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Merkel's Turkey Visit Will Focus on Refugees - Wall Street Journal Sat, 23 Apr 2016 00:19:40 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Merkel's Turkey Visit Will Focus on Refugees Wall Street Journal GAZIANTEP, Turkey—Turkish leaders prepared to welcome German Chancellor Angela Merkel on a Saturday visit to showcase Turkey's support for Syrian refugees, even as human-rights groups say Ankara is making it harder and more dangerous for people ... Migrant crisis: Merkel and EU officials visit Turkey to promote dealBBC News Angela Merkel faces call to raise freedom of speech on Turkey visitThe Guardian Merkel's Turkey visit aims to soothe tensions on EU migrant dealReuters ABC News -RT all 221 news articles »

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Syrian Refugees In Turkey Face Uncertain Future In Informal Encampments - Huffington Post Fri, 22 Apr 2016 20:58:31 GMT

Huffington Post

Syrian Refugees In Turkey Face Uncertain Future In Informal Encampments Huffington Post TORBALI, Turkey – As in any small agricultural town, cars in Torbali share the road with tractors, driven by men with weathered skin and rough hands, pulling gurneys of seedlings and produce. But in this Turkish district about 30 miles (50km) from the ...

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Turkey's Growth Remains Resilient, IMF Says - Wall Street Journal Fri, 22 Apr 2016 20:00:29 GMT

Turkey's Growth Remains Resilient, IMF Says Wall Street Journal ISTANBUL—Turkey's economic growth remains resilient despite political turmoil and the continuing risk of external shocks, the International Monetary Fund said Friday, forecasting that the economy will grow by 3.8% this year. A 30% boost to the minimum ... and more »

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Turkey releases fraudster Asil Nadir after repatriation from UK - The Guardian Fri, 22 Apr 2016 19:56:16 GMT

The Guardian

Turkey releases fraudster Asil Nadir after repatriation from UK The Guardian Turkish Cypriot businessman Asil Nadir, jailed in Britain in 2012 for stealing millions from his business empire, has been released in Turkey following a night in jail after he returned there to complete his sentence. A court ruling said Nadir would be ... Asil Nadir released in Turkey after spending one night in jail following extradition from UKTelegraph.co.uk Britain extradites tycoon Asil Nadir to TurkeyHurriyet Daily News Turkish Cypriot businessman released in Turkey after extradition from UK: DoganReuters Anadolu Agency -The Sun all 30 news articles »

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GEICO-Sponsored Company Put a Sky Message Above NYC Denying Turkey's Genocide of Armenians - VICE News Fri, 22 Apr 2016 16:10:48 GMT

VICE News

GEICO-Sponsored Company Put a Sky Message Above NYC Denying Turkey's Genocide of Armenians VICE News On Wednesday afternoon, many New Yorkers were surprised to see pro-Turkey and Armenian genocide denial propaganda written in the sky over the Hudson River. The skywriting featured messages such as "101 years of Geno-lie," "Gr8 ally = Turkey," "BFF ... Pro-Turkey group skywrites slogans denying Armenian genocide above NYC (PHOTOS)RT Turkey slams Obama's 1915 commentAnadolu Agency Letter: Don't tread on TurkeyThe Detroit News all 151 news articles »

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On the trail of Gertrude Bell – and Turkey's hidden beauty - The Guardian Fri, 22 Apr 2016 10:46:07 GMT

The Guardian

On the trail of Gertrude Bell – and Turkey's hidden beauty The Guardian Between the first and second world wars she was better known than Lawrence of Arabia, yet today few people are aware of her. She's best known for her travels in Syria and Iraq – but she travelled extensively in Turkey, too, and I've been following in ...

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Turkey academics on trial for 'terrorist propaganda' - BBC News Fri, 22 Apr 2016 13:51:09 GMT

BBC News

Turkey academics on trial for 'terrorist propaganda' BBC News Four Turkish academics went on trial on Friday in Istanbul accused of spreading "terrorist propaganda". The academics were among more than 1,000 scholars who signed a petition denouncing Turkey's renewed conflict with Kurdish rebels. In the same court ... Turkey: Protests over 'freedom of speech' trialseuronews Turkey scholars freed as prosecutors seek to scale back chargesChannel News Asia Press, professors go on trial in TurkeyDeutsche Welle The Straits Times -Worcester Telegram -AlterNet all 38 news articles »

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Visa-free travel a stumbling block for Turkey and EU - Deutsche Welle Fri, 22 Apr 2016 18:27:57 GMT

Deutsche Welle

Visa-free travel a stumbling block for Turkey and EU Deutsche Welle Ankara has threatened to withdraw from the EU-Turkey migrant deal if visa liberalization is not in place by the end of June, putting in jeopardy a plan on which the European Union has pinned all of its hopes for slowing the arrival of people fleeing ... Turkish prison for refugees? EU to accept only 70000 migrants from TurkeyRT Turkey meets less than half EU visa waiver terms: EU officialBusiness Insider EU won't give up its values over Turkey migration deal – Tuskeuronews Kathimerini -Daily Mail -Xinhua all 313 news articles »

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Skeleton mosaic discovered in Turkey says: 'Be cheerful, enjoy your life' - Daily Mail Fri, 22 Apr 2016 15:47:21 GMT

Daily Mail

Skeleton mosaic discovered in Turkey says: 'Be cheerful, enjoy your life' Daily Mail But archaeologists in Turkey have unearthed a mosaic depicting a happy skeleton including the uplifting and wise words: 'Be cheerful, enjoy your life'. The unusual 2,400 year-old mosaic was found during excavations on the Syrian border province of Hatay. Ancient Mosaic Featuring 'Cheerful' Skeleton Found in TurkeyABC News 2400 year-old mosaic found in southern Turkey says 'be cheerful, enjoy your life'Daily Sabah “Skeleton Mosaic” Unearthed in TurkeyArchaeology all 7 news articles »

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California university lacrosse players arrested for kidnapping Tim the Turkey - Daily Mail Fri, 22 Apr 2016 13:20:28 GMT

Daily Mail

California university lacrosse players arrested for kidnapping Tim the Turkey Daily Mail The turkey was found with multiple injuries and had problems with breathing, the Orange County Register reported. Most of his feathers were missing or cut off, he smelled of beer and was covered in a black, sticky substance. He is now recovering in an ... Rude Orange County Lax Bros Arrested On Suspicion Of Stealing A Turkey And Taking It On A BenderDeadspin all 3 news articles »