Turkish military to spend US$1 billion for 4 missile defense systemsANKARA, Turkey — Turkey’s military says it is planning to spend $1 billion (euro680 million) on four long-range missile defense systems. Govt. to help grant 150,000 illegal Indian citizens Italian citizenship: KrishnaISTANBUL - In a unique landmark exercise, the Indian Government has undertaken a massive action plan to help over 150,000 illegal Indian immigrants acquire Italian citizenship within the next fortnight. Turkish FM says Syria and Iraq must jointly struggle against terrorismANKARA, Turkey — Syria and Iraq should unite against terrorism, Turkey’s foreign minister said Thursday amid efforts to defuse tensions over Iraqi allegations that Syria has been used as a launching pad for violence in Baghdad. Syria’s president, Turkey’s prime minister discuss stalled peace process with IsraelANKARA, Turkey — Turkey encouraged Syria on Wednesday to think of ways to revive the stalled peace talks with Israel, but the Syrian president said Israel does not appear to be a partner in the process. EU: Meeting on Iran nuclear issue will likely be held in TurkeyBRUSSELS — Talks on Iran’s nuclear program will likely be held in Turkey and full U.S. participation may lead to progress in the negotiations, a senior EU official said Tuesday. Flash floods hit northwestern Turkey; hundreds evacuatedISTANBUL — Flash floods in northwestern Turkey forced the evacuation of about 200 workers at tile and brick factories by helicopter Saturday, an official said. Flash floods inundate northwestern Turkey; Hundreds trapped in factories, 5 others missingISTANBUL — Authorities say heavy downpours have led to new flash floods in northwestern Turkey, trapping hundreds of workers at some tile factories. At least five workers are reported missing. Flash floods slam Istanbul, kill 20; Some people drown in vehicles, others dramatically savedISTANBUL — The heaviest rainfall in at least eight decades sent flash floods barreling across a major highway and into busy business districts in Turkey’s largest city on Wednesday, trapping factory workers and truck drivers in their vehicles and drowning at least 20 people. Istanbul governor: flooding death toll rises to 20ISTANBUL — Istanbul’s governor says the death toll from flooding in the city has risen to 20. Flash floods immerse Istanbul highway; 14 reportedly killed; dozens strandedISTANBUL — Flash floods gushed across an Istanbul highway and surrounding areas on Wednesday, killing 14 people and stranding dozens in their vehicles or on rooftops, the state-run Anatolia news agency reported. Flash floods immerse Istanbul highway; 11 reportedly killed; dozens strandedISTANBUL, Turkey — Flash floods gushed across an Istanbul arterial road on Wednesday, killing 11 people and stranding dozens of vehicles, reports said. Report: 7 more bodies recovered in Istanbul floodsISTANBUL — A television report says rescuers have recovered seven bodies following flash floods that gushed across an Istanbul highway. Flash floods immerse Istanbul highway; 1 killed; dozens strandedISTANBUL, Turkey — Waters caused by torrential rain and flash floods gushed across an Istanbul arterial road on Wednesday, killing one person and stranding dozens of vehicles, officials and reports said. 8 killed, 3 missing in flash floods in northwestern TurkeyANKARA, Turkey — Flash floods triggered by torrential rains killed eight people and left swaths of land in northwestern Turkey awash Tuesday. At least three people were reported missing. 6 killed, 3 missing in flash floods in northwestern TurkeyANKARA, Turkey — Flash floods triggered by torrential rains killed six people and left swaths of lands in northwestern Turkey awash Tuesday. At least three people were reported missing. India, Turkey can have economic strategic partnership: SharmaANKARA - India and Turkey can have strategic partnership for making inroads into third countries for trading goods, projects and investments, said visiting Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma. 6 killed, 1 missing in flash floods in northwestern TurkeyANKARA, Turkey — Flash floods triggered by torrential rains killed six people and left swaths of lands in northwestern Turkey awash Tuesday. At least three people were reported missing. On divided Cyprus, peace campaigners’ wedding sets example by crossing the ethnic lineNICOSIA, Cyprus — From opposite sides of their divided island, Georgia Chappa and Murat Kanatli made it their mission to break down the ethnic hatreds by bringing rivals together. Turkey says it will try to increase water flows to Iraq, Syria from Tigris and EuphratesANKARA, Turkey — In a change of heart, Turkey said Thursday it would strive to increase the amount of water it releases to Syria and Iraq through the historic Tigris and Euphrates rivers but warned that it too was suffering from a severe drought. Turkey says it’s not increasing water flows to Iraq, Syria; Iraq presses for more amid droughtANKARA, Turkey — Tensions rose Thursday in a water rights battle over the historic Tigris and Euphrates rivers, as Iraq and Syria appealed for more water amid a severe drought but Turkey said it was already too overstretched to do that. Idyllic Greek islands become Europe’s black hole for illegal immigrationSAMOS, Greece — By day, this lush island set in the Aegean Sea offers a sanctuary to tourists seeking clear blue seas and immaculate beaches. Turkish energy minister says increasing water flow to Iraq, Syria is unlikelyANKARA, Turkey — A water rights battle over the historic Tigris and Euphrates rivers simmered Thursday, as Iraq and Syria appealed for increased water flows to cope with severe drought but Turkey said it was already too overstretched. Turkish FM: Turkey, Armenia at start of “long process” toward normalization of tiesANKARA, Turkey — Turkey and Armenia are at the beginning of a “long process” toward normalizing relations, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said Tuesday, suggesting the issue surrounding the massacres of Armenians 90 years ago remains tricky. Turkey, Armenia agree to launch final talks aimed at establishing diplomatic tiesYEREVAN, Armenia — Armenia and Turkey, bitter foes for a century, took a step toward reconciliation Monday by announcing they would launch final talks aimed at establishing diplomatic ties. But they won’t discuss the deepest source of their enmity: the World War I-era massacres of Armenians under Ottoman rule. A look at issues dividing neighbors Armenia and TurkeyIssues dividing neighbors Armenia and Turkey, which announced Monday they would establish diplomatic relations for the first time: Turkish official says Turkey and Armenia have agreed to establish diplomatic tiesYEREVAN, Armenia — Armenia and Turkey agreed Monday to final talks aimed at establishing diplomatic relations and resolving a seemingly intractable rift that dates to the massacres of Armenians under Ottoman rule nearly 100 years ago. Syria, Iraq accuse each other of worsening tension following deadly Baghdad attacksBAGHDAD — Syria rejected Iraqi allegations that it has been used as a launching pad for violence in Iraq, while Iraq’s foreign minister insisted Monday that Damascus turn over suspected insurgent operatives and warned failure to do so would be considered “unfriendly.” NATO chief says Afghanistan mission to last ‘as long as it takes’ANKARA, Turkey — NATO’s mission in Afghanistan will last “as long as it takes” to ensure that the country is secure, the alliance’s new leader said Friday during a visit to the Turkish capital. Troublesome wild turkeys in Washington tourist town spared from death by adoption proposalLA CONNER, Wash. — Troublesome wild turkeys in the small northwest Washington tourist town of La Conner have been spared the chopping block. Turkey’s military backs efforts to raise Kurds’ rights; opposes negotiations with rebelsANKARA, Turkey — Turkey’s military indicated Tuesday that it would back government efforts to grant more rights to Kurds and improve the economy of their region. |
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