Bloomberg As the minister in charge of Turkey's $800 billion economy in 2013, Zafer Caglayan was facing a series of numbers that didn't bode well for coming elections. Inflation was up, growth was slowing and the lira was weakening. One key measure of financial ... |
Telegraph.co.uk | Accident raises fresh fears about road safety in Turkey Telegraph.co.uk Turkey has a poor road safety record and several fatal accidents involving tourists have occurred in recent years. Authorities are reportedly trying to clamp down on the “party” atmosphere that is said to exist on many jeep excursions offered to ... Two British people killed while on Jeep safari in Turkey Two Britons die in 'jeep safari' crash in Turkey Britons killed in Turkey crash |
Crowded By Two Shaky States, Turkey Shifts Its Weight In Policy NPR The chaos in Iraq has Turks reconsidering their opposition to autonomy for Iraq's Kurds. Turks have viewed the issue as too provocative for the millions of Kurds living in Turkey; now, though, more Turks see the Kurds as a possible security buffer ... |
Hurriyet Daily News | TURKEY NOT TO BE DRAGGED INTO FIGHT, SAYS PM Daily Sabah ANKARA – IraqI Turkmens who are under attack from the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) have Turkey's full support, said Prime Minister Erdoğan, adding that the government was doing everything it could to free its abducted citizens. Erdoğan also ... Turkey's blackout on Mosul hostage crisis Turkey Hostage Crisis Could Limit US Options in Iraq Turkey's opposition appeals for end to gag-order on Iraq kidnappings |
CAR WELCOMES TURKEY'S AID IN PEACE MISSION Daily Sabah ANKARA – The prime minister of the Central African Republic (CAR), Andre Nzapayeke, welcomed the possible participation of Turkey in the European Union Force for assistance and to help rebuild the judicial system in the CAR, at a meeting Tuesday with ... |
BBC News | Tribute to Valerie Olton killed in Turkey jeep crash BBC News Colleagues of a former nursery worker from Hertfordshire killed in a reported jeep safari accident in Turkey have paid tribute to a "much-loved" teacher. Valerie Olton, 53, from Stevenage and her friend, Alison Conroy, 54, from Welwyn Garden City, died ... Shock as Letchworth nursery worker from Stevenage killed in car accident in ... |
Hurriyet Daily News | Turkey's Best Ally: The Kurds New York Times ISTANBUL — When the Iraqi city of Mosul was captured on June 10 by the armed militias of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, or ISIS, many world leaders were shocked and concerned. Turkey's leaders were more alarmed than most; ISIS militants stormed ... TURKEY'S STANCE AGAINST ISIS IN 10 QUESTIONS Turkey and the Kurds: from nightmare to partnership ENERGY > First tranche of Kurdish Iraqi oil revenue deposited in Turkey's ... |
Turkey a 'safe haven,' says businessmen Daily Sabah ISTANBUL – Turkish American Business Association President Zeynep Dereli, speaking at a press conference, said Turkey had become a "safe haven" for those who wanted to do business in the wider region. During a press conference, the Turkish American ... |
Libya Herald | Disappearance of two Turkish workers in Tripoli adds to Turkey's concern over ... Libya Herald The Prime Minister, Abdullah Al-Thinni, has meanwhile promised the Turkey that the Libyan authorties will do everything in their power to protect for Turkish nationals and companies in Libya. In a meeting yesterday with Turkish Ambassador Ahmet Yakici, ... Turkey evacuates hundreds of citizens from Libya Why is Turkey becoming a target in Libya? |