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Eight killed in blast at wedding in southeast Turkey: state media - Reuters Sat, 20 Aug 2016 21:01:47 GMT

Reuters

Eight killed in blast at wedding in southeast Turkey: state media Reuters ISTANBUL Eight people were killed and 60 were wounded on Saturday in an attack on a wedding party in southern Turkey that a deputy prime minister said appeared to have been carried out by a suicide bomber. Ambulances raced to the scene of the attack ... Turkey wedding blast: 30 dead and 90 hurt in GaziantepBBC News Europe|Bombing at Wedding Kills at Least 30 in TurkeyNew York Times Turkey wedding explosion: 30 dead and more than 90 injuredThe Sydney Morning Herald Fox News -Chicago Tribune all 143 news articles »

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Joe Biden to visit Turkey: Exiled cleric will be 'top of agenda' - CNN Sat, 20 Aug 2016 15:05:45 GMT

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Joe Biden to visit Turkey: Exiled cleric will be 'top of agenda' CNN Erdogan has demanded that the United States immediately extradite the 75-year-old imam from his home in Pennsylvania to Turkey. Gulen has denied the allegations. Read more: Who is Fethullah Gulen, the man blamed for coup attempt in Turkey? A Month After Turkey's Failed Coup, Taking Stock Of A Sweeping PurgeNPR Report: Turkey asks German intelligence for help in Gulen crackdownDeutsche Welle U.S. Harboring Gulen Is Destroying Turkey Ties, Premier SaysBloomberg Aljazeera.com -Reuters -New York Times all 710 news articles »

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Syrian war: Turkey to play more active role - BBC News Sat, 20 Aug 2016 18:40:21 GMT

BBC News

Syrian war: Turkey to play more active role BBC News Turkey says it will take a more active role in efforts to end the war in Syria and accepts President Bashar al-Assad as an interim but not long-term player. But announcing the Turkish policy shift, Prime Minister Binali Yildirim insisted that Mr Assad ... Turkey's Prime Minister Pledges Greater Role in SyriaWall Street Journal Turkey Announces More Active Role in Syria ConflictVoice of America Turkey to take more active role on Syria in next six months, PM saysReuters Los Angeles Times -ABC Online all 57 news articles »

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Hande Kader: Outcry in Turkey over transgender woman's murder - BBC News Sun, 21 Aug 2016 01:21:41 GMT

BBC News

Hande Kader: Outcry in Turkey over transgender woman's murder BBC News The murder of Hande Kader, a transgender woman, has caused an outcry in Turkey's biggest city Istanbul. Turkey remains conservative on LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex) issues, but on Sunday activists will stage a rare protest in ... Anger after trans woman is raped and burned to death in TurkeyMetro Turkey transgender activist's death highlights rise in hate crimesFRANCE 24 Trans Woman Brutally Murdered in TurkeyAdvocate.com Out Magazine all 13 news articles »

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2016 Olympic wrestling results: Turkey earns gold, silver medals on Saturday - SB Nation Sat, 20 Aug 2016 21:42:17 GMT

SB Nation

2016 Olympic wrestling results: Turkey earns gold, silver medals on Saturday SB Nation Abdulrashid Sadulaev of Russia bested Selim Yasar of Turkey in the men's freestyle wrestling 86kg division's gold medal match at the Rio Olympics on Saturday. That left Yasar with the silver medal after he was unable to score any technical points on ... and more »

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Fitch cuts Turkey rating outlook to negative in wake of failed coup attempt - CNBC Sat, 20 Aug 2016 08:11:00 GMT

CNBC

Fitch cuts Turkey rating outlook to negative in wake of failed coup attempt CNBC Standard & Poor's cut its unsolicited rating on Turkey further into junk territory last month and changed its outlook to negative, also citing concerns following the coup. In Friday's statement, Fitch said the overwhelming public opposition to the coup ... Turkey retains Fitch rating with a negative outlookThe Australian Financial Review all 54 news articles »

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Turkey Approves Reconciliation Deal Ending 6-Year Feud With Israel - Huffington Post Sat, 20 Aug 2016 14:19:02 GMT

Huffington Post

Turkey Approves Reconciliation Deal Ending 6-Year Feud With Israel Huffington Post ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey's parliament approved a reconciliation agreement signed with Israel in June which has brought to an end a six-year rift between the two regional powers, Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said on Saturday. Relations between the ... Turkey ratifies reconciliation deal with IsraelArutz Sheva Turkey moves to end standoff with IsraelWashington Examiner (blog) With detente agreed, Turkey's deputy PM eyes Israel tripThe Times of Israel all 82 news articles »

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Rio Olympics 2016: Taha Akgul wins Turkey's first gold medal in Rio - BBC Sport Sat, 20 Aug 2016 22:44:07 GMT

BBC Sport

Rio Olympics 2016: Taha Akgul wins Turkey's first gold medal in Rio BBC Sport Taha Akgul won Turkey's first gold of the Rio Olympics by beating Iran's Komeil Ghasemi in the men's -125kg freestyle final. Akgul, 25, beat his 28-year-old opponent 3-1 to add to his world titles from 2014 and 2015. Turkish wrestlers had already won ... and more »

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At Least 20 Dead, 90 Hurt in Attack on Wedding in Turkey, ISIS Suspected - ABC News Sat, 20 Aug 2016 23:27:28 GMT

At Least 20 Dead, 90 Hurt in Attack on Wedding in Turkey, ISIS Suspected ABC News At least 20 people were killed and 90 injured in an attack on a wedding in Turkey Saturday -- and an ISIS suicide bombing was suspected. A member of parliament, Mehmet Erdogan told the BBC: "There are people who lost their lives and we have initial ...

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Turkey: Let's close the chapter of coups - Al Jazeera English - Aljazeera.com Fri, 19 Aug 2016 11:17:00 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Turkey: Let's close the chapter of coups - Al Jazeera English Aljazeera.com The government should have a well-developed plan for dealing with the country's major issues. and more »