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Turkish PM calls on opposition not to lock up deputies

Prime Minister Erdoğan says that a new Constitution could be passed quickly if MPs were 'freer to pursue their consciences.'

5 Comment(s) 5/21/2013

State spares 1 million lira budget for Mor Gabriel Monastery

1 million TL has been allocated for the restoration of the Syriac monastery

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Controversial ‘alcohol ban’ bill passes commission

A draft bill restricting the sale and consumption of alcohol is set to pass...
Opposition slams PM’s meeting with US leader

The main opposition CHP and the MHP question the content of a dinner attended by US President Obama...
Private security guards build up sector of 262,000 employees

There are nearly 262,000 private security guards working in Turkey with the permission of governors’ offices, a number that has come under increasing scrutiny.
Turkey closes Syria border gate after Reyhanlı bombings

Turkey’s Customs and Trade Minister Hayati Yazıcı announced May 21 in a written...
Iran's Ahmadinejad says will challenge ally's ban from election

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Wednesday he would take up the ban...
Museum as a work of art: The Museum of Innocence

The Museum of Innocence, eponymously named for Turkish Nobel Laureate...
Fener, Trabzonspor set for tense season finale

Turkish football’s two giants, Fenerbahçe and Trabzonspor, meet tonight in what is expected to be a heated Ziraat Turkish Cup final.

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State designated as ‘responsible’ for women’s safety

ANKARA - Hürriyet Daily News

A new article drafted by the Parliament’s Constitution panel designates the state as the responsible body for preventing violence against women.

2 Comment(s) 5/22/2013

POLITICS

Turkish first lady empathizes with former US President Lincoln's story

ISTANBUL

Turkish first lady Hayrünnisa Gül has likened her and her husband Abdullah Gül's life...

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Gaza-Egypt crossing reopens after Sinai releases

Gaza-Egypt crossing reopens after Sinai releases

CAIRO - Agence France-Presse

The Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip reopened on Wednesday...

Comment(s) 5/22/2013

5/21/2013 Turkish ministry’s booklet promotes foreplay

5/21/2013 Parliament debates alcohol bill with ayran jokes

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Şanlıurfa, Harran and stone cave

Nostalgia for the Modern : State Secularism and Everyday Politics in Turkey

Israel army warns Syria of Golan unrest 'consequences'

Israel army warns Syria of Golan unrest 'consequences'

JERUSALEM - Agence France-Presse

The head of Israel's armed forces warned of 'consequences' if fire continues from Syrian territory against Israeli troops in the occupied Golan Heights.

3 Comment(s) 5/21/2013

France launches public inquiry into tax fraud scandal

France launches public inquiry into tax fraud scandal

France 24

France’s parliament on Tuesday opened a public inquiry into a tax fraud scandal...

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Number of balloon trips down by 20 pct after crash in Cappadocia

Number of balloon trips down by 20 pct after crash in Cappadocia

NEVŞEHİR - Anatolia News Agency

The tragic crash on May 20 has resulted in a noticeable drop in balloon trips

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Adams and Eves

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Şanlıurfa, Harran and stone cave

Last week I went to Şanlıurfa, maybe not a very popular destination at the moment...

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Nostalgia for the Modern : State Secularism and Everyday Politics in Turkey

'Nostalgia for the Modern: State Secularism and Everyday Politics in Turkey’ by Esra Özyürek

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Turkish PM visits Silicon Valley

State designated as ‘responsible’ for women’s safety

A new article drafted by the Parliament’s Constitution panel designates the state as the responsible body for preventing violence against women. State designated as ‘responsible’ for women’s safety

Private security guards build up sector of 262,000 employees

There are nearly 262,000 private security guards working in Turkey with the permission of governors’ offices, a number that has come under increasing scrutiny. Private security guards build up sector of 262,000 employees

Controversial ‘alcohol ban’ bill passes commission

A draft bill restricting the sale and consumption of alcohol is set to pass... Controversial ‘alcohol ban’ bill passes commission

Opposition slams PM’s meeting with US leader

The main opposition CHP and the MHP question the content of a dinner attended by US President Obama... Opposition slams PM’s meeting with US leader

All Turkey News » TURKEY

Parliament debates alcohol bill with ayran jokes

Culture wars erupt again at Parliament, with rival deputies trading jokes about the controversial new alcohol bill.

6 Comment(s) 5/21/2013

Turkish first lady empathizes with former US President Lincoln's story

Turkish first lady Hayrünnisa Gül has likened her and her husband Abdullah Gül's life...

Comment(s) 5/22/2013

Istanbul hosts defense industry leaders at IDEF'13

Annual profit slumps on eurozone woes: Vodafone

British mobile phone giant Vodafone said yesterday that annual net profits... Annual profit slumps on eurozone woes: Vodafone

Ex-BP CEO back to multi-billion club

Tony Hayward, who was the BP's CEO during the Gulf of Mexico spill, is back in the limelight after being appointed as the interim chairman of Glencore Xstrata. Ex-BP CEO back to multi-billion club

Six shipyards set sail to win military ship contract

Turkish shipyards are to contest for the project of building two logistical support ships for the Navy... Six shipyards set sail to win military ship contract

Leaders warn of water conflict

Asia-pacific leaders have called more cooperation to set the terms of sharing water resources... Leaders warn of water conflict

All Economy News » ECONOMY

US to advance target date for F-35 use

The United States Air Force plans to begin operational use of F-35 fighter jets a year earlier than scheduled by introducing a less capable version of the F-35 software package, according to sources

Comment(s) 5/21/2013

Capital inflow hope and fear for Turkey

The coveted investment grade rating has arrived in Turkey and foreign capital...

Comment(s) 5/21/2013

Soyuz space capsule parachutes back to Earth

Iraq PM orders security shakeup as unrest kills 21

Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki ordered a shakeup of senior security officers as violence killed 21 people. Iraq PM orders security shakeup as unrest kills 21

Saudi arrests Turkish suspect in spy ring probe: Ministry

Saudi authorities have arrested 10 more suspects in an alleged Iranian spy ring unveiled two months ago, among them eight Saudis, a Lebanese and a Turk. Saudi arrests Turkish suspect in spy ring probe: Ministry

Reyhanlı bombings suspect met al-Assad ahead of attack: Report

One of the suspects in the Reyhanlı attack has admitted that their leader, identified... Reyhanlı bombings suspect met al-Assad ahead of attack: Report

Britain's gay marriage bill passes major hurdle

A bill to legalise gay marriage in Britain passed a crucial hurdle in parliament on Tuesday... Britain's gay marriage bill passes major hurdle

Iran's Ahmadinejad says will challenge ally's ban from election

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Wednesday he would take up the ban... Iran's Ahmadinejad says will challenge ally's ban from election

All World News » WORLD

Gaza-Egypt crossing reopens after Sinai releases

The Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip reopened on Wednesday...

Comment(s) 5/22/2013

Israel army warns Syria of Golan unrest 'consequences'

The head of Israel's armed forces warned of 'consequences' if fire continues from Syrian territory against Israeli troops in the occupied Golan Heights.

3 Comment(s) 5/21/2013

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