Pakistan campaigns for investment at international forum in TurkeyISTANBUL — An international forum in Turkey on Tuesday sought to boost aid and investment in Pakistan as a way to support its democratic institutions and curb violence there. Appeals court upholds deportation of Kurdish immigrant; attorneys say man was torturedGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A Kurdish immigrant from Turkey who the U.S. government claims failed to disclose ties to a group labeled a terrorist organization lost another round Monday in his fight to remain in the United States. In a sweet tribute, the best dates named ‘Obama’ during the holy month of RamadanCAIRO — For the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, Egyptian fruit sellers have named their best dates of the year after President Barack Obama in a sweet tribute to the American leader for his outreach to the Muslim world. 16,000 year-old mother goddess figurine excavated in TurkeyANKARA - Archeologists have unearthed a 16,000 year-old mother goddess figurine during excavations in Direkli Cave in the southern province of Kahramanmaras in Turkey. Turkey talks peace on 25th anniversary of first attack by Kurd rebelsISTANBUL — Turkey marked 25 years Saturday since the first Kurdish rebel attacks, with political leaders calling for reconciliation, though the government has yet to offer a new plan for ending the conflict. Explosion in trash container in Istanbul kills 1ANKARA, Turkey — An explosion inside a trash container in Istanbul has killed one person and injured one other, police and news reports said Saturday. Report: Explosion in trash container in Istanbul kills 1ANKARA, Turkey — News reports say an explosion inside a trash container in Istanbul has killed one person and injured one other. Jewish temple found in Turkey may date back to 3rd century ADANKARA - Archaeologists have uncovered a centuries-old Jewish temple in Antalya, Turkey, which may date back to the 3rd century AD. Remains of missing Greek Cypriot soldiers from iconic 1974 invasion photo identifiedNICOSIA, Cyprus —The remains of five Greek Cypriot soldiers who appear in an iconic 1974 photo surrendering to invading Turkish troops were found in an abandoned well in the Turkish Cypriot north, officials said Monday. German bomb plot suspect confesses in court; wanted do as much damage to Americans as possibleDUESSELDORF, Germany —The alleged ringleader of a radical Islamic terrorist cell whose plot to attack U.S. targets in Germany was foiled by authorities told a court Monday his group wanted to do as much damage to Americans as possible. Russia gets Turkish support for South Stream gas pipeline during Putin visit to AnkaraANKARA, Turkey — Russia on Thursday secured Turkish support for a pipeline project that challenges European efforts to reduce energy dependence on Moscow, but predicted that Europe would ultimately benefit from the deal. Russian Putin seeks Turkey’s support for South Stream gas pipeline during visit to AnkaraANKARA, Turkey — Russia’s Prime Minister Vladimir Putin was in Turkey on Thursday courting support for a gas pipeline project it hopes will help maintain Russian energy dominance in European nations. AP Interview: UN envoys says high hopes but no pressure for Cyprus dealNICOSIA, Cyprus — Rival leaders in Cyprus have made “significant” progress in talks to reunite the island but pressure to reach a deal quickly could unravel what yearlong talks have achieved, a United Nations envoy said Wednesday. Turkish PM meets pro-Kurdish politicians in bid to ease an old conflictANKARA, Turkey — Turkey’s leader met with pro-Kurdish politicians on Wednesday in a move aimed at laying the groundwork for an end to a 25-year insurgency by Kurdish rebels, but he acknowledged that the path to peace will be long and difficult. 8,000-year-old human skeleton found in Turkey tombANKARA - A team of archaeologists has discovered an 8,000-year-old human skeleton in tomb during excavations in one of the oldest residential areas in southern Turkey. 1,400-year-old ancient city discovered in TurkeyANKARA - A team of archaeologists has discovered a castle and an ancient city thought to be almost 1,400 years old in southern Osmaniye province in Turkey. Turkish military says navy commandos capture 7 pirates off Somalia’s coastANKARA, Turkey — Turkey’s military says navy commandos aboard a frigate have captured seven pirates in the Gulf of Aden off Somalia’s coast. Turkey ready to grant more rights to Kurds to end the Kurdish conflictANKARA, Turkey — Turkey’s government said Wednesday it is prepared to grant more rights to the nation’s Kurds in an effort to end the 25-year insurgency by Kurdish rebels. Turkey says it wants to see concrete action by Iraq against Turkish Kurdish rebelsANKARA, Turkey — Iraq must do more to stop Kurdish rebels using hideouts in its territory to launch deadly attacks in Turkey, a Turkish minister said Tuesday after meeting with Iraqi and U.S. officials to discuss the issue. Correction: Byzantine Mosaic storyANKARA, Turkey — In a July 24 story about the mosaic face of an angel at the former Byzantine cathedral of Haghia Sophia in Istanbul, The Associated Press reported erroneously that the Haghia Sophia was built in 537 B.C. It was completed in 537 A.D., not B.C., according to the Haghia Sophia museum and Turkey’s Culture and Tourism Ministry. Iraq investigates reports that US, insurgent delegates held talks in Turkey earlier this yearBAGHDAD — Iraq said Friday it was investigating reports that U.S. delegates and Sunni insurgents held reconciliation talks in Turkey this year, alleging the meetings violated Iraqi sovereignty and showed tolerance for terrorists. Turkish military captures 5 pirates off Somalia’s coastANKARA, Turkey — Turkish commandos captured five pirates in the Gulf of Aden on Friday as part of an international mission to curb piracy off the coast of Somalia, the military said. Official: Never-before-seen mosaic angel face uncovered at Istanbul’s Haghia SophiaANKARA, Turkey — Restoration workers have uncovered a well-preserved, long-hidden mosaic face of an angel at the former Byzantine cathedral of Haghia Sophia in Istanbul, an official said Friday. Michigan family cries foul after their turkey was taken from their homeCLIMAX, Mich. — Police are on the hunt for a prowler who made off with a western Michigan farm family’s fowl. The Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s office said the 3-month-old female turkey was stolen sometime Sunday or Monday from a rural home in Climax, about 50 miles south-southeast of Grand Rapids. Turkish PM says he has been asked to mediate in Arab-Israeli conflict, presses Israel on GolanDAMASCUS, Syria — Turkey’s prime minister said Wednesday his country is prepared to resume mediating in the Arab-Israeli conflict and pressed Israel to return the Golan Heights to Syria. Report: Turkish man, 2 sons suspected of killing 6 capturedANKARA, Turkey — Turkey’s state-run news agency says authorities have captured a father and two sons suspected of killing six people in a village in eastern Turkey. Turkish leader says he has been asked to mediate in Arab-Israeli conflict againDAMASCUS, Syria — Turkey’s prime minister said Wednesday he has been asked to help mediate again in the Arab-Israeli conflict, speaking ahead of talks in Syria with the president. Turkish governor: man and his sons open fire at random, killing at least 6, wounding 7ANKARA, Turkey — A man and two of his sons opened fire at random in an eastern Turkish village Tuesday, killing six people and wounding seven others, an official said. Turkish man and his sons open fire at random; 6 killed, 7 injured
Turkish governor: Man and his sons open fire at random, killing at least 4ANKARA, Turkey — A Turkish official says a man and his two sons have opened fire at random in an eastern Turkish village, killing four people and wounding four others. |
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ANKARA, Turkey — A man and two of his sons opened fire at random in an eastern Turkish village Tuesday, killing six people and wounding seven others, an official said. The assailants fired their shotguns on their neighbors in the village of Karaali, said Muammer Musmal, governor of Elazig province. Three of the wounded were in critical condition, he said.
