DefenseNews.com | Turkey — an emerging market for Russian gear? DefenseNews.com ANKARA, Turkey — One year after Turkey and Russia agreed to restore their badly strained relationship over Turkey's downing of a Russian Su-24 fighter jet due to an airspace violation, Ankara and Moscow say they are working on the final details of a ... |
Voice of America | Turkey Agrees to Send Up to 3000 Troops to Qatar Amid Gulf Diplomatic Crisis Voice of America Turkey's decision to send up to 3,000 troops to Qatar further cements their growing ties, but it virtually eliminates a possible role for Ankara to mediate between Qatar and the Gulf states that have decided to isolate it for alleged support of terrorism. After rushing to Qatar's aid, Turkey may have to rethink its Mideast ties Trump offers help to resolve Gulf diplomatic crisis Qatar in talks with Turkey and Iran on providing food |
New York Times | Turkey Throws Support Behind Qatar in Rift Among Arab Nations New York Times Turkey had initially tried to position itself as an honest broker in the dispute among the Arab states. Mr. Erdogan had a round of phone conversations on Monday with the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Russia and Kuwait, whose emir also tried to act as ... Turkey Approves Deploying Troops to Qatar Turkey to send more troops to Qatar Turkey backs Qatar in Middle East spat |
Human Rights Watch | Turkey: Release Amnesty International Official Human Rights Watch “Turkey should release Taner Kılıç, who is a tireless defender of human rights, known for his support for Amnesty International over many years,” said Hugh Williamson, Europe and Central Asia director at Human Rights Watch. “Detaining Kılıç on ... Turkey Detains Chair Of Amnesty International Turkey US 'deeply concerned' after Turkey arrests Amnesty International official EU to keep close eye on Turkey's treatment of AI detainee |
Washington Post | Turkey, EU start project to keep refugee kids at schools Washington Post ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey, the European Union and UNICEF have formally launched an EU-funded project to encourage Syrians and other refugees in Turkey to enroll their children in schools and prevent them from dropping out. Under the program ... Turkey launches push to school 230000 refugee children |
Washington Post | Enes Kanter's father reportedly released from prison in Turkey Washington Post The father of Enes Kanter was released from prison in the Oklahoma City Thunder center's homeland of Turkey, according to reports Wednesday. Kanter has said that his father was taken into custody as retribution for the NBA player's own criticism of ... Reportedly Released From Custody In Turkey Reports: Oklahoma City Thunder's Enes Kanter's father released from custody in Turkey Report: Kanter's father released in Turkey |
Voice of America | Earth Surface Table Iftar in Sur, Turkey Voice of America There was a different kind of rush in Alipasa and Lalabey in Sur, Diyarbakir, Turkey as residents gathered for an iftar dinner put on by the Confederation of Public Workers' Unions of Turkey (KESK). The neighborhoods face demolition because the ... |
Al-Monitor | Turkey's 'American Idol' of Quran recitation backfires Al-Monitor Each year the month of Ramadan arrives in Turkey with the special flatbread (pide) and increased competition among TV channels for popular Ramadan shows. This year, however, a new Ramadan show where men compete in reciting the Quran has ... |
New York Times | Germany to Withdraw Forces From Incirlik Base in Turkey New York Times BERLIN — Germany said on Wednesday that it would withdraw its forces from a military base in southern Turkey after the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan refused to guarantee visits to forces there by German lawmakers, deepening a rift ... Germany withdraws its troops from Turkey Germany moves closer to pulling troops from Turkey base Germany backs pullout from Incirlik airbase in Turkey row |
Milford Daily News | Wild turkey takes up residence in Milford Shaw's plaza Milford Daily News MILFORD - As quickly as she appears, she disappears into the trees or bushes of Rte. 140. The hen has taken up residence in the shopping plazas along the busy road, perching on top of vehicles, ladder vans and signs, welcoming guests to Shaw's, Rite ... |