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A cold wind blowing between Erdoğan and Obama has been hindering direct communication between the two
Comment(s) 7/22/2014
Turkey’s Council of State has suspended the gov't decision to 'urgently expropriate' Remziye Saatli's land
Over 500 people formed a three-kilometer-long human chain in Artvin to protest the mine project
Erdoğan bid farewell to his parliamentary group during his address on July 22, saying it would be his last group meeting if he is elected president next month
A total of 67 people were detained as part of two investigations conducted by the anti-terror unit, one into 'espionage' allegations and the other into the 'illegal wiretapping'
This year could hit a macabre new record, with 123 murders reported by July 11 as activists slam the negative attitudes promoted by government officials
During the speech, Erdoğan wore a scarf resembling a keffiyeh across his shoulders, symbolizing solidarity with the Palestinians
'There will be no winner' at the end of Israel's campaign, President Abdullah Gül said
Thousands of Turkmen refugees who fled ISIL violence in Telafer are being abandoned to their fate under 50 degrees of hot weather in the desert
Turkey is increasingly keen to preserve its heritage amid recent examples of mass tourism damaging unique sites
The government claims that the Kürecik radar base is not designed to protect Israel, while the opposition loudly insists that it is
'We certainly believe comments like these undercut Turkey’s ability to effectively influence the situation,' a US State Department Spokesperson has said over Erdoğan's remarks on Israel
MIDEAST
GAZA CITY - Agence France-Presse
Many of those killed in the relentless Israeli campaign of shelling and airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, in its 15th day, were women and children
POLITICS
Although Turkey does not usually declare mourning over disasters or incidents in foreign countries, Ankara has declared three days of official mourning for deaths in Gaza
Comment(s) 7/21/2014
ANKARA
Any return by President Abdullah Gül to the AKP as party chairman will have to wait at least 10 months, Erdoğan has said, strongly implying that he does not regard his longtime friend as a potential premier
ŞANLIURFA – Doğan News Agency
Two Turkish soldiers were killed in clashes with smugglers near Turkey's border with Syria
The FBI have targeted Muslims in abusive counterterrorism ‘sting operations’ based on religious and ethnic identity, Human Rights Watch says in a report
The Turkish Foreign Ministry Undersecretary Feridun Sinirlioğlu is also set to hold talks in Washington where he will also brief U.S. officials about Turkey’s position on the issue
UNITED NATIONS
The UN Security Council has denounced militant persecution of Christians and other minorities in Iraq, warning such actions can be considered crimes against humanity
TOREZ - Agence France-Presse
A train carrying the remains of 280 people killed in the Malaysian plane disaster was finally allowed to leave a rebel-held region in eastern Ukraine as the militants declared a truce
ISTANBUL
Global software giant Oracle has moved to earn rights of its name in Turkey, where a local textile firm had registered a brand under the same name.
A number of professional associations have urged consumers to refrain from buying goods from a list of companies
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The continuation of Turkey’s current foreign policy under PM Erdoğan will cause sectarian terrorism to spill over the country, claimed CHP leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu
Listening to Hamas’s political leader Khaled Meshal on Al-Jazeera the other day, I got the impression that he wants the Israeli operation on Gaza to continue
One of the points in the foreign policy areas where I give credit to the AKP government has been its decision to improve relations with the KRG
Two pieces of news from Ankara over the past month carry hints about the future of economic governance in Turkey.
The closing panel of the World Economic Forum’s meeting on Sept. 28 to 29 in Istanbul, called the 'Special Meeting on Unlocking Resources for Regional Development,' will be about Turkey assuming the role of presidency of the G-20.
It is not often that a minister of foreign affairs will dare to reveal the logic behind his government’s policy on a sensitive matter
59 skeletons were found in 1964, lying together in a gravesite beside the Nile Rıver near what is now the Egyptian-Sudanese border
Are you fed up with the whole “Israel has the right to self-defense” cliché or its excuse to refuse condemnation of the mass murder of Palestinians by the official Israeli killer machine?
Top Super League clubs are having trouble attracting new sponsors, as the brands are exiting the Turkish football. Four members of Turkey’s elite five clubs are at risk of playing without a main sponsor this year
The 51st Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival will be held between Oct 10 and 18 with a particular focus on films from Spain, the guest country
Koç University’s Research Center for Anatolian Civilizations is hosting a new exhibition in which everyday objects are plucked from the intimate space of the museum and put back in Istanbul’s public space
Professor Klaus Schmidt, who had been carrying out excavations in Göbeklitepe, known as the 'zero point in history' in the eastern province of Şanlıurfa, has passed away
Animal rights activists demonstrated over the weekend against the use of coach horses on Istanbul’s Prince’s Islands, launching a campaign to raise awareness
Too weak to stand on his feet after swallowing poison for garden slugs, Smoky the hedgehog is fighting for his life. Thanks to a devoted Polish animal lover, he has a chance.
Turkey edged out Spain 65-57 in the final minute of the gold medal game to be crowned champions for the first time in the history of the competition
Colombian pop star Shakira has become the first person to reach more than 100 million fans on Facebook, becoming the most "liked" celebrity on the social network in the process.
China’s ruling Communist Party will step up ideological education of officials to strengthen their faith in communism to help in the fight against pervasive corruption
Trading on Turkey’s main stock exchange Borsa Istanbul halted for around one hour shortly after it opened for the day, due to an undisclosed technical problem
Turkish Army releases archive photos on 40th anniversary of military intervention in Cyprus
In Poland, hedgehogs find a saviour
Black Sea highlanders form 3-km human chain against gold, copper mine project
Turkey's new ski jump complex collapses in landslide
Kapuzbaşı waterfalls in Central Anatolia charm visitors
Bloody Sunday in Gaza
Female stars of Turkish television
Turkish Army releases Atatürk's encolored photos
Footage shows assailants beating Gezi protesters with sticks
F-16 fighter jet conducts first unmanned flight
Ottoman castle standing on Tunisian coast for centuries
Then and now: Change in popular Turkish resort town of Kuşadası over past 50 years
Protesters clash with Ankara police in ODTÜ campus
Police use tear gas, pressurized water against crowds during trial of slain Gezi protester
Secret weapons of Turkish army: locally produced rocket launchers, missile systems
Ceremony held for delivery of Turkey’s first A400M tactical transport aircraft
Agonizing wait for miners' families in Soma as rescue operations continue
Footage shows workers trying to escape from deadly disaster at Soma mine
Protests held in Turkey over Soma coal mine disaster
Turkish PM Erdoğan visits Soma coal mine as photos from rescue operation depict huge tragedy
Pain overwhelms families of Soma miners during funerals
Severe floods hit Serbia and Bosnia
Turkish police seize dozens of precious historical artifcts in operation against smugglers
A glimpse into the lives of mine workers by HDN photographer
Far from home, Syrians face the cold in refugee camps
Photos of alleged bribery money seized in house of Turkish minister’s son revealed
Supporters wear shrouds to show their backing of Turkish PM 'to death'
Children's favorite place in İzmir: Natural Life Park
Halfeti - A town of mesmerizing beauty
The Holy Land's oldest monastery in Gaza
Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink commemorated seven years after his murder
1,600-year-old basilica discovered under lake in western Turkey
Athens complex built in 1930s for Greeks returning from Turkey becomes hive of activity with economic meltdown
New images of Istanbul's Taksim project released
Police disperse protest against Internet law in Istanbul’s Taksim
Figure skating short program at Winter Olympics
Egyptian walls covered by graffiti as a reflection of the country's mood
Police use force to disperse coup trials protest in Turkish capital
Greek monasteries 'suspended in the air'
Footage emerges showing fatal collision killing first Gezi victim
Police put down protest against Internet law in Istanbul, fire tear gas into public bus
Berlin zoo welcomes new baby monkey
Protests staged across Turkey over tapes incriminating PM and son
Fight erupts at Turkish parliament amid talks over cram school bill
First alpacas arrive in Turkey after long journey from Australia
Protesters rally against corruption in Turkey
US President Obama’s poses during phone talks with world leaders
Women across Turkey mark #WomensDay2014 under tight police security
‘Şanslı,’ the 'lucky' bear cub rescued after being frozen opens his eyes
Silent sitting protests staged across Turkey in memory of Berkin Elvan
Fenerbahçe-Trabzonspor game halted after crowd trouble
Thousands of mourners take to streets for Gezi victim Berkin Elvan's funeral
30 illustrations immortalizing #BerkinElvanÖlümsüzdür
Turkish army snipers in training
Oscar's oldest and youngest winners in best leading actress category
Spectacular space photos released by NASA
Bosphorus’ silhouette changes as construction continues for Istanbul's third bridge
Twin polar bear cubs made their first public appearance at Tierpark Hellabrunn Zoo in Munich - cuteness warning
Colorful hot-air balloons fly over Cappadocia
Ottoman Dress Album with drawings by Tulip Era Painter Van Mour
Turkey heads to polling stations in tense local elections
Opposition ballots found in trash bags in southern Turkey
Meet the members of the cat lobby, which sabotaged Turkey’s power distribution lines on election day
'Lucky' bear cub Şanslı growing after overcoming fight with frost and major lung infection
Three workers die in construction accident at viaduct connecting to Istanbul’s third bridge
Turkish main opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu assaulted at Parliament
Britain's royal baby in New Zealand for first official visit
Iranian mother spares life of son's killer with slap
A hidden treasure in the Mediterranean: The 'Man rocks'
Turkish ministers when they were children
Turkey, Allies unite to mark 99th Gallipoli anniversary
Fourth commemoration of 1915 killings of Armenians in Istanbul
Daily Hürriyet visits the birthplace of Galatasaray's Ivorian legend, Didier Drogba
Turkey builds portable wall on border with Syria
British rider Cavendish fastest again in Tour of Turkey, stage two
Support grows for Barcelona player Dani Alves after banana-throwing incident
Specially-designed portable steel walls used by Ankara police on May Day
Sümela Monastery awaits visitors
Lone house stands in vast construction site in Istanbul's popular Fikirtepe neighborhood
Turkish MPs as gentle and courteous as ever during corruption session
World cities with the most powerful brands
Exhibition shows Istanbul through eyes of children
Search and rescue team releases footage from operation inside Soma mine
Clashes erupt between protesters and police in Istanbul's Okmeydanı
Guerilla photo exhibition in Istanbul streets ahead of Gezi Park protests’ anniversary
One dead, several injured in violent clashes in Istanbul (warning - graphic photos)
Turkish director Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s 'Winter Sleep' wins Cannes top prize
Week in pictures May 19 - May 25
Gunman posted online video before killing six in California
Mardin Castle to host visitors after 27 years, following restoration
Pope, Orthodox patriarch pray in Holy Sepulcher church
Justin Timberlake hits the stage in Istanbul, sings for Soma victims
Miss Turkey 2014 crowned
Army launches joint military exercise in western Turkey
Security forces launch operation against PKK members blocking roads in Diyarbakır
Turkish official’s Ottoman-style circumcision triggers public outcry
Police leave protesters bloodied and bruised on Gezi anniversary
Heavy rain hit Istanbul
Rihanna honored for style at annual fashion awards
Syrians vote in wartime election
Women caught on camera while stealing aid money for families of Soma victims
Lightning strikes illuminate Istanbul sky as rainy weather continues
Obama captured on video working out in hotel gym
Tension high as clashes continue between gendarmerie and protesters in southeastern Turkey
Ankara’s infrastructure keeps dazzling as rain forms deep crater in middle of street
'#Resistforest,' activists say in colorful third airport protest in Istanbul
Abbas, Peres call for peace at Vatican ceremony attended by Pope Francis and Patriarch Bartholomew
Demonstrators, police clash around Turkey in wake of Lice deaths
Hassan Rouhani visits Ankara, marking first trip by an Iranian president to Turkey in 18 years
Resplendent despite years of neglect: Cappadocia's centuries-old Red Church to be restored
'Top Gun' PM Erdoğan and President Gül take control in the cockpit during helicopter ceremony
Over half a million Iraqis flee as ISIL militants seize Mosul
Turkey’s consulate facility in Mosul
Brazilian police crush protests ahead of World Cup opener
İzmir’s LGBT community holds colorful Pride Parade for second year
Feel of tropics coming to town: Ankara thunderstruck overnight
World faces new refugee crisis as hundreds of thousands flee Mosul
Tired of ISIL, murders, 'parallel state'… Take a look at these cute baby hedgehogs
31st Aydın Doğan Cartoon Competition
Demonstrators gather ahead of court verdict on trial of 1980 military coup leaders
Flags, cheers greet Spain's new King Felipe VI
‘Occupy Galata’ protest held against private tea house in public square
Travelling 36,000 years underground in France's Chauvet cave
Annual Trans Pride march held in Istanbul
'Baby jumping festival' in Spain
Commando candidates in tough surface water training
UK queen visits Belfast set of 'Game of Thrones'
The bugs of Ankara: The weirdest scenes that anyone can run into in Turkish capital
Chilean miners visit Soma mine’s victims’ graves
Rare World War I photos from Turkish General Staff archives
Anti-capitalist Muslims hold iftar in Taksim again under tight police surveillance
Syrian refugees in the derelict houses of Istanbul’s poverty-stricken Fikirtepe neighborhood
'I am here, babe!' Thousands attend Gay Parade in Istanbul
Colorful fans of 2014 World Cup
Thousands of flamingos born in Tuz Lake
Interest increases in ancient Armenian city of Ani
Fire destroys luxury yacht off Bodrum
Rescued turtle released to Aegean Sea after three-month treatment
Turkish drivers abducted in Iraq by the Islamic State released after more than three weeks of captivity
Freed Turkish truck drivers back home after more than three weeks of captivity in Iraq
TOMA joins cleaning work as Istanbul road covered by cement after traffic accident
Ancient city of Myra focus of interest in Antalya
Pilot's last-minute maneuver prevents huge accident at Barcelona airport
San Fermin festival in Spain
Israel launches military offensive against Gaza militants
Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Berlin
French artist presents 'candy flag' sculptures in Baku
Goetze wins World Cup for Germany in extra time
Metallica hits the stage in Istanbul
Turkey beefs up border security after clashes increase on Syrian side
Australian dancers audition for famous Moulin Rouge in Paris
Fireworks light Eiffel Tower during Bastille Day celebrations
India International Jewellery Week 2014
Turkey's beautiful cities from the sky
Turkish national football team makes emotional visit to Soma
Villagers join excavation teams to unearth artifacts in Turkey's Tekirdağ
298 killed after Malaysian airliner shot down in Ukraine