"Parker's 28 leads France past Turkey at Eurobasket
(AP) – 58 minutes ago
KATOWICE, Poland — Tony Parker scored 28 points to lead France past Turkey 80-68 Saturday at the European basketball championship, a win that clinches a spot for the French at next year's world championship.
After trailing by as many as 19 in the first half, France battled back to tie the game at 59 late in the third quarter. Parker made two free throws to spark a 17-0 run that put the French ahead for good."
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Saturday, September 19, 2009
Turkish Investigators Wiretapped Turkish Daily without Court Consent
"Turkish Investigators Wiretapped Turkish Daily without Court Consent
IPI/SEEMO Concerned that Ergenekon Investigation Used to Justify State Action against Media
Turkish investigators have secretly listened into telephone calls to and from popular daily newspaper Cumhuriyet, the Turkish Justice Ministry confirmed on Thursday, according to Turkey’s Hurriyet Daily News newspaper. The wiretapping took place without the necessary approval of the Turkish courts."
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IPI/SEEMO Concerned that Ergenekon Investigation Used to Justify State Action against Media
Turkish investigators have secretly listened into telephone calls to and from popular daily newspaper Cumhuriyet, the Turkish Justice Ministry confirmed on Thursday, according to Turkey’s Hurriyet Daily News newspaper. The wiretapping took place without the necessary approval of the Turkish courts."
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Armenian Opposition Says President Weakened By Turkey Deal - Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty © 2009
"Armenian Opposition Says President Weakened By Turkey Deal
September 19, 2009
YEREVAN -- A leading Armenian opposition leader says President Serzh Sarkisian will lose power if he presses head with the signing of controversial agreements normalizing relations with Turkey, RFE/RL's Armenian Service reports."
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September 19, 2009
YEREVAN -- A leading Armenian opposition leader says President Serzh Sarkisian will lose power if he presses head with the signing of controversial agreements normalizing relations with Turkey, RFE/RL's Armenian Service reports."
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ALI BABACAN SAYS NOTHING TRAGIC FOR TURKEY - Economy - Panorama | Armenian news
"ALI BABACAN SAYS NOTHING TRAGIC FOR TURKEY
The assistant of Turkish PM and state minister Ali Babacan is attending “Developing markets 2009” summit organized by “Economist” magazine, Turkish media reports.
Babacan said in his speech that Turkey holds negotiations with International Monetary Fund to sign new contract. Even if they fail it, it’s not tragic for Ankara."
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The assistant of Turkish PM and state minister Ali Babacan is attending “Developing markets 2009” summit organized by “Economist” magazine, Turkish media reports.
Babacan said in his speech that Turkey holds negotiations with International Monetary Fund to sign new contract. Even if they fail it, it’s not tragic for Ankara."
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THY to fly to Europe from Istanbul's Asian airport :: emportal :: SEE news
"THY to fly to Europe from Istanbul's Asian airport
19. September 2009. | 11:13
The Turkish Airlines (THY) will begin flights on November 9 to Moscow, London, Cologne, Stuttgart, Berlin, Hannover and Amsterdam from Istanbul's Sahiba Gokcen Airport, the city's second largest airport, THY's Deputy Director Orhan Sivrikaya said."
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19. September 2009. | 11:13
The Turkish Airlines (THY) will begin flights on November 9 to Moscow, London, Cologne, Stuttgart, Berlin, Hannover and Amsterdam from Istanbul's Sahiba Gokcen Airport, the city's second largest airport, THY's Deputy Director Orhan Sivrikaya said."
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Investcorp to sponsor key meeting at Istanbul
"Investcorp to sponsor key meeting at Istanbul
Investcorp, a Bahrain-based the asset management firm, will sponsor the 'Banks in Bahrain' reception to be held on October 6 to 7 in Istanbul, Turkey in conjunction with the annual meetings of IMF and the World Bank Group."
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Investcorp, a Bahrain-based the asset management firm, will sponsor the 'Banks in Bahrain' reception to be held on October 6 to 7 in Istanbul, Turkey in conjunction with the annual meetings of IMF and the World Bank Group."
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Turkey shows its clout
"Turkey shows its clout
By Shada Islam
Saturday, 19 Sep, 2009
Whether it’s hosting a Friends of Democratic Pakistan meeting to raise funds for the Malakand development strategy, convening talks on Iran’s nuclear programme or sending additional troops to Afghanistan, Turkey is flexing its muscles on the global stage. And everyone appears to be noticing."
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By Shada Islam
Saturday, 19 Sep, 2009
Whether it’s hosting a Friends of Democratic Pakistan meeting to raise funds for the Malakand development strategy, convening talks on Iran’s nuclear programme or sending additional troops to Afghanistan, Turkey is flexing its muscles on the global stage. And everyone appears to be noticing."
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APA - Levon Ter-Petrosyan: Turkey will not reopen the borders with Armenia unless Nagorno Karabakh conflict is solved
"Levon Ter-Petrosyan: Turkey will not reopen the borders with Armenia unless Nagorno Karabakh conflict is solved
[ 19 Sep 2009 10:58 ]
Yerevan – APA. “Turkey will not reopen the borders with Armenia or ratify the bilateral protocols unless Nagorno Karabakh conflict is solved,” ex-president of Armenia Levon Ter-Petrosyan said, APA reports quoting Novosti-Armenia."
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[ 19 Sep 2009 10:58 ]
Yerevan – APA. “Turkey will not reopen the borders with Armenia or ratify the bilateral protocols unless Nagorno Karabakh conflict is solved,” ex-president of Armenia Levon Ter-Petrosyan said, APA reports quoting Novosti-Armenia."
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AFP: Cyprus leaders step up a gear in UN peace drive
"Cyprus leaders step up a gear in UN peace drive
(AFP) – 1 day ago
NICOSIA — Rival Cypriot leaders agreed on Thursday to intensify the pace of UN-brokered peace talks to reunite the divided Mediterranean island.
Following a 'very good exchange of views,' Cypriot President Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat said they were ready to step up the pace in October, UN chief of mission Taye-Brook Zerihoun told reporters."
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(AFP) – 1 day ago
NICOSIA — Rival Cypriot leaders agreed on Thursday to intensify the pace of UN-brokered peace talks to reunite the divided Mediterranean island.
Following a 'very good exchange of views,' Cypriot President Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat said they were ready to step up the pace in October, UN chief of mission Taye-Brook Zerihoun told reporters."
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Iraq Reaches Water, Energy and Trade Agreements With Turkey
"Iraq Reaches Water, Energy and Trade Agreements With Turkey
By Dorian Jones
Istanbul
19 September 2009
Iraq and Turkey have reached water, energy and trade agreements at the inaugural meeting of a new strategic cooperation council. Senior ministers from both countries have been meeting in Istanbul for two days."
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By Dorian Jones
Istanbul
19 September 2009
Iraq and Turkey have reached water, energy and trade agreements at the inaugural meeting of a new strategic cooperation council. Senior ministers from both countries have been meeting in Istanbul for two days."
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Friday, September 18, 2009
Armenian protesters decry concessions to Turkey
"Armenian protesters decry concessions to Turkey
Web posted at: 9/19/2009 1:6:23
Source ::: AFP
YEREVAN: Several thousand opposition supporters rallied in the Armenian capital yesterday to denounce the government for making too many concessions in talks over ties with neighbouring Turkey. Protesters said they were not opposed to establishing ties or opening the border with Turkey, but said Armenian President Serzh Sarkisian had mishandled the issue by agreeing to too many Turkish demands."
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Web posted at: 9/19/2009 1:6:23
Source ::: AFP
YEREVAN: Several thousand opposition supporters rallied in the Armenian capital yesterday to denounce the government for making too many concessions in talks over ties with neighbouring Turkey. Protesters said they were not opposed to establishing ties or opening the border with Turkey, but said Armenian President Serzh Sarkisian had mishandled the issue by agreeing to too many Turkish demands."
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Turkish army defends missile purchase plan
"Turkish army defends missile purchase plan
Saturday, September 19, 2009
ANKARA: The Turkish military on Friday defended a plan to buy a costly anti-missile system as a means of “deterrence”, but stressed no particular country was seen as a threat, Anatolia news agency reported.
“The missiles are not aimed at any specific country,” army spokesman General Metin Gurak said, according to Anatolia."
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Saturday, September 19, 2009
ANKARA: The Turkish military on Friday defended a plan to buy a costly anti-missile system as a means of “deterrence”, but stressed no particular country was seen as a threat, Anatolia news agency reported.
“The missiles are not aimed at any specific country,” army spokesman General Metin Gurak said, according to Anatolia."
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Turkey gives more water to Iraq, Syria - Forbes.com
"Turkey gives more water to Iraq, Syria
Associated Press, 09.18.09, 10:51 AM EDT
ANKARA, Turkey -- Turkey's energy minister says the country has agreed to increase the flow of water to Iraq and Syria over the next month to alleviate a severe drought in Iraq."
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Associated Press, 09.18.09, 10:51 AM EDT
ANKARA, Turkey -- Turkey's energy minister says the country has agreed to increase the flow of water to Iraq and Syria over the next month to alleviate a severe drought in Iraq."
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Turkey weighs missile purchase options - CNN.com
"Turkey weighs missile purchase options
By Ivan Watson
CNN
ISTANBUL, Turkey (CNN) -- The Turkish military said Friday it is weighing bids from American, Russian and Chinese defense contractors as it seeks to buy at least $1 billion worth of long-range missile defense systems."
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By Ivan Watson
CNN
ISTANBUL, Turkey (CNN) -- The Turkish military said Friday it is weighing bids from American, Russian and Chinese defense contractors as it seeks to buy at least $1 billion worth of long-range missile defense systems."
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Turkey to buy long-range missile defense system
"Turkey to buy long-range missile defense system
By SELCAN HACAOGLU (AP) – 3 hours ago
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey's military on Friday said it was planning to spend close to $1 billion (euro680 million) for its first long-range missile defense system.
The Turkish announcement came a day after U.S. President Barack Obama canceled a long-planned missile shield for Eastern Europe, replacing a Bush-era project that was opposed by Russia with a plan he contended would better defend against Iranian missiles."
More:The Associated Press: Turkey to buy long-range missile defense system
By SELCAN HACAOGLU (AP) – 3 hours ago
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey's military on Friday said it was planning to spend close to $1 billion (euro680 million) for its first long-range missile defense system.
The Turkish announcement came a day after U.S. President Barack Obama canceled a long-planned missile shield for Eastern Europe, replacing a Bush-era project that was opposed by Russia with a plan he contended would better defend against Iranian missiles."
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The Fallout of a Reversal on Missile Defense: The Silver Lining in Turkey
"The Fallout of a Reversal on Missile Defense: The Silver Lining in Turkey
By Soner Cagaptay
NYTimes.com, September 18, 2009
The New York Times convened an online panel of eight foreign policy experts to discuss the Obama adminstration's recent decision to scrap the Bush administration's plans for a missile defense system in Poland and the Czech Republic, and instead deploy a redesigned system intended to intercept shorter-range Iranian missiles. The following is a contribution by Washington Institute senior fellow Soner Cagaptay, the director of the Institute's Turkish Research Program. Read the entire discussion on the Times's website."
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By Soner Cagaptay
NYTimes.com, September 18, 2009
The New York Times convened an online panel of eight foreign policy experts to discuss the Obama adminstration's recent decision to scrap the Bush administration's plans for a missile defense system in Poland and the Czech Republic, and instead deploy a redesigned system intended to intercept shorter-range Iranian missiles. The following is a contribution by Washington Institute senior fellow Soner Cagaptay, the director of the Institute's Turkish Research Program. Read the entire discussion on the Times's website."
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Turkey PM questions central bank autonomy - Forbes.com
"Turkey PM questions central bank autonomy
09.18.09, 08:57 AM EDT
By Selcuk Gokoluk and Carolyn Cohn
ANKARA/LONDON, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Turkey's economy minister defended the central bank's independence on Friday after Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan said he did not approve of the institution's autonomy."
More:UPDATE 2-Turkey PM questions central bank autonomy - Forbes.com
09.18.09, 08:57 AM EDT
By Selcuk Gokoluk and Carolyn Cohn
ANKARA/LONDON, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Turkey's economy minister defended the central bank's independence on Friday after Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan said he did not approve of the institution's autonomy."
More:UPDATE 2-Turkey PM questions central bank autonomy - Forbes.com
Erdogan Says Turkey Doesn’t Need IMF ‘Walking Stick’
"Erdogan Says Turkey Doesn’t Need IMF ‘Walking Stick’ (Update2)
By Ali Berat Meric and Steve Bryant
Sept. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Turkey no longer needs the “walking stick” of International Monetary Fund loans, and can’t accept IMF demands on tax and spending, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said."
More:Erdogan Says Turkey Doesn’t Need IMF ‘Walking Stick’ (Update2) - Bloomberg.com
By Ali Berat Meric and Steve Bryant
Sept. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Turkey no longer needs the “walking stick” of International Monetary Fund loans, and can’t accept IMF demands on tax and spending, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said."
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Turkey Moves Away From Democracy
"Turkey Moves Away From Democracy
This analysis is written by Robert Ellis.
In August an editor from Kazakhstan was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment for “divulging state secrets” in an article which dealt with the relationship between the state security service KNB and a local distillery owner. Therefore the European Union has issued a declaration which states that journalists should be free to report on all issues of interest to the public, including commentary on how the state is run. All member states have signed as well as candidate countries Croatia and Macedonia, potential future members Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro together with Island and Norway. The only country which has not signed is Turkey."
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This analysis is written by Robert Ellis.
In August an editor from Kazakhstan was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment for “divulging state secrets” in an article which dealt with the relationship between the state security service KNB and a local distillery owner. Therefore the European Union has issued a declaration which states that journalists should be free to report on all issues of interest to the public, including commentary on how the state is run. All member states have signed as well as candidate countries Croatia and Macedonia, potential future members Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro together with Island and Norway. The only country which has not signed is Turkey."
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Turkey to buy 4 missile defense systems
"Turkey to buy 4 missile defense systems
(AP) – 3 hours ago
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey's military says it is planning to spend $1 billion (euro680 million) on four long-range missile defense systems.
Brig. Gen. Metin Gurak, the Turkish military spokesman, says the procurement is not directed at any specific country. Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu denied media reports that Turkey is buying missile interceptors against Iran."
More:The Associated Press: Turkey to buy 4 missile defense systems
(AP) – 3 hours ago
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey's military says it is planning to spend $1 billion (euro680 million) on four long-range missile defense systems.
Brig. Gen. Metin Gurak, the Turkish military spokesman, says the procurement is not directed at any specific country. Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu denied media reports that Turkey is buying missile interceptors against Iran."
More:The Associated Press: Turkey to buy 4 missile defense systems
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