Turkey frustrated over stalled EU membership bid
The Turkish government is voicing increasing frustration over its stalled bid to join the European Union. Ankara is now warning
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Author: Dorian Jones of VOANews
Football fans increasingly on front line of Turkey’s protests
Since the mass anti-government demonstrations in Turkey earlier this year, football fans have been playing an increasingly prominent role in
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Turks wary of government support for Syria strike
Turkey’s army has deployed anti-aircraft missile batteries along the country’s southern border with Syria and the Turkish government has held
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Turkish public not enthusiastic about possible attack on Syria
Turkey has pledged support for a military strike against Syria. It has a crucial air base used by the U.S.
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Turkey’s Erdogan may use Egypt turmoil to justify crackdown
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been at the forefront of condemnation of the overthrow of Egyptian President Mohamed
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Turkey’s criticism of OIC over Egypt seen as split with Arab allies
Turkey’s call for the resignation of the head of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, or OIC, for not speaking out
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Turkish protesters take to country’s parks
Anti-government protesters have turned to local parks to continue their struggle. On a nightly basis, hundreds and sometimes thousands of
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Turkish media under pressure by authorities
The mainstream Turkish press has been strongly criticized domestically and internationally for its coverage of the political unrest in Turkey
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Turkey’s political conflict takes a toll on economy
Weeks of anti-government protests in Turkey have put the country’s financial markets under pressure. Analysts warn that Turkey’s decade of
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