Turkey says all 'red lines' in Syria have been crossed
22 August 2013 | 13:05 | FOCUS News Agency
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Ankara. Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said on Thursday "all red lines" had been crossed in Syria and criticized international inaction after the opposition accused Syrian government forces of gassing hundreds in a chemical weapons attack, Reuters reported.
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Thursday, August 22, 2013
Special tunnel boring machine to link Istanbul — Trenchless International — The official magazine of the ISTT, covering no-dig trenchless technology
Special tunnel boring machine to link Istanbul
Wed, 21 August 2013
An extremely large tunnel boring machine is on its way from Germany to Turkey, where it will help excavate the Bosphorus Crossing, a large-diameter road tunnel that will cross beneath the Bosphorus strait in Istanbul and expand the infrastructure bottleneck between Europe and Asia.
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Wed, 21 August 2013
An extremely large tunnel boring machine is on its way from Germany to Turkey, where it will help excavate the Bosphorus Crossing, a large-diameter road tunnel that will cross beneath the Bosphorus strait in Istanbul and expand the infrastructure bottleneck between Europe and Asia.
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Turkey threatens to ban outspoken politicians from the Anzac Commemoration in 2015 - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Turkey threatens to ban outspoken politicians from the Anzac Commemoration in 2015
Updated Wed 21 Aug 2013, 9:44pm AEST
The Turkish government uses the centenary celebrations at Gallipoli to try to shut down criticism of the Armenian genocide.
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Updated Wed 21 Aug 2013, 9:44pm AEST
The Turkish government uses the centenary celebrations at Gallipoli to try to shut down criticism of the Armenian genocide.
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Talking Turkey | Claire Fordham
Talking Turkey
When Valentina Castellani-Quinn saw The Butterfly's Dream -- a Turkish film about love, death and friendship -- she fell in love with it and wanted to help bring the movie to a wider audience.
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When Valentina Castellani-Quinn saw The Butterfly's Dream -- a Turkish film about love, death and friendship -- she fell in love with it and wanted to help bring the movie to a wider audience.
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630WPRO.COM | The Voice of Rhode Island - Elderly Couple Says Cruise Line Left Them in Turkey to Face Medical Emergency [From ABC News]
Elderly Couple Says Cruise Line Left Them in Turkey to Face Medical Emergency
3:35AM Thursday
August 22, 2013
Elderly Couple Says Cruise Line Left Them in Turkey to Face Medical Emergency (Photo Credit: WFTS/ABC News)
(ISTANBUL, Turkey) -- An elderly couple said they felt abandoned in a foreign country and faced a potentially life-threatening medical situation after a cruise line owned by Royal Caribbean left them at a hospital in Turkey.
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3:35AM Thursday
August 22, 2013
Elderly Couple Says Cruise Line Left Them in Turkey to Face Medical Emergency (Photo Credit: WFTS/ABC News)
(ISTANBUL, Turkey) -- An elderly couple said they felt abandoned in a foreign country and faced a potentially life-threatening medical situation after a cruise line owned by Royal Caribbean left them at a hospital in Turkey.
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Women’s retrospective films hit Toronto screens
Women’s retrospective films hit Toronto screens
ISTANBUL
The ‘Rebel Yell: A New Generation of Turkish Women Filmmakers’ program begins today as part of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), offering viewers a chance to sample a retrospective of top Turkish movies
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The ‘Rebel Yell: A New Generation of Turkish Women Filmmakers’ program begins today as part of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), offering viewers a chance to sample a retrospective of top Turkish movies
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36 Hours in Izmir, Turkey - NYTimes.com
36 Hours in Izmir, Turkey
“Infidel Izmir.” That’s the nickname that was long ago bestowed on Turkey’s third-largest metropolis. Known for most of its history as Smyrna, this port city was, in Ottoman times, a melting pot that included Greeks, Armenians, Jews, French and Italians. Today’s Izmir is largely Turkish, but the moniker lingers. For religious Turks, the label seems appropriate for this sunny, palm-fringed seaside city, with its relaxed attitudes and many nonobservant Muslims. For most residents, though, the nickname is proof of Izmir’s progressiveness. Reverential images of Ataturk, the founder of modern secular Turkey, are everywhere, and in June many in the city protested against Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan after his Islamist-inspired government cracked down on peaceful demonstrators in Istanbul who had mobilized to save a city park from developers. Izmir — which is among four international cities that are vying to hold the World Expo in 2020 — has much to offer visitors: a renovated waterfront, an ever-evolving night-life district and slick new design hotels. Meanwhile, a vast traditional bazaar and the spectacular nearby ruins of Ephesus bear witness to a rich past.
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“Infidel Izmir.” That’s the nickname that was long ago bestowed on Turkey’s third-largest metropolis. Known for most of its history as Smyrna, this port city was, in Ottoman times, a melting pot that included Greeks, Armenians, Jews, French and Italians. Today’s Izmir is largely Turkish, but the moniker lingers. For religious Turks, the label seems appropriate for this sunny, palm-fringed seaside city, with its relaxed attitudes and many nonobservant Muslims. For most residents, though, the nickname is proof of Izmir’s progressiveness. Reverential images of Ataturk, the founder of modern secular Turkey, are everywhere, and in June many in the city protested against Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan after his Islamist-inspired government cracked down on peaceful demonstrators in Istanbul who had mobilized to save a city park from developers. Izmir — which is among four international cities that are vying to hold the World Expo in 2020 — has much to offer visitors: a renovated waterfront, an ever-evolving night-life district and slick new design hotels. Meanwhile, a vast traditional bazaar and the spectacular nearby ruins of Ephesus bear witness to a rich past.
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Turkish Leader Lashes Out on Twitter - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East
Turkish Leader Lashes Out on Twitter
One of the ruling Justice and Development Party's (AKP) foreign policy success stories has been the election of Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu as secretary-general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The organization became as active as Ankara wanted it to be. But nowadays, AKP-Ihsanoglu relations have hit rock bottom because Ihsanoglu did not denounce the Egyptian military coup as strongly as AKP wanted. The relationship crisis that has at its core Turk-Saudi rivalry became public with the unconventional Aug. 17 Twitter messages of AKP Deputy Chairman Huseyin Celik:
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By: Fehim Taştekin for Al-Monitor Turkey Pulse Posted on August 21. |
One of the ruling Justice and Development Party's (AKP) foreign policy success stories has been the election of Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu as secretary-general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The organization became as active as Ankara wanted it to be. But nowadays, AKP-Ihsanoglu relations have hit rock bottom because Ihsanoglu did not denounce the Egyptian military coup as strongly as AKP wanted. The relationship crisis that has at its core Turk-Saudi rivalry became public with the unconventional Aug. 17 Twitter messages of AKP Deputy Chairman Huseyin Celik:
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MURAT YETKİN - Obama’s strong reaction to Erdoğan
Obama’s strong reaction to Erdoğan
The White House statement against Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdoğan’s Aug. 20 remarks about Israel being behind the military coup in Egypt is the strongest ever reaction by the U.S. against a Turkish leader so far. U.S. President Barack Obama’s spokesman did not only “strongly condemn” Erdoğan’s remarks, but also used words like “offensive, unsubstantiated and wrong” to describe the accusations.
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The White House statement against Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdoğan’s Aug. 20 remarks about Israel being behind the military coup in Egypt is the strongest ever reaction by the U.S. against a Turkish leader so far. U.S. President Barack Obama’s spokesman did not only “strongly condemn” Erdoğan’s remarks, but also used words like “offensive, unsubstantiated and wrong” to describe the accusations.
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MUSIC - 50 Cent, world stars to come to Istanbul
50 Cent, world stars to come to Istanbul
ISTANBUL
50 Cent will perform in Küçükçiftlik Park as part of the first Velvet Villains Vestival on Aug 30. The urban festival will offer many different genres of music from hip-hop to R&B, from dubstep to house. There will be six live performances and more than 10 DJs from all around the world at the festival.
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ISTANBUL
50 Cent will perform in Küçükçiftlik Park as part of the first Velvet Villains Vestival on Aug 30. The urban festival will offer many different genres of music from hip-hop to R&B, from dubstep to house. There will be six live performances and more than 10 DJs from all around the world at the festival.
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EUROPE - Arsenal guns down Fenerbahçe’s CL hopes with 3-0 win in Istanbul
Arsenal guns down Fenerbahçe’s CL hopes with 3-0 win in Istanbul
ISTANBUL - Hürriyet Daily News / Agence France-Presse
Fenerbahçe will have a mountain to climb to reach the group stages of the Champions League after being crushed 0-3 by an efficient Arsenal at their caldron of Şükrü Saraçoğlu Stadium in the first leg of the playoffs.
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ISTANBUL - Hürriyet Daily News / Agence France-Presse
Fenerbahçe will have a mountain to climb to reach the group stages of the Champions League after being crushed 0-3 by an efficient Arsenal at their caldron of Şükrü Saraçoğlu Stadium in the first leg of the playoffs.
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Turkish lira hits record lows despite central bank support | Reuters
Turkish lira hits record lows despite central bank support
By Dasha Afanasieva
ISTANBUL | Wed Aug 21, 2013 2:03pm IST
Aug 21 (Reuters) - The Turkish lira fell to record lows on Wednesday, with investors brushing aside central bank efforts to shore up the currency in trade dominated by concerns about cuts to the U.S. monetary stimulus programme.
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By Dasha Afanasieva
ISTANBUL | Wed Aug 21, 2013 2:03pm IST
Aug 21 (Reuters) - The Turkish lira fell to record lows on Wednesday, with investors brushing aside central bank efforts to shore up the currency in trade dominated by concerns about cuts to the U.S. monetary stimulus programme.
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Erdogan’s Israel-Bashing Imperils Turkey’s Energy Hub Dreams - Bloomberg
Erdogan’s Israel-Bashing Imperils Turkey’s Energy Hub Dreams
By Onur Ant - Aug 22, 2013 8:26 AM GMT+0200
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s anti-Israel rhetoric is jeopardizing his ambition to make Turkey a regional energy hub, as political uncertainty obstructs a natural gas pipeline deal.
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By Onur Ant - Aug 22, 2013 8:26 AM GMT+0200
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s anti-Israel rhetoric is jeopardizing his ambition to make Turkey a regional energy hub, as political uncertainty obstructs a natural gas pipeline deal.
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Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Turks warned against 'hot autumn' of discontent - The National
Turks warned against 'hot autumn' of discontent
Thomas Seibert
Aug 22, 2013
ISTANBUL // Two months after anti-government protests shook Turkey, the ruling party has warned activists against embarking on a "hot autumn" of discontent
Police in Istanbul used tear gas late on Tuesday as protesters prepared to march towards Gezi Park, the centre of the June unrest that began when security forces cracked down on a protest against government plans to redevelop the park.
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Thomas Seibert
Aug 22, 2013
ISTANBUL // Two months after anti-government protests shook Turkey, the ruling party has warned activists against embarking on a "hot autumn" of discontent
Police in Istanbul used tear gas late on Tuesday as protesters prepared to march towards Gezi Park, the centre of the June unrest that began when security forces cracked down on a protest against government plans to redevelop the park.
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Turkey’s state-run Anadolu Agency retracts story on video cited by PM Erdoğan
Turkey’s state-run Anadolu Agency retracts story on video cited by PM Erdoğan
ISTANBUL
Turkey’s state-run Anadolu Agency has removed a story about an online video cited on Aug. 20 by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as proof that Israel was behind the coup that ousted Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi.
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ISTANBUL
Turkey’s state-run Anadolu Agency has removed a story about an online video cited on Aug. 20 by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as proof that Israel was behind the coup that ousted Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi.
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Turkey: Too Little, Too Late - MoneyBeat - WSJ
Turkey: Too Little, Too Late
ISTANBUL—The dust has settled on Turkey’s surprise decision to raise lending rates Tuesday. In a nutshell, the market’s response is: meh.
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ISTANBUL—The dust has settled on Turkey’s surprise decision to raise lending rates Tuesday. In a nutshell, the market’s response is: meh.
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Soccer-Turkey asks Terim to take over as national team coach - media | Reuters
Soccer-Turkey asks Terim to take over as national team coach - media
ISTANBUL | Wed Aug 21, 2013 7:55pm IST
Aug 21 (Reuters) - Galatasaray technical director Fatih Terim has been offered a four-year deal by the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) to replace Abdullah Avci as national team coach, state news channel TRT Haber said on Wednesday.
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ISTANBUL | Wed Aug 21, 2013 7:55pm IST
Aug 21 (Reuters) - Galatasaray technical director Fatih Terim has been offered a four-year deal by the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) to replace Abdullah Avci as national team coach, state news channel TRT Haber said on Wednesday.
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Journalist killed, Turkish outlet raided in Egypt - Committee to Protect Journalists
Journalist killed, Turkish outlet raided in Egypt
New York, August 20, 2013--Egyptian security forces killed a journalist and wounded another at a military checkpoint late Monday. Authorities also raided a Turkish news agency and arrested its bureau chief, the reports said.
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New York, August 20, 2013--Egyptian security forces killed a journalist and wounded another at a military checkpoint late Monday. Authorities also raided a Turkish news agency and arrested its bureau chief, the reports said.
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FriedlNews - Turkey: Tear Gas against Demonstrators in Istanbul
Turkey: Tear Gas against Demonstrators in Istanbul
The police has once more used tear gas against a new demonstration of critics of the government.
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The police has once more used tear gas against a new demonstration of critics of the government.
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Turkish women strive for gender equality | Live from the Arab Spring | Jewish Journal
Turkish women strive for gender equality
Calls for pregnant women to stay home
by Steve Dorsey, The Media Line
Elif Kamisli sits with two friends on the patio of a streetside cafe in Istanbul. Even wearing a slim black dress, she is not hard to spot -- she's very pregnant, nine-months pregnant, in fact.
Her shapely figure, Kamisli told The Media Line, often draws attention, but not always in the best way.
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Calls for pregnant women to stay home
by Steve Dorsey, The Media Line
Elif Kamisli sits with two friends on the patio of a streetside cafe in Istanbul. Even wearing a slim black dress, she is not hard to spot -- she's very pregnant, nine-months pregnant, in fact.
Her shapely figure, Kamisli told The Media Line, often draws attention, but not always in the best way.
More:Turkish women strive for gender equality | Live from the Arab Spring | Jewish Journal
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