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Turkey torn on joining U.N. mission

"Turkey torn on joining U.N. mission
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27 August, 2006


By LOUIS MEIXLER, Associated Press Writer 18 minutes ago

ISTANBUL, Turkey - The European Union and the United Nations are pushing for Muslim participation in the expanded U.N. peacekeeping force in Lebanon, but a growing public chorus in Turkey opposes sending troops who could be seen as supporting Israel against fellow Muslims."

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