Turkey
Syrian suspicions swirl over Iranian hand in Assad’s repression
World
March 29, 2012
Syrian suspicions swirl over Iranian hand in Assad’s repression
ANTAKYA, Turkey — The Syrian rebel fighter pulled a small copper-plated bullet from his trouser pocket, offering it as supporting…
Turkey’s ex-army chief refuses defense in “terrorism” trial
World
March 27, 2012
Turkey’s ex-army chief refuses defense in “terrorism” trial
SILIVRI, Turkey — Turkey's former armed forces chief General Ilker Basbug said on Tuesday he would not defend himself against…
Egypt inks deal with Turkey to restore religious artifacts
Archaeology
March 26, 2012
Egypt inks deal with Turkey to restore religious artifacts
Egypt and Turkey signed an agreement on Monday in which Turkey will renovate religious artifacts in Cairo and Alexandria. Al-Azhar,…
Syria’s Muslim Brotherhood says it will not monopolize power
World
March 25, 2012
Syria’s Muslim Brotherhood says it will not monopolize power
Syria's Muslim Brotherhood will share power and respect democracy if President Bashar al-Assad is toppled, its leader said on Sunday.
Gallup: Most Egyptians oppose stronger relations with US but see value in peace with Israel
Egypt
March 24, 2012
Gallup: Most Egyptians oppose stronger relations with US but see value in peace with Israel
A majority of Egyptians view closer relations with the US as a negative thing for their country, Gallup said on…
Turkey considers Syria border buffer zone
World
March 16, 2012
Turkey considers Syria border buffer zone
ANKARA — Turkey said on Friday it might set up a border "buffer zone" to protect growing numbers of Syrian…
Turkey reveals symbol for its currency
World
March 1, 2012
Turkey reveals symbol for its currency
Turkey on Thursday introduced a symbol for its national currency, the Turkish lira, in a move that reflects the country's…
Blast near Turkey’s ruling party headquarters injures 10
World
March 1, 2012
Blast near Turkey’s ruling party headquarters injures 10
ISTANBUL — A remote control bomb wounded 10 police officers near the Istanbul headquarters of Turkey's ruling Justice and Development…
Egyptian middleman bought fake Avastin from Turkey
Egypt
February 29, 2012
Egyptian middleman bought fake Avastin from Turkey
Fake versions of the multibillion-dollar cancer drug Avastin were purchased in Turkey before being traded by middlemen across the Middle…
Syria Freedom Convoy members ready to sacrifice lives
World
February 13, 2012
Syria Freedom Convoy members ready to sacrifice lives
Members of the second Freedom Convoy, an operation that carries aid to Syrians suffering under the government crackdown, are ready…