The leader of a small Florida church that espouses anti-Islam philosophy said Thursday that he is canceling plans to burn copies of the Quran on Sept. 11.
Comment 2010-09-10
Greece's new foreign minister is calling on Turkey to provide stronger support for peace talks in war-divided Cyprus after a landmark Sept. 12 Turkish referendum on constitutional reforms.
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The end of the fasting month of Ramadan means a feast of candy, doled out to children as they go around paying respects to neighborhood elders, family and friends. Faced with competition from mass-produced chocolates, shopkeepers like Mustafa Tavukçuoğlu are trying to keep their sweet tradition alive. DAILY NEWS photo, Hasan ALTINIŞIK |
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Politicians have already set their sights on the post-referendum period, a new era in which terrorism and the Kurdish question are likely to top the agenda. Politicians have already set their sights on the post-referendum period, a new era in which terrorism and the Kurdish question are likely to top the agenda.
Turkish voters are set to vote on a set of charter reforms on Sunday. DHA photo  |
A strong team performance and solid shooting have carried the Turkish national basketball squad to its biggest success in history. (UPDATED) A strong team performance and solid shooting have carried the Turkish national basketball squad to its biggest success in history. (UPDATED)
Turkish players celebrate after winning a World Cup Championship quarter final basketball match against Slovenia in Istanbul on Wednesday. AFP photo |
Despite a recent rise in property sales to foreign nationals, companies are complaining about tedious legal procedures on selling real estate to foreigners in Turkey. Despite a recent rise in property sales to foreign nationals, companies are complaining about tedious legal procedures on selling real estate to foreigners in Turkey.
The Aegean resort town of Didim hosts many foreigners aggrieved by long procedures during property sales, according to sector experts. DHA photo |
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Regionscape: A look at our near abroad
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A film about the dedicated fans of Bursaspor, the unlikely winners of the Turkish Super League in 2010, has finally been released.
Comment 2010-09-08
These are some of the major headlines and their summaries in Turkish press on September 9, 2010.
Comment 2010-09-09
On Sept. 12, Turkish voters will go to the polls to cast their ballots on a package of proposed changes to the country's Constitution.
Comment 2010-09-08
The General Staff has refuted allegations that terrorists learned operational information by wiretapping military communications devices
Comment 2010-09-08
The current and former opposition leaders made a joint appearance Tuesday in Antalya, asking party supporters to say 'no' in Sunday's referendum.
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The "Theater in Schools! Playwriting Competition" is starting as part of the 2010 in Schools project to inculcate greater interest in the performing arts.
Comment 2010-09-09
A late deflected goal from Arda Turan helped Turkey claim a dramatic 3-2 win over Belgium on Tuesday in their 2012 European Championship qualifying game.
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PM Erdoğan, who hosted rock star Bono before his band U2's Monday night concert in Istanbul, spoke of topics both serious and light in their private conversation.
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The Turkish opposition has been holding a campaign of 'misinformation and black propaganda,' Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan told the BBC.
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The axis of inflation in Turkey has shifted from west to east according to the latest data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute, or TurkStat.
Comment 2010-09-08
The International Monetary Fund urges Turkey to pass the fiscal rule in Parliament, as it is 'superior' to the government’s current medium-term economic plan.
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The World Wildlife Foundation is focusing on the importance of holistic river basin management at this year's 20th annual World Water Week conference in Stockholm.
Comment 2010-09-08
The head of a small Florida church who plans to burn copies of the Quran on Sept. 11 insisted he would go ahead with his plans, despite criticism from the top U.S. general in Afghanistan, the White House and the State Department, as well as a host of religious leaders.
90 Comments 2010-09-08
A proposed Islamic community center near ground zero will include separate prayer spaces for Muslims, Christians, Jews and people of other faiths, the imam behind plans for the facility wrote in an opinion piece published online.
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