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5th June, 2013
Turkey’s tourism industry shrugs off protest fears
Tourist still pouring in Turkey despite the on-going riots and protests
Tourist still pouring in Turkey despite the on-going riots and protests
4th June, 2013
Demonstrations continue in Istanbul
Demonstrators continue clashing with police over plans to raze a park in Turkey. — Reuters…
Demonstrators continue clashing with police over plans to raze a park in Turkey. — Reuters…
2nd June, 2013
Police fire tear gas to disperse hundreds of protesters in Ankara
Authorities took the measures to stop around 1,000 protesters who were attempting to march to the high-security prime minister's office, after earlier protests appeared to have subsided.
Authorities took the measures to stop around 1,000 protesters who were attempting to march to the high-security prime minister's office, after earlier protests appeared to have subsided.
2nd June, 2013
Wreckage litters Taksim Square after riots
Istanbul and Ankara are now largely quiet after two days of severe anti-government rioting. Protesters lit fires and scuffled with police in parts of Istanbul…
Istanbul and Ankara are now largely quiet after two days of severe anti-government rioting. Protesters lit fires and scuffled with police in parts of Istanbul…
29th May, 2013
Pak students find new solution to end loadshedding
Two Pakistani students have bagged silver medal in the world finals of the International Computer Projects Competition held in Romania by giving solution to end loadshedding.
Two Pakistani students have bagged silver medal in the world finals of the International Computer Projects Competition held in Romania by giving solution to end loadshedding.
16th May, 2013
Obama, Erdogan vow to up pressure on Assad
President Obama and Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed to crank up pressure on Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, but offered no concrete new measures to do so.
President Obama and Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed to crank up pressure on Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, but offered no concrete new measures to do so.
11th May, 2013
Turkey car bombings: Death toll increases to 40
The death toll from car bombings in a Turkish town near the border with Syria on Saturday has risen to 40.
The death toll from car bombings in a Turkish town near the border with Syria on Saturday has risen to 40.
15th April, 2013
Turkish pianist convicted for blasphemous tweets
A Turkish court convicted pianist Fazil Say of denigrating religion through comments he made on Twitter and handed down a 10-month suspended prison sentence.
A Turkish court convicted pianist Fazil Say of denigrating religion through comments he made on Twitter and handed down a 10-month suspended prison sentence.
7th April, 2013
Kerry to press Turkey on Israel ties, Syrian border, Iraq
John Kerry will press Turkey to quickly normalize relations with Israel, keep its border with Syria open to refugees and improve ties with Iraq.
John Kerry will press Turkey to quickly normalize relations with Israel, keep its border with Syria open to refugees and improve ties with Iraq.
6th April, 2013
“What happened was worse than death”
Seventeen-year old Samira recalls the night when her father was arrested and she was sexually assaulted by pro-regime mercenaries in Syria.
Seventeen-year old Samira recalls the night when her father was arrested and she was sexually assaulted by pro-regime mercenaries in Syria.
6th April, 2013
Obama to host Mideast allies for talks on Syria
Obama will host leaders from key US allies Jordan, Turkey, Qatar and UAE in the coming weeks amid turmoil in Syria.
Obama will host leaders from key US allies Jordan, Turkey, Qatar and UAE in the coming weeks amid turmoil in Syria.
31st March, 2013
Turkey discusses energy deal with Iraqi Kurds
The move aimed at securing affordable oil and gas supplies to fuel Turkey’s rapid economic growth also risks damaging ties with the US, its major ally.
The move aimed at securing affordable oil and gas supplies to fuel Turkey’s rapid economic growth also risks damaging ties with the US, its major ally.
24th March, 2013
Israel says Syria reason for restoring Turkey ties
Concerns that Syria's stockpile of chemical weapons could reach militant groups bordering Israel and Turkey was the motivating factor in restoring relations with Ankara, Israel's prime minister said.
Concerns that Syria's stockpile of chemical weapons could reach militant groups bordering Israel and Turkey was the motivating factor in restoring relations with Ankara, Israel's prime minister said.
21st March, 2013
Jailed Kurdish rebel leader calls for Turkey ceasefire
Kurd rebel chief Abdullah Ocalan told fighters to lay down their arms and withdraw from Turkish soil, raising hopes for an end to a three-decade conflict.
Kurd rebel chief Abdullah Ocalan told fighters to lay down their arms and withdraw from Turkish soil, raising hopes for an end to a three-decade conflict.
7th March, 2013
US, China take part in Pakistan naval drills
The AMAN-13 exercise involves ships from 13 countries and observers from 20 others and comes two weeks after China took control of Gwadar.
The AMAN-13 exercise involves ships from 13 countries and observers from 20 others and comes two weeks after China took control of Gwadar.
1st March, 2013
Turkish comments complicate Mideast process: Kerry
US Secretary of State John Kerry said despite the comments, he was hopeful that Turkey and Israel could eventually find a way to restore their previously close relations.
US Secretary of State John Kerry said despite the comments, he was hopeful that Turkey and Israel could eventually find a way to restore their previously close relations.
8th February, 2013
UN says 5,000 Syrian refugees fleeing each day
The UNHCR, in a nearly $1 billion funding appeal in mid-December, forecast that there could be up to one million Syrian refugees by the end of June.
The UNHCR, in a nearly $1 billion funding appeal in mid-December, forecast that there could be up to one million Syrian refugees by the end of June.
7th February, 2013
Syria conflict divides OIC summit in Cairo
A draft resolution on Syria calls for a “serious dialogue” between the Syrian opposition and government officials “not directly involved in oppression”.
A draft resolution on Syria calls for a “serious dialogue” between the Syrian opposition and government officials “not directly involved in oppression”.
3rd February, 2013
Turkey PM condemns Israel over Syria strike
“As I say time and again, Israel has a mentality of waging state terrorism. Right now, there is no telling what it might do and where it might do it,” said Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
“As I say time and again, Israel has a mentality of waging state terrorism. Right now, there is no telling what it might do and where it might do it,” said Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
31st January, 2013
Kurdish rebels to withdraw from Turkey in March: report
Turkish officials have been in talks with jailed PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan. He is expected to issue a call within 10 days for the militants to declare a ceasefire.
Turkish officials have been in talks with jailed PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan. He is expected to issue a call within 10 days for the militants to declare a ceasefire.
