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Turkey and US agree to train and arm Syrian rebels in fight against Isis - The Guardian Thu, 19 Feb 2015 21:01:34 GMT

The Guardian

Turkey and US agree to train and arm Syrian rebels in fight against Isis The Guardian Turkey and the United States signed an agreement Thursday to train and arm Syrian rebels fighting the Islamic State group, said the US embassy in Ankara. The two countries have been in talks about such a pact for several months. The deal was signed on ... US, Turkey to arm and train Syrian rebelsNew York Post Turkey, US Sign Deal To Train, Arm Syrian Rebels: US EmbassyHuffington Post US and Turkey agree to train and equip Syrian rebelsAljazeera.com Business Insider -Yahoo News all 188 news articles »

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Turkey eyes deal with China on missile defense despite NATO concern - Reuters Thu, 19 Feb 2015 22:13:53 GMT

BBC News

Turkey eyes deal with China on missile defense despite NATO concern Reuters NATO member Turkey chose China Precision Machinery Import and Export Corp as a preferred bidder in 2013, prompting U.S. and Western concern about security and the compatibility of the weaponry with NATO systems. Defense Minister Ismet Yilmaz, in a ... Turkey favours China missile deal for air defenceBBC News Turkey riles NATO with Chinese whispersDeutsche Welle Turkey to Keep Missile System Outside NATO as China Deal LoomsBloomberg DefenseNews.com -Hurriyet Daily News all 59 news articles »

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The Thwarted Rape and Gruesome Murder Thats Shaken Turkey - Daily Beast Wed, 18 Feb 2015 19:52:56 GMT

Daily Beast

The Thwarted Rape and Gruesome Murder Thats Shaken Turkey Daily Beast ISTANBUL — The brutal murder of a 20-year-old university student has horrified Turkey, with protesters filling the streets and politicians discussing the return of the death penalty for her killer. But divisions about the role of women in society ...

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ISIS approaches Europe, reportedly planning attacks in Turkey and Bulgaria - Jerusalem Post Israel News Thu, 19 Feb 2015 12:53:47 GMT

Jerusalem Post Israel News

ISIS approaches Europe, reportedly planning attacks in Turkey and Bulgaria Jerusalem Post Israel News ISTANBUL - Islamic State militants have entered Turkey and are plotting to attack diplomatic missions in Ankara and Istanbul, Turkish media on Thursday quoted the national intelligence agency (MIT) as saying. Around 3,000 militants from the ultra ... US and Ankara agree to train Syria rebels in TurkeyAljazeera.com US, Turkey soon to sign Syrian opposition train-and-equip dealReuters Turkey, US May Soon Agree on Syria PlanDefenseNews.com BBC News all 131 news articles »

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Wiretaps Reveal Turkey's Attacks on Syrian Regime Positions - U.S. News & World Report Thu, 19 Feb 2015 21:03:14 GMT

U.S. News & World Report

Wiretaps Reveal Turkey's Attacks on Syrian Regime Positions U.S. News & World Report Media reports based on eyewitness and opposition sources saying that Turkey has become a party to the civil war in Syria have found their way into court proceedings. During the trial of the Islamic State (IS) militants who attacked Turkish security ... and more »

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Porous Syria-Turkey Border Poses Challenge in Fight Against Islamic State - Wall Street Journal Thu, 19 Feb 2015 08:50:33 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Porous Syria-Turkey Border Poses Challenge in Fight Against Islamic State Wall Street Journal KARKAMIS, Turkey—Officially, Turkey's border with the Islamic State-run region of Syria is closed to all traffic. That, however, doesn't stop some two dozen professional smugglers from accosting prospective clients in full view of a lone Turkish ... and more »

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3000 ISIS infiltrators may enter Turkey, plan to attack diplomatic targets ... - RT Thu, 19 Feb 2015 18:06:44 GMT

RT

3000 ISIS infiltrators may enter Turkey, plan to attack diplomatic targets ... RT Up to 3,000 trained jihadists are seeking to cross into Turkey from Syria and Iraq, with intentions of striking diplomatic targets belonging to anti-ISIS coalition partners, the Turkish intelligence service told the police in an internal memo. "The ...

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Turkey Parliament Brawl Leaves 5 Injured - ABC News Thu, 19 Feb 2015 13:26:46 GMT

ABC News

Turkey Parliament Brawl Leaves 5 Injured ABC News Video of Wednesday's epic brawl in Turkey's parliament has emerged today, showing at least five lawmakers sustaining injuries. At least two legislators were hit with what appears to be a fairly hefty gavel, two were hospitalized and three others ... Brawl in Turkey parliament puts focus on Erdogan power playsU.S. News & World Report Turkey's Top Leadership Rift WidensVoice of America Turkey Parliament Brawl Leaves Five InjuredKMBZ Christian Science Monitor all 210 news articles »

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Student's brutal murder in Turkey sparks protests - Globalnews.ca Thu, 19 Feb 2015 21:26:26 GMT

Globalnews.ca

Student's brutal murder in Turkey sparks protests Globalnews.ca A death of a young woman who was murdered and dumped in a riverbed in Turkey is prompting a wave of backlash aimed at violence against women in the country. Ozgecan Aslan, 20, was on an empty minibus on Feb. 11 after shopping with friends when ... Murder of Student Who Resisted Rape Sparks Outcry in TurkeyNBCNews.com Violence against women in Turkey: Erdogan takes a surprising standMashable How The Murder Of A Young Woman Took Turkey To A Social Tipping PointBuzzFeed News Today's Zaman -Voice of America all 124 news articles »

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Turkey, US sign deal to train and equip Syrian opposition: official - Reuters Thu, 19 Feb 2015 18:53:33 GMT

Turkey, US sign deal to train and equip Syrian opposition: official Reuters Saudi Arabia and Qatar, as well as Turkey, have publicly offered to host training sites. Turkey hopes the training will also bolster the weakened and divided Syrian opposition in their war against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The Free Syrian Army ...