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Turkey Makes Overtures to Minorities, but Old Enmities Linger - New York Times Tue, 12 Jul 2016 16:18:10 GMT

New York Times

Turkey Makes Overtures to Minorities, but Old Enmities Linger New York Times KARS, Turkey — The history of this city, about 30 miles from the border with Armenia, may best be told through its former Armenian cathedral, the Church of the Holy Apostles, poised at the base of an imposing fortress. Built in the 10th century by an ... How Germany-Turkey discord could damage NATO allianceAl-Monitor German row with Turkey over military base escalatesThe Local.de Germany Unlikely to Agree AWACS Syria Flights From TurkeySputnik International Reuters -Rudaw -Press TV all 111 news articles »

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Return of Russian tourists to Turkey could not come at better time - CNN Tue, 12 Jul 2016 04:50:56 GMT

CNN

Return of Russian tourists to Turkey could not come at better time CNN Overall, Turkey endured a staggering 23% drop in tourists from all countries in the first five months of 2016. It is a devastating reversal of fortune for Turkey after more than a decade of 200% annual tourism growth. The Russian tourists' return over ... Turkey's 'Deep State' Has a Secret Backchannel to AssadForeign Policy Turkey's normalization with Egypt not so easyHurriyet Daily News Turkey says no plans to normalise ties with EgyptNew Europe World Politics Review -gulfnews.com all 52 news articles »

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Brexit may be a good thing for Turkey - Aljazeera.com Tue, 12 Jul 2016 07:41:30 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Brexit may be a good thing for Turkey Aljazeera.com Turkey's EU membership journey has always been cumbersome and contentious. It elicits impassioned reactions from both opponents and proponents. The novelty is that Turkey's EU membership process has now long since been decoupled from its relations ... and more »

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What Turkey fails to understand about IS - Al-Monitor Tue, 12 Jul 2016 22:13:50 GMT

Al-Monitor

What Turkey fails to understand about IS Al-Monitor Since the deadly attack June 28 on Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Turkey has become more alert about threats from the Islamic State (IS). Turkish police arrested more than 20 suspected IS members in a search for the group's secret cells; meanwhile, the ... Turkey Arrests 7 More Suspects Over Istanbul Airport AttackABC News Turkey charges 7 more over Istanbul airport attackChronicle Turkey Arrests Seven More Suspects Over ISIS Airport Attack in IstanbulNewsweek Channel NewsAsia -Deutsche Welle -Harvard Business Review all 99 news articles »

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Turkey and Iraq Illustrate Two Sides of the Middle East's Strongman Problem - World Politics Review Tue, 12 Jul 2016 12:57:01 GMT

World Politics Review

Turkey and Iraq Illustrate Two Sides of the Middle East's Strongman Problem World Politics Review The Middle East has a long history of authoritarianism, and the legacy of that history is illustrated in contrasting ways by two key states in the region. Turkey, a flawed but functioning democracy for most of a century, is returning to a more ... and more »

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Erdogan's citizenship offer fans flames of anti-Syrian sentiment in Turkey - Al-Monitor Tue, 12 Jul 2016 19:26:37 GMT

Al-Monitor

Erdogan's citizenship offer fans flames of anti-Syrian sentiment in Turkey Al-Monitor Thanks to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the plight of the 3 million Syrian refugees in Turkey has once again become the subject of an acrimonious debate. Erdogan announced on July 2 that the government was working on offering citizenship to Syrians. How Turkey misreads BrexitAljazeera.com Plan to Naturalize Syrians in Turkey Causes Political, Public PartitionAsharq Al-awsat English Turkey's bold new plan for Syrian refugees: Make them citizens.Washington Post Anadolu Agency -Daily Sabah -Hurriyet Daily News all 99 news articles »

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Turkey provides medical treatment and aid to residents of impoverished Gaza Strip - Los Angeles Times Wed, 13 Jul 2016 01:54:00 GMT

International Middle East Media Center

Turkey provides medical treatment and aid to residents of impoverished Gaza Strip Los Angeles Times The United Nations has said the few hospitals in Gaza are unable to cope with the demands for surgery and rehabilitation. Thousands of people wait long periods for appointments or apply for treatment in countries such as Turkey, Egypt, Israel or Jordan. Gaza: Turkey to Build Seawater Desalination PlantInternational Middle East Media Center Turkey's Energy Ministry committee visits Gaza to provide electricityDaily Sabah all 8 news articles »

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Turkey to give citizenship to Ahiska Turks - Anadolu Agency Tue, 12 Jul 2016 20:50:27 GMT

Anadolu Agency

Turkey to give citizenship to Ahiska Turks Anadolu Agency Turkey has already announced Syrian refugees living in Turkey will get citizenship and Ala told parliament that preparations were underway to grant the privilege to Ahiska Turks, also known as Meskhetian Turks, who have settled in the eastern province ... and more »

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Silence in the media brings more destruction to Turkey - Open Democracy Tue, 12 Jul 2016 19:40:02 GMT

Open Democracy

Silence in the media brings more destruction to Turkey Open Democracy While Turkey lifted its parliamentary immunity, its parliament granted the Turkish army and armed forces immunity from prosecution in their battle against the Kurdish militants. The new law will be applied retroactively, thereby covering operations ...

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Turkey says NATO must take a role in regional unrest - Hurriyet Daily News Tue, 12 Jul 2016 08:41:21 GMT

Hurriyet Daily News

Turkey says NATO must take a role in regional unrest Hurriyet Daily News Turkey has again urged NATO to change its security concept and provide support to Turkey in its endeavors against problems emanating from the Middle East, warning that European allies will face bigger problems in the future if the alliance did not take ... and more »