Turkish Digest Advertising Rates

Annual Advertising options

Friday, May 01, 2009

Turkey's prime minister reshuffles his Cabinet

"Turkey's prime minister reshuffles his Cabinet

1 hour ago

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey's prime minister reshuffled the bulk of his Cabinet Friday, appointing an official who has mediated indirect talks between Syria and Israel as foreign minister.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan's surprise announcement is seen as an effort to rejuvenate support for his Islamic-rooted government, following local elections in March during which his party lost some ground."

More:The Associated Press: Turkey's prime minister reshuffles his Cabinet