"Turkey's Parallel Policies – One for Peace, One Against By R. Krespin**
Two conferences took place last week in Turkey. The first, a summit held November 13, 2007 in Ankara, was dedicated to advancing the peace process, with the participation of Turkish President Abdullah Gul, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, and Israeli President Shimon Peres."
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Thursday, November 22, 2007
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Other Sports
"Nihat puts Turkey through
Istanbul, Turkey (Sports Network) - Kahveci Nihat scored in the 43rd minute to give Turkey a 1-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday at Ataturk Olympic Stadium, sending Turkey through to next summer's European Championships."
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Istanbul, Turkey (Sports Network) - Kahveci Nihat scored in the 43rd minute to give Turkey a 1-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday at Ataturk Olympic Stadium, sending Turkey through to next summer's European Championships."
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AFP: Turkey lauds Iraqi Kurds for action against rebels: Anatolia
"Turkey lauds Iraqi Kurds for action against rebels: Anatolia 16 hours ago ANKARA (AFP) — Turkey's President Abdullah Gul praised Iraqi Kurds on Wednesday for taking steps against Kurdish rebels based in their autonomous region but warned it retained the option of a military strike, the Anatolia news agency reported."
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Roadshow to highlight investments in Turkey
"Roadshow to highlight investments in Turkey
MANAMA: Unicorn Invest-ment Bank (Unicorn) has launched a roadshow aimed at introducing GCC investors to investment opportunities in Turkey. The roadshow follows Unicorn's acquisition earlier this year of the Turkish asset management and brokerage company Inter Yatirim Menkul Degerler, now renamed Unicorn Capital Turkey."
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MANAMA: Unicorn Invest-ment Bank (Unicorn) has launched a roadshow aimed at introducing GCC investors to investment opportunities in Turkey. The roadshow follows Unicorn's acquisition earlier this year of the Turkish asset management and brokerage company Inter Yatirim Menkul Degerler, now renamed Unicorn Capital Turkey."
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Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Saakashvili: Turkey Plays Positive Role In Resolution Of Abkhazian Conflict
"Saakashvili: Turkey Plays Positive Role In Resolution Of Abkhazian Conflict
Tbilisi. November 21 (Prime-News) – According to Mikheil Saakashvili, Georgian president, Turkey plays a positive role in process of resolution of Abkhazian conflict. Saakashvili stated during a joint press conference with Abdullah Gul, President of Turkey, held at the Parliament of Georgia today, that Turkey plays a positive role in resolution of regional conflicts."
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Tbilisi. November 21 (Prime-News) – According to Mikheil Saakashvili, Georgian president, Turkey plays a positive role in process of resolution of Abkhazian conflict. Saakashvili stated during a joint press conference with Abdullah Gul, President of Turkey, held at the Parliament of Georgia today, that Turkey plays a positive role in resolution of regional conflicts."
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Rebel Kurds Defy Turks, US - Newser
"Rebel Kurds Defy Turks, US
Rebel Kurds Defy Turks, US Source: Associated Press (newser) – The leadership of the Kurdistan Workers' Party, the rebel group based in northern Iraq that the United States considers a terrorist organization, has spoken out to warn of resistance to any Turkish cross-border incursion. In a report by a pro-Kurdish news agency, a leading PKK commander warned that his group would fight not only the Turkish army but also any US and Kurdish Iraqi parties that aid Turkish efforts. • The US and Iraqi Kurdish factions 'should understand that if we want, we can create instability and place their interests in danger,' said Cemil Bayik, a leading commander of the PKK. Yesterday General David Petraeaus met with the head of Turkey's army, but no details have been released about their meeting and whether Turkey will go ahead with planned sorties in northern Iraq."
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Rebel Kurds Defy Turks, US Source: Associated Press (newser) – The leadership of the Kurdistan Workers' Party, the rebel group based in northern Iraq that the United States considers a terrorist organization, has spoken out to warn of resistance to any Turkish cross-border incursion. In a report by a pro-Kurdish news agency, a leading PKK commander warned that his group would fight not only the Turkish army but also any US and Kurdish Iraqi parties that aid Turkish efforts. • The US and Iraqi Kurdish factions 'should understand that if we want, we can create instability and place their interests in danger,' said Cemil Bayik, a leading commander of the PKK. Yesterday General David Petraeaus met with the head of Turkey's army, but no details have been released about their meeting and whether Turkey will go ahead with planned sorties in northern Iraq."
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Turkish markets hit by emerging market gloom
"Turkish markets hit by emerging market gloom
Wednesday November 21 2007 (Updates lira price) ISTANBUL, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Turkey's lira, stocks and bonds weakened on Wednesday as losses on global bourses pressured investors to reduce positions in riskier emerging market assets."
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Wednesday November 21 2007 (Updates lira price) ISTANBUL, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Turkey's lira, stocks and bonds weakened on Wednesday as losses on global bourses pressured investors to reduce positions in riskier emerging market assets."
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Ethnic strife in Europe...
"Ethnic strife in Europe...
The problems involving non-Western immigrants in Europe may have escalated a step further on October 28, when major riots broke out between Turkish and Kurdish immigrants in Berlin.On that day an authorized demonstration was held, initially in favor of fraternity between Turks and Kurds. On its margins, however, were two unauthorized demonstrations. The subsequent riots were directly related to the battles around the Turkish-Iraqi border between Kurdish nationalists and Turkish soldiers.During the Berlin disturbances 18 policemen were wounded and 15 demonstrators arrested. In past unrest the police had always considered the attacks as coming from the Kurdish side. This time the initiators were Turks, some of whom chased Kurds with machetes.Claudia Schmid, head of the domestic security agency's Berlin branch, warned that similar events might recur."
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The problems involving non-Western immigrants in Europe may have escalated a step further on October 28, when major riots broke out between Turkish and Kurdish immigrants in Berlin.On that day an authorized demonstration was held, initially in favor of fraternity between Turks and Kurds. On its margins, however, were two unauthorized demonstrations. The subsequent riots were directly related to the battles around the Turkish-Iraqi border between Kurdish nationalists and Turkish soldiers.During the Berlin disturbances 18 policemen were wounded and 15 demonstrators arrested. In past unrest the police had always considered the attacks as coming from the Kurdish side. This time the initiators were Turks, some of whom chased Kurds with machetes.Claudia Schmid, head of the domestic security agency's Berlin branch, warned that similar events might recur."
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Slovenia promises support for Turkey's EU membership bid_English_Xinhua
"Slovenia promises support for Turkey's EU membership bid www.chinaview.cn 2007-11-21 22:44:04
ANKARA, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- Visiting Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa on Wednesday pledged his country's support for Turkey's bid for the European Union (EU) membership. Jansa made the statement at a joint press conference following his talks with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the Turkish capital."
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ANKARA, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- Visiting Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa on Wednesday pledged his country's support for Turkey's bid for the European Union (EU) membership. Jansa made the statement at a joint press conference following his talks with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the Turkish capital."
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First top level military "three-way" meeting takes place in Ankara - Hürriyet
"First top level military 'three-way' meeting takes place in Ankara
The first top level military official meeting concerning moves against the PKK, following Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's November 5 meeting with US President George W. Bush at the White House, took place yesterday in Ankara."
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The first top level military official meeting concerning moves against the PKK, following Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's November 5 meeting with US President George W. Bush at the White House, took place yesterday in Ankara."
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Congress calls for reform of Turkish legislation on municipalities
"Congress calls for reform of Turkish legislation on municipalities
As part of the Congress’ Autumn Session (Strasbourg, France, 19-21 November), the Congress’ Chamber of Local Authorities held a debate on local democracy in Turkey, in particular in the light of the situation of mayors and municipal councils in South-East Anatolia."
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As part of the Congress’ Autumn Session (Strasbourg, France, 19-21 November), the Congress’ Chamber of Local Authorities held a debate on local democracy in Turkey, in particular in the light of the situation of mayors and municipal councils in South-East Anatolia."
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LETS HAVE NO MORE TALK OF HONOR WHEN MEN KILL THEIR WIVES, DAUGHTERS : November 2007 : mickhall : My Telegraph
"LETS HAVE NO MORE TALK OF HONOR WHEN MEN KILL THEIR WIVES, DAUGHTERS Posted by mickhall at 12:36 on 21 Nov 2007
This aricle was dirst published here, http://organizedrage.blogspot.com/
Guldunya Toren and her child. Guldunya Toren and her child. To prove that good can come from bad, I thought I would revisit a tragic and brutal event that took place approx three years ago in Turkey. Back in 2004 a young Turkish mother Guldunya Toren was murdered by her brothers in what the media still insists on calling an ‘honor killing,’ when in reality such acts can only bring dishonor to all who commit or acquiesce to them. Guldunya Toren who came from the south-east of Turkey was raped by a relation and became pregnant, but understandably refused to marry the man who impregnated her. After the child was born she moved away from her home in the south-east, intending to start a new life elsewhere, however the male members of her family had other ideas having concluded she had brought dishonor upon them ."
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This aricle was dirst published here, http://organizedrage.blogspot.com/
Guldunya Toren and her child. Guldunya Toren and her child. To prove that good can come from bad, I thought I would revisit a tragic and brutal event that took place approx three years ago in Turkey. Back in 2004 a young Turkish mother Guldunya Toren was murdered by her brothers in what the media still insists on calling an ‘honor killing,’ when in reality such acts can only bring dishonor to all who commit or acquiesce to them. Guldunya Toren who came from the south-east of Turkey was raped by a relation and became pregnant, but understandably refused to marry the man who impregnated her. After the child was born she moved away from her home in the south-east, intending to start a new life elsewhere, however the male members of her family had other ideas having concluded she had brought dishonor upon them ."
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Turkey: Battle of the Islamists (Asharq Alawsat Newspaper)
"Turkey: Battle of the Islamists 21/11/2007
By Manal Lutfi Istanbul, Asharq Al-Awsat - “We were successful because we presented the best ideas for the Turkish economy, not because we are an Islamist party. We do not describe ourselves as an Islamist party. The Justice and Development Party [AKP] has never conceived the Islamization of Turkey,” said Adiba Susan, a member of the AKP in Turkish parliament. Behind her hangs the picture of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk on the wall of her office and on the opposite side are pictures of the Turkish Prime Minister and AKP leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Susan, who is one of many female members of the AKP who do not wear the hijab continued to talk as she fixed her neat short hair saying, “By virtue of the fact that my office is a governmental one, I must hang up a picture of Ataturk but even if I was not subjected to this rule, I would have hung his picture up because I have much so respect for him and for what he has done for Turkey.”"
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By Manal Lutfi Istanbul, Asharq Al-Awsat - “We were successful because we presented the best ideas for the Turkish economy, not because we are an Islamist party. We do not describe ourselves as an Islamist party. The Justice and Development Party [AKP] has never conceived the Islamization of Turkey,” said Adiba Susan, a member of the AKP in Turkish parliament. Behind her hangs the picture of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk on the wall of her office and on the opposite side are pictures of the Turkish Prime Minister and AKP leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Susan, who is one of many female members of the AKP who do not wear the hijab continued to talk as she fixed her neat short hair saying, “By virtue of the fact that my office is a governmental one, I must hang up a picture of Ataturk but even if I was not subjected to this rule, I would have hung his picture up because I have much so respect for him and for what he has done for Turkey.”"
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Hearings on relations with Turkey to be held in Armenian parliament
"Hearings on relations with Turkey to be held in Armenian parliament [ 21 Nov 2007 20:00 ] Hearings on the relations with Turkey will be held in Armenian parliament in mid-December, representative of Dashnaktsutyun - Armenian Revolutionary Federation Kiro Manoyan said, APA reports quoting Novosti Armenia."
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Turkey, Iran sign agreement for energy cooperation
"Turkey, Iran sign agreement for energy cooperation
The New Anatolian / Ankara 21 November 2007
Despite US opposition, Turkish and Iranian energy ministers said Tuesday that they signed an energy cooperation agreement that includes the building of power plants and improving electricity transport infrastructure."
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The New Anatolian / Ankara 21 November 2007
Despite US opposition, Turkish and Iranian energy ministers said Tuesday that they signed an energy cooperation agreement that includes the building of power plants and improving electricity transport infrastructure."
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Oktay Eksi:The PM's got a "broad bean" in his mouth - Hürriyet
"Oktay Eksi:The PM's got a 'broad bean' in his mouth Opposition leader Deniz Baykal has said it correctly. Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has a 'broad bean' in his mouth. And until he removes it, we will neither be able to understand why an operation in northern Iraq still hasn't taken place, nor will we be able to solve what the hidden parts of his talks with US President George W. Bush actually entailed."
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Germany's Turk community urges gov't to act against immigration law - Turkish Daily News Nov 21, 2007
"Germany's Turk community urges gov't to act against immigration law Wednesday, November 21, 2007
A prominent Turkish organization representing three million Turks living in Germany sent letters to the ministers of Turkey urging them to show resolve to combat the controversial immigration law during the upcoming visit to Turkey by the German minister of state in charge of integration."
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A prominent Turkish organization representing three million Turks living in Germany sent letters to the ministers of Turkey urging them to show resolve to combat the controversial immigration law during the upcoming visit to Turkey by the German minister of state in charge of integration."
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Turkey - E.U. Troika Meeting
"Turkey - E.U. Troika Meeting Published: 11/20/2007
BRUSSELS - Turkish Foreign Minister & Chief Negotiator for the EU talks Ali Babacan said on Tuesday that physical capacity and political will should unite in fight against terrorism, 'unfortunately, this is not seen in central government or the local administration of Iraq.'"
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BRUSSELS - Turkish Foreign Minister & Chief Negotiator for the EU talks Ali Babacan said on Tuesday that physical capacity and political will should unite in fight against terrorism, 'unfortunately, this is not seen in central government or the local administration of Iraq.'"
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Turkey's president approves nuclear power plant law
"Turkey's president approves nuclear power plant law
November 20 2007 ANKARA, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Turkish President Abdullah Gul has approved a law allowing construction of the country's first nuclear power plants, his office said on Tuesday."
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November 20 2007 ANKARA, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Turkish President Abdullah Gul has approved a law allowing construction of the country's first nuclear power plants, his office said on Tuesday."
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Turkey: From Bloody Birth to Power Broker - by Ann Berg
"Turkey: From Bloody Birth to Power Broker
by Ann Berg
According to legend, its flag sprang from the reflection of a star and the crescent moon in a pool of native warriors' blood. The national anthem exults, 'Martyrs would gush out were one to squeeze the soil!' Of all the Muslim countries created after World War I, only Turkey succeeded in expelling Western occupiers to achieve a modern statehood that many consider miraculous. Today, its treatment by the U.S. as a backwater pawn has roused the nation to defiance: 86 percent of all Turks now hold a negative view of America."
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by Ann Berg
According to legend, its flag sprang from the reflection of a star and the crescent moon in a pool of native warriors' blood. The national anthem exults, 'Martyrs would gush out were one to squeeze the soil!' Of all the Muslim countries created after World War I, only Turkey succeeded in expelling Western occupiers to achieve a modern statehood that many consider miraculous. Today, its treatment by the U.S. as a backwater pawn has roused the nation to defiance: 86 percent of all Turks now hold a negative view of America."
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