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ING and BNP Paribas among bidders for HSBC Turkey -source - Reuters Fri, 29 May 2015 14:06:00 GMT

ING and BNP Paribas among bidders for HSBC Turkey -source Reuters HSBC had $8.6 billion of loans in Turkey at the end of 2014, but it does not disclose their book value, which is the value at which assets are carried on the balance sheet. The business could be sold at about book value, meaning HSBC would not see a ... and more »

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Turkey paper investigated after Syria arms claims - BBC News Fri, 29 May 2015 15:24:40 GMT

BBC News

Turkey paper investigated after Syria arms claims BBC News Turkey is investigating whether a newspaper breached terrorism laws after it published footage claiming to prove a convoy stopped last year was carrying arms to Syrian rebels. The trucks, allegedly owned by Turkish intelligence, were searched in ... Newly-released video alleges Turkey is sending weapons to Syriaeuronews Turkey accused of sending arms to Syrian jihadistsi24news Turkey: Newspaper investigated for publishing 'evidence of weapons shipments ...International Business Times UK Haaretz -Arutz Sheva all 99 news articles »

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Off The Ballot But With Much At Stake, Turkey's President Fights For More Power - Huffington Post Fri, 29 May 2015 16:58:33 GMT

The Economist

Off The Ballot But With Much At Stake, Turkey's President Fights For More Power Huffington Post ISTANBUL -- Turkey's June 7 election will elect 550 members of parliament, but it's really all about one man who isn't even on the ballot: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The election could make history as Erdogan pushes for unprecedented power. A big moment for Erdogan—and TurkeyThe Economist Turkey on the brinkBoston Globe (subscription) Turkey's Game-Changing ElectionCarnegie Europe Algemeiner -Channel News Asia all 147 news articles »

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Turkey Makes Way for Tayyipism - Bloomberg View Fri, 29 May 2015 04:09:05 GMT

Bloomberg View

Turkey Makes Way for Tayyipism Bloomberg View One way to look at parliamentary elections that are to take place here in Turkey on June 7 is as an attempt by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to consolidate the kind of populist, ideologically founded personal rule that such "isms" imply. It's what his ...

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For Turkey's Ruler, Criticism From New York Is Not Fit to Print - New York Times Thu, 28 May 2015 06:28:43 GMT

Yahoo News

For Turkey's Ruler, Criticism From New York Is Not Fit to Print New York Times Having already moved from the prime minister's office to the new presidential palace, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan seems to have assumed a new, unofficial role this week as Turkey's chief press critic. Enraged by perceived slights in the domestic ... With ruling party under pressure, Erdogan wades into Turkey pollsYahoo News The general election in Turkey will test President ErdoganFinancial Times Kinzer: West has 'growing concern' about Turkey's directionToday's Zaman Anadolu Agency -Washington Post (blog) -The Guardian all 545 news articles »

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State Limits on Media Raise Concern in Turkey - VOA Learning English Fri, 29 May 2015 20:00:40 GMT

VOA Learning English

State Limits on Media Raise Concern in Turkey VOA Learning English Turkey will hold elections in June. Before then, a Turkish government lawyer wants to close several TV stations linked to Islamic cleric Fethullah Gulen and critical of the ruling AK Party. Government officials claim Mr. Gulen is working against the ... MP resigns from Turkey's ruling AK partyVideoNewsUs all 8 news articles »

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Turkey, US To Give Syrian Rebels Air Support - DefenseNews.com Tue, 26 May 2015 16:51:32 GMT

DefenseNews.com

Turkey, US To Give Syrian Rebels Air Support DefenseNews.com ANKARA — NATO allies Turkey and the US have agreed in principle to provide air support to Syrian rebels fighting the regime of Syria's President Bashar Assad, Turkey's foreign minister said. The planned air support would protect the Syrian opposition ... Turkey and the Islamic State: Clash of interests feeds suspicionsMcClatchy Washington Bureau Turkey and US 'agree in principle' to provide air support for Syrian rebelsThe Guardian Turkey, US to provide air cover for Syria militants: CavusogluPress TV all 267 news articles »

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Turkey Restricts Academic Research on Syrian Refugees - U.S. News & World Report Thu, 28 May 2015 17:06:29 GMT

U.S. News & World Report

Turkey Restricts Academic Research on Syrian Refugees U.S. News & World Report Turkey's Ministry of Interior has informed academics that they need prior approval before conducting research on Syrian refugees living in the country. In a directive dated April 10 and classified as "secret," the Higher Education Council (YOK) told ... Public says Turkey should not remain neutral in Syrian conflictDaily Sabah Turkey treats Syrian girl wounded in bomb attackMiddle East Eye Syrian refugees in Turkey taken to AK Party rally to bolster supportBGN NEWS The Economist -euronews -Breitbart News all 22 news articles »

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Bird Flu found at Moody County turkey farm of 50000 birds - Washington Times Fri, 29 May 2015 22:29:01 GMT

Bird Flu found at Moody County turkey farm of 50000 birds Washington Times SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - Another turkey farm in South Dakota has tested positive for bird flu. South Dakota State Veterinarian Dustin Oedekoven says a Moody County operation of about 50,000 birds has a presumptive positive test for avian influenza. and more »

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Between Two Slices: Arguello Market's Turkey Sandwich - SF Weekly (blog) Fri, 29 May 2015 15:34:09 GMT

SF Weekly (blog)

Between Two Slices: Arguello Market's Turkey Sandwich SF Weekly (blog) He knew I had a thing for sandwiches and one day before class he took me to Arguello Market with the promise of "The best turkey sandwich you've ever had!" I was calling major bullshit right from the start. I mean...how does one even quantify what ...