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Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 28 3:44 PM
Pope Benedict, pursuing a journey of fence-mending with Islam and Turkey, on Wednesday pays tribute to one of Christianity's most revered sites before heading to Istanbul, city at the crossroads of Europe and Asia.Turkey talker CNN Money - Nov 28 2:46 PM
The idea of an 800 number was fairly new 26 years ago when the Turkey Talk-Line started, yet 11,000 people called. At the time there were only seven phone representatives.Pope defuses tensions on visit to Turkey Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 28 12:19 PM
Turkey's top Muslim leader on Tuesday told Pope Benedict there was too much "Islamophobia" in the world, as the Pontiff appeared to do an about-face from his previous opposition to Ankara's bid to enter the European Union.Pope's trip to Turkey turns into fence-mending mission AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 28 12:00 PM
Pope Benedict XVI began a fence-mending mission to Turkey, urging "authentic dialogue" between religions after angering Muslims worldwide with remarks seen as linking Islam to violence.Pope's trip to Turkey starts on conciliatory note AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 28 10:33 AM
Pope Benedict XVI began a delicate mission to Turkey, trading conciliatory gestures with Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan as both sought to calm the storm unleashed when the pontiff appeared to link Islam to violence.Pope defuses tensions on visit to Muslim Turkey Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 28 10:26 AM
Pope Benedict told Turkey on Tuesday he backed its bid to join the European Union and believed Islam was a religion of peace, hoping to soothe rows overshadowing a delicate visit to the mainly Muslim country.Pope preaches brotherhood on Turkey trip AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 28 8:53 AM
Pope Benedict XVI began his first visit to a Muslim country Tuesday with a message of dialogue and "brotherhood" between faiths, and Turkey's chief Islamic cleric said at a joint appearance that growing "Islamophobia" hurts all Muslims.Pope Benedict XVI Begins Pastoral Visit in Turkey Washington Post - Nov 28 8:37 AM
ANKARA, Turkey, Nov. 28 -- Pope Benedict XVI described Turkey as "a bridge between modern democracy and religion" Tuesday as he began the most important and contentious trip of his 19-month-old papacy. Pope defuses tensions on arrival in Muslim Turkey Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 28 7:26 AM
Pope Benedict backed Ankara's EU entry bid and said Islam was a religion of peace on Tuesday, according to Turkey's prime minister, in a bid to soothe rows over his views in the mostly Muslim state.Allure of Islam Signals a Shift Within Turkey New York Times - Nov 28 5:33 AM
Turkey is navigating between the forces pulling it closer to Islam and the institutions that safeguard its secularism.Pope begins Turkey visit clouded by remarks on Islam AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 28 4:39 AM
Pope Benedict XVI has arrived in Turkey for a high-stakes visit -- his first to a Muslim country -- that he described as an opportunity for "reconciliation" between Christianity and Islam.Pope says Turkey is religious bridge AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 28 4:50 AM
Pope Benedict XVI said Tuesday that Turkey is a bridge between religions and he appealed for solidarity between cultures in his first remarks after arriving in the predominantly Muslim nation.History Of Turkey CBS News - Nov 28 2:09 PM
During his first visit to a Muslim country, Turkey, Pope Benedict XVI urged leaders of all religions to "utterly refuse" to support any form of violence in the name of faith. You can read more about Turkish history below. Pope Benedict begins Turkey visit Sports Illustrated - Nov 28 4:04 AM
Snipers and police security teams took up positions around Ankara airport, Turkey, as Pope Benedict XVI arrived for his first visit to a Muslim country.Pope seeks Christian-Muslim dialogue in Turkey Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 28 3:59 AM
Pope Benedict began a highly charged visit to mostly Muslim Turkey on Tuesday hoping his calls for understanding between religions would soothe anger over his recent comments seen here as insulting to Islam.Pope Benedict XVI arrives in Turkey AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 28 4:05 AM
Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Turkey Tuesday on his first visit to a Muslim country, where he will seek to ease anger over his perceived criticism of Islam and mend a split with the world's Orthodox Christians.Pope's Turkey Visit Filled With Firsts CBS News - Nov 28 2:37 PM
CBS News' Allen Pizzey reports Pope Benedict XVI's visit to Turkey, his first trip to a Muslim country, is also a first in several other ways.Turkey ramps up security for pope's visit CNN.com - Nov 28 3:01 AM
ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) -- Turkish security teams took up positions around Ankara and Istanbul on the eve of Pope Benedict XVI's first visit to the predominantly Muslim country.Pope supports Turkey's entry into European Union International Herald Tribune - Nov 28 6:46 AM
Benedict XVI reverses his stand in a goodwill gesture during his visit to Turkey.Pope Benedict arrives in Turkey CNN.com - Nov 28 3:15 AM
ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) -- Turkish security teams took up positions around Ankara and Istanbul as Pope Benedict XVI arrived for his first visit to a Muslim country.Turkey prepares muted welcome for Pope Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 28 2:18 AM
Turkey prepared a muted welcome for Pope Benedict on Tuesday as the pontiff embarked on a highly sensitive visit to a mostly Muslim country still smarting from controversial comments he made about Islam.Finns Out To Resuscitate EU-Turkey Deal Nasdaq - 7 minutes ago
(RTTNews) - Finnish Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen will airdash to Ankara on Friday in a fresh bid to resuscitate Ankara's EU accession bid. The announcement came a day after Finland, holding the EU presidency said Turkey's negotiations were deadlocked over the Cyprus issue.Pope Praises `Benevolence' of Islam, Backs Turkey Joining EU Bloomberg.com - Nov 28 11:20 AM
Nov. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Pope Benedict XVI praised Islam and backed Turkey's bid for membership in the European Union, distancing himself from earlier remarks that had fueled anger among Turks and throughout the Muslim world.Protest Greets Pope on Arrival to Turkey NPR - Nov 28 12:49 PM
Protesters rallied around Turkey in expectation of Pope Benedict's arrival. It's the Pope's first visit to a Muslim nation, and some observers see it as an act of reconciliation after the outrage his comments about Islam caused there earlier this year. Host Mike Pesca talks to Ivan Watson, who is in Ankara, Turkey.Pope Benedict XVI heading to Turkey AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 28 1:13 AM
Pope Benedict XVI said Tuesday that his visit to Turkey is aimed at promoting dialogue and bridging differences, speaking minutes before departing for his first trip as pontiff to a predominantly Muslim country.Pope aims for reconciliation on Turkey trip Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 28 1:09 AM
Pope Benedict left on Tuesday for a delicate four-day trip to Turkey, saying his visit would be an opportunity for reconciliation and dialogue between Christians and Muslims.Pope leaves on controversial Turkey visit AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 28 12:58 AM
Pope Benedict XVI left Rome for his first visit to a Muslim country, a four-day trip to Turkey where his controversial remarks in September linking Islam and violence remain fresh in memories.Pope heads to Muslim Turkey on delicate trip Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 28 12:16 AM
Pope Benedict starts one of the most delicate trips ever made by a pontiff on Tuesday when he travels to Turkey to face simmering anger sparked by his comments on Islam and his past opposition to Ankara's EU bid.Pope Urges Peace During Visit to Turkey The Online NewsHour - Nov 28 5:25 PM
Pope Benedict XVI made his first trip to a Muslim country as pontiff Tuesday when he visited Turkey, where he urged religious leaders to reject all acts of violence in the name of faith.Finns strive for EU-Turkey deal BBC News - Nov 28 5:54 AM
The Finnish PM is to visit Turkey on Friday, in a fresh effort to rescue Ankara's troubled EU accession bid.Pope begins visit to Turkey with remarks on Islam still fresh in minds AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 27 9:41 PM
Pope Benedict XVI begins his first visit to a Muslim country, a four-day trip to Turkey where his controversial remarks in September linking Islam and violence remain fresh in memories.Pope s Turkey Visit Raises Tensions Newsweek - Nov 28 12:36 PM
Pope Benedict XVI hopes his visit will offer a chance for healing. But in moderate Turkey, interest groups see his visit as a chance to take religious and political stands. Pope Backs Turkey's European Union Bid, Erdogan Says (Update1) Bloomberg.com - Nov 28 6:12 AM
Nov. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Pope Benedict XVI backs Turkey's quest to join the European Union, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said after meeting the pontiff on his arrival in Ankara for his first ever visit to a Muslim country.Pope Benedict Begins Sensitive Visit to Turkey NPR - Nov 28 7:44 AM
Amid massive security, Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Turkey for a four-day visit aimed at mending religious fences with Orthodox Christians and the nation's majority Muslims. The pope was met at the airport by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan as Erdogan left Turkey to attend the NATO summit in Latvia.Brussels to slow Turkey entry talks Financial Times - Nov 28 6:06 PM
Turkey will on Wednesday be told that its membership talks with the European Union should be slowed down sharply but not stopped as a punishment for its failure to open up its trade.Awaiting pope, Turkey is unsure about ties to west International Herald Tribune - Nov 27 6:45 PM
Turkey is navigating a treacherous path between the forces that want to pull it closer toward Islam and the institutions that safeguard its secularism. Left, Turks protested the pope's visit on Monday in Istanbul.Pope Preaches Brotherhood on Turkey Trip ABC News - Nov 28 6:01 AM
Pope Benedict XVI Begins Turkey Visit With Message of Dialogue, 'Brotherhood' Between FaithsAwaiting Pope, Turkey Is Unsure About Ties to West New York Times - Nov 27 5:33 PM
Turkey is navigating a treacherous path between the forces that want to pull it closer toward Islam and the institutions that safeguard its secularism.Pope Benedict begins four day tour of Turkey Calcutta News - 1 hour, 37 minutes ago
Pope Benedict has begun his first official visit to predominantly Muslim Turkey, a four-day tour he says is aimed at promoting dialogue between cultures and religions.Pope Benedict Backs Turkey's European Union Bid, Erdogan Says Bloomberg.com - Nov 28 5:05 AM
Nov. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Pope Benedict XVI said he backs Turkey's bid to join the European Union, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said after meeting the pontiff upon his arrival in Ankara for his first visit to a Muslim country.Pope, in Turkey, Appeals for Religious Tolerance Voice of America - Nov 28 1:17 PM
Pope Benedict XVI ended the first day of his visit to Turkey urging all religious leaders to "utterly refuse" to support any form of violence in the name of faith.Harrington finally enjoys Turkey Day in Detroit CBS 47 Fresno - Nov 28 6:12 PM
Joey Harrington had plenty of struggles in four years with Detroit, especially on Thanksgiving when his team won only one of his four starts. It must not have been the quarterback's fault all the time, as Harrington led his new team to a convincing Turkey Day victory over his old squad last Thursday.Leftover turkey simmered to perfection Northwest Herald - Nov 28 4:45 PM
We froze the turkey carcass and leftovers because we wanted to try soup. Of course, we never made soup. How do you start? Two Overachievers Yearning for SoupPope arrives in Turkey amid heavy security Houston Chronicle - Nov 28 8:12 AM
Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Turkey today on his first visit to a Muslim country, where he will seek to ease anger over his perceived criticism of Islam and mend a split with the world's Orthodox Christians. Pope Benedict Arrives in Turkey CBS 6 Richmond - Nov 28 4:54 PM
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - A fence-mending mission is under way in Turkey -- where Pope Benedict has arrived on his first-ever visit to a Muslim country. Heavy security is in place, at a time of high tension between the West and Islam.PAPAL VISIT TO TURKEY BEGINS EurasiaNet.org - Nov 28 10:41 AM
Pope Benedict XVI arrived November 28 in Turkey on perhaps the most important foreign trip of his pontificate so far. The pope will try both to assuage cautious Muslims and promote reconciliation among Christians during his four-day visit.Muslim Turkey to host Pope amid anger, tight security Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 27 3:38 PM
Turkey greets Pope Benedict on Tuesday for a four-day official visit, but the welcome will be distinctly cool due to simmering Muslim anger over his comments on Islam and his past opposition to Ankara's EU ambitions.Pope condemns religious violence during trip to Turkey ABC 7 Chicago - Nov 28 3:21 PM
Pope Benedict XVI is in Turkey on a four-day trip to the Muslim nation. The pontiff spoke to diplomats Tuesday, asking religious leaders to take a stand against using violence as a "legitimate expression of religion." Turkey's top Muslim cleric complained to the pontiff of growing "Islamophobia" in the world.Pope Preaches Brotherhood on Turkey Trip San Francisco Chronicle - Nov 28 6:41 AM
Pope Benedict XVI began his first visit to a Muslim country Tuesday with a message of dialogue and "brotherhood" between faiths, and Turkey's chief Islamic cleric said at a joint appearance that growing "Islamophobia" hurts all Muslims. Benedict also... Pope s trip to Turkey begins Sunday Times - 32 minutes ago
ANKARA - Pope Benedict XVI has begun a delicate mission to Turkey, trading conciliatory gestures with Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan as both sought to calm the storm unleashed when the pontiff appeared to link Islam to violence.Photos wanted Ok, Midcoast residents, share your turkey-day best! Rockland Village Soup - 33 minutes ago
: Happy Thanksgiving, VillageSoup.com readers. In the past 30 days some of you have shared pictures of storm damage and also of Halloween costumes and now, all minds have turned to turnip and squash and turkey/tofurky, and the rest of the trimmings.Rinck wins Turkey Run The Hillsboro Argus - Nov 28 3:53 PM
Tony Rinck was the overall winner of the 38th annual Elks Turkey Day Run Nov. 20 at Glencoe High School. Rinck, Century's track and cross country coach, completed the 5K run in 18:08, and one of his Jaguar runners - Dan Sprinkle - was second in 18:15.Pope's trip to Turkey turns into fence-mending mission INQ7.net - Nov 28 12:52 PM
(UPDATE) ANKARA -- Pope Benedict XVI began a fence-mending mission to Turkey on Tuesday, urging "authentic dialogue" between religions after angering Muslims worldwide with remarks seen as linking Islam to violence.Pope defuses tensions on visit to Muslim Turkey The West Australian - Nov 28 3:10 PM
Pope Benedict told Turkey today he backed its bid to join the European Union and believed Islam was a religion of peace, hoping to soothe rows overshadowing a delicate visit to the mainly Muslim country.Pope in Turkey amid heavy security Dallas Morning News - Nov 28 5:25 AM
ANKARA, Turkey - Pope Benedict XVI began his first visit to a Muslim country Tuesday with a message of dialogue and "brotherhood" between Christians and Muslims in an attempt to ease anger over his perceived criticism of Islam.Armenians Could Haunt Turkey s Chances To Join EU Scoop.co.nz - Nov 28 2:03 PM
Turkey s bid to join the European Union could suffer by its refusal to admit the genocide of its Armenian Christian population nearly a century ago.Turkey urges pope to make visit 'turning point' in ties with Muslims AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 27 1:25 PM
Turkey urged Pope Benedict XVI to make his first trip to a Muslim country a "turning point" in relations between Islam and Christianity, as Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan finally agreed to meet the pontiff.Pope defuses tensions on visit to Turkey Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Nov 28 11:30 AM
Pope Benedict has told Turkey he backs its bid to join the European Union and believes Islam is a religion of peace, hoping to soothe rows overshadowing a delicate visit to the mainly Muslim country.Turkey's Total Debt to IMF: $9,8 Billion Zaman Online - Nov 28 2:11 PM
Turkey s Economy Minister Ali Babacan has said that Turkey s total debt to the IMF was around $9,8 billion dollars, according to the exchange rate on November 24, 2006.Pope reaches out to Muslims in Turkey, Bush attends NATO summit CNN.com - 1 hour, 59 minutes ago
November 29, 2006Pope tries to smooth relations in Turkey Newsday - Nov 28 8:34 AM
Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Turkey Tuesday and immediately began a charm offensive directed at Muslims and Turks angered by comments he made about Islam 10 weeks ago.Pope talks politics at first meeting Turkey WZZM 13 Grand Rapids - Nov 28 1:48 PM
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - Pope Benedict is calling on leaders of all religions to turn their backs on any form of violence in the namePope seeks dialogue in Turkey Stuff - Nov 28 8:14 AM
ANKARA: Pope Benedict began a highly charged visit to mostly Muslim Turkey hoping his calls for understanding between religions would soothe anger over his recent comments seen here as insulting to Islam.Pope faces delicate issues in visit to Turkey Bangkok Post - Nov 28 11:02 AM
Rome _ Pope Benedict XVI originally wanted to visit Turkey a year ago, for one quiet night, and Islam had nothing to do with it. It was meant as a trip to help heal the 1,000-year rift with the world's 220 million Orthodox Christians.American Investment Bank Head Talks Turkey Zaman Online - Nov 28 2:10 PM
Turkey s European Union membership could decrease risks threatening Europe. This seems to be the consensus coming out of the World Economic Forum summit in Istanbul.Lawn bowlers enjoy turkey bowl Hot Springs Village Voice - Nov 28 6:25 PM
The Village Green Bowls Club hosted its last tournament for 2006, the "Turkey Bowl," Nov. 18. Eight two-person teams bowled in a single elimination event until the winners were crowned.Pope backs Turkey's EU bid, says Islam is a faith of peace The Daily Star Lebannon - Nov 28 1:18 PM
Pope Benedict XVI backed Ankara's EU entry bid and said Islam was a religion of peace on Tuesday, according to Turkey's prime minister, in a bid to soothe rows over his views in the mostly Muslim state.Benedict received a red carpet welcome on arrival in Turkey with Premier Recep Tayyip Erdogan greeting him at the steps of the plane.Merkel and Plassnik Show Anti-Turkey Attitude Zaman Online - Nov 28 2:10 PM
Now that the Finnish plan has officially failed to make any progress, Germany and Austria have made statements against Turkey s European Union membership process.Pope Backs Turkey?s Bid to Join European Union New York Times - 2 hours, 57 minutes ago
The gesture of good will, a reversal of his position, was aimed at blunting Muslim anger toward him.Pope Benedict Mends Fences In Turkey Fox 17 Grand Rapids - Nov 28 12:36 PM
ANKARA, TURKEY-AP Security was tight as Pope Benedict landed in Turkey's capital city of Ankara on his first visit to a Muslim country. There have been massive anti-pope demonstrations in recent days, organized by Muslim groups angry about the pope's September comments linking Islam and violence.Pope makes visit to Turkey News 8 Austin - Nov 28 12:52 PM
ANKARA, Turkey -- Pope Benedict called on leaders of all religions to turn their backs on any form of violence in the name of faith. But the Catholic leader also expressed concern that the risk of more terrorism is growing in the Mideast, among other places.Turkey's long road to a reawakening International Herald Tribune - Nov 27 2:44 PM
Turkey is feeling its Muslim identity stronger than ever before, many Turks said in interviews this week. But a stronger Muslim identity does not mean that fundamentalism is on the rise.What To Do With Turkey Leftovers WBUR Boston - Nov 28 8:10 AM
On the day after Thanksgiving, we visit a restaurant to chew on the age-old question: What to do with leftover turkey?Pope eases tensions on visit to Turkey Independent Online - Nov 28 4:12 PM
Pope Benedict appears to have changed his mind about Turkey's bid to enter the European Union, writes Philip Pullella.Pope's begins delicate Turkey trip News Interactive - Nov 28 10:06 AM
POPE Benedict XVI began a delicate mission to Turkey overnight, trading conciliatory gestures with Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan as both sought to calm the storm unleashed when the pontiff appeared to link Islam to violence.Pope Begins Turkey Visit Nasdaq - Nov 28 7:22 AM
(RTTNews) - Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Turkey on Tuesday for a four-day visit which is aimed at promoting dialogue and bridging differences between Christians and Muslims. He was received at the airport by the Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.Pope preaches brotherhood in Turkey Baltimore Sun - Nov 28 6:23 AM
Heavy security presence marks pontiff's first visit to Muslim country Pope Benedict XVI urged leaders of all religions today to "utterly refuse" to support any form of violence in the name of faith, while Turkey's top Muslim cleric complained to the pontiff of growing "Islamophobia" in the world. Pope preaches brotherhood in Turkey Baltimore Sun - Nov 28 6:41 AM
Heavy security presence marks pontiff's first visit to Muslim country Pope Benedict XVI began his first visit to a Muslim country today with a message of dialogue and "brotherhood" between faiths, and Turkey's chief Islamic cleric said at a joint appearance that growing "Islamophobia" hurts all Muslims. In Texas, Leftover Turkey Fat Fuels Biodiesel Cars Environmental News Network - Nov 28 6:27 AM
In the U.S. South, folks like their Thanksgiving Day turkey deep fried -- and the city of Plano north of Dallas collects the bird fat from residents for use in the biofuels industry.Pope urges peace in Turkey Quad-City Times - Nov 28 11:00 AM
TODAY: (Updated 12:44 p.m.) Pope Benedict XVI began his first visit to a Muslim country today with a message of dialogue and ``brotherhood'' between faiths and Turkey's chief Islamic cleric said at a joint appearance that growing ``Islamophobia'' hurts all Muslims.Pope begins landmark Turkey visit BBC News - Nov 27 6:54 PM
Pope Benedict XVI starts a four-day visit to Turkey, amid protests against recent comments about Islam.Pope's trip to Turkey starts on conciliatory note TODAYonline - Nov 28 10:59 AM
Ali Bardakoglu, secular Turkey's top religious official (R) greets Pope Benedict XVI at the Directorate of Religious Affair in Ankara.Pope Arrives in Turkey Amid Swirl of Controversy Voice of America - Nov 28 5:31 AM
Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Turkey Tuesday, for a four-day visit that was surrounded by controversy well before he touched down in the capital, Ankara. Some Turks resent his recent comments about Islam. Others object to his earlier stance about Turkey's place within Europe.Erdogan says Pope backs Turkey's EU entry bid Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Nov 28 5:50 AM
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that Pope Benedict, speaking at the start of a four-day visit to Turkey, had told him he supported Ankara's bid to join the European Union.Turkey's Babacan: EU Talks Will Be Long, Tough Nasdaq - Nov 28 6:08 AM
LONDON -(Dow Jones)- Turkey's Economy Minister Ali Babacan said Tuesday his country recognized talks over its entry into the European Union were likely to be long and tough.Pam and Kid Toss Out the Turkey, File for Divorce Gay Wired - Nov 28 11:41 AM
While most families were talking turkey, Pamela Anderson and Kid Rock were talking divorce.Pope s trip to Turkey starts on conciliatory note Nine O'Clock - Nov 28 1:32 PM
Pope Benedict XVI began a delicate mission to Turkey yesterday, trading conciliatory gestures with PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan as both sought to calm the storm unleashed when the pontiff appeared to link Islam to violence.Pope arrives in Turkey amid heavy security in trip to ease Muslim anger CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Nov 28 6:09 AM
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - Pope Benedict began his first visit to a Muslim country Tuesday with a message of dialogue and brotherhood between Christians and Muslims in an attempt to ease anger over his perceived criticism of Islam.Pope arrives in Turkey amid heavy security Canada.com - Nov 28 10:46 AM
Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, right, looks on as Pope Benedict, left, greets the media upon his arrival at the airport in Ankara, Turkey.Turkey's EU hopes take fresh pounding Sydney Morning Herald - Nov 28 5:02 AM
TURKEY'S 40-year campaign to join the European Union has suffered a grave blow with the collapse of a diplomatic initiative to broker a compromise on Cyprus.Pope begins visit to Turkey News Interactive - Nov 28 8:25 AM
POPE Benedict began a delicate mission to Turkey, trading conciliatory gestures as he sought to calm the storm over his comments linking Islam to violence.Turkey's leader to meet Benedict Boston Globe - Nov 28 12:53 AM
ISTANBUL -- Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is to meet Pope Benedict XVI in Turkey today, a change of plans that appears to signal openness to a visit that has angered many Turks.Pope, in Turkey, renounces violence in the name of faith djournal.com - Nov 28 10:12 AM
ANKARA, Turkey - Pope Benedict XVI began his first visit to a Muslim country Tuesday by urging all religious leaders to "utterly refuse" to support any violence in the name of faith, but he expressed worry that the risks of more conflicts and terrorism were growing in the Middle East and elsewhere.Pope's trip to Turkey starts on conciliatory note Middle East Times - Nov 28 7:17 AM
CONCILIATORY GESTURES: Pope Benedict XVI shakes hands with Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan in front of a portrait of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, founder of modern Turkey, upon his arrival at Esenboga Airport in Ankara November 28.Kids 4 Turkey drive expands to all Coppell schools Coppell Gazette - Nov 28 12:56 PM
It was a furry of frozen foul across Coppell Independent School District campuses Friday at the annual Kids 4 Turkey drive benefiting the North Texas Food Bank.Christians in Turkey frustrated by popular distrust Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 27 8:37 AM
Christian pastor Behnan Konutgan knows a little about religious tolerance in Turkey.Pope lands in Turkey on mission for dialogue Sydney Morning Herald - Nov 28 5:03 AM
THE Pope has arrived in Ankara at the start of a delicate four-day trip to Turkey clouded by a lingering controversy over comments he made that Muslims took to be insulting to Islam.Orthodoxy, not Islam, draws pope to Turkey The Philadelphia Inquirer - Nov 28 12:17 AM
While much of the world wonders whether Pope Benedict XVI will be met with violent Muslim demonstrations - or worse - when he visits Istanbul this week, it is Catholic relations with Orthodoxy, not Islam, that bring the pontiff to Turkey.Pope visits Turkey amid heavy security, anger over earlier comments on Islam Ashland Daily Tidings - Nov 28 1:16 PM
ANKARA, Turkey Pope Benedict XVI began his first visit to a Muslim country Tuesday with a message of dialogue and "brotherhood" between Christians and Muslims in an attempt to ease anger over his perceived criticism of Islam.Pope, visiting Turkey, calls for guarantees of religious freedom Boston Herald - Nov 28 3:08 AM
ANKARA, Turkey - Pope Benedict XVI began his first visit to a Muslim country Tuesday with a message of dialogue and "brotherhood" between faiths, and Turkey's chief Islamic cleric said...