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Thursday, August 31, 2006

Asia Times Online :: Middle East News - Turkey goaded by bombings

"Turkey goaded by bombings
By Hilmi Toros

FETHIYE, Turkey - Bomb blasts in Turkey this week did more than kill three and injure 20. They dealt another blow to Turkey's tourism sector and its image as a rock of stability in an explosive Middle East.

And as important, the blasts appeared to have further cooled Turkey's desire to hasten negotiations to join the European Union. The attacks may also have plunged the North Atlantic Treaty Organization member toward more active involvement - including militarily - in the regional quagmire. "

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