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Shortly before Syria peace talks begin, Turkey infiltrates Syria - Jerusalem Post Israel News Wed, 20 Jan 2016 15:26:00 GMT

Jerusalem Post Israel News

Shortly before Syria peace talks begin, Turkey infiltrates Syria Jerusalem Post Israel News Eyewitnesses to the incursion reported that the Turkish forces have not encountered any resistance from ISIS fighters in the area. These reports once again raise the question of possible collaboration between Turkey and ISIS aimed at halting the ... Amnesty accuses Turkey of 'collective punishment' in Kurdish southeastYahoo News Despite ISIS attacks, Turkey focused on 'the Kurdish problem'CBC.ca Turkey in conflict: How Kurds' gains in Syria have pushed both sides to dig inChristian Science Monitor Boing Boing -Reuters -The Guardian all 544 news articles »

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After Attack in Turkey, Concerns About Tourism - New York Times Wed, 20 Jan 2016 10:46:01 GMT

New York Times

After Attack in Turkey, Concerns About Tourism New York Times Tourism in Turkey could suffer following the terrorist attack in Istanbul last week in the heart of the city's historic district near the famous Blue Mosque. The explosion — the work of an Islamic State operative — killed 10 tourists and came just a ... Islamic State bombing sent warning to TurkeyStars and Stripes Last Week's Attack Hit Turkey Where It Hurts: TourismVICE News Report: Turkey arrests 2 more over deadly Istanbul attackFox News all 94 news articles »

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Turkey: Teacher Jailed for Gesture - New York Times Thu, 21 Jan 2016 02:38:35 GMT

Al-Monitor

Turkey: Teacher Jailed for Gesture New York Times Insulting public officials is a crime in Turkey, and Mr. Erdogan is seen by his critics as intolerant of dissent and quick to take legal action over perceived slurs. The teacher, who pleaded not guilty, will serve 11 months and 20 days in jail, the ... Looking to snitch on your neighbors? Turkey will pay you for the infoAl-Monitor Turkey jails woman for 'obscene hand gesture at Erdogan'Yahoo News Turkey's Erdogan Is Europe's Most Popular Leader on FacebookNewsweek Reuters -The Daily Star -Jewish Community Voice all 43 news articles »

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Pakistan university assault: A warning for Turkey as Islamists turn on their old allies in Peshawar - The Independent Wed, 20 Jan 2016 20:35:00 GMT

The Independent

Pakistan university assault: A warning for Turkey as Islamists turn on their old allies in Peshawar The Independent Like Pakistan, like Turkey. If the university massacre outside the old North West Frontier city of Peshawar was a further sign that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is still far from “conquering terrorism”, it is a portent of things to come for Turkey's far ... and more »

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BARÇIN YİNANÇ >Should Turkey side with Iranians or Saudis as a Mideast meltdown looms? - Hurriyet Daily News Wed, 20 Jan 2016 22:13:12 GMT

BARÇIN YİNANÇ >Should Turkey side with Iranians or Saudis as a Mideast meltdown looms? Hurriyet Daily News Yet, it is precisely the secular nature of its “national interests” that always dictated Turkey to try to improve its relations with Iran. That's why Turkey has objected to international sanctions and always favored an engagement policy with Tehran ... Removal of sanctions will benefit both Iran and TurkeyDaily Sabah all 2 news articles »

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Jailed Journalists In Turkey Say Arrest Aimed At Gagging Press - Huffington Post Wed, 20 Jan 2016 14:38:00 GMT

Huffington Post

Jailed Journalists In Turkey Say Arrest Aimed At Gagging Press Huffington Post Can Dundar, the editor-in-chief of opposition newspaper Cumhuriyet, right, and Erdem Gul, the paper's Ankara representative, left, speak to the media outside a courthouse in Istanbul, Turkey, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015. and more »

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Russians evade travel ban to Turkey via third countries, watchdog claims - Today's Zaman Wed, 20 Jan 2016 15:33:19 GMT

Today's Zaman

Russians evade travel ban to Turkey via third countries, watchdog claims Today's Zaman Moscow has banned charter flights and advised its tour operators to halt sales of Turkey holidays to its citizens following Turkey's shooting down of a Russian warplane in November. Domestic tour operators in Russia are prohibited from selling tours to ... Jet2holidays Hosts Special Turkey ShowcaseJet2.com Turkey to offer fuel subsidies for flights to bring back touristsReuters all 15 news articles »

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Turkey: Bombing Its Way To A Better Narrative - Mintpress News (blog) Wed, 20 Jan 2016 14:54:08 GMT

Mintpress News (blog)

Turkey: Bombing Its Way To A Better Narrative Mintpress News (blog) Implicating Turkey as one of ISIS' primary patrons is not done through mere insinuation or by referencing one or two obscure references. It starts with its closest allies among the NATO alliance it is a member of, and continues month after month, year ... and more »

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Turkey Descends into Authoritarianism - Boston Review Wed, 20 Jan 2016 14:22:45 GMT

Turkey Descends into Authoritarianism Boston Review When I first visited Celil Sağır in December 2014, hundreds of protesters and police were arrayed outside his Istanbul office. They had come for his boss, Ekrem Dumanlı, editor of one of the largest daily newspapers in Turkey, Zaman. The government ... and more »

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Turkey Will Not Falter in the Face of Terrorism - Wall Street Journal Tue, 19 Jan 2016 21:47:53 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Turkey Will Not Falter in the Face of Terrorism Wall Street Journal Ever since the Justice and Development Party first came to power in 2002, Turkey's economy has become synonymous with stability and success. This is despite a widely held belief, domestically and globally, that Turkey would be unable to overcome the ... and more »