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Iraqi Kurdistan plans oil pipeline to Turkey By Robert M Cutler MONTREAL -The Kurdistan Regional Government in northern Iraq has announced a plan to construct an oil pipeline to Turkey with a volume of 1 million barrels per day , move hinting at tectonic shifts in the geo-economics and associated geopolitics of greater Southwest Asia.

"Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan says the anchor shape means that currency is a "safe harbor" while the upward facing lines represent its rising prestige." Reminds me of the mess of the Euro-sign introduction years ago.

In what appears to be a major victory for freedom of expression in Turkey, a top appeals court in Ankara has overturned a decision to jail two Kurdish politicians for referring to Abdullah Ocalan, the jailed leader of the Kurdistan Workers Party , as "sayin," a Turkish honorific that means both "mister" and "esteemed." Hatip Dicle and Selim Dadak, ... (more)

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If patience is a virtue, then Turkey's place among the angels is secure. The country's efforts to become a member of the European Union has been dragging on for some 50 years, and while Ankara has not always been free from blame, since 2005 - when negotiations began in earnest - it has been trying hard to climb over the wall of Europe's prejudices.

Interior Minister Idris Naim Sahin said Turkish intelligence indicates that Syria is allowing rebels to establish themselves in areas close to the Turkish border.

A Turkish prosecutor has prepared an indictment seeking life sentences for four former Israeli military commanders over their alleged involvement in the 2010 killing of nine Turks on a Gaza-bound aid ship, Turkish newspaper Sabah reported on Wednesday.

Kazakhstan, Astana, May 23 / Trend I. Khalilova /

Turkey's experience on overcoming the global financial crisis can become an example for many countries, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at the V Astana Economic Forum on Wednesday.

Kazakhstan, Astana, May 23 / Trend special correspondent I.Khalilova /

By 2023, Turkey plans to enter the world's top 10 largest economies, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at the V Astana Economic Forum on Wednesday.

While many in the international media have recently "coronated" Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu as "King" of Israel following his formation of a national unity government, surely the use of the term, with its non-democratic connotations, would be more apropos when referring to Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Erdogan.

ISLAMABAD: Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday was conferred honorary degree of Doctor of Philosophy in International Relations by the Quaid-e-Azam University.

Digital Editions Front Desk Inside AH&LA Governmental Affairs Cover Story Special Reports Design & Construction Food & Beverage Technology Marketing Operations Finance Human Resources BURSA, Turkey-Hilton Worldwide today announced the official opening of Hilton Bursa Convention Center & Spa and Hampton by Hilton Bursa-the company's first dual ... (more)

WIKILEAKS: TURKEY PLANNED TO 'BURN BRIDGES' WITH ISRAEL EVEN BEFORE FLOTILLA By Aaron Kalman http://www.timesofisrael.com/wikileaks-turkey-wanted-to-burn-bridges-with-israel/#.T7rge5usuvI.email February 29, 2012, 3:34 pm Latest leaked Stratfor email has Erdogan telling Kissinger of ambition to lead the Arab world Palestinians hold pictures of ... (more)

Israel denied reports that appeared in the Turkish media on Monday that claimed that Israel is planning to deploy thousands of troops in Cyprus in efforts to protect oil and gas interests in the region.

Bob Boozer used to say an open 15-foot jumper was like a layup. Omaha's brightest basketball star, who died Saturday at age 75, outplayed Wilt at Allen Fieldhouse.

Azerbaijan, Baku, May 22 / Trend A.Taghiyeva /

A malfunction was found on Tuesday at the Istanbul Halic Bridge, one of the four bridges across the Golden Horn, the Sabah newspaper reported.

Six world powers, including the U.S., will meet with Iranians officials in Baghdad on Wednesday in another attempt to minimize the danger of Tehran's disputed nuclear program.

It is Monday evening in Diyarbakir, a city in Turkey's southeast, and a weekly meeting of several local members of the so-called Gulen movement has begun with a book reading.

Today's Zaman, Turkey May 20 2012 Sabro to represent voices of Assyrian community in Turkey 20 May 2012 / REYHAN GÃ`L, Ä°STANBUL Sabro, which means hope in Aramaic, is the first newspaper representing the Süryani, or the Arameans of Turkey, in the history of the republic.

Staff Report ISLAMABAD: The current volume of trade between Pakistan and Turkey is far below the potential that exists and it's high time to utilise this potential in the key areas of trade and investment.