Monday, May 26, 2008

Turkey resisting U.S. demands to X-ray containers bound for U.S.

"Turkey resisting U.S. demands to X-ray containers bound for U.S.
ANKARA — Turkey and the United States are clashing over border security procedures.

Officials said Turkey has rejected a U.S. demand for equipment to screen containers destined for the United States. They said Washington has required X-ray and other equipment to certify the Turkish port of Izmir as safe for the re-export of goods to the United States."

More:World Tribune — Turkey resisting U.S. demands to X-ray containers bound for U.S.