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How Russia and Turkey brokered peace in Syria — and sidelined the US - CNN Thu, 29 Dec 2016 20:22:24 GMT

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How Russia and Turkey brokered peace in Syria — and sidelined the US CNN (CNN) Call it a pop-up alliance. After spending much of this year berating each other after Turkey shot down a Russian jet over the Syrian-Turkish border, the two governments are suddenly the "honest brokers" of a ceasefire in Syria -- one that is ... Ceasefire backed by Russia, Turkey takes effectAljazeera.com Syria and Some Rebel Groups Agree to a Russia-Backed TruceNew York Times Russia-Turkey Brokered Syrian Cease-Fire Begins Ahead of Peace Talks in KazakhstanNBCNews.com Washington Post -BBC News -CBS News all 2,437 news articles »

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How a Top International Judge Was Trampled by Turkey's Purge - Wall Street Journal Thu, 29 Dec 2016 15:59:38 GMT

Wall Street Journal

How a Top International Judge Was Trampled by Turkey's Purge Wall Street Journal Turkey's intelligence service believes he and hundreds of other detainees used the app to hide membership in a secretive Turkish religious group, led by U.S.-based Islamic cleric Fethullah Gulen, which President Recep Tayyip Erdogan blames for the ... and more »

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Russia And Turkey Have Agreed On Ceasefire For Syria, What's Next? - NPR Thu, 29 Dec 2016 21:08:40 GMT

Russia And Turkey Have Agreed On Ceasefire For Syria, What's Next? NPR Russia and Turkey have announced a new ceasefire for Syria. But like others that have come and gone, this probably represents little more than a pause. ROBERT SIEGEL, HOST: Russia and Turkey say they have brokered a ceasefire in Syria. The Syrian ...

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Assassin gunned down Kremlin's ambassador to Turkey had 'relationship with Russian woman' - Daily Mail Thu, 29 Dec 2016 18:52:11 GMT

Daily Mail

Assassin gunned down Kremlin's ambassador to Turkey had 'relationship with Russian woman' Daily Mail The Turkish assassin of the Kremlin's envoy in Ankara had been involved in a sexual relationship with a Russian woman who could have been planted by Western secret services, according to a sensational new report. Ambassador Andrey Karlov was ... and more »

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Turkey: lessons in fear and loathing - euronews Thu, 29 Dec 2016 06:35:14 GMT

Turkey: lessons in fear and loathing euronews A president in service to his country, as was the case on December 11th after the 17th attack of the year in Turkey. Recep Tayyip Erdogan has already made clear he wants to go down in history, and the man they call the Sultan left his indelible mark on ... and more »

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Turkey denies appeal for jailed Christian pastor - WND.com Fri, 30 Dec 2016 01:54:29 GMT

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Turkey denies appeal for jailed Christian pastor WND.com Bob Unruh joined WND in 2006 after nearly three decades with the Associated Press, as well as several Upper Midwest newspapers, where he covered everything from legislative battles and sports to tornadoes and homicidal survivalists. He is also a ... and more »

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Award-winning novelist Asli Erdogan goes on trial amid crackdown in Turkey - FRANCE 24 Thu, 29 Dec 2016 13:30:21 GMT

FRANCE 24

Award-winning novelist Asli Erdogan goes on trial amid crackdown in Turkey FRANCE 24 Novelist and writer Asli Erdogan went on trial in Turkey on Thursday as part of a widespread crackdown by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government, including the arrests of dozens of journalists and teachers. The 49-year-old novelist, who is not ... Turkey tries novelist, eight others for terrorismIndependent Online all 22 news articles »

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Rainfall Causes Massive Floods in Turkey - ABC News Thu, 29 Dec 2016 22:04:41 GMT

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Rainfall Causes Massive Floods in Turkey ABC News Rainfall Causes Massive Floods in Turkey. More. Life in the Turkish coastal city Mersin was brought to a standstill after torrential downpours caused major flash flooding. 0:59 | 12/29/16. Share. Title. Description. Share From {{scope.videoDuration}}.

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Journalists, Writers In Turkey Face Terrorism, Separatism Charges - Mintpress News (blog) Thu, 29 Dec 2016 15:42:37 GMT

Mintpress News (blog)

Journalists, Writers In Turkey Face Terrorism, Separatism Charges Mintpress News (blog) Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, centre, Republican People's Party leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu, second left, National Movement Party leader Devlet Bahceli, left and Prime Minister Binali Yildirim look on at the start of a meeting in Ankara ... and more »

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Snow, storms hit Turkey, at least 2 killed in floods - Hurriyet Daily News Thu, 29 Dec 2016 09:38:48 GMT

Hurriyet Daily News

Snow, storms hit Turkey, at least 2 killed in floods Hurriyet Daily News Heavy snowfall and rains along with cold weather across Turkey paralyzed ordinary life for people while precipitating deadly floods in the southern part of the country and suspending education at many schools in central and northern provinces due to snow. Heavy snow shuts schools, highways across TurkeyAnadolu Agency Heavy snowfall, rainfall, floods paralyze daily life across TurkeyDaily Sabah all 5 news articles »