"The 56-year story of the unmade Atatürk film Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Last week, famous American actor Kevin Costner was quoted saying “I may play Atatürk.” Coming on the eve of the 84th year anniversary of the Turkish Republic, the statement hit a sensitive point in the Turkish psyche"
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Wednesday, October 31, 2007
TURKISH TIGHTROPE
"TURKISH TIGHTROPE
Any move by Turkish troops into Kurdish territory would be a declaration of war, the region’s leader said yesterday. [snip] “If they invade or if there is any incursion, it means war,” Mr Barzani said at his offices on the outskirts of Arbil. “If they attack our people, our interests, our territories then there will be no limit because everything is subject to that incursion.” Article [Prime Minister Recep Tayyip] Erdogan said the safe haven that terrorists enjoy in northern Iraq would dominate his talks with US President George W. Bush at the White House on Nov. 5. “I will openly tell him that we expect concrete, immediate steps against the terrorists,” Erdog(an told his deputies. “The problem of the PKK terrorist organization is a test of sincerity for everybody,” he said. “I will tell him [Bush] that this test carries great importance for the region and in determining the fate of our future relations.”"
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Any move by Turkish troops into Kurdish territory would be a declaration of war, the region’s leader said yesterday. [snip] “If they invade or if there is any incursion, it means war,” Mr Barzani said at his offices on the outskirts of Arbil. “If they attack our people, our interests, our territories then there will be no limit because everything is subject to that incursion.” Article [Prime Minister Recep Tayyip] Erdogan said the safe haven that terrorists enjoy in northern Iraq would dominate his talks with US President George W. Bush at the White House on Nov. 5. “I will openly tell him that we expect concrete, immediate steps against the terrorists,” Erdog(an told his deputies. “The problem of the PKK terrorist organization is a test of sincerity for everybody,” he said. “I will tell him [Bush] that this test carries great importance for the region and in determining the fate of our future relations.”"
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Suspected PKK leader goes on trial in Germany | International | Reuters
"Suspected PKK leader goes on trial in Germany
BERLIN (Reuters) - A 58-year-old Kurdish man went on trial on Wednesday in Berlin, accused of belonging to a terrorist organization and ordering arson attacks in southern Germany in the mid-1990s."
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BERLIN (Reuters) - A 58-year-old Kurdish man went on trial on Wednesday in Berlin, accused of belonging to a terrorist organization and ordering arson attacks in southern Germany in the mid-1990s."
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Turkish statesman, scientist Erdal Inonu dies at 81 - Culture - Middle East Times
"Turkish statesman, scientist Erdal Inonu dies at 81
AFP October 31, 2007 ANKARA -- Erdal Inonu, a prominent Turkish social democrat leader and an internationally renowned physicist, died of leukemia Wednesday at a hospital in Houston, TX, his family said. He was 81. He was the son of Ismet Inonu, who was the closest comrade of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founder of modern Turkey, and his successor as the country's second president."
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AFP October 31, 2007 ANKARA -- Erdal Inonu, a prominent Turkish social democrat leader and an internationally renowned physicist, died of leukemia Wednesday at a hospital in Houston, TX, his family said. He was 81. He was the son of Ismet Inonu, who was the closest comrade of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founder of modern Turkey, and his successor as the country's second president."
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U.S. giving Turkey intelligence on PKK in Iraq | U.S. | Reuters
"U.S. giving Turkey intelligence on PKK in Iraq
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Washington is giving Turkey intelligence on Kurdish rebels hiding in Iraq and helping Ankara gain the "actionable" intelligence the Pentagon says is needed before any military strike, a Pentagon spokesman said on Wednesday."
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Washington is giving Turkey intelligence on Kurdish rebels hiding in Iraq and helping Ankara gain the "actionable" intelligence the Pentagon says is needed before any military strike, a Pentagon spokesman said on Wednesday."
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Ataturk, Peace And The Republic
"Ataturk, Peace And The Republic Published: 10/30/2007 BY DERYA SAZAK MILLIYET- Turkey celebrated the 84th anniversary of the Republic at a time when Ataturk’s saying, ‘Peace at home, peace in the world,’ is still important and a cross-border operation against northern Iraq is still being debated, because the terrorist PKK, which is trying to make the Kurdish issue into a ‘separatist’ one, started to use its weapons again. The nation’s feelings of solidarity and sadness due to victims of terrorism tinged this year’s enthusiasm for the republic. The determination, reflected in messages yesterday against the risk that the war and invasion started by the US in Iraq in 2003 would draw Turkey into the Mideast swamp due to terrorist PKK attacks, showed that everything was ventured."
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Militarism in the Kurdish Diaspora: PKK Circumverts Ban in Germany - International - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News
"PKK Circumverts Ban in Germany
By Yassin Musharbash in Berlin There are fears that the conflict currently brewing between Turkey and the Kurdish separatist group the PKK has spread to Germany amid violent clashes in Berlin. Now a prominent politician has slammed the ineffectiveness of the supposed ban on the PKK in Germany."
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By Yassin Musharbash in Berlin There are fears that the conflict currently brewing between Turkey and the Kurdish separatist group the PKK has spread to Germany amid violent clashes in Berlin. Now a prominent politician has slammed the ineffectiveness of the supposed ban on the PKK in Germany."
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American University in Turkey Says It Will Not Enforce Head-Scarf Ban - Chronicle.com
"American University in Turkey Says It Will Not Enforce Head-Scarf Ban
An American university is courting controversy in Turkey by allowing female students at its newly opened Istanbul campus to wear head scarves, a public expression of their Islamic faith that is forbidden at universities and government offices throughout the country."
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An American university is courting controversy in Turkey by allowing female students at its newly opened Istanbul campus to wear head scarves, a public expression of their Islamic faith that is forbidden at universities and government offices throughout the country."
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Deborah Lipstadt’s Blog: Armenian University gives award to Ahmadinejad: A double standard???
"Armenian University gives award to Ahmadinejad: A double standard??? Seems that Yerevan University [Yerevan is the capital of Armenia] has given a gold medal and an honorary doctorate to Iran's Ahmadinejad. Armenian Americans have condemned the university for this action because of Ahmadinejad's record of Holocaust denial. This is the correct stance for them to take."
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More:Deborah Lipstadt’s Blog: Armenian University gives award to Ahmadinejad: A double standard???
A look at diplomatic negotiations amid crisis in Turkey - International Herald Tribune
"A look at diplomatic negotiations amid crisis in Turkey
Some major diplomatic efforts to try to avert a Turkish incursion into northern Iraq against separatist Kurdish rebels.
_ Oct. 21: U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice calls Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and presses for restraint while also speaking to the leader of Iraq's Kurdish region, Massoud Barzani, to ask for action from Iraq against the Kurdish militants."
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Some major diplomatic efforts to try to avert a Turkish incursion into northern Iraq against separatist Kurdish rebels.
_ Oct. 21: U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice calls Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and presses for restraint while also speaking to the leader of Iraq's Kurdish region, Massoud Barzani, to ask for action from Iraq against the Kurdish militants."
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Gulfnews: Kurdish problem takes toll on Turkey's tourism
"Kurdish problem takes toll on Turkey's tourism
By Leah Bower, Special to Gulf News Published: October 30, 2007, 23:03 Turkey's troubles with Kurdish separatists and its proximity to the Iraq war have hit its travel and tourism market hard, a devastating blow to a country which depends heavily on an influx of foreign money."
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By Leah Bower, Special to Gulf News Published: October 30, 2007, 23:03 Turkey's troubles with Kurdish separatists and its proximity to the Iraq war have hit its travel and tourism market hard, a devastating blow to a country which depends heavily on an influx of foreign money."
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Gulfnews: How to counter Kurdish rebels
"How to counter Kurdish rebels
By Amir Taheri, Special to Gulf News Published: October 30, 2007, 23:03 'Our patience is running out.' This is how Turkey's President Abdullah Gul has described his nation's position with regard to the presence in Iraq of the Kurdish separatist group known as the PKK, the acronym for Kurdistan Workers' Party."
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By Amir Taheri, Special to Gulf News Published: October 30, 2007, 23:03 'Our patience is running out.' This is how Turkey's President Abdullah Gul has described his nation's position with regard to the presence in Iraq of the Kurdish separatist group known as the PKK, the acronym for Kurdistan Workers' Party."
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Gulfnews: How to counter Kurdish rebels
"How to counter Kurdish rebels
By Amir Taheri, Special to Gulf News Published: October 30, 2007, 23:03 'Our patience is running out.' This is how Turkey's President Abdullah Gul has described his nation's position with regard to the presence in Iraq of the Kurdish separatist group known as the PKK, the acronym for Kurdistan Workers' Party."
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By Amir Taheri, Special to Gulf News Published: October 30, 2007, 23:03 'Our patience is running out.' This is how Turkey's President Abdullah Gul has described his nation's position with regard to the presence in Iraq of the Kurdish separatist group known as the PKK, the acronym for Kurdistan Workers' Party."
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NDTV.com: Bush, Turkish PM to discuss Kurd rebels
"Bush, Turkish PM to discuss Kurd rebels
US President George W Bush and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan will discuss Turkey's fight against Kurdish rebels during talks in Washington next week, the White House said.
Bush will use Erdogan's White House visit on Monday to urge him to refrain from any large-scale military action in northern Iraq over concerns it could destabilise one of the country's calmer regions."
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US President George W Bush and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan will discuss Turkey's fight against Kurdish rebels during talks in Washington next week, the White House said.
Bush will use Erdogan's White House visit on Monday to urge him to refrain from any large-scale military action in northern Iraq over concerns it could destabilise one of the country's calmer regions."
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Rice Will Offer Turkey More Intelligence on PKK, Milliyet Says
"Rice Will Offer Turkey More Intelligence on PKK, Milliyet Says
By Mark Bentley Oct. 31 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will offer Turkey more intelligence on the location of Kurdish fighters near the border with Iraq in order to avert a large-scale Turkish incursion, Milliyet said."
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By Mark Bentley Oct. 31 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will offer Turkey more intelligence on the location of Kurdish fighters near the border with Iraq in order to avert a large-scale Turkish incursion, Milliyet said."
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Kurdish region not part of crisis with Turkey: party leaders : Asia World
"Kurdish region not part of crisis with Turkey: party leaders
Arbil, Iraq - A Kurdish party leader said Tuesday the Kurdish autonomous region in Iraq would not be part of the crisis between the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and Turkey. Leaders and members of the both the Patriotic Alliance of Kurdistan and the Kurdistan Democratic Party met Monday and agreed that the Kurdish autonomous region was not and would not be part of the struggle between Turkey and the PKK, the party leader said."
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Arbil, Iraq - A Kurdish party leader said Tuesday the Kurdish autonomous region in Iraq would not be part of the crisis between the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and Turkey. Leaders and members of the both the Patriotic Alliance of Kurdistan and the Kurdistan Democratic Party met Monday and agreed that the Kurdish autonomous region was not and would not be part of the struggle between Turkey and the PKK, the party leader said."
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Turkey's prime minister accuses Iraqi Kurds of turning blind eye to rebel Kurds - International Herald Tribune
"Turkey's prime minister accuses Iraqi Kurds of turning blind eye to rebel Kurds
ANKARA, Turkey: Turkey's prime minister accused the leader of Iraq's Kurdish region of "aiding and abetting" separatist Kurdish rebels in a sign of growing frustration with Iraqi Kurds' refusal to crack down on them, according to reports Wednesday."
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ANKARA, Turkey: Turkey's prime minister accused the leader of Iraq's Kurdish region of "aiding and abetting" separatist Kurdish rebels in a sign of growing frustration with Iraqi Kurds' refusal to crack down on them, according to reports Wednesday."
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Ankara Demands Support From Washington Over Counter-attacks to Rebel Kurds | October 31, 2007 | AHN
"Ankara Demands Support From Washington Over Counter-attacks to Rebel Kurds
Jay Olle - AHN News Writer
Ankara, Turkey (AHN) - Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan urges the United States to support the country in destroying the Kurdish militants harboring across northern Iraqi border. "
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Jay Olle - AHN News Writer
Ankara, Turkey (AHN) - Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan urges the United States to support the country in destroying the Kurdish militants harboring across northern Iraqi border. "
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Turkey faces Tora Bora-like challenge in Iraqi Kurdistan | FP Passport
"Turkey faces Tora Bora-like challenge in Iraqi Kurdistan David Francis Tue, 10/30/2007 - 11:02pm. Since gathering on Turkey's border with northern Iraq last week, Turkish troops have been mounting small-scale attacks against the separatist Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) inside Iraqi borders. These attacks have reportedly consisted of Turkish special forces with the support of helicopter gunships, targeting PKK bases."
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More:Turkey faces Tora Bora-like challenge in Iraqi Kurdistan | FP Passport
Who's Behind the PKK?- by Justin Raimondo
"Who's Behind the PKK? In a word: Washington
The recent threat by the Turks to invade Iraq in hot pursuit of PKK terrorists has the administration scrambling to appease Ankara and stave off a major blow to the claim that the U.S. occupation has provided "stability" to the region. Kurdistan, after all, has been touted up until now as a model of peace, prosperity, and unalloyed happiness – a foretaste of the country's golden future, provided "defeatists" in the U.S. don't pull the rug out from under our imminent victory. To see this veritable utopia smashed by Turkish force of arms would be a disaster for Washington – but even worse would be the revelation of how we got ourselves into this wholly untenable position to begin with. Worse, that is, for whoever would be indicted and prosecuted for pulling off what may turn out to be one of the most ambitious, and dangerous, "rogue" operations since Iran-Contra."
More:Who's Behind the PKK?- by Justin Raimondo
The recent threat by the Turks to invade Iraq in hot pursuit of PKK terrorists has the administration scrambling to appease Ankara and stave off a major blow to the claim that the U.S. occupation has provided "stability" to the region. Kurdistan, after all, has been touted up until now as a model of peace, prosperity, and unalloyed happiness – a foretaste of the country's golden future, provided "defeatists" in the U.S. don't pull the rug out from under our imminent victory. To see this veritable utopia smashed by Turkish force of arms would be a disaster for Washington – but even worse would be the revelation of how we got ourselves into this wholly untenable position to begin with. Worse, that is, for whoever would be indicted and prosecuted for pulling off what may turn out to be one of the most ambitious, and dangerous, "rogue" operations since Iran-Contra."
More:Who's Behind the PKK?- by Justin Raimondo
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
US Azerbaijanis demand dismissal of journalist publishing photos of Khojaly genocide as “Armenian genocide”
"US Azerbaijanis demand dismissal of journalist publishing photos of Khojaly genocide as “Armenian genocide” [ 30 Oct 2007 15:12 ] Azerbaijan Society of America and representatives of Mountain Jews living in New York demanded explanation from the Russian weekly newspaper V Novom Svete (In the New World) which published the photos of Khojaly genocide victims as victims of the so-called Armenian genocide. APA US bureau reports the editor of the newspaper Nemerovski said that Armenian journalist Eduard Pariyants wrote the article and that he did not know these were the photos of Khojaly genocide. He said that he will make statement after investigating the problem. Hundreds of American Azerbaijanis phoned the editorial office of the newspaper and demanded dismissal of the journalist and official refutation. Azerbaijani permanent representation to UN and public organizations pay attention to the problem. Eduard Pariyants was dismissed for publishing the article on the so-called Armenian genocide two years ago. /APA/"
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US Congress, Turkish Parliament, many questions - Turkish Daily News Oct 30, 2007
"US Congress, Turkish Parliament, many questions Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Vural CENGİZ
The Reuters/Zogby poll results are not a big surprise considering Pelosi's resolution attempt with terrible timing. The approval rate for the U.S. Congress is down to 11 percent. This means only one out of ten Americans approve the 110th Congress which has been in business less than a year. This is worse than U.S approval rate in Turkey and much worse than President Bush's 24 percent approval rate. Bad presidency and terrible law-making. This is American perception of Washington. "There is a real question among Americans now about how relevant this government is to them," pollster John Zogby said according to Reuters"
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Vural CENGİZ
The Reuters/Zogby poll results are not a big surprise considering Pelosi's resolution attempt with terrible timing. The approval rate for the U.S. Congress is down to 11 percent. This means only one out of ten Americans approve the 110th Congress which has been in business less than a year. This is worse than U.S approval rate in Turkey and much worse than President Bush's 24 percent approval rate. Bad presidency and terrible law-making. This is American perception of Washington. "There is a real question among Americans now about how relevant this government is to them," pollster John Zogby said according to Reuters"
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15 arrested in Germany after clashes between Turks, Kurds
"15 arrested in Germany after clashes between Turks, Kurds
Tension was high between Turks and Kurds sympathizing with the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) after clashes between the two groups in Berlin, news reports said yesterday. German riot police drive to the Cottbusser Tor underground station after clashes on Sunday night in Kreuzberg, Berlin. Berlin police said they had arrested 15 people and warned that further clashes could be expected. The violence on Sunday night, in which 18 officers were injured, followed a demonstration calling for unity between Turks and Kurds in the Kreuzberg neighborhood, a district with a large Turkish community."
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Tension was high between Turks and Kurds sympathizing with the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) after clashes between the two groups in Berlin, news reports said yesterday. German riot police drive to the Cottbusser Tor underground station after clashes on Sunday night in Kreuzberg, Berlin. Berlin police said they had arrested 15 people and warned that further clashes could be expected. The violence on Sunday night, in which 18 officers were injured, followed a demonstration calling for unity between Turks and Kurds in the Kreuzberg neighborhood, a district with a large Turkish community."
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Letter: Pelosi wrong-headed to push genocide on Turkey
"Letter: Pelosi wrong-headed to push genocide on Turkey Bemidji Pioneer Published Sunday, October 28, 2007 On Thursday, Oct. 10, Speaker Nancy Pelosi encouraged the House of Representatives to support her resolution condemning the 1917 genocide perpetrated by Turkey against the Armenian population. In defending her ardor, Pelosi declared, “This isn’t about Turkey; it’s about the Ottoman Empire.” Said empire is history. It fell as a consequence of the War to End All Wars. That was 85 years ago!"
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More:Bemidji Pioneer | Letter: Pelosi wrong-headed to push genocide on Turkey
Turkey hits Kurdish rebels in southeast - Los Angeles Times
"Turkey hits Kurdish rebels in southeast
Ground troops mass along the border with Iraq, and military parades are held in main cities. The U.S. works to avert a larger attack. From Reuters October 30, 2007 SIRNAK, TURKEY -- Helicopter gunships fired rockets and bombed Kurdish rebel positions Monday in southeastern Turkey near the Iraqi border, witnesses said. Turkey has massed as many as 100,000 troops along the border, backed by tanks, artillery and aircraft, in readiness for a possible incursion to hunt down 3,000 guerrillas who use the region as a base."
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Ground troops mass along the border with Iraq, and military parades are held in main cities. The U.S. works to avert a larger attack. From Reuters October 30, 2007 SIRNAK, TURKEY -- Helicopter gunships fired rockets and bombed Kurdish rebel positions Monday in southeastern Turkey near the Iraqi border, witnesses said. Turkey has massed as many as 100,000 troops along the border, backed by tanks, artillery and aircraft, in readiness for a possible incursion to hunt down 3,000 guerrillas who use the region as a base."
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Flag-waving Turks support action against Kurds in Iraq
"Flag-waving Turks support action against Kurds in Iraq Helicopter gunships attack rebel positions in southeast Turkey Emma Ross-Thomas, Reuters Published: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 SIRNAK, Turkey -- Helicopter gunships bombed Kurdish rebel positions in southeast Turkey on Monday and the government flexed its military muscle with big national day parades and flypasts in major cities."
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Rice working hard to find solution to Turkey/PKK problem
"Rice working hard to find solution to Turkey/PKK problem
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (KUNA) -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice plans to apply 'considerable diplomatic capital' on Friday in Ankara to find a solution to tensions between Turkey and Iraq over deadly incursions from Iraq into Turkey by the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), State Department spokesman Sean McCormack said on Monday."
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (KUNA) -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice plans to apply 'considerable diplomatic capital' on Friday in Ankara to find a solution to tensions between Turkey and Iraq over deadly incursions from Iraq into Turkey by the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), State Department spokesman Sean McCormack said on Monday."
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Turkey displays might with air attacks, parades
"Turkey displays might with air attacks, parades
Bombardment of Kurdish rebels along Iraq border coincides with national day festivities in big cities
Oct 30, 2007 04:30 AM
SIRNAK, Turkey–Helicopter gunships bombed Kurdish rebel positions in southeast Turkey yesterday and the government flexed its military muscle with big national day parades and flypasts in major cities."
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Bombardment of Kurdish rebels along Iraq border coincides with national day festivities in big cities
Oct 30, 2007 04:30 AM
SIRNAK, Turkey–Helicopter gunships bombed Kurdish rebel positions in southeast Turkey yesterday and the government flexed its military muscle with big national day parades and flypasts in major cities."
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The Netherlands becoming the playground for far-away disputes
"The Netherlands becoming the playground for far-away disputes
The botched U.S. occupation of Iraq has thrown that country in ever worsening chaos, as was observed by the Gholam-Ali Haddad, Speaker if the Iranian Majlis or Parliament, to Turkish foreign minister Ali Babacan yesterday. This means that there is has been no central authority in Iraq since 2003. The North of Iraq is Kurdish and is run by the Kurdish allies of the U.S. The Kurds are a minority in Iran, Iraq and Turkey."
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The botched U.S. occupation of Iraq has thrown that country in ever worsening chaos, as was observed by the Gholam-Ali Haddad, Speaker if the Iranian Majlis or Parliament, to Turkish foreign minister Ali Babacan yesterday. This means that there is has been no central authority in Iraq since 2003. The North of Iraq is Kurdish and is run by the Kurdish allies of the U.S. The Kurds are a minority in Iran, Iraq and Turkey."
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Kurds and Turks
"Kurds and Turks Winston-Salem Journal Give your opinion on this editorial
Asked last week what American forces will do about the deadly cross-border attacks that Kurdish rebels are launching into Turkey, the American commander for that region said, “absolutely nothing.”"
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Asked last week what American forces will do about the deadly cross-border attacks that Kurdish rebels are launching into Turkey, the American commander for that region said, “absolutely nothing.”"
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Growing racial tensions between Turks, Kurds put many on edge
"Growing racial tensions between Turks, Kurds put many on edge
MARK MACKINNON From Tuesday's Globe and Mail October 30, 2007 at 5:22 AM EDT ISTANBUL — Murat's normally brash seller's voice drops almost to a whisper as the topic of conversation switches from the price of carpets to his status as a Kurd living in a city where that suddenly can be a dangerous thing."
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MARK MACKINNON From Tuesday's Globe and Mail October 30, 2007 at 5:22 AM EDT ISTANBUL — Murat's normally brash seller's voice drops almost to a whisper as the topic of conversation switches from the price of carpets to his status as a Kurd living in a city where that suddenly can be a dangerous thing."
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Turkish troops work to block PKK escape routes back into northern Iraq - Hürriyet
"Turkish troops work to block PKK escape routes back into northern Iraq
Up to 8,000 Turkish soldiers are squeezing the PKK terror group's forces in an air-strike operation based in the southeastern Turkish provinces of Tunceli and Sirnak."
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Up to 8,000 Turkish soldiers are squeezing the PKK terror group's forces in an air-strike operation based in the southeastern Turkish provinces of Tunceli and Sirnak."
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Close encounters of the Turkish kind
"Close encounters of the Turkish kind
By Fazile Zahir FETHIYE, Turkey - The alleged sighting of an unidentified flying object (UFO) has excited the Turkish media with pictures appearing in both sensationalistic tabloids and more serious broadsheet papers last week."
More:Asia Times Online :: Middle East News - Close encounters of the Turkish kind
By Fazile Zahir FETHIYE, Turkey - The alleged sighting of an unidentified flying object (UFO) has excited the Turkish media with pictures appearing in both sensationalistic tabloids and more serious broadsheet papers last week."
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Turkish Helicopters Rocket Rebels
"Turkish Helicopters Rocket Rebels
By DAVID RISING – 1 hour ago ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Cobra attack helicopters blasted suspected Kurdish rebel targets Tuesday near the southeastern border with Iraq in a second day of fighting in the Mount Cudi area, which has reportedly claimed the lives of three Turkish soldiers and six guerrillas. As the military pressure continued, the government called a Cabinet meeting for Wednesday to discuss a National Security Council recommendation on possible economic measures against groups supporting the Kurdish rebels, private CNN-Turk and NTV television reported."
More:The Associated Press: Turkish Helicopters Rocket Rebels
By DAVID RISING – 1 hour ago ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Cobra attack helicopters blasted suspected Kurdish rebel targets Tuesday near the southeastern border with Iraq in a second day of fighting in the Mount Cudi area, which has reportedly claimed the lives of three Turkish soldiers and six guerrillas. As the military pressure continued, the government called a Cabinet meeting for Wednesday to discuss a National Security Council recommendation on possible economic measures against groups supporting the Kurdish rebels, private CNN-Turk and NTV television reported."
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Talking Turkey
"Talking Turkey
James Forsyth 7:28pm If you want to see how real the danger of the West losing Turkey is, examine these poll numbers. The United States’s favourability rating is down to 9%- from 52% in 2000. The European Union’s favourability rating has fallen from 54% in 2004 to 27% today. Turks are now more hostile towards Westerners than either Egyptians or Pakistanis."
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James Forsyth 7:28pm If you want to see how real the danger of the West losing Turkey is, examine these poll numbers. The United States’s favourability rating is down to 9%- from 52% in 2000. The European Union’s favourability rating has fallen from 54% in 2004 to 27% today. Turks are now more hostile towards Westerners than either Egyptians or Pakistanis."
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Rehn urges Turkey to implement Ankara protocol
"Rehn urges Turkey to implement Ankara protocol
The European Union has called on Ankara to meet its obligations to Brussels as soon as possible, adding that Turkey can only join the Union if it complies with EU principles and laws.
European Union Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn has said that Turkey has to meet its obligations in connection with the implementation of the Ankara protocol, pointing out that the sooner this is done, the better.
In an interview with EurActiv, he also said that “Turkey’s accession is not for today and it is not an automatic process. It will be a long and sometimes difficult journey, which will generate an important transformation of the country.”
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More:Financial Mirror
The European Union has called on Ankara to meet its obligations to Brussels as soon as possible, adding that Turkey can only join the Union if it complies with EU principles and laws.
European Union Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn has said that Turkey has to meet its obligations in connection with the implementation of the Ankara protocol, pointing out that the sooner this is done, the better.
In an interview with EurActiv, he also said that “Turkey’s accession is not for today and it is not an automatic process. It will be a long and sometimes difficult journey, which will generate an important transformation of the country.”
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Monday, October 29, 2007
Women make their way onto a 'man's pitch' - Turkish Daily News Oct 29, 2007
"Women make their way onto a 'man's pitch' Monday, October 29, 2007
Vastly overshadowed by their male colleagues, a total number of 300 women football players are trying to be a part of Turkish football agenda, trying to make their voice heard in a man-dominated area"
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Vastly overshadowed by their male colleagues, a total number of 300 women football players are trying to be a part of Turkish football agenda, trying to make their voice heard in a man-dominated area"
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Turks Claim 100 Rebels Surrounded; One Turkish Soldier Dead - ToTheCenter
"Turks Claim 100 Rebels Surrounded; One Turkish Soldier Dead
The Associated Press reported Turkish media as saying Turkish troops have surrounded 100 Kurdish rebels in caves near the Iraqi-border. The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) denied the report. The conflict on the Turkish-Iraqi border continued today as Turkey celebrates its 84th anniversary of the republic."
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The Associated Press reported Turkish media as saying Turkish troops have surrounded 100 Kurdish rebels in caves near the Iraqi-border. The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) denied the report. The conflict on the Turkish-Iraqi border continued today as Turkey celebrates its 84th anniversary of the republic."
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The Turks are coming
"The Turks are coming
With more than 100,000 troops and all those F-16s, tanks and helicopter gunships massed on the Turkish-Iraqi border, the new George W Bush greater Middle East war - that is, the Turkish invasion of Iraqi Kurdistan - is ready to roll. To say this is all part of a 'structural crisis' between Turkey and the US would be the understatement of the century. Turkey is actually deciding nothing less than its real geopolitical position in a mesmerizing balancing act involving Iran, Israel, the Arab world, Europe, Russia and the US."
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With more than 100,000 troops and all those F-16s, tanks and helicopter gunships massed on the Turkish-Iraqi border, the new George W Bush greater Middle East war - that is, the Turkish invasion of Iraqi Kurdistan - is ready to roll. To say this is all part of a 'structural crisis' between Turkey and the US would be the understatement of the century. Turkey is actually deciding nothing less than its real geopolitical position in a mesmerizing balancing act involving Iran, Israel, the Arab world, Europe, Russia and the US."
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Who's Behind the PKK? In a word: Washington
"Who's Behind the PKK? In a word: Washington
by Justin Raimondo
The recent threat by the Turks to invade Iraq in hot pursuit of PKK terrorists has the administration scrambling to appease Ankara and stave off a major blow to the claim that the U.S. occupation has provided 'stability' to the region. Kurdistan, after all, has been touted up until now as a model of peace, prosperity, and unalloyed happiness – a foretaste of the country's golden future, provided 'defeatists' in the U.S. don't pull the rug out from under our imminent victory. To see this veritable utopia smashed by Turkish force of arms would be a disaster for Washington – but even worse would be the revelation of how we got ourselves into this wholly untenable position to begin with. Worse, that is, for whoever would be indicted and prosecuted for pulling off what may turn out to be one of the most ambitious, and dangerous, 'rogue' operations since Iran-Contra."
More:The Vineyard of the Saker: Who's Behind the PKK? In a word: Washington
by Justin Raimondo
The recent threat by the Turks to invade Iraq in hot pursuit of PKK terrorists has the administration scrambling to appease Ankara and stave off a major blow to the claim that the U.S. occupation has provided 'stability' to the region. Kurdistan, after all, has been touted up until now as a model of peace, prosperity, and unalloyed happiness – a foretaste of the country's golden future, provided 'defeatists' in the U.S. don't pull the rug out from under our imminent victory. To see this veritable utopia smashed by Turkish force of arms would be a disaster for Washington – but even worse would be the revelation of how we got ourselves into this wholly untenable position to begin with. Worse, that is, for whoever would be indicted and prosecuted for pulling off what may turn out to be one of the most ambitious, and dangerous, 'rogue' operations since Iran-Contra."
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Turkey: An Armenian in Istanbul
"Istanbul
I was in Istanbul last week, attending a 5-day seminar on 'Young Women living in conflict areas'. This was a meeting seminar organised by women's organizations from the South Caucasus (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Abkhazia and Georgia). We were 5 women representing Armenia from different organisations. The initiative was sponsored by the Kvinna til kvinna Swedish organisation which is a feminist organisation who sponsors empowerment projects in different conflict regions (Balkans, middle-east and Caucasus...)."
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I was in Istanbul last week, attending a 5-day seminar on 'Young Women living in conflict areas'. This was a meeting seminar organised by women's organizations from the South Caucasus (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Abkhazia and Georgia). We were 5 women representing Armenia from different organisations. The initiative was sponsored by the Kvinna til kvinna Swedish organisation which is a feminist organisation who sponsors empowerment projects in different conflict regions (Balkans, middle-east and Caucasus...)."
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Ancient city turned into archaeological park - 29-10-2007
"Ancient city turned into archaeological park
The ancient Anatolian city of Tilmen Tumulus has been turned into a tourist attraction under the stewardship of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Tourists are now free to take tours around the site, with guide information on wall displays written in both Turkish and English, reports the Anatolia News Agency."
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The ancient Anatolian city of Tilmen Tumulus has been turned into a tourist attraction under the stewardship of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Tourists are now free to take tours around the site, with guide information on wall displays written in both Turkish and English, reports the Anatolia News Agency."
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Iraq warns Turkey against 'disastrous' incursion-Rest of World-World-The Times of India
"Iraq warns Turkey against 'disastrous' incursion 30 Oct 2007, 0218 hrs IST,AFP
ANKARA: Turkey paraded its military muscle on Monday, amid stern warnings from Baghdad that any large-scale Turkish incursion against Kurdish rebel bases in northern Iraq would have "disastrous" results. "
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ANKARA: Turkey paraded its military muscle on Monday, amid stern warnings from Baghdad that any large-scale Turkish incursion against Kurdish rebel bases in northern Iraq would have "disastrous" results. "
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International Security - Emerging Threats - Analysis - UPI.com
"Turkish-Kurdish conflict reaches Europe
By STEFAN NICOLA
UPI Germany Correspondent
BERLIN, Oct. 29 (UPI) -- As the Turkish-Kurdish conflict threatens to escalate into a military invasion of northern Iraq, the violence has reached other countries in Europe.
Over the weekend tens of thousands of Turks and a smaller number of Kurds demonstrated in Western Europe."
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By STEFAN NICOLA
UPI Germany Correspondent
BERLIN, Oct. 29 (UPI) -- As the Turkish-Kurdish conflict threatens to escalate into a military invasion of northern Iraq, the violence has reached other countries in Europe.
Over the weekend tens of thousands of Turks and a smaller number of Kurds demonstrated in Western Europe."
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Turkish Soldiers Battle Kurdish Rebels
"Turkish Soldiers Battle Kurdish Rebels
By SUZAN FRASER – 3 hours ago ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Soldiers battled separatist Kurdish rebels across southeast Turkey, trapping about 100 in caves near the Iraqi border after blocking escape routes across the frontier, Turkey's state-run news agency reported Monday. The guerrillas denied the report."
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By SUZAN FRASER – 3 hours ago ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Soldiers battled separatist Kurdish rebels across southeast Turkey, trapping about 100 in caves near the Iraqi border after blocking escape routes across the frontier, Turkey's state-run news agency reported Monday. The guerrillas denied the report."
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United Press International - International Security - Emerging Threats - Analysis
"Turkish-Kurdish conflict reaches Europe
By STEFAN NICOLA
UPI Germany Correspondent
BERLIN, Oct. 29 (UPI) -- As the Turkish-Kurdish conflict threatens to escalate into a military invasion of northern Iraq, the violence has reached other countries in Europe.
Over the weekend tens of thousands of Turks and a smaller number of Kurds demonstrated in Western Europe."
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By STEFAN NICOLA
UPI Germany Correspondent
BERLIN, Oct. 29 (UPI) -- As the Turkish-Kurdish conflict threatens to escalate into a military invasion of northern Iraq, the violence has reached other countries in Europe.
Over the weekend tens of thousands of Turks and a smaller number of Kurds demonstrated in Western Europe."
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Turkey and the Kurds: Searching for an Exit on the Highway to War - International - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News
"TURKEY AND THE KURDS
Searching for an Exit on the Highway to War
By Annette Grossbongardt and Bernhard Zand
Everyone agrees that a Turkish invasion of Iraq would be catastrophic. But with Kurdish separatists staging attacks almost daily, pressure for an attack is growing within Turkey. The time to find a solution may be running out."
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Searching for an Exit on the Highway to War
By Annette Grossbongardt and Bernhard Zand
Everyone agrees that a Turkish invasion of Iraq would be catastrophic. But with Kurdish separatists staging attacks almost daily, pressure for an attack is growing within Turkey. The time to find a solution may be running out."
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VOA News - Turkish Forces Surround 100 Kurdish Rebels Near Iraqi Border
"Turkish Forces Surround 100 Kurdish Rebels Near Iraqi Border By VOA News 29 October 2007
Turkish state media say government troops have surrounded about 100 Kurdish rebels in a mountainous region near the border with Iraq.
The official Anatolia news agency said Monday Turkish forces trapped the rebels in the southeastern province of Hakkari by blocking their escape routes to bases in northern Iraq."
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Turkish state media say government troops have surrounded about 100 Kurdish rebels in a mountainous region near the border with Iraq.
The official Anatolia news agency said Monday Turkish forces trapped the rebels in the southeastern province of Hakkari by blocking their escape routes to bases in northern Iraq."
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Turkey Attacks Kurdish Rebel Positions - New York Times
"Turkey Attacks Kurdish Rebel Positions
By SEBNEM ARSU
Published: October 29, 2007
ISTANBUL, Oct. 28 — Turkey’s military on Sunday attacked Kurdish rebels in the southeastern province of Tunceli, a mostly Kurdish area that is a base for the separatist Kurdistan Worker’s Party, or P.K.K."
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By SEBNEM ARSU
Published: October 29, 2007
ISTANBUL, Oct. 28 — Turkey’s military on Sunday attacked Kurdish rebels in the southeastern province of Tunceli, a mostly Kurdish area that is a base for the separatist Kurdistan Worker’s Party, or P.K.K."
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Petraeus Says U.S. Seeking Calm in North - New York Times
"Petraeus Says U.S. Seeking Calm in North
By ALISSA J. RUBIN and JAMES GLANZ
Published: October 29, 2007
CAMP SPEICHER, Iraq, Oct. 28 — With tensions on the border between Iraq and Turkey still running high, Gen. David H. Petraeus, the American military’s commander in Iraq, indicated Sunday that behind-the-scenes efforts were under way to calm the situation. But he would not talk about them publicly because the situation was volatile. "
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By ALISSA J. RUBIN and JAMES GLANZ
Published: October 29, 2007
CAMP SPEICHER, Iraq, Oct. 28 — With tensions on the border between Iraq and Turkey still running high, Gen. David H. Petraeus, the American military’s commander in Iraq, indicated Sunday that behind-the-scenes efforts were under way to calm the situation. But he would not talk about them publicly because the situation was volatile. "
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In the Rugged North of Iraq, Kurdish Rebels Flout Turkey - New York Times
"In the Rugged North of Iraq, Kurdish Rebels Flout Turkey
By SABRINA TAVERNISE
Published: October 29, 2007
RANIYA, Iraq, Oct. 27 — A low-slung concrete building off a steep mountain road marks the beginning of rebel territory in this remote corner of northern Iraq. The fighters based here, Kurdish militants fighting Turkey, fly their own flag, and despite urgent international calls to curb them, they operate freely, receiving supplies in beat-up pickup trucks less than 10 miles from a government checkpoint. "
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By SABRINA TAVERNISE
Published: October 29, 2007
RANIYA, Iraq, Oct. 27 — A low-slung concrete building off a steep mountain road marks the beginning of rebel territory in this remote corner of northern Iraq. The fighters based here, Kurdish militants fighting Turkey, fly their own flag, and despite urgent international calls to curb them, they operate freely, receiving supplies in beat-up pickup trucks less than 10 miles from a government checkpoint. "
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Iran News - Hersh: US, Israel support PKK
"Hersh: US, Israel support PKK
Monday, October 29, 2007 - ?2005 IranMania.com
PKK Kurdish rebel group and its sister organization, PEJAK, have been receiving support from the US and Israel, an American journalist claims, PressTV reported. 'In the past months, Israel and the United States have been working together in support of PKK and its Iranian offshoot PEJAK, I was told by a government consultant with close ties to the Pentagon,' said Pulitzer Prize-winning, Seymour Hersh. LONDON, October 29 (IranMania) - PKK Kurdish rebel group and its sister organization, PEJAK, have been receiving support from the US and Israel, an American journalist claims, PressTV reported."
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Monday, October 29, 2007 - ?2005 IranMania.com
PKK Kurdish rebel group and its sister organization, PEJAK, have been receiving support from the US and Israel, an American journalist claims, PressTV reported. 'In the past months, Israel and the United States have been working together in support of PKK and its Iranian offshoot PEJAK, I was told by a government consultant with close ties to the Pentagon,' said Pulitzer Prize-winning, Seymour Hersh. LONDON, October 29 (IranMania) - PKK Kurdish rebel group and its sister organization, PEJAK, have been receiving support from the US and Israel, an American journalist claims, PressTV reported."
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Reasons for EU to tacitly consent to Turkey' s possible move - People's Daily Online
"Reasons for EU to tacitly consent to Turkey' s possible move
Turkey is certainly a quite sensible word for Europeans. Its candidacy to the European Union (EU) was approved in the Helsinki Heads of State and Government Summit eight years ago, on December 10-11, 1999, but the road to its EU accession is rather tortuous and full of brambles, and no substantial progress has so far been made. Moreover, a recent boycott by the French government has made access of this nation with a population of more than 70 million to the EU more bumpy and the latter's credit has also been subjected to great challenge."
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Turkey is certainly a quite sensible word for Europeans. Its candidacy to the European Union (EU) was approved in the Helsinki Heads of State and Government Summit eight years ago, on December 10-11, 1999, but the road to its EU accession is rather tortuous and full of brambles, and no substantial progress has so far been made. Moreover, a recent boycott by the French government has made access of this nation with a population of more than 70 million to the EU more bumpy and the latter's credit has also been subjected to great challenge."
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Thousands of Turks protest in Utrecht, Dutch News, The Netherlands, Holland, Expatica
"Thousands of Turks protest in Utrecht
29 October 2007 UTRECHT – Thousands of Turks demonstrated in Utrecht on Sunday afternoon. In a peaceful protest they called for 'one unified Turkey.' The police estimate there were 5,000 to 7,000 people at the demonstration."
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29 October 2007 UTRECHT – Thousands of Turks demonstrated in Utrecht on Sunday afternoon. In a peaceful protest they called for 'one unified Turkey.' The police estimate there were 5,000 to 7,000 people at the demonstration."
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Prof questions Armenian genocide - News
"Prof questions Armenian genocide Diction should be reconsidered to describe the Ottoman Empire 'civil war,' speaker says By Kelsie Hahn Issue date: 10/29/07 Section: News
The conflict between the Ottoman Empire and Armenians during WWI was a tragedy, but it was not genocide, despite widespread belief to the contrary, historian Justin McCarthy said at a talk Saturday at the University Hilton.
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The conflict between the Ottoman Empire and Armenians during WWI was a tragedy, but it was not genocide, despite widespread belief to the contrary, historian Justin McCarthy said at a talk Saturday at the University Hilton.
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Asia Times Online :: Middle East News - Turkey determined to turn the screws
"Turkey determined to turn the screws By Sami Moubayed DAMASCUS - The Iraqi ministerial delegation that went to Ankara this weekend to discuss solutions to the stand-off in Turkish-Iraqi relations returned to Baghdad empty-handed. These were supposed to be 'make or break talks'. Turkish officials described them as 'the last chance to resolve the issue before resorting to a possible cross-border operation'. A Turkish diplomat described Iraqi proposals, without naming them, as 'unsatisfactory'."
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Shared values to strengthen ties with Turkey
"Shared values to strengthen ties with Turkey 17:12' 29/10/2007 (GMT+7) VietNamNet Bridge – On the occasion of Turkey's National Day today, the country's ambassador to Vietnam, Yahya Akkurt, spoke to Viet Nam News."
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Erdogan Lira Risks Conversion to Sick From Strong
"Erdogan Lira Risks Conversion to Sick From Strong (Update1) By Ewa Krukowska and Yon Pulkabrek Enlarge Image/Details Oct. 29 (Bloomberg) -- No prime minister in Turkey's modern history has done more to turn the lira into the strong man of the foreign exchange market than Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Traders now bet his threat to invade northern Iraq will turn it into a laggard."
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New York-based newspaper publishes photos of children killed in Khojaly genocide as victims of the so-called Armenian genocide
"New York-based newspaper publishes photos of children killed in Khojaly genocide as victims of the so-called Armenian genocide [ 29 Oct 2007 13:04 ]
Armenian author Eduard Pariyants published the photos of the children killed during Khojaly genocide as victims of the so-called Armenian genocide of 1915, in New York-based Russian weekly newspaper V Novom Svete (In the New World)."
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Armenian author Eduard Pariyants published the photos of the children killed during Khojaly genocide as victims of the so-called Armenian genocide of 1915, in New York-based Russian weekly newspaper V Novom Svete (In the New World)."
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JTW News - Relations between Armenia and PKK Terrorism
"Relations between Armenia and PKK Terrorism
*** By Tetedeturc *** Changing their tactics after the ’80s as they encountered adverse reactions from the world. Now, it was time for PKK to carry on the mission. Their first terrorist act started at Eruh and Semdimli in 1984 while the ASALA-Armenian terror receded to the background. Some of the tangible proofs of the ties between Armenians and PKK are the following:"
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*** By Tetedeturc *** Changing their tactics after the ’80s as they encountered adverse reactions from the world. Now, it was time for PKK to carry on the mission. Their first terrorist act started at Eruh and Semdimli in 1984 while the ASALA-Armenian terror receded to the background. Some of the tangible proofs of the ties between Armenians and PKK are the following:"
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'Genocide' talk tests Israel-Turkey ties | csmonitor.com
"'Genocide' talk tests Israel-Turkey ties Jewish support for Congress to call an Armenian massacre 'genocide' has strained relations between the longtime allies.
JERUSALEM - It's not that often that one finds an archbishop in long black vestments making his way down the hill from Jerusalem's Old City for a political protest at Israel's Foreign Ministry.
But for Archbishop Aris Shirvanian, these are not ordinary times, and matters of conscience are at hand. They begin with the stories that his father told him about the atrocities he witnessed as a 9-year-old, which ended in the death of his father's parents and uncles. The year was 1915, and Mr. Shirvanian's father escaped, like many others, to the Holy Land, which has a prominent Armenian community. "
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JERUSALEM - It's not that often that one finds an archbishop in long black vestments making his way down the hill from Jerusalem's Old City for a political protest at Israel's Foreign Ministry.
But for Archbishop Aris Shirvanian, these are not ordinary times, and matters of conscience are at hand. They begin with the stories that his father told him about the atrocities he witnessed as a 9-year-old, which ended in the death of his father's parents and uncles. The year was 1915, and Mr. Shirvanian's father escaped, like many others, to the Holy Land, which has a prominent Armenian community. "
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The Snake Stone - Jason Goodwin - Books - Review - New York Times
"East and West Intertwine With Intrigue in Istanbul
By JANET MASLIN
Published: October 29, 2007
This spring the Mystery Writers of America gave the Edgar Award for best mystery novel to an unusual suspect: “The Janissary Tree,” by Jason Goodwin. That book was the inaugural installment in a series in which the gumshoe wears Turkish slippers. The character is Investigator Yashim, and he is a eunuch, though hardly the only eunuch in mystery fiction. There is already Mary Reed and Eric Mayer’s “John the Eunuch” series that is set in the plague-ridden sixth century and features “This man isn’t here to help you burst pustules” (from “Five for Silver”) as a representative line."
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By JANET MASLIN
Published: October 29, 2007
This spring the Mystery Writers of America gave the Edgar Award for best mystery novel to an unusual suspect: “The Janissary Tree,” by Jason Goodwin. That book was the inaugural installment in a series in which the gumshoe wears Turkish slippers. The character is Investigator Yashim, and he is a eunuch, though hardly the only eunuch in mystery fiction. There is already Mary Reed and Eric Mayer’s “John the Eunuch” series that is set in the plague-ridden sixth century and features “This man isn’t here to help you burst pustules” (from “Five for Silver”) as a representative line."
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JTW News - The Greek Cypriot-PKK Connection
"The Greek Cypriot-PKK Connection
View by Ata ATUN The Greek Cypriot-Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) connection exists not only on a simple level and is not just a tiny connection to a Cypriot passport numbered C015198, valid 1995-2005 and issued to Kurdish terrorist leader Abdullah Öcalan under the fake name Lazaros Mavros. The latter actually is the founder of the Kurdish Solidarity Committee (KSC) in Cyprus."
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View by Ata ATUN The Greek Cypriot-Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) connection exists not only on a simple level and is not just a tiny connection to a Cypriot passport numbered C015198, valid 1995-2005 and issued to Kurdish terrorist leader Abdullah Öcalan under the fake name Lazaros Mavros. The latter actually is the founder of the Kurdish Solidarity Committee (KSC) in Cyprus."
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A suggestion to Turkey for 'genocide' bill: Do nothing! - Turkish Daily News Oct 29, 2007
"A suggestion to Turkey for 'genocide' bill: Do nothing! Monday, October 29, 2007
Bryce KAUFMAN
As an American exchange student in Turkey, I am more than keenly aware of the effect that U.S. policies have on U.S.-Turkish relations and on the way in which Americans are perceived here. Obviously the topic on everybody's minds recently has been the U.S House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee's passage of a non-binding resolution recognizing the events of 1915 as genocide.I suppose I echo U.S. Ambassador Ross Wilson's words when I say that I can understand why the Turkish public is dismayed and angry with the resolution. Passing such a measure is not the way in which friends and allies treat each other, revealing a certain lack of understanding on the part of U.S. politicians who supported the measure on how truly important Turkey is for U.S. interests abroad. Most notably, as has been repeatedly quoted in U.S. articles and news reports, a large proportion of U.S. supplies to U.S. service members in Iraq flows through Turkey, specifically through the Incirlik airbase. "
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Bryce KAUFMAN
As an American exchange student in Turkey, I am more than keenly aware of the effect that U.S. policies have on U.S.-Turkish relations and on the way in which Americans are perceived here. Obviously the topic on everybody's minds recently has been the U.S House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee's passage of a non-binding resolution recognizing the events of 1915 as genocide.I suppose I echo U.S. Ambassador Ross Wilson's words when I say that I can understand why the Turkish public is dismayed and angry with the resolution. Passing such a measure is not the way in which friends and allies treat each other, revealing a certain lack of understanding on the part of U.S. politicians who supported the measure on how truly important Turkey is for U.S. interests abroad. Most notably, as has been repeatedly quoted in U.S. articles and news reports, a large proportion of U.S. supplies to U.S. service members in Iraq flows through Turkey, specifically through the Incirlik airbase. "
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How many listen when Turkey speaks? - Turkish Daily News Oct 29, 2007
"How many listen when Turkey speaks? Monday, October 29, 2007
Sylvia TIRYAKI
One of the first things I noticed in Istanbul was that in some quarters (for instance in Nişantaşı � posh residential and shopping district) there were no trash bins in the streets. Later I learnt that terrorists many times successfully used trash bins as detonation facilities targeting civilians in crowded streets. It was during the pre-suicide bombers epoch and removing trash bins was a security measure against terrorism. "
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Sylvia TIRYAKI
One of the first things I noticed in Istanbul was that in some quarters (for instance in Nişantaşı � posh residential and shopping district) there were no trash bins in the streets. Later I learnt that terrorists many times successfully used trash bins as detonation facilities targeting civilians in crowded streets. It was during the pre-suicide bombers epoch and removing trash bins was a security measure against terrorism. "
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Should US fix history? - Sify.com
"Should US fix history? C. Gopinath | Monday, 29 October , 2007, 11:50
The Foreign Affairs Committee of the US House of Representatives (lower house), on October 10, bravely passed a resolution that, among other things, a systematic campaign had been undertaken to kill Armenians in Turkey between 1915 and 1923, and called upon the US President to “ensure that the foreign policy of the US reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity concerning issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in the US record relating to the Armenian Genocide”. It is a non-binding resolution and is scheduled to be presented to the full House for a vote."
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The Foreign Affairs Committee of the US House of Representatives (lower house), on October 10, bravely passed a resolution that, among other things, a systematic campaign had been undertaken to kill Armenians in Turkey between 1915 and 1923, and called upon the US President to “ensure that the foreign policy of the US reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity concerning issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in the US record relating to the Armenian Genocide”. It is a non-binding resolution and is scheduled to be presented to the full House for a vote."
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Marxists down but not out in Istanbul - Turkish Daily News Oct 29, 2007
"Marxists down but not out in Istanbul Monday, October 29, 2007
For some Marxism faded away, with the demise of the Warsaw pact and the fall of the Berlin Wall. But for the activists, academics and intellectuals who gathered in Istanbul over the weekend, Marxism is still the answer to problems of the modern world. "
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For some Marxism faded away, with the demise of the Warsaw pact and the fall of the Berlin Wall. But for the activists, academics and intellectuals who gathered in Istanbul over the weekend, Marxism is still the answer to problems of the modern world. "
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Sunday, October 28, 2007
Ataturk and The Republic of Turkey - Happy 84th Anniversary of the Republic!
"Ataturk and The Republic of Turkey
Today, Republic Day is celebrated throughout Turkey. On October 29, 1923, the Turkish constitution was amended and Turkey became a republic. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey, capitalized on his reputation as an efficient military leader and spent his following years instituting wide-ranging and progressive political, economic, and social reforms, transforming Turkish society from perceiving itself as Muslim subjects of a vast Empire into citizens of a modern, democratic, and secular nation-state."
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JTW News - EU support for Turkey: This is legitimate defense
"EU support for Turkey: This is legitimate defense
Dutch Ruijten, who prepared the report on Turkey, which was approved by the European Parliament, said: 'Turkey has the right to act in self defense.'"
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Dutch Ruijten, who prepared the report on Turkey, which was approved by the European Parliament, said: 'Turkey has the right to act in self defense.'"
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JTW News - EU Should Stop Greek Cypriot Support for Terrorists
"EU Should Stop Greek Cypriot Support for Terrorists
View by Ata ATUN Terrorism, whether carried out individually or collectively, poses one of the greatest threats to international peace and security. Terrorism violates fundamental human rights, particularly the right to life, and can have no justification under any circumstances. It is an evil that strikes at the very core of democracy and civil society as well as economic and social development."
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View by Ata ATUN Terrorism, whether carried out individually or collectively, poses one of the greatest threats to international peace and security. Terrorism violates fundamental human rights, particularly the right to life, and can have no justification under any circumstances. It is an evil that strikes at the very core of democracy and civil society as well as economic and social development."
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Turkey is a Trade 'Beachhead' into EU - Envoy
"Turkey is a Trade 'Beachhead' into EU - Envoy
Turkish Ambassador to Korea Deniz Ozmen 'In Turkey, many Turks have a keen interest in Korea, seeing our bilateral relationship as one between blood brothers. On the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, I hope that this 'one-sided love' of Turks for Koreans will develop into a warm relationship of mutual love.'"
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Turkish Ambassador to Korea Deniz Ozmen 'In Turkey, many Turks have a keen interest in Korea, seeing our bilateral relationship as one between blood brothers. On the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, I hope that this 'one-sided love' of Turks for Koreans will develop into a warm relationship of mutual love.'"
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Kevin Costner says being in Turkey is a dream come true
"Kevin Costner says being in Turkey is a dream come true
Academy Award-winner actor Kevin Costner, currently in İstanbul with his rock band, Modern West, for a concert scheduled for Tuesday night, said being in Turkey was a dream come true for him. Costner, speaking at a press conference Saturday at his hotel, said he had always wanted to come to İstanbul as his wife -- who visited the city when she was 19 years old - always spoke highly of the city."
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Academy Award-winner actor Kevin Costner, currently in İstanbul with his rock band, Modern West, for a concert scheduled for Tuesday night, said being in Turkey was a dream come true for him. Costner, speaking at a press conference Saturday at his hotel, said he had always wanted to come to İstanbul as his wife -- who visited the city when she was 19 years old - always spoke highly of the city."
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EuroNewsEuroNews : Military action in Turkey as people demonstrate
"Military action in Turkey as people demonstrate printable versionbigger textsmaller text Turkey claims to have killed 20 Kurdish guerillas in a major military operation in the east of the country. Thousands of troops were involved in the attack near Tunceli, backed-up by air support."
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Don't alienate Ankara | Jerusalem Post
"Don't alienate Ankara By GIDON D. REMBA
Under pressure from the Bush administration and Turkey - a key US NATO ally - the Congressional leadership recently performed an about-face on a resolution condemning as genocide the mass slaughter and wholesale deportation of Armenian men, women and children nearly a century ago by Ottoman Turkey."
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Under pressure from the Bush administration and Turkey - a key US NATO ally - the Congressional leadership recently performed an about-face on a resolution condemning as genocide the mass slaughter and wholesale deportation of Armenian men, women and children nearly a century ago by Ottoman Turkey."
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I stand by the Turkish Jews as they dispute the “Armenian genocide” « rebelwithacause
"I stand by the Turkish Jews as they dispute the “Armenian genocide”
Saturday, October 27th, 2007 in
Not a recent article but nicely sums up what I think about the ADL and what fellow Turkish Jews think about the whole issue. Turkish Jews come out against ADL Turkey’s small Jewish community has come out against the Anti-Defamation League’s new policy position that the massacre of Armenians during World War I was “tantamount to genocide.” Silvio Ovadio, head of the Jewish community in the country, issued a statement saying, “We have difficulty in understanding” the ADL’s new position on the matter, the Turkish media reported on Thursday."
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Saturday, October 27th, 2007 in
Not a recent article but nicely sums up what I think about the ADL and what fellow Turkish Jews think about the whole issue. Turkish Jews come out against ADL Turkey’s small Jewish community has come out against the Anti-Defamation League’s new policy position that the massacre of Armenians during World War I was “tantamount to genocide.” Silvio Ovadio, head of the Jewish community in the country, issued a statement saying, “We have difficulty in understanding” the ADL’s new position on the matter, the Turkish media reported on Thursday."
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U.S. must help Turkey by taking a stand on Kurds -- Newsday.com
"U.S. must help Turkey by taking a stand on Kurds
BY JENNY WHITE | Jenny White is an associate professor of anthropology at Boston University and the author of 'Islamist Mobilization in Turkey'and 'The Sultan's Seal.' October 28, 2007
A new and unexpected front may be opening in the Iraq war, revealing a split within Turkey between its hard-line secularist military and the more liberal, Muslim government that would rather solve the country's Kurdish problem through peaceful reform."
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BY JENNY WHITE | Jenny White is an associate professor of anthropology at Boston University and the author of 'Islamist Mobilization in Turkey'and 'The Sultan's Seal.' October 28, 2007
A new and unexpected front may be opening in the Iraq war, revealing a split within Turkey between its hard-line secularist military and the more liberal, Muslim government that would rather solve the country's Kurdish problem through peaceful reform."
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Deciphering US action against PKK - Turkish Daily News Oct 27, 2007
"Deciphering US action against PKK Saturday, October 27, 2007
Already strained Turkish-American relations were put to the test following three deadly attacks by the outlawed Kurdistan Worker's Party (PKK) within a month. Turkey looked to the U.S. to take action against the PKK nestled in northern Iraq, or to let it take the matters into its hands."
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Already strained Turkish-American relations were put to the test following three deadly attacks by the outlawed Kurdistan Worker's Party (PKK) within a month. Turkey looked to the U.S. to take action against the PKK nestled in northern Iraq, or to let it take the matters into its hands."
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Nature, Terrain Dictate Turkish Moves | World Latest | Guardian Unlimited
"Nature, Terrain Dictate Turkish Moves
Saturday October 27, 2007 7:01 PM By DOUGLAS BIRCH Associated Press Writer BALLENDA PASS, Iraq (AP) - For most of the last decade, Kurdish guerrillas have staged attacks on the Turkish military from sanctuaries in Iraq's north, where no roads cut through the dense forest and jagged peaks, some already topped with waist-deep snow."
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Saturday October 27, 2007 7:01 PM By DOUGLAS BIRCH Associated Press Writer BALLENDA PASS, Iraq (AP) - For most of the last decade, Kurdish guerrillas have staged attacks on the Turkish military from sanctuaries in Iraq's north, where no roads cut through the dense forest and jagged peaks, some already topped with waist-deep snow."
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EU official promotes Turkey membership - UPI.com
"EU official promotes Turkey membership Published: 25, 2007 at 10:18 PM
STRASBOURG, France, Oct. 25 (UPI) -- A top EU official is calling for further talks on adding Turkey to the European Union, despite concerns from France about the cultural fit. EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn told the European Parliament that 'all member states continue to support accession negotiations with Turkey,' Deutsche Welle said Thursday."
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STRASBOURG, France, Oct. 25 (UPI) -- A top EU official is calling for further talks on adding Turkey to the European Union, despite concerns from France about the cultural fit. EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn told the European Parliament that 'all member states continue to support accession negotiations with Turkey,' Deutsche Welle said Thursday."
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The Turkish War and the Crisis in the Kurdistan Region
"The Turkish War and the Crisis in the Kurdistan Region Abdullah Iskandar
Al-Hayat - 28/10/07//
The Kurds in northern Iraq have autonomy. They have a government for the region, and the instruments of rule in terms of administrations, institutions, and armed forces. This regime begin in an embryonic way at the beginning of the 1990s of the last century, as a result of the defeat of the Iraqi army in Kuwait, and because of the American desire, under the auspices of the administration of Bush Senior and the Clinton administration, to blockade the regime of Saddam Hussein and not to overthrow it. This regime has currently become constitutional and legal, in light of the new Iraqi situation."
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Al-Hayat - 28/10/07//
The Kurds in northern Iraq have autonomy. They have a government for the region, and the instruments of rule in terms of administrations, institutions, and armed forces. This regime begin in an embryonic way at the beginning of the 1990s of the last century, as a result of the defeat of the Iraqi army in Kuwait, and because of the American desire, under the auspices of the administration of Bush Senior and the Clinton administration, to blockade the regime of Saddam Hussein and not to overthrow it. This regime has currently become constitutional and legal, in light of the new Iraqi situation."
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Israel moved to mollify Turkey over its airstrike in Syria
"Olmert courts Turkey over airstrike
Published: 10/28/2007 Israel moved to mollify Turkey over its airstrike in Syria last month. Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert told Cabinet colleagues Sunday that he discussed the Sept. 6 sortie during a London meeting last week with Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan. Turkey had lodged protests with Jerusalem after discovering fuel tanks in its territory that apparently had been dumped by Israeli warplanes on their return from Syria. Israel has not formally given details on the target of the raid, which analysts speculate may have been a nascent Syrian nuclear reactor."
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Published: 10/28/2007 Israel moved to mollify Turkey over its airstrike in Syria last month. Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert told Cabinet colleagues Sunday that he discussed the Sept. 6 sortie during a London meeting last week with Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan. Turkey had lodged protests with Jerusalem after discovering fuel tanks in its territory that apparently had been dumped by Israeli warplanes on their return from Syria. Israel has not formally given details on the target of the raid, which analysts speculate may have been a nascent Syrian nuclear reactor."
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Belgian police arrest over 100 in anti-Kurd demo | WORLD | NEWS | tvnz.co.nz
"Belgians arrest Turks in anti-Kurd demo Oct 25, 2007 11:27 PM Over 100 youths of Turkish origin were arrested in Brussels after clashing with Belgian police during a banned anti-Kurdish demonstration, a local authority spokesman said."
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Explosion hits anti-PKK rally in Turkey -report | Reuters
"Explosion hits anti-PKK rally in Turkey -report
ISTANBUL, Oct 28 (Reuters) - An explosion hit a demonstration against the separatist Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) in the Turkish city of Izmit on Sunday, slightly injuring three people, state news agency Anatolian reported.
The agency said bomb experts were investigating but the cause of the blast was not known."
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ISTANBUL, Oct 28 (Reuters) - An explosion hit a demonstration against the separatist Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) in the Turkish city of Izmit on Sunday, slightly injuring three people, state news agency Anatolian reported.
The agency said bomb experts were investigating but the cause of the blast was not known."
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Turkey Says Patience Over, Considers `All Options' Against PKK
"Turkey Says Patience Over, Considers `All Options' Against PKK
By Ladane Nasseri Oct. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Turkey's Foreign Minister said it is considering ``all options'' including military action to deal with Kurdish rebels operating from Iraq. ``Our patience has come to an end,'' Ali Babacan said in a press conference in Tehran today following talks with his Iranian counterpart, Manouchehr Mottaki."
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By Ladane Nasseri Oct. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Turkey's Foreign Minister said it is considering ``all options'' including military action to deal with Kurdish rebels operating from Iraq. ``Our patience has come to an end,'' Ali Babacan said in a press conference in Tehran today following talks with his Iranian counterpart, Manouchehr Mottaki."
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Greece summons British ambassador to complain over Britain-Turkey agreement - International Herald Tribune
"Greece summons British ambassador to complain over Britain-Turkey agreement
ATHENS, Greece: Greece summoned Britain's ambassador in Athens to the foreign ministry Thursday to complain over part of an agreement signed between Britain and Turkey concerning northern Cyprus.
The strategic partnership agreement, announced Tuesday during a visit to London by Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, included a reference to northern Turkish-occupied Cyprus as the "TRNC," which stands for the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. The breakaway state in the north of the divided island is recognized only by Ankara."
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ATHENS, Greece: Greece summoned Britain's ambassador in Athens to the foreign ministry Thursday to complain over part of an agreement signed between Britain and Turkey concerning northern Cyprus.
The strategic partnership agreement, announced Tuesday during a visit to London by Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, included a reference to northern Turkish-occupied Cyprus as the "TRNC," which stands for the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. The breakaway state in the north of the divided island is recognized only by Ankara."
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Iraq should deal with PKK, Turkey not distabilize Iraq - Rice | Indian Muslims
"Iraq should deal with PKK, Turkey not distabilize Iraq - Rice Submitted by Mudassir Rizwan on Fri, 10/26/2007 - 07:35.
By NNN-KUNA Washington : US Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice has said that Iraq should take measures to deal with the Kurdistan Workers Party and urged Turkey not to destabilize the Iraqi Kurdistan area along its border. 'We have encouraged everyone to work together toward a solution that does deal with the terrorist problem but does not destabilize northern Iraq,' said Rice before the House of Representatives Foreign Relations Committee Wednesday."
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By NNN-KUNA Washington : US Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice has said that Iraq should take measures to deal with the Kurdistan Workers Party and urged Turkey not to destabilize the Iraqi Kurdistan area along its border. 'We have encouraged everyone to work together toward a solution that does deal with the terrorist problem but does not destabilize northern Iraq,' said Rice before the House of Representatives Foreign Relations Committee Wednesday."
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Armenian genocide issue trips politicians again
"Armenian genocide issue trips politicians again By MICHAEL DOYLE McClatchy
Armenian genocide resolutions such as the one that collapsed last week confound congressional leaders and presidential candidates alike."
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Armenian genocide resolutions such as the one that collapsed last week confound congressional leaders and presidential candidates alike."
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A conflict waiting to happen
"Critics long warned the U.S. invasion of Iraq would inevitably release the genii of Kurdish nationalism. Creation of a virtually independent, U.S.-backed Kurdish state in northern Iraq was certain to provoke Turkish fury.
No one should be surprised by the dangerous crisis between Turkey and Iraq-based Kurdish separatists.
Critics long warned the U.S. invasion of Iraq would inevitably release the genii of Kurdish nationalism. Creation of a virtually independent, U.S.-backed Kurdish state in northern Iraq was certain to provoke Turkish fury.
A decade ago, I covered the low intensity war in Eastern Anatolia between Kurdish PKK guerillas and the Turkish army. At the time, the world ignored this ugly conflict in which 35,000 people had died. I came away torn by sympathy for both sides. "
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No one should be surprised by the dangerous crisis between Turkey and Iraq-based Kurdish separatists.
Critics long warned the U.S. invasion of Iraq would inevitably release the genii of Kurdish nationalism. Creation of a virtually independent, U.S.-backed Kurdish state in northern Iraq was certain to provoke Turkish fury.
A decade ago, I covered the low intensity war in Eastern Anatolia between Kurdish PKK guerillas and the Turkish army. At the time, the world ignored this ugly conflict in which 35,000 people had died. I came away torn by sympathy for both sides. "
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A haven for Kurdish rebels who await the Turks - Los Angeles Times
"A haven for Kurdish rebels who await the Turks
PKK fighters train in Iraq's northern mountains, sheltered by the terrain and by villagers who hail them as champions of their rights. By Asso Ahmed, Special to The Times October 28, 2007 MARDU, IRAQ -- It is a land of resistance, the mountain peaks and winding valleys where Iraq's Kurds battled Saddam Hussein for decades. Now another generation of guerrillas is bunkered down waving the flag of Kurdish nationalism in the Qandil mountains, this time in a fight against Turkey."
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PKK fighters train in Iraq's northern mountains, sheltered by the terrain and by villagers who hail them as champions of their rights. By Asso Ahmed, Special to The Times October 28, 2007 MARDU, IRAQ -- It is a land of resistance, the mountain peaks and winding valleys where Iraq's Kurds battled Saddam Hussein for decades. Now another generation of guerrillas is bunkered down waving the flag of Kurdish nationalism in the Qandil mountains, this time in a fight against Turkey."
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Calamity in Turkey: A Hot Bed Over PKK Incursion and Armenian Genocide Resolution
"Calamity in Turkey: A Hot Bed Over PKK Incursion and Armenian Genocide Resolution
October 28, 2007 09:26 AM It has now been a hot bed of activity for two weeks in Turkey with the military already bombing their Iraqi borders and panting for an incursion into northern Iraq to banish the PKK. Add to it the Armenian Genocide resolution hanging in the balance of the U.S. House and Turkey emerges in yet another controversy."
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October 28, 2007 09:26 AM It has now been a hot bed of activity for two weeks in Turkey with the military already bombing their Iraqi borders and panting for an incursion into northern Iraq to banish the PKK. Add to it the Armenian Genocide resolution hanging in the balance of the U.S. House and Turkey emerges in yet another controversy."
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Welcome to 9 UNESCO Heritage Sites in Turkey(The Korea Times)
"Welcome to 9 UNESCO Heritage Sites in Turkey
As it is a historically and culturally wealthy country bearing a full range of heritages, Turkey is bringing out a ``Tourism strategy of Turkey _ 2023'' with their tremendous ambition. Turkey is the only country that has nine kinds of UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites. "
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As it is a historically and culturally wealthy country bearing a full range of heritages, Turkey is bringing out a ``Tourism strategy of Turkey _ 2023'' with their tremendous ambition. Turkey is the only country that has nine kinds of UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites. "
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A Turkish Cypriot gives his response
"A Turkish Cypriot gives his response
The following was an impassioned letter received by this publication from Huseyin Kavaz. When Barnet MP Theresa Villiers speaks about Cyprus she speaks on behalf of Greek speaking Cypriots only. She doesn’t seem to be up to date in the knowledge that in April 2004 when the Cypriots were asked to choose between ratifying or rejecting a 5th revision of a united nations proposal to settle the Cyprus dispute known as THE ANNAN PLAN FOR CYPRUS it was the Greek speaking Cypriots who voted against this proposal."
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The following was an impassioned letter received by this publication from Huseyin Kavaz. When Barnet MP Theresa Villiers speaks about Cyprus she speaks on behalf of Greek speaking Cypriots only. She doesn’t seem to be up to date in the knowledge that in April 2004 when the Cypriots were asked to choose between ratifying or rejecting a 5th revision of a united nations proposal to settle the Cyprus dispute known as THE ANNAN PLAN FOR CYPRUS it was the Greek speaking Cypriots who voted against this proposal."
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Turkey: all options open on Kurdish militants
"Turkey: all options open on Kurdish militants
Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan on Sunday insisted Turkey was keeping open the option of military action against Kurdish militants in northern Iraq and called for greater international support. 'We have different instruments. We can use diplomacy or we can resort to military means,' Babacan said following talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki in Tehran."
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Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan on Sunday insisted Turkey was keeping open the option of military action against Kurdish militants in northern Iraq and called for greater international support. 'We have different instruments. We can use diplomacy or we can resort to military means,' Babacan said following talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki in Tehran."
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Saturday, October 27, 2007
Turkey: We Will Make Kurd Rebels Grieve - Forbes.com
"Turkey: We Will Make Kurd Rebels Grieve By DAVID RISING 10.27.07, 12:10 PM ET
ANKARA, Turkey -
Turkey's top military commander promised Saturday to make Iraq-based Kurdish rebels "grieve with an intensity that they cannot imagine," while the prime minister said his nation would fight "when needed," regardless of international pressure."
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ANKARA, Turkey -
Turkey's top military commander promised Saturday to make Iraq-based Kurdish rebels "grieve with an intensity that they cannot imagine," while the prime minister said his nation would fight "when needed," regardless of international pressure."
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Turkey vexed by PKK talks with EU and Iraq - UPI.com
"Turkey vexed by PKK talks with EU and Iraq
ANKARA, Turkey, Oct. 27 (UPI) -- Turkey denounced the reluctance of European Union member states to arrest or extradite members of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, as talks with Iraq falter.
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said EU states could take a more active role against the PKK, telling a Turkish television program, “No EU country has extradited members of the PKK to Turkey, despite labeling it as a terrorist organization.”"
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ANKARA, Turkey, Oct. 27 (UPI) -- Turkey denounced the reluctance of European Union member states to arrest or extradite members of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, as talks with Iraq falter.
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said EU states could take a more active role against the PKK, telling a Turkish television program, “No EU country has extradited members of the PKK to Turkey, despite labeling it as a terrorist organization.”"
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Sarkozy ignored, EU wants Turkey talks “without delay” - NEW EUROPE
"Sarkozy ignored, EU wants Turkey talks “without delay”
27 October 2007 - Issue : 753 French President Nicolas Sarkozy ANA/EPA/STR The European Union should begin further talks with Turkey on its future membership of the 27-state bloc at once, European Commissioner in charge of EU enlargement said October 24 in a speech likely to provoke a clash with EU member France."
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27 October 2007 - Issue : 753 French President Nicolas Sarkozy ANA/EPA/STR The European Union should begin further talks with Turkey on its future membership of the 27-state bloc at once, European Commissioner in charge of EU enlargement said October 24 in a speech likely to provoke a clash with EU member France."
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U.S. Government Has Sympathy for Turkey's Position Against PKK
"U.S. Government Has Sympathy for Turkey's Position Against PKK Published 10/24/2007 - 7:37 p.m. GMT
(PressMediaWire) WASHINGTON - Throughout the senior reaches of the U.S. government, there is increasing sympathy for the Turkish position that something has to be done about the PKK, a Kurdish terrorist group that is using camps in northern Iraq as safe havens, a senior defense official said here today.
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(PressMediaWire) WASHINGTON - Throughout the senior reaches of the U.S. government, there is increasing sympathy for the Turkish position that something has to be done about the PKK, a Kurdish terrorist group that is using camps in northern Iraq as safe havens, a senior defense official said here today.
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A very complex picture - Turkish Daily News Oct 27, 2007
"A very complex picture Saturday, October 27, 2007
İlter TÜRKMEN
It is extremely difficult to evaluate what happened after the PKK slipped into Turkey and attacked Dağlica/Hakkari. We do not even know if this attack and its consequences were ever studied in detail. Still, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said that untrained soldiers with just four months training had been sent to fight on unfamiliar terrain, whereas expert soldiers were indispensable to success. He added that they would now start new applications in the fight against terror. As I write these lines, we've still been unable to obtain much information about the alleged air and land operations, which have been going on for five-six days, as also confirmed by the government spokesman. We hear from northern Iraq that some villages were partially vacated given the danger of shelling. "
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İlter TÜRKMEN
It is extremely difficult to evaluate what happened after the PKK slipped into Turkey and attacked Dağlica/Hakkari. We do not even know if this attack and its consequences were ever studied in detail. Still, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said that untrained soldiers with just four months training had been sent to fight on unfamiliar terrain, whereas expert soldiers were indispensable to success. He added that they would now start new applications in the fight against terror. As I write these lines, we've still been unable to obtain much information about the alleged air and land operations, which have been going on for five-six days, as also confirmed by the government spokesman. We hear from northern Iraq that some villages were partially vacated given the danger of shelling. "
More:A very complex picture - Turkish Daily News Oct 27, 2007
No policy change but N. Cyprus in Turk-UK partnership - Turkish Daily News Oct 27, 2007
"No policy change but N. Cyprus in Turk-UK partnership Saturday, October 27, 2007
A strategic partnership agreement between Ankara and London refers to northern Cyprus as Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, causing an uproar in Greece and Greek Cyprus"
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A strategic partnership agreement between Ankara and London refers to northern Cyprus as Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, causing an uproar in Greece and Greek Cyprus"
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We need to diagnose the problem - Turkish Daily News Oct 27, 2007
"TDN editorial by Yusuf KANLI We need to diagnose the problem Saturday, October 27, 2007
We must fight terrorism but we have to eradicate its root causes at the same time
Yusuf KANLI
We have a burning pain. We are losing our sons to terrorism every day and we want the state do something against terrorism in a manner that demonstrates the might of our state and the determination of our nation not to surrender to any threat. It hurts us to see our key ally the United States question our moves against terrorism in a blatantly hypocritical manner while it continues a global war against terrorism and receives our earnest contributions to its success. We are hurt as well to see that somehow the global war against terrorism is only confined to a perceived threat by the U.S. and when it comes to our own security, we receive nothing but advised restraint, dialogue and so on. "
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We must fight terrorism but we have to eradicate its root causes at the same time
Yusuf KANLI
We have a burning pain. We are losing our sons to terrorism every day and we want the state do something against terrorism in a manner that demonstrates the might of our state and the determination of our nation not to surrender to any threat. It hurts us to see our key ally the United States question our moves against terrorism in a blatantly hypocritical manner while it continues a global war against terrorism and receives our earnest contributions to its success. We are hurt as well to see that somehow the global war against terrorism is only confined to a perceived threat by the U.S. and when it comes to our own security, we receive nothing but advised restraint, dialogue and so on. "
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Time to rename the Kurdish problem - Turkish Daily News Oct 27, 2007
"Time to rename the Kurdish problem Saturday, October 27, 2007
Serdar ALYAMAÇ
Remarks are exchanged between the government, Turkish political parties and the pro-Kurdish Democratic Society Party (DTP); these are familiar to most of us. They circle around the core of problem, with no one quite reflecting it. The real problem is the future of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK). "
More:Time to rename the Kurdish problem - Turkish Daily News Oct 27, 2007
Serdar ALYAMAÇ
Remarks are exchanged between the government, Turkish political parties and the pro-Kurdish Democratic Society Party (DTP); these are familiar to most of us. They circle around the core of problem, with no one quite reflecting it. The real problem is the future of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK). "
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House comes first for Turks, then a car - Turkish Daily News Oct 27, 2007
"House comes first for Turks, then a car Saturday, October 27, 2007
Gila BENMAYOR
A recent riveting survey called �Describing the Middle Class in Turkey� was conducted by the Open Society Institute (OSI).
Containing numerous topics of research including �European Skepticism in Turkey,� and �Conservatism in Turkey,� Associate Professor Hakan Yılmaz of the Department of political science and international affairs at Bosporus University, conducted it. "
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Gila BENMAYOR
A recent riveting survey called �Describing the Middle Class in Turkey� was conducted by the Open Society Institute (OSI).
Containing numerous topics of research including �European Skepticism in Turkey,� and �Conservatism in Turkey,� Associate Professor Hakan Yılmaz of the Department of political science and international affairs at Bosporus University, conducted it. "
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Turkey anger at Europe over PKK
"Turkey anger at Europe over PKK
Turkey's PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan has criticised EU nations for not doing more to tackle activists from the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK)."
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Turkey's PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan has criticised EU nations for not doing more to tackle activists from the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK)."
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American Indians From Turkey Put Pressure On Turkish Parliament : U.S. Commit Genocide Against American Indians
"American Indians From Turkey Put Pressure On Turkish Parliament : U.S. Commit Genocide Against American Indians
* Genocide, Who? When? Ayse Heinbecker The Turkish Parliament is debating a resolution that would charge the U.S. with committing genocide against the American Indians. Some American Indians, none being full blooded, who are living in Turkey have put great pressure on the Turkish Parliament to pass this resolution."
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* Genocide, Who? When? Ayse Heinbecker The Turkish Parliament is debating a resolution that would charge the U.S. with committing genocide against the American Indians. Some American Indians, none being full blooded, who are living in Turkey have put great pressure on the Turkish Parliament to pass this resolution."
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Turkey rejects Iraq's call for U.S. military to help end Kurd standoff | Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | World
"Turkey rejects Iraq's call for U.S. military to help end Kurd standoff
Plan called for U.S. to have military role in resolving Kurd standoff 12:00 AM CDT on Saturday, October 27, 2007 From Wire Reports Sebnem Arsu, Andrew Kramer, The New York Times ANKARA, Turkey – Turkey's prime minister on Friday rejected an Iraqi proposal that included a military role for the U.S. in resolving a standoff over raids by Kurdish guerrillas across the rugged border into Turkey."
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Plan called for U.S. to have military role in resolving Kurd standoff 12:00 AM CDT on Saturday, October 27, 2007 From Wire Reports Sebnem Arsu, Andrew Kramer, The New York Times ANKARA, Turkey – Turkey's prime minister on Friday rejected an Iraqi proposal that included a military role for the U.S. in resolving a standoff over raids by Kurdish guerrillas across the rugged border into Turkey."
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Turkey Pulls U.S. Into Decision on Kurds - washingtonpost.com
"Turkey Pulls U.S. Into Decision on Kurds
Ankara Postpones Reaction to Iraq-Based Militants Until After Meeting With Bush By Karen DeYoung Washington Post Staff Writer Saturday, October 27, 2007; Page A09 Turkey's military chief said yesterday that Ankara will delay a decision on whether to launch a cross-border offensive into Iraq until after Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan meets here with President Bush 10 days from now. 'We will wait for his return,' Gen. Yasar Buyukanit told reporters in the Turkish capital."
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Ankara Postpones Reaction to Iraq-Based Militants Until After Meeting With Bush By Karen DeYoung Washington Post Staff Writer Saturday, October 27, 2007; Page A09 Turkey's military chief said yesterday that Ankara will delay a decision on whether to launch a cross-border offensive into Iraq until after Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan meets here with President Bush 10 days from now. 'We will wait for his return,' Gen. Yasar Buyukanit told reporters in the Turkish capital."
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Prime minister doesn’t want U.S. involved in fight with Kurds | TheNewsTribune.com | Tacoma, WA
"ANKARA, TURKEY: Prime minister doesn’t want U.S. involved in fight with Kurds THE NEWS TRIBUNE Published: October 27th, 2007 01:00 AM Turkey’s prime minister on Friday rejected an Iraqi proposal that included a military role for the United States in resolving a standoff over raids by Kurdish guerrillas across the rugged border into Turkey. The Iraqis proposed positioning American soldiers in border forts in the Qandil Mountains, a jagged area that has never been fully under the control of any government."
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Turkish PM slams EU for not extraditing Kurdish rebels | Jerusalem Post
"Turkish PM slams EU for not extraditing Kurdish rebels By ASSOCIATED PRESS ANKARA, Turkey
Turkey's prime minister on Saturday slammed European Union countries for not extraditing Kurdish rebels to Turkey, saying they were failing to support Turkey's struggle."
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Turkey's prime minister on Saturday slammed European Union countries for not extraditing Kurdish rebels to Turkey, saying they were failing to support Turkey's struggle."
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Friday, October 26, 2007
Survey reveals middle-class Turks support secularism
"Middle class, centrist views Friday, October 26, 2007
A recent survey reveals middle-class Turks support secularism, consider themselves devout yet modern, and support Turkey’s European Union accession process"
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A recent survey reveals middle-class Turks support secularism, consider themselves devout yet modern, and support Turkey’s European Union accession process"
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US Steering Clear of Kurdish Fight
"US Steering Clear of Kurdish Fight By PAULINE JELINEK – 5 hours ago WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military commander in northern Iraq said Friday he plans to do 'absolutely nothing' to counter Kurdish rebels who are staging deadly cross-border attacks into neighboring Turkey. It was the most blunt assertion yet by an American official in the last few weeks that U.S. forces should not be involved in the fight. The Bush administration has said repeatedly that the border crisis should be resolved through diplomacy."
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Turkey demands Iraq hand over Kurdish fighters | Special reports | Guardian Unlimited
"Turkey demands Iraq hand over Kurdish fighters David Batty and agencies Friday October 26, 2007
Turkey today demanded the extradition of all Kurdish fighters in northern Iraq as its air force carried out further strikes on militant hideouts in the area.
The call by the Turkish deputy prime minister, Cemil Cicek, came after a meeting with the Iraqi defence minister in an attempt to defuse the rising conflict over the Kurdistan Workers' party (PKK) fighters, who are operating from bases in Kurdish-controlled northern Iraq."
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Turkey today demanded the extradition of all Kurdish fighters in northern Iraq as its air force carried out further strikes on militant hideouts in the area.
The call by the Turkish deputy prime minister, Cemil Cicek, came after a meeting with the Iraqi defence minister in an attempt to defuse the rising conflict over the Kurdistan Workers' party (PKK) fighters, who are operating from bases in Kurdish-controlled northern Iraq."
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Why Turkey Matters
"Why Turkey Matters
From the November 2007 Trumpet Print Edition » Turkey’s increasing significance is arresting the world’s attention. Here’s why it should arrest yours. By Joel Hilliker Suddenly, Turkey is all over the headlines. Most Americans would tend to underestimate its significance. But why, in the midst of October, did an outburst of public discussion center on whether to call the World War i-era Turkish killing of Armenians a “genocide”? Why did Congress raise the issue, and why did the White House scramble to squelch it?"
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From the November 2007 Trumpet Print Edition » Turkey’s increasing significance is arresting the world’s attention. Here’s why it should arrest yours. By Joel Hilliker Suddenly, Turkey is all over the headlines. Most Americans would tend to underestimate its significance. But why, in the midst of October, did an outburst of public discussion center on whether to call the World War i-era Turkish killing of Armenians a “genocide”? Why did Congress raise the issue, and why did the White House scramble to squelch it?"
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EU easing tone with Turkey, while still seeking reforms
"EU easing tone with Turkey, while still seeking reforms STRASBOURG (AFP) -- The European Commission and parliament signaled a new more positive strategy for EU-hopeful Turkey, swapping threats for encouragement, while still seeking political reforms."
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World - Ankara ratchets up border troops
"Ankara ratchets up border troops
By Ferry Biedermann in northern Iraq
Published: October 26 2007 19:35 | Last updated: October 26 2007 19:35 Turkish helicopters carried more troops to the border with Iraq on Friday as crisis talks to avert an offensive against Kurdish separatist guerrilla bases in northern Iraq continued in Ankara between Iraqi and Turkish officials."
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By Ferry Biedermann in northern Iraq
Published: October 26 2007 19:35 | Last updated: October 26 2007 19:35 Turkish helicopters carried more troops to the border with Iraq on Friday as crisis talks to avert an offensive against Kurdish separatist guerrilla bases in northern Iraq continued in Ankara between Iraqi and Turkish officials."
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Turks press leaders for military action - Los Angeles Times
"Turks press leaders for military action
By Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
6:10 PM PDT, October 26, 2007
ISTANBUL, Turkey -- The Turkish government is coming under enormous domestic pressure to crush Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq, but even as they shell rebel positions and move tens of thousands of troops to the border, leaders are reluctant to invade because of the international isolation and military quagmire likely to follow."
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By Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
6:10 PM PDT, October 26, 2007
ISTANBUL, Turkey -- The Turkish government is coming under enormous domestic pressure to crush Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq, but even as they shell rebel positions and move tens of thousands of troops to the border, leaders are reluctant to invade because of the international isolation and military quagmire likely to follow."
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Turkish businesses have good prospects in Belarus, Prime Minister Sidorski says | BELARUS NEWS
"Turkish businesses have good prospects in Belarus, Prime Minister Sidorski says
25.10 // 10:42 // English
Turkish businesses have good prospects in Belarus, Prime Minister Syarhey Sidorski said on October 24 while meeting with outgoing Turkish Ambassador Emine Birnur Fertekligil. He said that Belarus tries to encourage Turkish companies to “more actively penetrate into the Belarusian market,” and that Belarusian companies actively operate in Turkey. Mr. Sidorski noted that Belarus is interested in increasing bilateral trade, which amounted to almost $130 million in the first eight months of 2007."
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25.10 // 10:42 // English
Turkish businesses have good prospects in Belarus, Prime Minister Syarhey Sidorski said on October 24 while meeting with outgoing Turkish Ambassador Emine Birnur Fertekligil. He said that Belarus tries to encourage Turkish companies to “more actively penetrate into the Belarusian market,” and that Belarusian companies actively operate in Turkey. Mr. Sidorski noted that Belarus is interested in increasing bilateral trade, which amounted to almost $130 million in the first eight months of 2007."
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U.S. Plan: Spy In Iraq For Turkish Forces, Exclusive: Reconnaissance Aircraft Would Look For Terrorists Along Turkey-Iraq Border - CBS News
"U.S. Plan: Spy In Iraq For Turkish Forces Exclusive: Reconnaissance Aircraft Would Look For Terrorists Along Turkey-Iraq Border
(CBS) A Pentagon plan would use reconnaissance aircraft to spy for the Turkish military in its cross-border war against terrorists in northern Iraq, CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports exclusively. "
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(CBS) A Pentagon plan would use reconnaissance aircraft to spy for the Turkish military in its cross-border war against terrorists in northern Iraq, CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports exclusively. "
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Turkish FM due in Tehran
"Turkish FM due in Tehran
ANKARA (IRNA) -- Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan is to pay an official visit to Tehran on Saturday, it was announced here Thursday. During the visit, the Turkish foreign minister is to confer with high ranking Iranian officials on regional development and Iraq in particular."
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ANKARA (IRNA) -- Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan is to pay an official visit to Tehran on Saturday, it was announced here Thursday. During the visit, the Turkish foreign minister is to confer with high ranking Iranian officials on regional development and Iraq in particular."
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Turkish troops already inside Iraq - Telegraph
"Turkish troops already inside Iraq
By Tim Butcher in Hurmadada Last Updated: 12:11am BST 27/10/2007 World leaders may have spent all week urging restraint — but the reality is that Turkish troops are already well inside Iraq. The Daily Telegraph yesterday witnessed Turkey's military presence, including tanks, 12 miles inside Kurdish northern Iraq. The patrol, however, was not the advanced guard of an invasion. The Turkish army has been deployed here for more than 10 years, manning four large bases built on hilltops with commanding views."
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By Tim Butcher in Hurmadada Last Updated: 12:11am BST 27/10/2007 World leaders may have spent all week urging restraint — but the reality is that Turkish troops are already well inside Iraq. The Daily Telegraph yesterday witnessed Turkey's military presence, including tanks, 12 miles inside Kurdish northern Iraq. The patrol, however, was not the advanced guard of an invasion. The Turkish army has been deployed here for more than 10 years, manning four large bases built on hilltops with commanding views."
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Turkey indicates cross-border offensive unlikely before PM visit to Washington - International Herald Tribune
"Turkey indicates cross-border offensive unlikely before PM visit to Washington
ISTANBUL, Turkey: Turkey will wait until the prime minister visits Washington in early November before deciding on a cross-border offensive into northern Iraq, the country's military chief has said. Turkey's civilian leadership said it was dissatisfied with proposals from U.S.-backed Iraq for dealing with Kurdish rebels sheltering there.
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he will travel on Nov. 5 to Washington to meet U.S. President George W. Bush in what is widely seen as the culmination of frantic diplomatic activity aimed at averting a Turkish incursion in northern Iraq."
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ISTANBUL, Turkey: Turkey will wait until the prime minister visits Washington in early November before deciding on a cross-border offensive into northern Iraq, the country's military chief has said. Turkey's civilian leadership said it was dissatisfied with proposals from U.S.-backed Iraq for dealing with Kurdish rebels sheltering there.
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he will travel on Nov. 5 to Washington to meet U.S. President George W. Bush in what is widely seen as the culmination of frantic diplomatic activity aimed at averting a Turkish incursion in northern Iraq."
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BBC NEWS | Europe | Turkey rejects Iraq's PKK offer
"Turkey rejects Iraq's PKK offer
Turkey has dismissed a range of proposals from Iraq on dealing with Kurdish rebels, saying they will take too long to work."
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Turkey has dismissed a range of proposals from Iraq on dealing with Kurdish rebels, saying they will take too long to work."
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Turks won't heed U.S.
"Turks won't heed U.S. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS October 26, 2007
ANKARA, Turkey - Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said yesterday that U.S. objections would not stop Turkey from crossing into Iraq to eliminate Kurdish rebels.
The Turkish military said it had killed more than 30 insurgents who were poised to launch an attack."
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ANKARA, Turkey - Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said yesterday that U.S. objections would not stop Turkey from crossing into Iraq to eliminate Kurdish rebels.
The Turkish military said it had killed more than 30 insurgents who were poised to launch an attack."
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Iraqi offer unsatisfactory-senior Turkish source | Reuters
"Iraqi offer unsatisfactory-senior Turkish source
ANKARA, Oct 26 (Reuters) - A series of proposals offered by a high-level Iraqi delegation to Turkey to prevent a major military operation against Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq is unsatisfactory, a senior Turkish diplomat said on Friday."
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ANKARA, Oct 26 (Reuters) - A series of proposals offered by a high-level Iraqi delegation to Turkey to prevent a major military operation against Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq is unsatisfactory, a senior Turkish diplomat said on Friday."
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JTW News - Turks in Europe
"Turks in Europe
The Turkish entrepreneurs of Germany averaged 112,500 Euro of investment per head and in total reached an investment volume of 7.7 billion Euro."
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The Turkish entrepreneurs of Germany averaged 112,500 Euro of investment per head and in total reached an investment volume of 7.7 billion Euro."
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Turkey: US Will Not Stop Iraq Incursion | World Latest | Guardian Unlimited
"Turkey: US Will Not Stop Iraq Incursion
Thursday October 25, 2007 6:31 PM By SELCAN HACAOGLU Associated Press Writer ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Thursday that U.S. objections would not stop Turkey from crossing into Iraq to eliminate Kurdish rebels. The Turkish military said it had killed more than 30 insurgents who were poised to launch an attack, near the Iraqi border."
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Thursday October 25, 2007 6:31 PM By SELCAN HACAOGLU Associated Press Writer ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Thursday that U.S. objections would not stop Turkey from crossing into Iraq to eliminate Kurdish rebels. The Turkish military said it had killed more than 30 insurgents who were poised to launch an attack, near the Iraqi border."
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Big crowd farewells 'Crazy John' Ilhan - Business - Business - theage.com.au
"Big crowd farewells 'Crazy John' Ilhan Dewi Cooke October 26, 2007 - 1:46PM
The funeral prayers have finished for John Ilhan and his coffin has been carried out to soft chants of "God is great".
A big crowd, including high-flyers Eddie McGuire and Shane Warne, attended the mobile phone millionaire's funeral."
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The funeral prayers have finished for John Ilhan and his coffin has been carried out to soft chants of "God is great".
A big crowd, including high-flyers Eddie McGuire and Shane Warne, attended the mobile phone millionaire's funeral."
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Romania, Turkey to promote regional economic projects: Romanian PM - People's Daily Online
"Romania, Turkey to promote regional economic projects: Romanian PM
Romania and Turkey can decisively contribute to the promotion of economic and development projects in the region, Romanian Prime Minister Calin Popescu- Tariceanu told his visiting Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday. "
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Romania and Turkey can decisively contribute to the promotion of economic and development projects in the region, Romanian Prime Minister Calin Popescu- Tariceanu told his visiting Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday. "
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Erdoğan: Turkey, not US, to decide on move against PKK
"Erdoğan: Turkey, not US, to decide on move against PKK
Ankara will not be influenced by US concerns when deciding whether to launch an incursion into northern Iraq to destroy bases of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) there, Turkey’s Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Thursday in Bucharest."
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Ankara will not be influenced by US concerns when deciding whether to launch an incursion into northern Iraq to destroy bases of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) there, Turkey’s Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Thursday in Bucharest."
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Islam in Europe: Netherlands: Turks working to cut Turkish immigration
"Netherlands: Turks working to cut Turkish immigration This plan is optimistic, but they would have to convince those Turkish youth that they're not just trying to 'hoard all the money' for themselves."
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Maliki may be helpless as Turks target rebels - 10/25/2007 - MiamiHerald.com
"Maliki may be helpless as Turks target rebels
As Turkey bombed suspected locations of Kurdish rebels in Iraq, officials said Iraqi Prime Minister Maliki had little power to stop the rebels."
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As Turkey bombed suspected locations of Kurdish rebels in Iraq, officials said Iraqi Prime Minister Maliki had little power to stop the rebels."
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Turkish-Iraqi talks 'last chance'
"Turkish-Iraqi talks 'last chance'
The Times has described talks between Turkish and Iraqi officials as a “final chance” before Turkey launches a military incursion in pursuit of separatist rebel Kurdish camps in Iraq. The IHT reports that Iraqi foreign minister Hoshyar Zebari has urged Turkey to use methods short of military action."
theparliament.com - Turkish-Iraqi talks 'last chance'
The Times has described talks between Turkish and Iraqi officials as a “final chance” before Turkey launches a military incursion in pursuit of separatist rebel Kurdish camps in Iraq. The IHT reports that Iraqi foreign minister Hoshyar Zebari has urged Turkey to use methods short of military action."
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Project on Middle East Democracy Blog: Feminism, Islam and Democracy in Turkey
"Feminism, Islam and Democracy in Turkey
Yesterday afternoon the Wilson Center hosted a lecture by Nigar Goksel, a senior analyst with the European Stability Initiative, about the changing situation for women in Turkey. Her key points included the socio-economic changes Turkey has experienced since the 1980s, the history of the women’s movement, regional discrepancies in the changes, and the rising prominence of Islam."
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Yesterday afternoon the Wilson Center hosted a lecture by Nigar Goksel, a senior analyst with the European Stability Initiative, about the changing situation for women in Turkey. Her key points included the socio-economic changes Turkey has experienced since the 1980s, the history of the women’s movement, regional discrepancies in the changes, and the rising prominence of Islam."
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Gulfnews: Turkey sends more troops to Iraqi border
"Turkey sends more troops to Iraqi border
Habur: Turkish helicopters ferried more troops to the border with Iraq on Friday as diplomatic efforts got underway in Ankara to avert a major offensive against Kurdish rebels in Iraq."
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Habur: Turkish helicopters ferried more troops to the border with Iraq on Friday as diplomatic efforts got underway in Ankara to avert a major offensive against Kurdish rebels in Iraq."
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Why Have Democrats Been Obsessed with the Armenian Genocide?
"Why Have Democrats Been Obsessed with the Armenian Genocide?
The Democratic leadership in Congress has now decided to put their Armenian Genocide vote on hold. But why have they been so obsessed with this in the first place?"
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The Democratic leadership in Congress has now decided to put their Armenian Genocide vote on hold. But why have they been so obsessed with this in the first place?"
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A travel homecoming in Turkey - CNN.com
"A travel homecoming in Turkey
By Rick Steves
(Tribune Media Services) -- Sitting down in the yellow "taksi" at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport and seeing the welcoming grin of the unshaven driver who greeted me with "Merhaba" (hello), I just blurted out, "Cok guzel." I forgot I remembered the phrase. It just came to me -- like a baby shouts for joy. I was back and it was "beautiful" indeed."
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By Rick Steves
(Tribune Media Services) -- Sitting down in the yellow "taksi" at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport and seeing the welcoming grin of the unshaven driver who greeted me with "Merhaba" (hello), I just blurted out, "Cok guzel." I forgot I remembered the phrase. It just came to me -- like a baby shouts for joy. I was back and it was "beautiful" indeed."
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Baghdad torn between its own Kurds and Ankara
"ANALYSIS: Baghdad torn between its own Kurds and Ankara
Iraqi delegation holding talks in attempt to stop Turkish incursion
1ST LEAD: Turkish minister in Iraq for talks on Kurdish rebels
ROUNDUP: Turkish parliament authorizes Iraq incursion
Iraq on Thursday sent a delegation to Ankara in a last ditch attempt to head off a major Turkish offensive into northern Iraq, from which Kurdish rebels have launched attacks on Turkey.
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Iraqi delegation holding talks in attempt to stop Turkish incursion
1ST LEAD: Turkish minister in Iraq for talks on Kurdish rebels
ROUNDUP: Turkish parliament authorizes Iraq incursion
Iraq on Thursday sent a delegation to Ankara in a last ditch attempt to head off a major Turkish offensive into northern Iraq, from which Kurdish rebels have launched attacks on Turkey.
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'Mr. Sax in Anatolia’: German-Turkish symphony concert gets world premiere
"'Mr. Sax in Anatolia’: German-Turkish symphony concert gets world premiere
There will be a 'concert for the whole family' tomorrow when the German-Turkish concert piece 'Hello Mr. SaxOphon -- Mr. Sax in Anatolia' makes its world premiere in the German city of Bielefeld. The Bielefeld Philharmonic Orchestra Performed bilingually and with the use of traditional Turkish instruments as well as classical symphonic instruments, the concert aims to enhance intercultural dialogue and to provide a mutual understanding of the musical spirits of Germans and Turkey."
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There will be a 'concert for the whole family' tomorrow when the German-Turkish concert piece 'Hello Mr. SaxOphon -- Mr. Sax in Anatolia' makes its world premiere in the German city of Bielefeld. The Bielefeld Philharmonic Orchestra Performed bilingually and with the use of traditional Turkish instruments as well as classical symphonic instruments, the concert aims to enhance intercultural dialogue and to provide a mutual understanding of the musical spirits of Germans and Turkey."
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The Freedom Fighter's Journal: TURKEY SHIFTING AWAY FROM THE WEST?
"TURKEY SHIFTING AWAY FROM THE WEST? US aircraft in TurkeyTurkey's growing irritations with the west may drive her into the arms of Iran. Along with irritation with the U.S., Turkey is also growing impatient with Europe."
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Delay requested in House 'genocide' vote - CNN.com
"WASHINGTON (AP) -- House sponsors of a resolution that would label as genocide the 1915 killing of Armenians by Ottoman Turks have asked Speaker Nancy Pelosi to delay a vote on the measure because they feared it would fail.
Support for the resolution deteriorated this month, after Turkey recalled its U.S. ambassador in protest and several lawmakers said they feared it would cripple U.S.-Turkey relations.
"We believe that a large majority of our colleagues want to support a resolution recognizing the genocide on the House floor and they will do so, provided the timing is more favorable," the lawmakers told Pelosi in a letter on Wednesday."
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Support for the resolution deteriorated this month, after Turkey recalled its U.S. ambassador in protest and several lawmakers said they feared it would cripple U.S.-Turkey relations.
"We believe that a large majority of our colleagues want to support a resolution recognizing the genocide on the House floor and they will do so, provided the timing is more favorable," the lawmakers told Pelosi in a letter on Wednesday."
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Reality clouds Sarkozy's Mediterranean Union plans
"Reality clouds Sarkozy's Mediterranean Union plans
Fri 26 Oct 2007, 9:56 GMT [-] Text [+] By Tom Pfeiffer and Jon Boyle RABAT/PARIS, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Nicolas Sarkozy is known for relishing a challenge but the French leader's goal of coaxing more than a dozen Mediterranean countries into an EU-style union seems to have geopolitical realities stacked against it."
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Fri 26 Oct 2007, 9:56 GMT [-] Text [+] By Tom Pfeiffer and Jon Boyle RABAT/PARIS, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Nicolas Sarkozy is known for relishing a challenge but the French leader's goal of coaxing more than a dozen Mediterranean countries into an EU-style union seems to have geopolitical realities stacked against it."
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UK government backs Turkey's EU bid
"UK government backs Turkey's EU bid
Turkey's bid to enter the European Union has received public backing from the British government. Speaking at a press conference outlining the development of stronger links between Turkey and the UK, prime minister Gordon Brown said he was in favour of the country becoming a full member."
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Turkey's bid to enter the European Union has received public backing from the British government. Speaking at a press conference outlining the development of stronger links between Turkey and the UK, prime minister Gordon Brown said he was in favour of the country becoming a full member."
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Turkey-Iraq hold crunch talks over Kurdish threat
"Turkey-Iraq hold crunch talks over Kurdish threat
Iraqi ministers held crisis talks here Friday seeking to persuade an increasingly impatient Turkey against launching military strikes against rebel Kurd bases in northern Iraq. The talks broke up after 90 minutes however and it was not immediately known if and when they would resume."
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Iraqi ministers held crisis talks here Friday seeking to persuade an increasingly impatient Turkey against launching military strikes against rebel Kurd bases in northern Iraq. The talks broke up after 90 minutes however and it was not immediately known if and when they would resume."
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Thursday, October 25, 2007
CLASHES WITH PKK CONTINUE AS TURKEY PREPARES ECONOMIC SANCTIONS AGAINST IRAQI KURDS - Eurasia Daily Monitor
"CLASHES WITH PKK CONTINUE AS TURKEY PREPARES ECONOMIC SANCTIONS AGAINST IRAQI KURDS By Gareth Jenkins
Thursday, October 25, 2007
As Turkey presses ahead with the military buildup on its border with Iraq, the Turkish media are continuing to report clashes between the security forces and militants of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK)."
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Thursday, October 25, 2007
As Turkey presses ahead with the military buildup on its border with Iraq, the Turkish media are continuing to report clashes between the security forces and militants of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK)."
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Olli Rehn: Turkey membership 'vital' for EU | EU - European Information on Enlargement & Neighbours
"Olli Rehn: Turkey membership 'vital' for EU
Future enlargements are 'a vital part of the solution' to problems that the EU will face in the decades to come, according to Commissioner Olli Rehn. The 'progressive and well-managed' integration of Turkey into the European Union should be part of this strategy, he says in an exclusive interview with EurActiv."
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Future enlargements are 'a vital part of the solution' to problems that the EU will face in the decades to come, according to Commissioner Olli Rehn. The 'progressive and well-managed' integration of Turkey into the European Union should be part of this strategy, he says in an exclusive interview with EurActiv."
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Belgium: Turks Riot, Kurds Attacked, 100 Arrested
"Belgium: Turks Riot, Kurds Attacked, 100 Arrested
News from the Brussels Journal and AFP via Expatica: Earlier this year, on Tuesday September 11 dozens of members of SIOE (Stop the islamisation of Europe) and others from the Vlaams Belang party were arrested for staging a 9/11 anniversary protest against the growth of and support of radical Islam throughout Europe. The rally had been declared illegal, although 200 people had turned up on two squares in the EU district of Europe. Police were in force, and Frank Vanhecke and Filip Dewinter of the Vlaams Belang party were arrested. Brussels' mayor, Freddy Thielemans, had banned the planned rally a month earlier, claiming that an anti-Islamic event could provoke unrest amongst Belgium Muslims."
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News from the Brussels Journal and AFP via Expatica: Earlier this year, on Tuesday September 11 dozens of members of SIOE (Stop the islamisation of Europe) and others from the Vlaams Belang party were arrested for staging a 9/11 anniversary protest against the growth of and support of radical Islam throughout Europe. The rally had been declared illegal, although 200 people had turned up on two squares in the EU district of Europe. Police were in force, and Frank Vanhecke and Filip Dewinter of the Vlaams Belang party were arrested. Brussels' mayor, Freddy Thielemans, had banned the planned rally a month earlier, claiming that an anti-Islamic event could provoke unrest amongst Belgium Muslims."
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Turkish Options
"As the Turkish-Iraqi tensions rise and small scale cross border operations begin, let’s examine Turkey’s situation and options at the moment. First of all, much fuss was made about the recent weak agreement between Iraq and Turkey which did not include an allowance for Turkish troops to cross into Iraq in so-called “hot pursuit” operations against the PKK. Indeed, Turkey has gone to great lengths to secure some kind of international understanding for intended operations. Behind the rhetoric and seeming belligerence, lies the fear of the government that this could further isolate Turkey from the EU and US and that it may one day have to recognize the PKK or autonomous Kurds in Iraqi Kurdistan in some form of official negotiations or through official agreements. While fully in its rights to engage in military operations in Iraq, it nevertheless is seeking some kind of official blessing."
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Memo to Baghdad: Turks serious now - MSNBC TV - MSNBC.com
"Memo to Baghdad: The Turks are serious now Threats nothing new, but Iraq's recent activities may have consequences
COMMENTARY
By Lt. Col. Rick Francona
Military analyst
MSNBC
Updated: 4:13 p.m. ET Oct 25, 2007
Lt. Col. Rick Francona
Military analyst
Turkish threats to invade northern Iraq are nothing new. The last threat of attacks was in July, when Turkey amassed 140,000 troops along the border with Iraq. The Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), a Turkish Kurd separatist movement designated by the United States as a terrorist organization, stopped their cross-border operations from Iraq into Turkey, successfully warding off that attack. But in recent weeks, the PKK has restarted attacks into Turkish territory; last week alone PKK fighters killed a dozen Turkish soldiers and took eight more as captives. "
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COMMENTARY
By Lt. Col. Rick Francona
Military analyst
MSNBC
Updated: 4:13 p.m. ET Oct 25, 2007
Lt. Col. Rick Francona
Military analyst
Turkish threats to invade northern Iraq are nothing new. The last threat of attacks was in July, when Turkey amassed 140,000 troops along the border with Iraq. The Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), a Turkish Kurd separatist movement designated by the United States as a terrorist organization, stopped their cross-border operations from Iraq into Turkey, successfully warding off that attack. But in recent weeks, the PKK has restarted attacks into Turkish territory; last week alone PKK fighters killed a dozen Turkish soldiers and took eight more as captives. "
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Congress Iffy on Genocide Vote
"Congress Iffy on Genocide Vote
Just two weeks ago, the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee voted out a resolution declaring the massacre of 1.5 million Armenians from 1915-1917 in the Turkish Ottoman Empire to be a 'genocide.' The resolution has been long sought by the Armenian-American community to officially express horror at one of the early 20th century's most notorious examples of the mass murder of an entire population. The Armenian massacre, which has been fully and amply documented, provided a horrific precedent for later humanitarian calamities, including the Holocuast and the infamous 'ethnic cleansing' in the former Yugoslavia, Bosnia and Kosovo, among others."
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Just two weeks ago, the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee voted out a resolution declaring the massacre of 1.5 million Armenians from 1915-1917 in the Turkish Ottoman Empire to be a 'genocide.' The resolution has been long sought by the Armenian-American community to officially express horror at one of the early 20th century's most notorious examples of the mass murder of an entire population. The Armenian massacre, which has been fully and amply documented, provided a horrific precedent for later humanitarian calamities, including the Holocuast and the infamous 'ethnic cleansing' in the former Yugoslavia, Bosnia and Kosovo, among others."
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From the Bosporus to the Himalayas: What a Mess::By Tony Blankley
"From the Bosporus to the Himalayas: What a Mess By Tony Blankley Wednesday, October 24, 2007
With the steady decline of our selected ally Gen. Pervez Musharraf's ability to govern Pakistan and the growing alienation of the Turkish people and government from their longtime ally the United States, it is fair to say that from the Bosporus to the Himalayas, American interests continue to decline, while American policy drifts. It is ironic, if not mordant, to observe that in that zone, our policy in Iraq stands out as holding more promise for success than most of the other policies we are attempting. This week, let me consider why we are losing Turkey."
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With the steady decline of our selected ally Gen. Pervez Musharraf's ability to govern Pakistan and the growing alienation of the Turkish people and government from their longtime ally the United States, it is fair to say that from the Bosporus to the Himalayas, American interests continue to decline, while American policy drifts. It is ironic, if not mordant, to observe that in that zone, our policy in Iraq stands out as holding more promise for success than most of the other policies we are attempting. This week, let me consider why we are losing Turkey."
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Rice warns: Turkey should not intervene in northern Iraq - Hürriyet
"Rice warns: Turkey should not intervene in northern Iraq US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has warned Turkey in very strong terms not to intervene in northern Iraq, underscoring that the US will 'do what is necessary' in terms of taking care of the PKK presence there."
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Turkish flag vendors enjoy brisk business amid protests against PKK - People's Daily Online
"Turkish flag vendors enjoy brisk business amid protests against PKK
As Turks nationwide continue rushing to the streets on Wednesday to protest the outlawed Kurdish Workers' Party (PKK)'s weekend attacks against the Turkisharmy, carrying and waving national flags of various sizes, flag vendors enjoy good business."
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As Turks nationwide continue rushing to the streets on Wednesday to protest the outlawed Kurdish Workers' Party (PKK)'s weekend attacks against the Turkisharmy, carrying and waving national flags of various sizes, flag vendors enjoy good business."
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Armenian Genocide bill may not pass in the House
"Armenian Genocide bill may not pass in the House BY LISA FRIEDMAN, Washington Bureau Article Last Updated: 10/23/2007 07:50:47 PM PDT WASHINGTON - Supporters of legislation declaring the massacre of Armenians in Ottoman Turkey a genocide acknowledged Tuesday that they are not confident the bill will pass if it is allowed to go to the House floor. Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Pasadena, and Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Sherman Oaks, met with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and said she remains steadfast in her support for the bill."
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More:LA Daily News - Armenian Genocide bill may not pass in the House
US, Britain to launch tri-lateral initiative against PKK (SETimes.com)
"US, Britain to launch tri-lateral initiative against PKK 23/10/2007 WASHINGTON, United States -- The US and Britain agreed on Monday (October 22nd) to organise a tri-lateral meeting next month among the US, Turkey and Iraq, aimed at stopping attacks against Turkey by rebels with the terrorist Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK). At a meeting in Washington, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and visiting British Foreign Secretary David Miliband said they hope that ministers from the three countries would agree to attend a meeting, on the sidelines of a conference in Istanbul late next week."
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Secretary Rice's Travel to Turkey and the Middle East
"Secretary Rice's Travel to Turkey and the Middle East Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will travel to Turkey, Israel, and the Palestinian territories November 2-6, 2007. The Secretary will arrive in Ankara, Turkey on November 1 to pursue bilateral meetings with President Abdullah Gul and Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. She then will travel to Istanbul, Turkey to attend a ministerial level international meeting on Iraq November 2-3."
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Fight Between Turks and Kurds Already Resembles U.S. Invasion » The Moderate Voice
"Fight Between Turks and Kurds Already Resembles U.S. Invasion By William Kern (Watching America) [The Times, U.K.] Is the situation between Turks and Kurds in Northern Iraq spinning out of control, much like it has in the rest of the country? According to the op-ed article from Brazil’s leading newspaper O Globo, “As is occurring in the south of Iraq, the bloody rearrangement of the internal situation seems to go on without the Americans - who uncovered the boiling pot of conflicts in the very complicated Middle East - without a formula, the tools or even an idea of what to do.”"
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Full record details for Turkish Economic and Social Studies Foundation
"Turkish Economic and Social Studies Foundation
Description:The Turkish Economic and Social Studies Foundation is an independent think-tank which focuses on current policy issues facing Turkey in the main areas of governance and transparency, democratization and foreign policy and International relations. Its English language website provides information on its aims and recent activities. It includes free access to a selection of online working papers and reports. Key topics include Turkish EU relationship (including coverage of Turkey's application to join the European Union) relations between Turey and Greece concerning Cyprus."
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Description:The Turkish Economic and Social Studies Foundation is an independent think-tank which focuses on current policy issues facing Turkey in the main areas of governance and transparency, democratization and foreign policy and International relations. Its English language website provides information on its aims and recent activities. It includes free access to a selection of online working papers and reports. Key topics include Turkish EU relationship (including coverage of Turkey's application to join the European Union) relations between Turey and Greece concerning Cyprus."
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Global Excerpts: Support Turkey; Gorbachev’s return
"Global Excerpts: Support Turkey; Gorbachev’s return Support Turkey
From the Toronto Globe and Mail
The United States and the European Union continue to press Turkey for restraint in the face of a bloody new attack by guerrillas operating from sanctuaries in northern Iraq. Easy for them to say. In the past three weeks, Kurdish Workers Party separatists have killed scores of Turkish soldiers and civilians on Turkish soil. Ultimately, Turkey should not be held to a standard that the United States or European powers would never adhere to. Turkey is a long-standing friend and ally of the West. It should not have to respond alone."
www.kansascity.com | 10/24/2007 | Global Excerpts: Support Turkey; Gorbachev’s return
From the Toronto Globe and Mail
The United States and the European Union continue to press Turkey for restraint in the face of a bloody new attack by guerrillas operating from sanctuaries in northern Iraq. Easy for them to say. In the past three weeks, Kurdish Workers Party separatists have killed scores of Turkish soldiers and civilians on Turkish soil. Ultimately, Turkey should not be held to a standard that the United States or European powers would never adhere to. Turkey is a long-standing friend and ally of the West. It should not have to respond alone."
www.kansascity.com | 10/24/2007 | Global Excerpts: Support Turkey; Gorbachev’s return
Pelosi can stop the resolution
"Pelosi can stop the resolution
By Special to the Times-Union
The hypocrisy surrounding the resolution to declare the Armenian massacre an act of genocide is another attempt at fishing for votes.
There is much literature on this tragic event, characterized by acrimony and prejudice, wherein both sides offer oversimplified historical perspectives. The story has been reduced to a partisan plea for special treatment. The killings were being done on both sides."
More:Jacksonville.com: Opinion: Letters to the Editor: Story: Pelosi can stop the resolution
By Special to the Times-Union
The hypocrisy surrounding the resolution to declare the Armenian massacre an act of genocide is another attempt at fishing for votes.
There is much literature on this tragic event, characterized by acrimony and prejudice, wherein both sides offer oversimplified historical perspectives. The story has been reduced to a partisan plea for special treatment. The killings were being done on both sides."
More:Jacksonville.com: Opinion: Letters to the Editor: Story: Pelosi can stop the resolution
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