Christian Science Monitor | In Turkey, a show of solidarity with writers behind bars Christian Science Monitor February 3, 2017 Istanbul, Turkey—Snow was falling outside Silivri prison as we drove up the road bordered by high wire fences. A senior delegation of PEN International from Europe, North America, and the Middle East had come to Turkey in solidarity ... |
Aljazeera.com | Turkey, US-coalition jets 'kill 47 ISIL fighters' Aljazeera.com Turkish and US-led coalition fighter jets have carried out bombing raids against ISIL positions near Syria's al-Bab, a town held by ISIL and besieged by Turkey-backed Syrian rebels for almost two months, according to a Turkish military statement. A ... Turkey's behavior in Syria contradictory: Analyst Is Turkey a US ally, Mr Trump? Syria's main opposition, Turkey reject discussing new constitution |
Chicago Tribune | The Russian 'philosopher' who links Putin, Bannon, Turkey: Alexander Dugin Chicago Tribune After Turkey shot down a Russian warplane along the Syrian border in 2015, prompting "World War III" to trend on Twitter, the firebrand philosopher used his contacts in both countries to form a backchannel that helped Vladimir Putin and President Recep ... Divisions in Turkey's economic team hamper response to lira slide Is Turkey Heading Towards a Presidential System? ANALYSIS: Turkey takes 'wait-and-see approach' to Trump administration |
Reuters | Mexico, Turkey speed up free trade negotiations The Straits Times MEXICO CITY (AFP) - Mexico and Turkey agreed on Friday (Feb 3) to speed up negotiations for a free trade agreement in the wake of protectionist threats from US President Donald Trump. Mexican Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray and his visiting Turkish ... Mexico, Turkey to speed up talks to sign trade deal Mexico, Turkey Agree to Speed Up Negotiations on Free Trade Agreement |
New York Times | Angela Merkel, Meeting With Erdogan in Turkey, Emphasizes Free Speech New York Times ANKARA, Turkey — Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany emphasized the importance of freedom of opinion in talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey on Thursday, during a visit meant to help improve frayed ties between the two NATO allies. Angela Merkel urges Turkey to ensure freedom of expression ahead of referendum giving President Erdogan greater ... Merkel urges Turkey's Erdogan to uphold freedoms, allow dissent Turkey Bans Footage of Terror Attacks and the Phrase 'Breaking News' from TV |
Why Turkey, a NATO ally, is a huge target for malware CyberScoop Turkey's internet infrastructure — which is relatively modern but alarmingly insecure — is teeming with malware, according to a recent intelligence report by private cybersecurity firm FireEye. The U.S. company's FireEye Email and Network protection ... |
Cyclingnews.com | Tour of Turkey in doubt as WorldTour teams shy away Cyclingnews.com The Tour of Turkey is one of 11 races added to the WorldTour for 2017, and although changes introduced in January require the new events to maintain 10 WorldTour teams on the start line, participation by the teams in the new WorldTour races is entirely ... Tour of Turkey risks cancellation in first year as WorldTour race as teams stay away |
The Economist | Pop-up markets: Emerging markets' Trump tantrum abates, except in ... The Economist THE Syrian consulate in Istanbul's elegant Nisantasi quarter is a busy spot. Men huddle outside in the cold, waiting for their turn to slip through the building's ... |
Kathimerini | Turkey says Greek military exercise on Kos breached international law Kathimerini Turkey accused Greece on Friday of breaching international law by carrying out a military exercise on an island in the Aegean Sea, in an escalating row between the two NATO allies. The Turkish foreign ministry said it was aware of Greek media reports ... 'Breach of intl law, could trigger tensions': Turkey warns Greece over drills on Aegean island Turkey and Greece Trade Jabs in Island Dispute Greece's record as a 'friendly' neighbor to Turkey |
The Economist | Turkey's purges are hitting its business class The Economist THE snow on Mount Erciyes sparkles in the early afternoon sun. The skiing on this volcano nearly 4,000 metres high is among the best in Turkey. At the bottom of one slope, a group of secular Turks dance and drink beer outside a new hotel. On the other ... |