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Turkey visa deal will increase risk of terrorist attacks, EU report reveals - Telegraph.co.uk Mon, 16 May 2016 21:01:53 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Turkey visa deal will increase risk of terrorist attacks, EU report reveals Telegraph.co.uk The disclosure came as Sir Richard Dearlove, the former head of MI6, warned that the decision to give Turkey visa-free travel is “perverse” and compared it to “storing gasoline next to the fire”. Sir Richard also said that the EU will face a "populist ... Turkey on Edge as Officials Warn of Islamic State ThreatsVoice of America Turkey, the West's 'bothersome ally'Hurriyet Daily News Turkey visa deal sparks EU terror warnings as terrorists will 'exploit scheme'Daily Mail NEWS.com.au -Daily Sabah -Express.co.uk all 89 news articles »

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Have Turkey-PKK clashes crossed fatal threshold? - Al-Monitor Tue, 17 May 2016 00:33:45 GMT

Al-Monitor

Have Turkey-PKK clashes crossed fatal threshold? Al-Monitor In an Aug. 13 article on the spiraling violence in Turkey, I argued that the shooting down of a Turkish warplane or helicopter by the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) with a portable, shoulder-held, surface-to-air missile (MANPADS) would be a critical ... UK envoy defends Turkey against PKK supporter on TwitterDaily Sabah Turkey confirms 13 missing killed in PKK blast last weekDaily Mail Soldier succumbs to wounds in southeast TurkeyAnadolu Agency Rudaw -The Economist -Prensa Latina all 49 news articles »

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Azerbaijan-Georgia-Turkey Alliance Progressing, Slowly - EurasiaNet Mon, 16 May 2016 13:54:15 GMT

Asbarez Armenian News

Azerbaijan-Georgia-Turkey Alliance Progressing, Slowly EurasiaNet Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey have reiterated their intention to expand military cooperation, including holding joint military exercises aimed at protecting oil and gas pipelines. But the promises of further cooperation belie the stalled development ... Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan to Sign Military AgreementAsbarez Armenian News Georgia To Hold Joint Military Exercises with Turkey, AzerbaijanGeorgia Today Georgia, Turkey, Azerbaijan announce joint military drillsAgenda.ge AzerNews -Sputnik International all 32 news articles »

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Number Of Migrants Returned To Turkey Falls Short Of Expectations - Breitbart News Mon, 16 May 2016 12:55:33 GMT

Breitbart News

Number Of Migrants Returned To Turkey Falls Short Of Expectations Breitbart News Since the deal was reached on 20 March, around 8,500 people have arrived on Greek islands yet fewer than 400 of them have been returned to Turkey. If then trend continues, the islands could find themselves overwhelmed when summer comes and the rate ... Migrant numbers returned to Turkey fall shortFinancial Times Caribbean migrants fly 6000 MILES to Turkey in bid to enter Europe illegallyExpress.co.uk Migrants from the Caribbean fly 6000 miles to Turkey in bid to enter EuropeDaily Mail International Business Times -Greek Reporter -Neos Kosmos all 65 news articles »

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Can EU Migrant Deal Survive Turkey's Political Turmoil? - Voice of America Mon, 16 May 2016 14:59:08 GMT

Voice of America

Can EU Migrant Deal Survive Turkey's Political Turmoil? Voice of America Visa free travel, a long time wish of Turkey's AKP government, was promised by Brussels in exchange for Turkey taking back migrants who entered Europe from its territory. The agreement heralded as a new chapter in Turkish-EU relations is in deep ... How Turkey's recent political shakeup will have wide-ranging impactAl-Monitor Turkey, into darknessThe Boston Globe Turkey's economic reforms come to a haltFinancial Times The Australian -Balkan Insight -Middle East Monitor all 75 news articles »

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Turkey to host new grass-court tournament in 2017 - USA TODAY Mon, 16 May 2016 16:43:18 GMT

ATP World Tour

Turkey to host new grass-court tournament in 2017 USA TODAY LONDON (AP) — The ATP says a new men's grass-court tournament will be held in Turkey next year as a warm-up to Wimbledon. The tournament will be held in Antalya from June 25-July 1. It will feature a 28-player singles event and 16-pair doubles draw ... Turkey to host ATP grasscourt tournament in 2017Daily Mail all 5 news articles »

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Pope's visit to Armenian genocide memorial may strain tensions with Turkey - National Catholic Reporter Mon, 16 May 2016 16:05:03 GMT

National Catholic Reporter

Pope's visit to Armenian genocide memorial may strain tensions with Turkey National Catholic Reporter Pope Francis will visit the Armenian Genocide memorial complex during a three-day visit to the country in June, a move that may strain the Vatican's diplomatic relations with Turkey. The pope will travel to the Tsitsernakaberd site in southern Armenia ... "Turkey is a country driven by fear"Deutsche Welle all 38 news articles »

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Syrian Migrants Returned to Turkey Detained, Refused Access to Lawyers - Sputnik International Mon, 16 May 2016 20:22:46 GMT

Sputnik International

Syrian Migrants Returned to Turkey Detained, Refused Access to Lawyers Sputnik International MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Ankara-Brussels migrants-for-refugees deal came into force on April 4 despite rights groups' criticism of what they deem to be an unfair agreement and Turkey an unsafe country for the migrants' return. "They won't allow us to ... Syrian refugee entrepreneurs boost Turkey's economyFinancial Times all 6 news articles »

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Crackdown Chronicle: Week of May 15 - CPJ Press Freedom Online (blog) Mon, 16 May 2016 14:41:16 GMT

Crackdown Chronicle: Week of May 15 CPJ Press Freedom Online (blog) Şermin Soydan, a reporter for the pro-Kurdish Dicle News Agency (DİHA) was detained by police May 12, and questioned after reporting on an apparent leaked military document about an operation in southeastern Turkey, her outlet reported. Soydan was ... and more »

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Turkey: Parliament to vote on stripping MPs of immunity - Deutsche Welle Mon, 16 May 2016 11:44:47 GMT

Deutsche Welle

Turkey: Parliament to vote on stripping MPs of immunity Deutsche Welle In a vote this week, Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) is hoping to amend the constitution to revoke parliamentarians' immunity from prosecution. Such a change could open the door to a string of court cases against MPs of all stripes ... and more »