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Turkish PM takes aim at social media

June 25, 2013June 25, 2013 Dorian Jones of VOANews Turkey

Turkey’s prime minister has condemned social media and promised a crackdown on it and its users. There have already been

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Erdogan hints at alternative federation for Turkey

January 31, 2013May 22, 2013 Dorian Jones of VOANews

Several European Union countries recently reiterated their opposition to Ankara’s efforts to join the European Union, once again bringing its membership

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Turkey aids Iran through gold trade

January 25, 2013January 25, 2013 Dorian Jones of VOANews

Banks in Turkey continue to send gold to Iran despite U.S. pressure to curb a booming gold-for-gas trade, which helps

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Ankara continues efforts to join EU

January 6, 2013May 22, 2013 Dorian Jones of VOANews

Ankara has issued a strong attack on the European Union (EU) for what it calls a “bigoted” assessment of Turkey

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Turkey’s PM attacks popular TV show Magnificent Century

December 13, 2012December 13, 2012 Dorian Jones of VOANews

Turkey is witnessing something of a battle royal. The country’s most popular soap television series, “Magnificent Century,” is about Turkey’s

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Russia, Turkey resolve to find solution on Syria crisis

December 4, 2012June 2, 2013 Dorian Jones of VOANews Russia, Syria, Turkey

Russian President Vladimir Putin says his country is working with Turkey to resolve the ongoing crisis in Syria – an

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Putin’s Turkey visit could smooth Syria relations

December 3, 2012June 2, 2013 Dorian Jones of VOANews Russia, Syria, Turkey

Russian President Vladmir Putin is scheduled to visit Turkey on December 3.  The visit comes as the two countries remain

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Turkey’s PM, president manoeuvre for power

November 26, 2012November 26, 2012 Dorian Jones of VOANews

Turkey appears to be witnessing a new rivalry between its prime minister and president.  Although both are founding members of

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Turkey exhumes former president Ozal’s body

October 3, 2012October 3, 2012 Dorian Jones of VOANews

Turkey is exhuming the body of former president Turgut Ozal for a probe into his April 1993 death. Officially Ozal

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