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Is there really a Turkey-Iran rapprochement? - Aljazeera.com Wed, 13 Sep 2017 06:50:00 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Is there really a Turkey-Iran rapprochement? Aljazeera.com Two issues cause particular concern in Turkey and Iran: the perceived opacity of US policy and the political ambitions of the Kurds. Iran is anxiously awaiting whether the US will switch its regional policy from ISIL-first to Iran-first policy in the ... and more »

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Turkey Will Take Its Own Security Measures After Russia Defense Deal: Erdogan - U.S. News & World Report Wed, 13 Sep 2017 13:59:44 GMT

U.S. News & World Report

Turkey Will Take Its Own Security Measures After Russia Defense Deal: Erdogan U.S. News & World Report Turkey, whose relations with its allies have frayed in recent months, said it opted for the S-400 because Western companies had offered no "financially effective" alternative. But NATO officials have voiced disquiet over the purchase of missiles ... Turkey defends Russian defence dealeuronews Which Turkey policy will prevail?Daily Sabah Turkey signs Russian arms deal, in pivot from NatoThe Straits Times Reuters -Miami Herald -Kathimerini all 100 news articles »

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Turkey Signs Russian Missile Deal, Pivoting From NATO - New York Times Tue, 12 Sep 2017 20:53:05 GMT

New York Times

Turkey Signs Russian Missile Deal, Pivoting From NATO New York Times ISTANBUL — In the clearest sign of his pivot toward Russia and away from NATO and the West, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Tuesday that Turkey had signed a deal to purchase a Russian surface-to-air missile system. The deal cements a ... US relays concern to Turkey after NATO ally makes deposit to buy Russian defense systemCNBC Turkey set to buy Russian missile defence systemAljazeera.com Turkey signs deal to get Russian S-400 air defence missiles - BBC ...BBC News Business Insider -FRANCE 24 all 200 news articles »

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Turkey's Bid to Join EU Ruled Out for 'Foreseeable Future' - Bloomberg Wed, 13 Sep 2017 10:15:48 GMT

Bloomberg

Turkey's Bid to Join EU Ruled Out for 'Foreseeable Future' Bloomberg “Turkey has been moving away from the European Union in leaps and bounds,” Juncker, who heads the EU's executive arm, said in the televised address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France. “That rules out EU membership for Turkey in the ... Juncker chides EU candidate Turkey, upbeat on Western BalkansThe Star Online 'They've pulled up the draw bridge' Juncker RULES OUT Turkey joining the EUExpress.co.uk Turkey EU membership far offPakistan Observer RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty -The News International -AzerNews all 732 news articles »

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Turkey, the Rohingya crisis and Erdoğan's ambitions to be a global Muslim leader - The Conversation AU Thu, 14 Sep 2017 00:32:27 GMT

The Conversation AU

Turkey, the Rohingya crisis and Erdoğan's ambitions to be a global Muslim leader The Conversation AU The Burmese government had, at the peak of the violence, blocked all UN aid towards the Rohingyas. And so, on September 7, Turkey's foreign aid agency, TIKA, became the first foreign outfit to deliver an initial shipment of 1000 tons of basic ... Turkey steps up aid efforts for Rohingya MuslimsDaily Sabah all 2,502 news articles »

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Turkey will take its own security measures after Russia defense deal, Erdogan says - Reuters Wed, 13 Sep 2017 10:45:41 GMT

Reuters

Turkey will take its own security measures after Russia defense deal, Erdogan says Reuters ANKARA (Reuters) - President Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday dismissed NATO allies' concern over Turkey's deal to buy a missile defense system from Russia and said Ankara would continue to take the security measures it thought right. Turkey, whose ... Merkel Softens Stance on German Arms Sales to Turkey, Citing SecurityHaaretz Turkey Says German Foreign Minister's Remarks on Arms Sales InappropriateU.S. News & World Report Turkey-German ties take another hit over arms salesTRT World Hurriyet Daily News -Xinhua all 94 news articles »

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The rise of arts and culture in Turkey in tough times - Hurriyet Daily News Wed, 13 Sep 2017 21:08:16 GMT

The rise of arts and culture in Turkey in tough times Hurriyet Daily News Despite heavy political and diplomatic problems in Turkey, there are signs of a boost in cultural life in the country, showing the desire of at least some Turkish people to stick with universal values. Istanbul in particular is blooming, with marquee ... and more »

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Qatari emir travels to Turkey as economic pressure grows - The National Wed, 13 Sep 2017 18:11:24 GMT

The National

Qatari emir travels to Turkey as economic pressure grows The National Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan, right, shakes hands with Qatar's foreign minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, prior to their talks at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, on Tuesday, September 12, 2017. Presidency Press ... Qatari Emir to Meet Turkey's Erdogan in Ankara: Turkish PresidencyU.S. News & World Report Qatari emir to visit Turkey for better bilateral tiesXinhua Qatar emir to visit Turkey in first foreign trip of Gulf crisisMiddle East Eye Yeni Şafak English all 30 news articles »

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Turkey orders 79 school employees detained in post-coup probe - NTV - The Star Online Wed, 13 Sep 2017 07:23:00 GMT

Turkey orders 79 school employees detained in post-coup probe - NTV The Star Online The crackdown has alarmed rights groups and some of Turkey's Western allies, who fear the government is using the coup as a pretext to quash dissent. The government, however, says Gulen's network deeply infiltrated Turkey's institutions - the army ... and more »

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Turkey, UK 'give direction' to Europe's politics - Hurriyet Daily News Wed, 13 Sep 2017 14:27:53 GMT

Hurriyet Daily News

Turkey, UK 'give direction' to Europe's politics Hurriyet Daily News Turkey and the United Kingdom will continue to “give direction” to politics in Europe, Turkey's EU Minister Ömer Çelik said on Sept. 13. The U.K.'s exit from the bloc will not change the fact that the country is one of the biggest powers in Europe ... and more »