New York Times | Airstrikes by Russia Buttress Turkey in Battle vs. ISIS New York Times WASHINGTON — Russian warplanes have carried out airstrikes to support Turkey's offensive in northern Syria against the Islamic State, an important evolution in a budding Russian-Turkish partnership. The deepening ties threaten to marginalize the ... The Observer view on Turkey and Putin's malign patronage 801 migrants sent back to Turkey under migrant deal Turkey's war on Syrian Kurds under scrutiny |
Press TV | Turkey's Tourism Industry Suffers After Recent Terror Attacks ABC News Stunning architecture, a rich and ancient history, beautiful beaches and a bustling urban nightlife have long drawn tourists from around the world to Turkey and its capital, Istanbul. But after a recent spate of violence and terrorism in the country ... Turkey in grip of fear as Erdoğan steps up post-terror attack crackdown Turkey police identify Istanbul attacker, reports say Erdoğan Could Be Losing Grip on a Divided Turkey |
RT | Turkey blames sabotage, cyberattacks from US soil for power cuts ... RT Sabotage of underground powerlines and cyberattacks originating in the US were contributing factors in the power outages which Istanbul and other parts of ... |
Hurriyet Daily News | Iran welcomes Turkey-Iraq rapprochement Hurriyet Daily News “We welcome the easing of tension and the restoration of friendship relations between Turkey and Iraq,” said Doğan News Agency quoted Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior advisor to Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as saying on Jan. 8. Iraq says deal reached over Bashiqa, Turkey says issue will be solved Turkey, Iraq agree to fight terrorist groups - PM Yildirim Rapprochement between Turkey, Iraq: Implications for the region |
Al-Monitor | Does New Year's nightclub attack signal tough year ahead for Turkey? Al-Monitor As 2016 was ending, millions of Turks were hoping that the struggles against the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), the Islamic State (IS) and armed leftist organizations would be over and 2017 would be less violent. But an attack by an IS militant in the ... LOCAL >Two suicide bombers caught on Turkey's border with Syria Background: Guerrilla force wages war on Turkey in bid for homeland |
CBC.ca | Turkey sacks 8000 civil servants over alleged terrorist ties CBC.ca Turkey has dismissed more than 8,000 civil servants for alleged ties to terror organizations, in the latest purge under a state of emergency imposed following the failed July 15 coup attempt. The latest dismissals were announced on the Turkish ... Turkey dismisses more civil servants in post-coup purge Turkey dismisses over 8000 in new wave of post-coup purges Turkey dismisses 6000 police, civil servants and academics under emergency measures following coup |
LancasterOnline | Hunters share mixed emotions about Pa. bill to ban turkey calling before spring season LancasterOnline Lancaster County turkey hunters already are expressing far-ranging opinions over an impending bill in the state legislature that would outlaw the commonplace practice of calling to male turkeys to draw them in during the weeks before the season opens. |
TIME | Covering Turkey's terror: 'Each time it hits hard' BBC News Standing there among the journalists and mourners, I reflected on how often this scene had been repeated in the past year, on how many funerals I'd watched as terror has gripped Turkey, and about how we, as journalists, intrude upon personal grief. A Relentless Cycle of Terror Threatens to Tear Turkey Apart Erdogan's Turkey: the end of democracy? Turkey nightclub was hit by 'war machine,' owner says |
CNN | Turkey: 2 dead in explosion near courthouse in Izmir CNN Turkey's Deputy Prime Minister Veysi Kaynak told reporters that weapons found after the explosion suggested a larger attack had been planned. "If you look at the preparation, ammunition and guns, you understand that they were targeting a big ... Turkey detains 18 in connection with attack near courthouse Turkey car bomb and gun attack on courthouse in Izmir Turkey detains 18 people over Izmir attack, sees PKK responsible: minister |
Hurriyet Daily News | Heavy snowfall paralyzes life in Turkey Hurriyet Daily News Heavy snowfall and snowstorms have paralyzed life in Turkey, with sub-zero temperatures in many provinces across the country, including the largest city Istanbul. Heavy snow started late on Jan. 6 in Istanbul and snarled traffic in the city. Traffic ... Istanbul paralysed as heavy snowstorm hits Turkey Over 600 flights cancelled in Turkey due to snowfall |