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Davutoglu denies report over US House block of weapons sales to Turkey
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Turkish foreign minister on Wednesday denounced news reports alleging that the United States House of Representatives had bowed in to pressure from Jewish lobbies to cancel some weapons sales to Turkey.
 

After Avci, Basbug also hints at the 'Sect'

Former Chief of General Staff Ilker Basbug held a speech during the ceremony at which he handed over his post to Isik Kosaner. The content of the speech included what Basbug defined as "psychological operation" against the Turkish Armed Forces. Utku Cakirozer examines these statements by putting them into context...

Turkey presents its report to UN on Mavi Marmara raid

Turkey presented its report to UN on Thursday about Israeli raid on Mavi Marmara aid ship. Turkish Ambassador Mithat Rende presented Turkey's report to UN investigation committee in New York.

Turkey to be connected to European electricity grid

Turkey will be connected to European electricity network with "smart grid technology" of General Electric (GE).
 

Turkey urges against unilateral moves in Mideast peace talks

Turkey urged Israel and the Palestinians Wednesday against unilateral moves that might damage peace efforts as the two sides prepared to re-launch direct talks.
( AA - 2 September 2010 )

Constitutional amendment first step towards Turkey's more democratization & modernization, Oomen-Ruijten

The European Parliament Rapporteur for Turkey Ria Oomen-Ruijten said Wednesday the Constitutional amendment was the first step towards Turkey's more democratization and modernization and that everyone had to cast a vote at the upcoming referendum in Turkey.
( AA - 2 September 2010 )

US presses Turkey for wargames with Israel: report

The United States has told Turkey it will shun joint military drills in October if Israel is not invited, a Turkish newspaper reported Wednesday.
( AFP - 2 September 2010 )

Netanyahu vows peace, but does he mean it?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu put his arm on the shoulder of Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas after vowing to walk with him down the difficult path to peace. But did he mean it?
( AFP - 2 September 2010 )

This is the most competitive championship ever, FIBA secretary general

FIBA Secretary General Patrick Baumann said that 2010 World Basketball Championship had been the most competitive championship ever. Turkey is hosting the ongoing championship in its four provinces; Ankara, Istanbul, Izmir and Kayseri.
( AA - 2 September 2010 )

No security vacuum when U.S. troops leave, Zebari

The Iraqi government has warned neighbouring countries thinking they can fill the vacuum once U.S. troops withdraw not to interfere in its affairs, Foreign Minister Hoshiyar Zebari said on Tuesday.
( REUTERS - 1 September 2010 )

 
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Turkey

'Yes,' 'No' in dead heat ahead of Turkish referendum

fotoThe fight between the “yes” and “no” camps in Turkey’s constitutional referendum looks set to go down to the wire, with the deciding factor likely to be which leader makes the bigger gaffe, according to two heads of survey companies.
 
International

Pakistan's Lahore mourns triple bombing as death toll rises

fotoThe death toll from suicide attacks that targeted a busy procession in Pakistan's eastern city of Lahore rose to 31 on Thursday as six people succumbed to their injuries, officials said.
 
Economic Review

A British travel magazine selects Turkey best vacation country

fotoBritain's leading travel magazine "Conde Nast Traveller" selected Turkey as the best vacation country. The results were gathered according to a voting in various categories by the readers of the magazine.
 
Culture

Iranian filmmaker Panahi relies on 'patience, resistance'

fotoProminent Iranian director Jafar Panahi is optimistic for the future of filmmaking in his country despite a "restrictive" regime that jailed him for nearly three months. "There have always been restrictions, but over the past year it was the worst," said Panahi, who was released on May 25 awaiting trial set for late September.
 




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