The Independent | Images emerge of suspected female suicide bomber in Turkey euronews CCTV images have emerged of the suspected female suicide bomber who attacked a police station in Istanbul, killing one officer and injuring one other. The woman is said to have told police officers in English that she had lost her wallet before ... Turkish Marxist group claims Istanbul suicide bombing Turkey bombing: 'English-speaking' female suicide bomber attacks Istanbul ... Turkish leftist group says behind attack on Istanbul police |
Aljazeera.com | Turkey's ruling party takes alarming steps to consolidate power Al Jazeera America In the early years of its rule, Turkey's Justice and Development Party (AKP) got on well with the vast network of followers of Fethullah Gulen, an Islamic leader from Turkey living in self-imposed exile in the United States. His loosely affiliated ... Turkey detains police officers over leaks Ripple effect from corruption charges yet to be seen in Turkey The rise and fall of the new Turkey |
Sydney Morning Herald | Turkey bombing raises Anzac Day terror concerns for Gallipoli centenary Sydney Morning Herald EXCLUSIVE. Turkish security staff outside the police station where an officer was killed when a female suicide bomber blew herself up in Istanbul, Turkey. Photo: AP. Thousands of Australians attending the Gallipoli centenary on Anzac Day will be ... Turkey focuses on security ahead of Anzac Day centenary |
BBC News | Turkey detains Dutch journalist on 'terror' suspicions BBC News Turkish police have briefly detained a Dutch journalist on suspicion of "propaganda for a terrorist organisation" in Turkey's mainly Kurdish south-east. Freelance reporter Frederike Geerdink, based in the city of Diyarbakir, tweeted as her house was ... Dutch reporter held on terrorism charges in Turkey Dutch anger at Turkey's detention of journalist Dutch journalist in Turkey briefly detained on terrorism charges |
The Economist | Turkey and the media The Economist Bert Koenders, the Dutch foreign minister, was visiting Ankara. And even as Ms Geerdink was being grilled about her Kurdish contacts, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey's president, was telling diplomats “there is no freer press, either in Europe or anywhere ... As the new Turkey evolves into an old one Turkey detains second Dutch journalist in as many days Turkey detains second Dutch journalist in as many days-UPDATE |
Yahoo News | Time to crack down on 'Islamophobia', Turkey's Erdogan tells EU Yahoo News Erdogan told Turkey's ambassadors posted abroad in a speech in Ankara that they should pursue an assertive foreign policy to represent strong and self-confident "new Turkey" under his rule. In a new attack on the EU, Erdogan called on the 28-member ... Nigerian foreign minister to visit Turkey Political missteps in Libya cause Turkey's economy to stumble EU needs to reassess policy toward Turkey, says president |
Today's Zaman (press release) (blog) | Turkey Rationalizes France Terror Commentary Magazine Turkey is no bastion of free press. For a journalist to stand up for religious tolerance, political pluralism, or the environment is to risk their job, their freedom, their bank accounts or all three. But Turkish outlets with which President Recep ... Turkey strongly condemns Paris shooting, calls it unacceptable savagery Turkey condemns Charlie Hebdo shooting in Paris 'with hatred' Turkey Condemns 'Terror', Urges Fight Against Islamophobia |
Hurriyet Daily News | Turkey gives green light for new church, but Christians are wary Crux: Covering all things Catholic 28-30 visit to Turkey, in which the pontiff pushed President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on religious freedom, the government has given a green light to build a Christian church for the first time in almost a century. The only problem is, Turkey's Christians ... Council of Europe hails Turkey's decision to build a church in Istanbul Turkey Allows First Christian Church to be Built In Country Since 1923 |
The Independent | Turkey bombing: Far-left group launched Istanbul suicide attack 'to settle ... The Independent The Foreign Office in London issued a warning urging visitors to Sultanahmet to follow the advice of authorities due to a high threat of “terrorism”. The US, EU and Turkey list the DHKP-C as a terrorist organisation. Kurdish separatists and Islamist ... Bomb attacks in Turkey indicate recuperation by the DHKP-C, raising terrorism ... Turkey - Factors to Watch on Jan 7 |
The Guardian | EU wants Turkey's explanation on smuggling of migrants in cargo ships The Guardian The European Union wants Turkey to explain how human traffickers could have taken two cargo ships filled with migrants out of the country and towards the EU without the authorities noticing. Natasha Bertaud, spokeswoman for the European commission, ... EU Wants Explanation From Turkey on Migrant Smugglers |