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In Turkey, Even Snow Can Be Tainted by Politics - New York Times Fri, 20 Feb 2015 14:26:51 GMT

New York Times

In Turkey, Even Snow Can Be Tainted by Politics New York Times ISTANBUL — “You are free to throw snowballs at this window,” the signs say in the Kadikoy district on the Asian side of Istanbul, and not because the shopkeepers here love the sound of breaking glass. It is all about a freak snowstorm, a quick temper, ... and more »

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Turkey, US Sign Deal To Train, Arm Syrian Rebels: US Embassy - Huffington Post Thu, 19 Feb 2015 23:24:39 GMT

The Guardian

Turkey, US Sign Deal To Train, Arm Syrian Rebels: US Embassy Huffington Post With its 750 mile border on Syria, Turkey is a key part of the U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State group. But negotiations with the U.S. over what to do about the Islamic militants have been fraught with disagreement — with Turkey insisting ... Turkey and US agree to train and arm Syrian rebels in fight against IsisThe Guardian Turkey 'created a monster and doesn't know how to deal with it'Business Insider US and Turkey to train and equip Syrian rebelsAljazeera.com Reuters all 267 news articles »

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Turkey to spend $3.4B on air defenses that won't work with NATO network - Ars Technica Fri, 20 Feb 2015 18:44:47 GMT

Ars Technica

Turkey to spend $3.4B on air defenses that won't work with NATO network Ars Technica The Chinese version of the mobile launcher for the HQ-9 long-range ground-to-air missile. Turkey is looking to jointly build its own long-range air defense system based on the HQ-9 with Chinese help—but NATO won't let it be integrated with joint networks. Turkey eyes deal with China on missile defense despite NATO concernReuters Turkey favours China missile deal for air defenceBBC News Turkey to Keep Missile System Outside NATO as China Deal LoomsBloomberg Al-Arabiya -RT (blog) -Today's Zaman all 77 news articles »

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Turkey Creek Middle teacher accused of sex with student - Bay News 9 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 00:45:19 GMT

Turkey Creek Middle teacher accused of sex with student Bay News 9 Deputies say a Turkey Creek Middle teacher had a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student. Megan Connors, 30, of Brandon, is facing charges of sexual battery, lewd and lascivious battery and lewd conduct. According to the Hillsborough County ... and more »

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London police fear 3 missing girls left to join ISIL - USA TODAY Fri, 20 Feb 2015 23:42:46 GMT

USA TODAY

London police fear 3 missing girls left to join ISIL USA TODAY Scotland Yard said Friday that it fears that three missing teenage girls are en route to Syria through Turkey to join the terrorist group the Islamic State. It appealed through social media to try to persuade them to return home before they cross the ... Missing schoolgirls: Live updates as counter terrorism police reveal trio have ...Mirror.co.uk Three UK schoolgirls 'travelling to Syria'BBC News 3 missing UK girls feared headed from Turkey to SyriaToday's Zaman CBS News -The Guardian all 251 news articles »

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US-Turkey Agreement to Arm Syrian Rebels a 'Disaster in the Making' - Newsweek Fri, 20 Feb 2015 18:36:36 GMT

Newsweek

US-Turkey Agreement to Arm Syrian Rebels a 'Disaster in the Making' Newsweek The agreement between the United States and Turkey to arm moderate Syrian rebels in the fight against the Islamic State [ISIS] is a “disaster in the making”, according to experts who say that Washington and Ankara have different motives for doing so. Turkey says joint U.S. training of Syria rebels to start in MarchTODAYonline all 118 news articles »

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US, Turkey Reach Agreement To Train, Equip Some Syrian Rebels - NPR (blog) Thu, 19 Feb 2015 21:58:04 GMT

US, Turkey Reach Agreement To Train, Equip Some Syrian Rebels NPR (blog) The United States and Turkey have reached an agreement to train and equip "the moderate Syrian opposition," the U.S. Embassy in Turkey said on Thursday. NPR's Tom Bowman reports that a defense official tells him Qatar, Jordan and Saudi Arabia will also ...

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US and Ankara agree to train Syria rebels in Turkey - Aljazeera.com Wed, 18 Feb 2015 06:37:02 GMT

Aljazeera.com

US and Ankara agree to train Syria rebels in Turkey Aljazeera.com Turkey and the United States have reached a tentative agreement to train and equip fighters from the moderate Free Syrian Army (FSA), Turkish and US foreign ministry officials have announced. "I can confirm that we have reached an agreement in ... Islamic State militants in Turkey, plotting attacks: mediaReuters Turkey, US May Soon Agree on Syria PlanDefenseNews.com Syria conflict: US and Turkey agree Syrian rebels dealBBC News Hurriyet Daily News -Today's Zaman all 131 news articles »

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Fistfight breaks out in Turkey's parliament over controversial bill to ... - National Post Fri, 20 Feb 2015 21:04:14 GMT

Deutsche Welle

Fistfight breaks out in Turkey's parliament over controversial bill to ... National Post ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish legislators have scuffled for a second day in parliament over a new security bill which critics say aims to crush dissent. Ruling and opposition parties' lawmakers traded punches and pushed each other during a late-night ... Brawl in Turkey parliament puts focus on Erdogan power playsWTNH Fresh violence in Turkey's parliament over security billDeutsche Welle Turkey's Parliamentarians break into brawl; five sent for medical treatmentWashington Times ABC News all 322 news articles »

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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 ... Start here: The fight against ISIS on FridayCNN all 762 news articles »