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When is rape not a crime? Turkey considers proposal for controversial sexual abuse law - euronews Fri, 18 Nov 2016 19:42:44 GMT

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When is rape not a crime? Turkey considers proposal for controversial sexual abuse law euronews Turkey's ruling AK Party has been widely condemned for a proposal that would, critics say, legalise rape in some cases. The suggested law would see people who have been convicted on charges of sexual abuse against girls have their sentences ... and more »

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UN Calls on Turkey to Release Post-Coup Attempt Prisoners - Voice of America Fri, 18 Nov 2016 21:05:55 GMT

Voice of America

UN Calls on Turkey to Release Post-Coup Attempt Prisoners Voice of America Envoy David Kaye acknowledged that Turkey had a duty to its citizens to keep them safe after the failed July coup attempt, but said the government had gone too far in jailing journalists and others, and the action will “generate polarization and long ... Freedom of expression in Turkey 'grim', UN says9news.com.au UN official calls on Turkey to release journalists in jailFox News RIGHTS >After 20 years, UN Human Rights Council again on duty for TurkeyHurriyet Daily News all 13 news articles »

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A beginner's guide to cooking a Thanksgiving turkey - Los Angeles Times Fri, 18 Nov 2016 18:00:42 GMT

Los Angeles Times

A beginner's guide to cooking a Thanksgiving turkey Los Angeles Times If you've never cooked a Thanksgiving turkey, the whole process can be, well, more than a little intimidating. Even those of us who cook for a living feel the pressure when it comes to this holiday meal. You've got the bird — and it's big — and one ... How to cook a Thanksgiving turkeyCNN Fire officials warn against propane turkey fryers7News - WSVN-TV How to safely deep fry a turkey for ThanksgivingLocal 10 Indianapolis Star -WBAL Baltimore -ScienceBlog.com (blog) all 141 news articles »

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Turkey bill to pardon statutory rape if perpetrators marry victim - Telegraph.co.uk Fri, 18 Nov 2016 17:30:54 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Turkey bill to pardon statutory rape if perpetrators marry victim Telegraph.co.uk Turkey's governing party has sparked an outcry after putting forward a bill that would pardon up to 3,000 child rapists if the perpetrator married his victim. Critics have warned that such a law would encourage sexual abuse, while the government has ... Fury as Turkey votes to make child rape LEGAL for men who MARRY their victimsExpress.co.uk Turkey's Parliament Set To Legalise Child Rape of 'Married' VictimsBreitbart News MPs in Turkey support bill allowing child rapists to go free if they marry their victimThe Independent BBC News -The Straits Times -Irish Times all 24 news articles »

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Turkey 'in talks to buy Russian S-400 anti-missile system' after snubbing China deal - RT Fri, 18 Nov 2016 20:39:15 GMT

RT

Turkey 'in talks to buy Russian S-400 anti-missile system' after snubbing China deal RT Undersecretary of Defense Industries Ismail Demir had earlier said Turkey was prepared to work with “any interested party,” including Russia and China, on developing its long-range air defense capabilities. “We have already made clear that we will be ... Turkey says in talks with Russia on air defense systemReuters Turkey's Roketsan delivers first KASIRGA missiles to militaryHurriyet Daily News Turkey is discussing purchase of S-400 systems from Russia — ministerTASS all 17 news articles »

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Twelve miners missing after collapse in Turkey; 4 killed - Fox News Fri, 18 Nov 2016 16:35:34 GMT

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Twelve miners missing after collapse in Turkey; 4 killed Fox News Rescue teams recovered another body from a copper mine that collapsed in southeastern Turkey, officials said Friday, raising the death toll to four. A rescue operation to find 12 miners still missing was underway, but the head of Turkey's crisis ... Rescue teams search for missing workers after copper mine collapse in Turkeyeuronews all 51 news articles »

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Turkish Nato officers 'seek asylum' after failed coup - BBC News Fri, 18 Nov 2016 11:33:17 GMT

Deutsche Welle

Turkish Nato officers 'seek asylum' after failed coup BBC News The countries involved will consider the cases individually. Turkey has dismissed, suspended, detained or arrested tens of thousands of people since the July coup attempt. Many have been in the military, although others are teachers, policemen, judges ... Germany sees surging asylum applications from Turkey: reportReuters Asylum applications from Turkey skyrocket in Germany | News | DW ...Deutsche Welle all 107 news articles »

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Thanksgiving cheer for consumers as turkey, ham prices fall - Reuters Fri, 18 Nov 2016 21:21:15 GMT

Reuters

Thanksgiving cheer for consumers as turkey, ham prices fall Reuters Turkey meat supplies dropped about 2 percent last year to 5.63 billion pounds, according to the USDA, due to one of the worst bird flu outbreaks the country has ever had. This year, turkey meat production is expected to rebound to 6.06 billion pounds ... Thanksgiving feast to gobble up less money this year as turkey prices dropCNBC Turkey farms booming before ThanksgivingThe Boston Globe all 78 news articles »

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Turkey has overtaken China as the world's biggest jailer of journalists - Quartz Fri, 18 Nov 2016 16:16:08 GMT

Quartz

Turkey has overtaken China as the world's biggest jailer of journalists Quartz Turkish journalists have been subjected to fierce attacks by the government. Since the failed coup attempt in July, the government has arrested more than 100 journalists and closed around 150 media outlets. Turkey has now surpassed China (paywall) to ...

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Turkey Detains 76 Academics in Istanbul in Post-Coup Probe - ABC News Fri, 18 Nov 2016 14:36:16 GMT

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Turkey Detains 76 Academics in Istanbul in Post-Coup Probe ABC News Turkey's state-run news agency says 76 academics have been detained at a university in Istanbul as part of the ongoing investigation into the movement allegedly responsible for an attempted coup. The Anadolu Agency reported that detention warrants were ... and more »