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	<title>Breaking News &#187; Turkey</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:22:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Police say body of former Cyprus president Tassos Papadopoulos stolen from grave</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:09:01 +0000</pubDate>
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Police: Body of Cyprus president stolen from grave

NICOSIA, Cyprus — Grave robbers stole the corpse of former hardline Cyprus President Tassos Papadopoulos, digging up his coffin during a thunderstorm just before the first anniversary of his death, police said Friday.
The body-snatching horrified people in Cyprus and came as the island&#8217;s Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/police-say-body-of-former-cyprus-president-tassos-papadopoulos-stolen-from-grave-242827/">Read : Police say body of former Cyprus president Tassos Papadopoulos stolen from grave</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Only 5.4 pct of worldâs people covered by smoke free laws in 2008: WHO Reports</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:43:14 +0000</pubDate>
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ISTANBUL - Only 5.4 percent of the world&#8217;s population was covered by comprehensive smoke-free laws in 2008, up from 3.1 percent in 2007, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported today in its second report on the global tobacco epidemic.
This means that 154 million more people are no longer exposed to the harms of tobacco ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/only-54-pct-of-worlds-people-covered-by-smoke-free-laws-in-2008-who-241887/" title="Only 5.4 pct of worldâs people covered by smoke free laws in 2008: WHO Reports">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Obama praises Turkey for troop commitments in Afghanistan, seeks more help in war effort</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:35:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Desmond Butler</dc:creator>
		
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Obama praises Turkey for help in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON — Seeking more help in the war in Afghanistan, President Barack Obama praised Turkey for its &#8220;outstanding&#8221; contributions there.
Speaking in the Oval Office after a private meeting with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Obama said Turkey&#8217;s commitments have helped bring stability to Afghanistan. Turkey took ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/obama-praises-turkey-for-troop-commitments-in-afghanistan-seeks-more-help-in-war-effort-241109/" title="Obama praises Turkey for troop commitments in Afghanistan, seeks more help in war effort">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Obama welcomes Turkish PM to White House, meets with Afghanistan team</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:18:21 +0000</pubDate>
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Obama welcomes Turkish PM to White House
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden will meet with Turkey&#8217;s Prime Minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan (REH&#8217;-jehp TY&#8217;-ihp UR&#8217;-doh-wahn), at the White House this morning.
In the afternoon, Obama and Biden will meet with Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, and U.S. ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/obama-welcomes-turkish-pm-to-white-house-meets-with-afghanistan-team-240827/">Read : Obama welcomes Turkish PM to White House, meets with Afghanistan team</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Despite policy disagreements with Turkey&#8217;s Erdogan, Obama seeks help in White House meeting</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:08:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Desmond Butler</dc:creator>
		
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Amid tensions with Turkey, Obama appeals for help
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is looking for help in Afghanistan from Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan even as tensions simmer between the two NATO allies on Iran and the Middle East.
A White House meeting Monday between the two leaders comes .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/despite-policy-disagreements-with-turkeys-erdogan-obama-seeks-help-in-white-house-meeting-240801/">Despite policy disagreements with Turkey&#8217;s Erdogan, Obama seeks help in White House meeting</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Obama looking for help from Turkey&#8217;s Erdogan in White House meeting amid policy disagreements</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 05:09:33 +0000</pubDate>
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Obama looking for help from Erdogan amid tensions
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Barack Obama is looking for help in Afghanistan from Turkish prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan even as tensions simmer between the NATO allies on Iran and the Middle East.
Before leaving to the U.S. on Sunday, however, Erdogan said Turkey has .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/obama-looking-for-help-from-turkeys-erdogan-in-white-house-meeting-amid-policy-disagreements-240749/">Obama looking for help from Turkey&#8217;s Erdogan in White House meeting amid policy disagreements</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Turkish PM says no additional troops for Afghanistan; willing to train military, police</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 10:32:21 +0000</pubDate>
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Turkish PM: no additional troops for Afghanistan
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey&#8217;s prime minister has ruled out sending additional troops to Afghanistan but says the country is willing to train the Afghan army and police.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Sunday before his departure for talks with U.S. President Barack Obama that Turkey has already contributed the ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/turkish-pm-says-no-additional-troops-for-afghanistan-willing-to-train-military-police-240576/">Turkish PM says no additional troops for Afghanistan; willing to train military, police</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Turkey to open Kurdish-language department at university in another overture to the minority</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:45:01 +0000</pubDate>
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Turkey reaches out to its Kurdish minority

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey&#8217;s government has approved a plan to open the country&#8217;s first Kurdish-language department at a university as part of its efforts to reconcile with the Kurdish minority.
Kurds largely welcome the government&#8217;s overtures to try to end the Kurdish conflict, which has killed tens of thousands of ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/turkey-to-open-kurdish-language-department-at-university-in-another-overture-to-the-minority-238124/" title="Turkey to open Kurdish-language department at university in another overture to the minority">&raquo;&raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Turkey fryer catches fire, burning Ohio house as owner prepares Thanksgiving meal</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 23:34:41 +0000</pubDate>
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Turkey fryer catches fire, burning Ohio house

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Authorities in Ohio say a turkey fryer caused a house to catch fire as the homeowner was preparing a Thanksgiving meal.
Columbus firefighters say no one was injured in the fire Thursday. They contained it to the back of the two-story house.
The turkey fryer was set up ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/turkey-fryer-catches-fire-burning-ohio-house-as-owner-prepares-thanksgiving-meal-236368/">Turkey fryer catches fire, burning Ohio house as owner prepares Thanksgiving meal</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Americans across globe _ and hovering over it _ celebrate Thanksgiving with feasts, parades</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:12:45 +0000</pubDate>
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Americans give thanks, see parades, feast in space
NEW YORK — Giant balloons, floats, marching bands and clowns with confetti brought smiles to hundreds of thousands of revelers eager to catch a glimpse of a parade as steeped in Thanksgiving Day tradition as turkey and pumpkin pie.
Crowds six to seven people deep .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/americans-across-globe-_-and-hovering-over-it-_-celebrate-thanksgiving-with-feasts-parades-236352/" title="Americans across globe _ and hovering over it _ celebrate Thanksgiving with feasts, parades">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Obama telephones 10 US service members stationed abroad, thanks them for serving the country</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:05:51 +0000</pubDate>
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Obama telephones thanks to 10 US service members
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama enjoyed a quiet first Thanksgiving at the White House, telephoning U.S. servicemen and women stationed around the world and spending time in the company of his family and friends.
Obama placed calls from the Oval Office to 10 U.S. servicemen and .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/obama-telephones-10-us-service-members-stationed-abroad-thanks-them-for-serving-the-country-236320/">here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Michigan police say 6-foot, 300-pound bald man stole family&#8217;s turkey right out of freezer</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:20:18 +0000</pubDate>
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Police seek bald man who swiped family&#8217;s turkey

JACKSON, Mich. — Jackson police are working to crack a case of fowl play. They&#8217;re searching for a man who broke into an apartment about 11 p.m. Tuesday and stole a family&#8217;s holiday turkey. Police Lt. Christopher Simpson told the Jackson Citizen Patriot the suspect ran into the .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/michigan-police-say-6-foot-300-pound-bald-man-stole-familys-turkey-right-out-of-freezer-235947/">Original source &nbsp;: Michigan police say 6-foot, 300-pound bald man stole family&#8217;s turkey right out of freezer</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Iranian news reports say missing ex-deputy defense minister abducted and jailed in Israel</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:01:29 +0000</pubDate>
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Reports: Iran ex-deputy minister jailed in Israel

TEHRAN, Iran — An Iranian former deputy defense minister who has been missing for nearly three years was abducted by Israeli agents and is now being held in Israel, several Iranian news Web sites reported Sunday.
Ali Reza Asgari, a retired general who served in Iran&#8217;s Revolutionary Guard, disappeared while ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/iranian-news-reports-say-missing-ex-deputy-defense-minister-abducted-and-jailed-in-israel-230064/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Iranian news reports say missing ex-deputy defense minister abducted and jailed in Israel</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Syrian president says Israel isn&#8217;t a serious partner in stalled peace talks</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:43:44 +0000</pubDate>
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Syrian president says Israel doesn&#8217;t want peace
PARIS — Syrian President Bashar Assad urged France on Friday to support Turkish mediation efforts to get momentum in the Middle East peace process.
Assad welcomed renewed indirect discussions mediated by Turkey, but appeared to dismiss suggestions of a direct meeting with Israel&#8217;s prime minister.
&#8220;What would we talk ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/syrian-president-says-israel-isnt-a-serious-partner-in-stalled-peace-talks-228502/" title="Syrian president says Israel isn&#8217;t a serious partner in stalled peace talks">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Turkey announces new steps in bid to reconcile with Kurds after years of conflict</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:19:48 +0000</pubDate>
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Turkey announces plans for Kurdish rights
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey&#8217;s government on Friday announced new measures aimed at reconciling with minority Kurds and ending a 25-year-old insurgency, but there was no mention of the sweeping amnesty sought by Kurdish rebels.

The government wants to remove all restrictions on the once-banned Kurdish language, create a committee to fight ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/turkey-announces-new-steps-in-bid-to-reconcile-with-kurds-after-years-of-conflict-228414/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Turkey announces new steps in bid to reconcile with Kurds after years of conflict</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Reports: High-speed train derails in western Turkey, no immediate reports of injuries</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:18:07 +0000</pubDate>
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Reports: High-speed train derails in Turkey

ANKARA, Turkey — A high-speed train derailed in western Turkey on Friday, news reports said. There were no reports of injuries.
The engine and three cars of the train derailed when it tried to switch tracks near the city of Eskisehir, some 220 kilometers (135 miles) west of Ankara, the state-run ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/reports-high-speed-train-derails-in-western-turkey-no-immediate-reports-of-injuries-228148/">Reports: High-speed train derails in western Turkey, no immediate reports of injuries</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Iran accuses 3 detained Americans of espionage</title>
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Iran accuses 3 detained Americans of espionage

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran accused three detained Americans of spying Monday, signaling Tehran intends to put them on trial. It drew a sharp U.S. response that the charges are baseless because the hikers strayed across the border from Iraq.
The announcement comes as Washington and Tehran are deadlocked in negotiations ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/iran-accuses-3-detained-americans-of-espionage-223208/">Original article on  : Iran accuses 3 detained Americans of espionage</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Turkey says Sudan leader facing war-crimes charges won&#8217;t attend Istanbul summit</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
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Turkey: Indicted Sudan leader won&#8217;t attend summit

ISTANBUL — Turkey said Sunday that Sudan&#8217;s internationally indicted leader, President Omar al-Bashir, will not attend a conference of Muslim nations in Istanbul.
Turkey had faced criticism for its planned welcome of al-Bashir, who is the first government leader to face international war-crimes charges.
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan had .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/turkey-says-sudan-leader-facing-war-crimes-charges-wont-attend-istanbul-summit-222567/">Turkey says Sudan leader facing war-crimes charges won&#8217;t attend Istanbul summit</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:43:37 +0000</pubDate>
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Turkey to admit Sudan leader despite Darfur charge

ISTANBUL — Turkey said Sunday it will welcome Sudan&#8217;s leader even though he has been indicted for orchestrating crimes against humanity in Darfur.
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir is free to join an Istanbul summit of the Organization of the Islamic Conference. The .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/turkey-to-admit-sudan-leader-for-islamic-summit-dismisses-arrest-warrant-for-darfur-slaughter-222526/" title="Turkey to admit Sudan leader for Islamic summit, dismisses arrest warrant for Darfur slaughter">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Law enforcement officials around the world seize $3.5 million in cash smuggling sting</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:19:44 +0000</pubDate>
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Worldwide sting turns up millions in smuggled cash

WASHINGTON — A crackdown in more than 80 countries turned up $3.5 million hidden in carry-on and checked bags as people smuggled illicit money across international borders.
The more than 70 cash seizures are likely the proceeds of organized crime, said John Morton, assistant secretary of Immigration and Customs .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/law-enforcement-officials-around-the-world-seize-35-million-in-cash-smuggling-sting-220483/">Read the original article &nbsp;: Law enforcement officials around the world seize $3.5 million in cash smuggling sting</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Obama to welcome Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan to White House on Dec. 7</title>
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Obama to welcome Turkish prime minister on Dec. 7
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will meet with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan (REH&#8217;-jehp TY&#8217;-ihp UR&#8217;-doh-wahn) on Dec. 7.
The White House announced the meeting Thursday.
Press secretary Robert Gibbs says Obama looks forward to discussing a broad range of issues with Erdogan, including strategies for ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/obama-to-welcome-turkish-prime-minister-erdogan-to-white-house-on-dec-7-211824/">Obama to welcome Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan to White House on Dec. 7</a>.]]></description>
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Iran seeks slower pace on uranium plan
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran is seeking changes to a U.N.-drafted nuclear plan to ship enriched uranium out of the country for final processing.

State TV says Iran opposes shipping its full stockpile of low-enriched uranium at once. The demand for a step-by-step approach Tuesday comes as the world awaits Iran&#8217;s  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/iran-objects-to-full-shipment-of-uranium-under-un-plan-208362/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Ahmadinejad persists Iran has a right to nuclear program as world awaits UN nuke deal response</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:20:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nasser Karimi</dc:creator>
		
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Ahmadinejad reiterates Iran right to nuke program

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran will persist with its nuclear program despite international concerns, the country&#8217;s president said Tuesday, as the world awaited Tehran&#8217;s response to a nuclear deal that could ease tensions with the West.
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has long insisted Iran has a right to pursue its nuclear ambitions, .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ahmadinejad-persists-iran-has-a-right-to-nuclear-program-as-world-awaits-un-nuke-deal-response-208308/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Ahmadinejad persists Iran has a right to nuclear program as world awaits UN nuke deal response</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Greece: 8 Afghan immigrants drown when flimsy boat sinks off Aegean island of Lesvos</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:13:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nicholas Paphitis</dc:creator>
		
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8 Afghan immigrants drown as boat sinks in Greece

ATHENS, Greece — A small boat loaded with Afghan families smashed onto the rocks and sank off an island in the Aegean Sea on Tuesday, causing three immigrant women and five children to drown.
The deadly accident highlighted the plight of thousands of migrants who risk their lives ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/greece-8-afghan-immigrants-drown-when-flimsy-boat-sinks-off-aegean-island-of-lesvos-208224/">Greece: 8 Afghan immigrants drown when flimsy boat sinks off Aegean island of Lesvos</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Greek authorities say at least 8 Afghan immigrants drown off Aegean Sea island of Lesvos</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:14:47 +0000</pubDate>
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Immigrant boat sinks in Greece, at least 8 drown

ATHENS, Greece — Four adults and at least four children drowned in the eastern Aegean Tuesday when a small boat carrying 18 illegal immigrants from Afghanistan hit rocks and sank, Greek authorities said.
A 19th man, only identified as a Turkish national, has been arrested on suspicion of .... Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/greek-authorities-say-at-least-8-afghan-immigrants-drown-off-aegean-sea-island-of-lesvos-208061/">Greek authorities say at least 8 Afghan immigrants drown off Aegean Sea island of Lesvos</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Egypt Air security official says guards thwart hijacking of flight from Istanbul to Cairo</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:42:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maamoun Youssef</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[CAIRO — Security guards thwarted an attempted hijacking Wednesday on an EgyptAir flight from Istanbul to Cairo by overpowering a man who threatened crew members with a knife, a security official for the airline said.

A Sudanese man used a plastic knife from the in-flight meal to threaten flight attendants after the plane left Turkish airspace .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/egypt-air-security-official-says-guards-thwart-hijacking-of-flight-from-istanbul-to-cairo-202514/">Egypt Air security official says guards thwart hijacking of flight from Istanbul to Cairo</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Turkey frees Kurdish guerrillas who surrendered in peace initiative, though some face charges</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:29:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christopher Torchia</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[ISTANBUL — Turkish authorities on Tuesday released a band of Kurdish rebels who surrendered in a peace gesture, as part of a broad government effort to persuade thousands of other guerrillas to end their decades-long fight.

The legal fate of five of the eight rebels could influence any further moves toward reconciliation. They were freed pending .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/turkey-frees-kurdish-guerrillas-who-surrendered-in-peace-initiative-though-some-face-charges-200992/">Turkey frees Kurdish guerrillas who surrendered in peace initiative, though some face charges</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Fate of 5 Kurdish rebels who surrendered could influence Turkish peace efforts</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:32:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christopher Torchia</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[ISTANBUL — Turkish prosecutors sought charges Tuesday against five Kurdish rebels who surrendered in a peace gesture, raising questions about whether thousands of other guerrillas can be persuaded to end their decades-long fight.

Amnesty for fighters and more rights for Turkey&#8217;s Kurdish minority are key demands of the Kurdistan Workers&#8217; Party, or PKK, which began attacks ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/fate-of-5-kurdish-rebels-who-surrendered-could-influence-turkish-peace-efforts-200695/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Fate of 5 Kurdish rebels who surrendered could influence Turkish peace efforts</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Small number of Kurdish rebels cross into Turkey on peace mission</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:06:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Suzan Fraser</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[ANKARA, Turkey — Unarmed Kurdish rebels in combat dress marched into Turkey from northern Iraq on Monday in a show of support for peace with the Turkish government.

The 34 Kurds, including eight rebels, were immediately detained by Turkish paramilitary police after crossing the Iraqi-Turkish border gate at Habur. They were moved to a military battalion&#8217;s .... Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/small-number-of-kurdish-rebels-cross-into-turkey-on-peace-mission-199929/">Small number of Kurdish rebels cross into Turkey on peace mission</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Lawmaker: small number of Kurdish rebels to cross into Turkey on peace mission</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:21:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Suzan Fraser</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[ANKARA, Turkey — A small group of unarmed Kurdish rebels in combat dress crossed into Turkey from northern Iraq on Monday in a show of support for peace with the Turkish government.

Thirty-four Kurds walked across the Iraqi-Turkish Habur border gate, where they were immediately detained by paramilitary police and moved to the headquarters of a ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/lawmaker-small-number-of-kurdish-rebels-to-cross-into-turkey-on-peace-mission-199721/" title="Lawmaker: small number of Kurdish rebels to cross into Turkey on peace mission">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Obama and Turkish president discuss Afghanistan, Turkey&#8217;s relations with Armenia</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:49:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has discussed a range of issues, including the situation in Afghanistan, with Turkish President Abdullah Gul (ab-DOO&#8217;-lah gool).

The White House says the two leaders talked about historic progress that is being made to normalize relations between longtime foes Turkey and Armenia.
Obama also expressed appreciation for Turkey&#8217;s contributions to the effort .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/obama-and-turkish-president-discuss-afghanistan-turkeys-relations-with-armenia-198920/">Obama and Turkish president discuss Afghanistan, Turkey&#8217;s relations with Armenia</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Turkey and Israel spar over Turkish television drama about Mideast conflict</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:10:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christopher Torchia</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[ISTANBUL — Turkey on Friday shrugged off angry protests from Israel about a Turkish television drama that portrays Israeli soldiers as cruel and repressive and has deepened tension between the Jewish state and its key Muslim ally.

The remarks by Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu were the latest in a series of tart exchanges between two nations, ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/turkey-and-israel-spar-over-turkish-television-drama-about-mideast-conflict-198056/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Turkey and Israel spar over Turkish television drama about Mideast conflict</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Israel rebukes Turkey over TV series portraying soldiers murdering children</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:05:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[JERUSALEM — An Israeli Foreign Ministry official rebuked Turkey&#8217;s acting ambassador Thursday over a TV series Israel says depicts Israeli soldiers murdering children.

Naor Gilon, deputy director for the Western Europe desk, said he told Turkish envoy Ceylan Ozen the series was &#8220;incitement&#8221; and could spark attacks against Jews visiting Turkey.
Gilon met Ozen at ministry headquarters ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/israel-rebukes-turkey-over-tv-series-portraying-soldiers-murdering-children-197353/">Israel rebukes Turkey over TV series portraying soldiers murdering children</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Israel chides Turkey over TV series portraying soldiers murdering children</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:55:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[JERUSALEM — An Israeli foreign ministry official rebuked Turkey&#8217;s acting ambassador Thursday over a TV series Israel says depicts Israeli soldiers murdering children.

Naor Gilon, deputy director for the Western Europe desk, says he told Turkish envoy Ceylan Ozen the series was &#8220;incitement&#8221; and could spark attacks against Jews visiting Turkey.
Gilon met Ozen at ministry headquarters ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/israel-chides-turkey-over-tv-series-portraying-soldiers-murdering-children-197231/">Original article on  : Israel chides Turkey over TV series portraying soldiers murdering children</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Turkish police detain 32 suspected of planning attacks on NATO and US, Israeli missions</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:43:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish police detained Thursday more than 30 suspects allegedly linked to the al-Qaida terror network, saying they were planning to stage attacks on NATO facilities as well as U.S. and Israeli missions in the country.

Anti-terrorism police detained the suspects in simultaneous raids in the cities of Van, Erzurum, Konya, Batman and Istanbul. .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/turkish-police-detain-32-suspected-of-planning-attacks-on-nato-and-us-israeli-missions-197221/">Original article &nbsp;: Turkish police detain 32 suspected of planning attacks on NATO and US, Israeli missions</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Iraq calls on Turkey to respect sovereignty, stop cross-border raids against Kurdish militants</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:24:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Qassim Abdul-zahra</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[BAGHDAD — Iraq&#8217;s prime minister Thursday asked Turkey to respect its sovereignty and stop cross-border military operations against Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq even as his Turkish counterpart emphasized his right to take action against terrorism.

Turkish-Iraqi ties have been warming since the 2003 U.S.-led invasion toppled dictator Saddam Hussein, but raids by Turkish forces pursuing .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/iraq-calls-on-turkey-to-respect-sovereignty-stop-cross-border-raids-against-kurdish-militants-197105/">Iraq calls on Turkey to respect sovereignty, stop cross-border raids against Kurdish militants</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Iraqi PM warns Turkey to stop cross-border raids against Kurdish militants hiding in Iraq</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:39:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Qassim Abdul-zahra</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[BAGHDAD — The Iraqi prime minister warned Turkey on Thursday to stop conducting military operations across Iraq&#8217;s northern border targeting Kurdish rebels and stressed that Iraq&#8217;s sovereignty can not be violated, according to a government spokesman.

The raids have threatened to derail relations between Iraq and Turkey, which have been warming since the 2003 U.S.-led invasion .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/iraqi-pm-warns-turkey-to-stop-cross-border-raids-against-kurdish-militants-hiding-in-iraq-197009/">Iraqi PM warns Turkey to stop cross-border raids against Kurdish militants hiding in Iraq</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Iraqi police: Roadside bomb in Baghdad targets Iraqi security forces, kills 1 soldier</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:48:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sinan Salaheddin</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[BAGHDAD — A roadside bomb struck an Iraqi army patrol Thursday in Baghdad, the latest in a string of attacks that have raised questions about the ability of the country&#8217;s security forces to maintain hard-won stability.

The bomb killed one Iraqi soldier when it hit a patrol passing through a busy square in central Baghdad, an .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/iraqi-police-roadside-bomb-in-baghdad-targets-iraqi-security-forces-kills-1-soldier-196736/">Iraqi police: Roadside bomb in Baghdad targets Iraqi security forces, kills 1 soldier</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Israel to protest to Turkey over TV show portraying its troops murdering children</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:50:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[JERUSALEM — Israel&#8217;s foreign minister has ordered ministry officials to summon Turkey&#8217;s ambassador in Israel and protest to him over a Turkish TV series that reportedly portrays Israeli soldiers murdering children, the Foreign Ministry said Wednesday.

It was the latest twist in worsening relations between the two Mediterranean countries which have traditionally had close defense ties.
A ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/israel-to-protest-to-turkey-over-tv-show-portraying-its-troops-murdering-children-196297/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Israel to protest to Turkey over TV show portraying its troops murdering children</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>On road to membership, EU wants more political, human rights reform in Turkey</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:54:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Raf Casert</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[BRUSSELS — The European Union told Turkey on Wednesday to speed up reforms to boost its chances of joining the bloc and made a special appeal to protect the freedom of expression of Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk.

The European Commission&#8217;s annual progress report on Turkish membership said Ankara has improved its handling of human rights issues .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/on-road-to-membership-eu-wants-more-political-human-rights-reform-in-turkey-195825/" title="On road to membership, EU wants more political, human rights reform in Turkey">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Longtime foes Turkey and Armenia try to improve ties with &#8216;football diplomacy&#8217;</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:13:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Suzan Fraser</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[BURSA, Turkey — Turkey defeated longtime foe Armenia on a soccer field Wednesday — an event that had little significance in the world of sports but meant a lot in the arena of international politics.

Armenian President Serge Sarkisian arrived in Turkey to attend the World Cup qualifier after a dinner hosted by Turkish President Abdullah ... Read this article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/longtime-foes-turkey-and-armenia-try-to-improve-ties-with-football-diplomacy-195407/">Longtime foes Turkey and Armenia try to improve ties with &#8216;football diplomacy&#8217;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>US chides Turkey for canceling NATO air exercises because Israel was participating</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:55:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — The United States has chided Turkey for canceling a NATO military exercise because Israel also was participating.

Neither the Turks nor NATO has confirmed that Israel&#8217;s participation in the exercises over Turkey was Ankara&#8217;s reason for pulling out.
State Department spokesman P.J. Crowley said Tuesday, however, that &#8220;as to the question of whether there was .... Original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/us-chides-turkey-for-canceling-nato-air-exercises-because-israel-was-participating-195253/">US chides Turkey for canceling NATO air exercises because Israel was participating</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Temple  built for Greek goddess of divine retribution  unearthed in Turkey</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:28:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ANKARA - Archaeologists  have  found traces  of  a  temple  built for  the  Greek  goddess  of  divine retribution,  Nemesis, during excavations in the ancient city  of Agora in the Aegean port city of Izmir in Turkey.

According to a report in Hurriyet Daily News .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/temple-built-for-greek-goddess-of-divine-retribution-unearthed-in-turkey-194492/">Source &nbsp;: Temple  built for Greek goddess of divine retribution  unearthed in Turkey</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Analysis: Turkey scrapping air drill with Israel points to growing regional clout</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:18:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christopher Torchia</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[ISTANBUL — Turkey&#8217;s decision to scrap a military exercise involving Israel has sparked concerns in Israel about threats to its close military and economic ties with a key Muslim nation and a NATO member not always willing to follow the Western line.

The weekend move by Turkish premier Recep Tayyip Erdogan&#8217;s government comes at a time .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/analysis-turkey-scrapping-air-drill-with-israel-points-to-growing-regional-clout-193948/">Source &nbsp;: Analysis: Turkey scrapping air drill with Israel points to growing regional clout</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Turkey cancels air force drill with Israel, marking new low in strategic relationship</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:13:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aron Heller</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[JERUSALEM — Turkey has called off an international military drill because it opposed Israel&#8217;s participation, Israeli defense officials said Sunday, a move that sent strained relations between the two nations to a new low.

Turkey has long been the Jewish state&#8217;s best friend in the Muslim world. But ties have deteriorated dramatically since Israel&#8217;s war last  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/turkey-cancels-air-force-drill-with-israel-marking-new-low-in-strategic-relationship-193286/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Turkey says deal with Armenia not in effect until Armenia withdraws from Nagorno-Karabakh</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/turkey-says-deal-with-armenia-not-in-effect-until-armenia-withdraws-from-nagorno-karabakh-193152/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:01:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Suzan Fraser</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[ANKARA, Turkey — One day after Turkey signed a deal the U.S. helped salvage to end a century of enmity with Armenia, Turkey&#8217;s leader set a tough condition for normalizing ties on Sunday: Armenia must withdraw from the disputed enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh.

The statement appeared to be an effort by Turkey to appease its close ally .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/turkey-says-deal-with-armenia-not-in-effect-until-armenia-withdraws-from-nagorno-karabakh-193152/">Read the original article &nbsp;: Turkey says deal with Armenia not in effect until Armenia withdraws from Nagorno-Karabakh</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Turkey: Armenia must withdraw from Nagorno-Karabakh, comes a day after deal to normalize ties</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:17:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey&#8217;s prime minister says Armenia must withdraw from the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh, a day after the two countries signed a deal to normalize ties.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey cannot take a &#8220;positive step&#8221; toward opening the joint border with Armenia until Armenian troops leave the breakaway enclave in Azerbaijan.
Armenia and Turkey ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/turkey-armenia-must-withdraw-from-nagorno-karabakh-comes-a-day-after-deal-to-normalize-ties-193056/">Turkey: Armenia must withdraw from Nagorno-Karabakh, comes a day after deal to normalize ties</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Israel says Turkey has canceled air force drill because it opposed Israeli participation</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/israel-says-turkey-has-canceled-air-force-drill-because-it-opposed-israeli-participation-192956/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 06:28:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amy Teibel</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[JERUSALEM — Turkey has canceled an annual multinational air force drill including the U.S. and NATO because it opposed Israeli participation, the Israeli military said Sunday, in a sign of further deterioration in relations between the two countries.

Turkey, a secular country ruled by an Islamic-oriented party, had long been Israel&#8217;s closest ally in the Muslim ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/israel-says-turkey-has-canceled-air-force-drill-because-it-opposed-israeli-participation-192956/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Israel says Turkey has canceled air force drill because it opposed Israeli participation</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Turkey drops air force drill because of Israeli participation.</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/turkey-drops-air-force-drill-because-of-israeli-participation-192933/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 05:45:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[JERUSALEM — The Israeli military says Ankara has canceled an annual air force drill in Turkey this week because of Israeli participation.

Relations between the two countries have deteriorated sharply since Israel&#8217;s winter war in Gaza.
Muslim Turkey was especially vocal in denouncing Israeli conduct during the war.
The Israeli military said in a statement that the drill .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/turkey-drops-air-force-drill-because-of-israeli-participation-192933/">Original article &nbsp;: Turkey drops air force drill because of Israeli participation.</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Clinton basks in Turkey-Armenia accord, praise from Nobel-winning boss</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/clinton-basks-in-turkey-armenia-accord-praise-from-nobel-winning-boss-192830/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 23:35:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matthew Lee</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[LONDON — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton basked in the glow of praise from her Nobel laureate boss on Saturday after spearheading successful efforts to salvage historic accords between longtime bitter foes Turkey and Armenia.

President Barack Obama, who a day earlier was the surprise winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, telephoned Clinton in .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/clinton-basks-in-turkey-armenia-accord-praise-from-nobel-winning-boss-192830/">Original source &nbsp;: Clinton basks in Turkey-Armenia accord, praise from Nobel-winning boss</a>.]]></description>
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