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Turkey, Vatican rule out cancelling pope's visit 
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VATICAN CITY - Turkish and Vatican officials on Sunday ruled out cancelling Benedict XVI's planned trip to mainly Muslim Turkey in November amid furore over the pope's latest remarks on Islam.Turkey slams Dutch refusal to extradite PKK leader TurkishPress.com - 37 minutes ago
ANKARA - Turkey on Sunday harshly criticised the Netherlands for refusing to extradite a wanted top Kurdish rebel, slamming what it called inadequate international cooperation against terrorism.Muslim Turkey Rules Out Canceling Pope's Visit, Anatolia Says Bloomberg.com - Sep 17 4:14 AM
Sept. 17 (Bloomberg) -- The Turkish government said a visit by Pope Benedict XVI to Turkey in November will proceed as planned, describing the pontiff's remarks about Islam as ``unfortunate,'' the state-run Anatolia news agency reported.Turkey: Kurdish Rebel?s Extradition Blocked New York Times - Sep 15 11:05 PM
The highest court in the Netherlands blocked the extradition to Turkey of a Kurdish rebel leader, Nuriye Kesbir, saying she ran ?a real risk of being tortured? if sent home for trial. Turkey sought her return on charges of training women who were fighters for the separatist rebel group, the P.K.K., and of playing a role in armed attacks during the 1990?s. Ms. Kesbir has been fighting extradition PRESIDENT OF AZERBAIJAN ILHAM ALIYEV LEAVES FOR TURKEY AzerTag - Sep 17 4:54 AM
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev left for Turkey September 17 to participate in the tenth friendship, fraternity and cooperation congress of Turkish-speaking countries and communities.Interview: Guler Sabanci, Turkey's most famous female entrepreneur Guardian Unlimited - Sep 16 6:38 PM
Helena Smith talks to Turkey's most famous female entrepreneur, Guler Sabanci, head of Sabanci Hilding.Police blame Kurdish rebels for Turkey blasts CNN.com - Sep 15 6:09 PM
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) -- Police on Friday blamed autonomy-seeking Kurdish rebels for a bombing that killed 10 people, saying there were similarities to previous attacks on military targets carried out by the guerrillas.Turkey tries pregnant novelist in free-speech battle Times Online - Sep 16 4:01 PM
TURKEY S faltering hopes of European Union membership look set to be dealt a blow this week when Elif Shafak, one of the leading members of a new generation of Turkish female novelists, faces charges under the country s draconian restrictions on freedom of speech.Small screen: reality TV gets oriental twist in Turkey Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 15 4:57 PM
Turkey has its own version of "Pop Idol" which produces stars overnight -- a belly-dancing competition with text-message voting which has stormed to the top of Saturday night ratings.Muslim Cleric in Turkey Criticizes Pope for Comments on Islam Voice of America - Sep 16 12:20 PM
Turkey's top Muslim cleric has criticized Pope Benedict for comments the pope made about Islam during his recent trip to Germany.Mercedes-Benz has Turkey Squarely in its Future Plans Zaman Online - Sep 16 2:14 PM
German automotive giant Mercedes-Benz is celebrating its 20th year of manufacturing in Turkey.Greek Cypriots Insist They will Veto Turkey Zaman Online - Sep 16 2:11 PM
Greek Cypriot Foreign Minister George Lillikas announced they would initiate the Cyprus crisis early and said they would veto the opening of new chapters for Turkey s E.U. negotiations as long as Turkey refused to open its ports and airports.Rebel Kurdish faction behind deadly Turkey blast: Erdogan AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 15 10:51 AM
A radical faction of the rebel Kurdistan Workers' Party appears to have been behind a deadly bombing in southeast Turkey, Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.Dutch court blocks extradition of PKK leader to Turkey AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 15 5:10 AM
The top court in the Netherlands blocked the extradition to Turkey of a leader of the rebel Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), Nuriye Kesbir, saying that she could face torture there.Dutch court bans extradition of PKK leader to Turkey AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 15 3:52 AM
The top court in the Netherlands on Friday blocked the extradition to Turkey of a leader of the rebel Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), Nusriye Kesbir.Turkey: Muslims rage at pope's comments about Islam Tulsa World - Sep 16 3:14 AM
Benedict's remarks may spark new, violent anti-Western protests. ISTANBUL, Turkey -- Pakistan's legislature unanimously condemned Pope Benedict XVI. Lebanon's top Shiite cleric demanded an apology.Turkey, a Touchy Critic, Plans to Put a Novel on Trial New York Times - Sep 16 2:59 PM
A novelist is accused of insulting ?Turkishness? because her character refers to the deaths of Armenians in 1915 as genocide.IMF backs plan to give emerging economies more influence AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 17 2:34 AM
International Monetary Fund policymakers backed the most sweeping overhaul of the institution for six decades to give fast-growing China, South Korea, Mexico and Turkey more influence.Turkey's governing party official compares Pope to Hitler and Mussolini CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Sep 15 3:44 PM
ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) - Pakistan's legislature unanimously condemned Pope Benedict, Lebanon's top Shiite Muslim cleric demanded an apology and in Turkey, the governing party likened the pontiff to fascist dictators Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini and accused him of reviving the mentality of the Crusades.Turkey detains four suspects, seizes explosives near bombed resort AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 16 3:06 AM
Turkish police have detained four suspects and seized more than 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of plastic explosives near a holiday resort targetted in a series of bomb attacks last month.AZERBAIJAN AND TURKEY: WAYS OF EXPANSION OF TRADE UNIONS DISCUSSED AzerTag - Sep 15 11:39 PM
On 15 September, Chairman of the Confederation of Trade Unions of Azerbaijan (ACTU) Sattar Mehbaliyev met with the visiting delegation of Turkey led by minister of labor and social security of this country Murat Bashesgioglu.IMF goes ahead with reform agenda The Jakarta Post - 29 minutes ago
Despite mounting criticism from developing countries and civil society organizations, the International Monetary Fund is moving ahead with internal reforms that would give more voting rights on the body to four fast-growing economies: China, South Korea, Mexico and Turkey.Muslims vent fury at Pope's speech Times Online - Sep 17 3:07 PM
THE Pope s visit to Turkey, which many hoped would herald a new era of improved relations between Islam and the West, was in doubt yesterday amid condemnation of remarks by the pontiff that appeared to link Islam and violence.State Minister Sener In Cuba TurkishPress.com - 20 minutes ago
HAVANA - "There is no obstacle before economic & political relations between Turkey and Cuba," State Minister & Deputy Premier Abdullatif Sener told Turkish reporters during the 14th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Havana, Cuba in which Turkey attended as observer country.2005 Daewoo Kalos SE from Turkey Carsurvey.org - Sep 17 6:39 AM
"Gas Hog!" What things have gone wrong with the car? AC went out, but it was covered by warranty. General comments?Istithmar partners with AIG Global Real Estate Khaleej Times - 32 minutes ago
DUBAI Istithmar, has announced the creation of Dar Istithmar Lel Aqarat (DIA) a strategic joint venture with AIG Global Real Estate with the aim of establishing a real estate fund focused on the Middle East, North Africa, India, Pakistan, Turkey as well as other emerging markets.Turkey Presses for EU Membership Crosswalk.com - Sep 15 8:33 AM
Paris (CNSNews.com) - The Turkish foreign minister emphasized the importance of Turkey's membership in the European Union this week, even as Europeans continue to debate the future shape and size of their union.Rebel Kurdish faction behind deadly Turkey blast: Erdogan AFP via Yahoo! Asia News - Sep 15 8:20 AM
DIYARBAKIR, Turkey (AFP) - A radical faction of the rebel Kurdistan Workers' Party appears to have been behind a deadly bombing in southeast Turkey, Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Erdogan said.Rebel Kurdish faction behind deadly Turkey blast: Erdogan Channel NewsAsia - Sep 15 10:47 AM
DIYARBAKIR, Turkey : A radical faction of the rebel Kurdistan Workers' Party appears to have been behind a deadly bombing in southeast Turkey, Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Erdogan said.Winners at the 31st Toronto International Film Festival Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Sep 17 6:21 PM
The 31st Toronto International Film Festival ended Saturday with an awards reception at the Hilton Hotel Toronto. And the winners are: Swarovski Cultural Innovation Award : Ozer Kiziltan's "Takva -- A Man's Fear of God" (Turkey/Germany).Gazprom Boosts Gas Export to Turkey Zaman Online - Sep 15 2:15 PM
Russia's gas monopoly Gazprom increased gas supplies to Turkey after Ankara demanded additional natural gas due to problems with a pipeline from Iran.HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Sep 17 2:13 PM
Joost Lagendijk, the Turkey-E.U. Joint Parliamentary Commission co-chairman, said that the E.U s political and ethical responsibilities to Turkish Cyprus and Turkey s legal responsibilities to Turkish Cyprus were inter-connected.Turkey's ruling party official compares Pope to Hitler and Mussolini CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Sep 15 7:36 AM
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - Turkey's ruling Islamic-rooted party joined a wave of criticism of Pope Benedict on Friday, accusing him of trying to revive the spirit of the Crusades with remarks he made about Islam. Muslim leaders in the Middle East expressed dismay and Pakistan's parliament unanimously condemned him.ALI BULAC Zaman Online - Sep 17 2:14 PM
Against who and Where are we Going to Stand? After the disintegration of the Soviet Union and its military pact, the Eastern Block, Turkey should have made a new assessment of the new threat and initiated a new foreign policy in relation to it.MUMTAZER TURKONE Zaman Online - Sep 17 2:15 PM
Three hundred forty yes votes supporting troop deployment in Lebanon indicates the Justice and Development Party (AKP ) has been adequately convinced. Turkey will send been 750 and 1,000 troops to the 15,000-strong U.N. peacekeeping force that will be charged to monitor the peace in Lebanon.Death Toll in Turkey Bombing Rises to 10 ABC News - Sep 14 9:50 PM
Death Toll From Bombing in Predominantly Kurdish City in Turkey at 10, Including 7 ChildrenBenedict XVI AGMnews - Sep 17 1:49 PM
ISTANBUL, Turkey ? Leaders across the Muslim world demanded Pope apologize for remarks linking Islam and violence, but the Vatican stopped ... ANKARA, Turkey ?Russia, Turkey: Upping Natural Gas Deliveries India Daily - Sep 15 2:39 PM
Russian firm Gazprom doubled natural gas deliveries along the Blue Stream pipeline to Turkey to a rate of 30 million cubic meters per day Sept. 15. Damage to a pipeline carrying Iranian natural gas to the Turkey prompted Ankara to request the increase.'US must Take Concrete Steps Against PKK' Zaman Online - Sep 17 2:12 PM
The outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), which uses northern Iraq as a base to carry out attacks against Turkey, has been named a major threat to Middle East stability.Death Toll Rises to 10 in Turkey Bombing ABC News - Sep 14 9:35 PM
Death Toll Rises to 10, Including 7 Children, in Turkey Bomb AttackTurkey's ruling party official says pope is like Hitler and Mussolini Boston Herald - Sep 15 5:20 AM
ANKARA, Turkey - Turkey's ruling Islamic-rooted party joined a wave of criticism of Pope Benedict XVI on Friday, accusing him of trying to revive the spirit of the Crusades with remarks he made about...Turkey party official compares Pope to Hitler EdmontonSun.com - Sep 15 10:33 AM
ANKARA, Turkey Muslims around the world expressed outrage Friday over Pope Benedict s comments on Islam, with Turkey s ruling party accusing him of trying to revive the spirit of the Crusades and scores taking to the streets in protest.HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Sep 17 2:12 PM
Despite the recent tension in the Islamic world, the Vatican believes Roman Catholic leader Pope XVI Benedict will still pay a visit to Turkey in November.HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Sep 17 2:12 PM
Fethullah Gulen, Prominent Muslim scholar from Turkey, has issued the following written statement on the Pope s recent comments on Islam in his speech at the University of Regensburg.On TV: NBC shows some muscle this fall with ambitious, entertaining dramas Seattle Post-Intelligencer - Sep 17 11:01 AM
For three or four seasons in a row, the rotten bouquet surrounding its series provided a reliable source of material for scornful jokes and bitter reviews. Terrible series after terrible series make it look less like a Peacock than a bloated turkey. You can only imagine our pleasant surprise at seeing NBC's new dramas, all ambitious, each entertaining in its own right.Turkey gives police more power to find bombers The Columbus Dispatch - Sep 15 4:25 AM
ISTANBUL, Turkey Police in the southeastern city of Diyarbakir were granted extraordinary powers yesterday to search for the bomber or bombers who killed 10 people, security officials said.Merkel Says Pope was Misunderstood Zaman Online - Sep 17 2:13 PM
As the reactions mount against Pope Benedict XVI for his comments about Islam, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who recently started the Intercultural Dialogue initiative with Turkey, supported the pope for his expressions about Islam.HUSEYIN GULERCE Zaman Online - Sep 17 2:15 PM
After the Vote... The Turkish parliament s acceptance, by means of JDP votes, of the memorandum to deploy troops to Lebanon is a turning point both for the current administration and, consequently, internal political structuring, and for Turkey and, consequently, Turkish foreign policy.British artist charged in Turkey for insulting the PM CBC - Sep 15 9:49 AM
A British artist living in Turkey is facing up to three years in prison after being charged with insulting the Turkish prime minister's dignity with a work of art he created.More explosives found in Turkey Gulf Times - Sep 17 12:34 AM
ANKARA: Turkish police have detained four suspects and seized more than 10kg of plastic explosives near a holiday resort targeted in a series of bomb attacks last month, the Anatolia news agency reported yesterday.Muslim Anger over Papal Comments Raises Fears of Anti-Western Protests WTOL News 11 - Sep 17 2:11 PM
ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) - Pakistan's legislature unanimously condemned Pope Benedict XVI. Lebanon's top Shiite cleric demanded an apology. And in Turkey, the ruling party likened the pontiff to Hitler and Mussolini and accused him of reviving the mentality of the Crusades.Istithmar targets new markets Gulf Daily News - 2 hours, 35 minutes ago
DUBAI: Istithmar, a leading Dubai-based investment house, yesterday announced the creation of Dar Istithmar Lel Aqarat (DIA), a strategic joint venture with AIG Global Real Estate, with the aim of establishing a real estate fund focused on the Middle East, North Africa, India, Pakistan, Turkey as well as other emerging markets.Novelist tried for insulting 'Turkishness' UPI - Sep 17 10:08 AM
ISTANBUL, Turkey, Sept. 17 (UPI) -- A Turkish female novelist who is nine months pregnant goes on trial in Istanbul this week accused of insulting "Turkishness" in a best-selling novel.Pakistan backs IMF voting reform package Business Recorder - Sep 17 4:32 PM
SINGAPORE (September 18 2006): Pakistan has voted in favour of the reform package tabled to increase the voting power and influence of developing countries in the International Monetary Fund. The adoption of package of reforms increases the votes of four countries - China, South Korea, Mexico and Turkey - and commits the Fund to a broader review of how to allocate voting power in future.IMF committee agrees vote reform, wants Doha talks revival Yahoo! India News - Sep 17 10:02 AM
Singapore, Sep 11 (DPA) The International Monetary Fund's influential policy-guiding committee Sunday backed plans for an ad hoc increase in the voting rights of China, South Korea, Turkey and Mexico and said stalled global trade talks must be revived urgently.Turkey's Ruling Party Official Says Pope is Like Hitler, Mussolini FOX6 WBRC-TV Birmingham - Sep 15 6:14 AM
Turkey 's ruling Islamic-rooted party joined a wave of criticism of Pope Benedict XVI on Friday, accusing him of trying to revive the spirit of the Crusades with remarks he made about Islam . Muslim leaders in the Middle East expressed dismay and Pakistan's parliament unanimously condemned him.Turkey benchmark bond yield rises above 21 percent Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Sep 14 11:54 PM
ISTANBUL, Sept 15 (Reuters) - The yield on Turkey's benchmark bond climbed above 21 percent on Friday, the highest level in about two months, driven higher by foreign sales amid a squeeze in the lira market, dealers said.Dutch court bans extradition of PKK leader to Turkey TurkishPress.com - Sep 15 4:02 AM
The top court in the Netherlands on Friday blocked the extradition to Turkey of a leader of the rebel Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), Nusriye Kesbir. The supreme court, ruling on a request from the justice ministry, said that Kesbir faced being tortured if handed over to Turkey.Gul: Turkey Not Ready to EU Accession Yet PanARMENIAN.Net - Sep 15 6:02 AM
"Of course there are Christians in Turkey and tolerance is part of our policy," the Turkish FM said.IMF backs plan to give emerging economies more influence Channel NewsAsia - Sep 17 5:07 AM
SINGAPORE : International Monetary Fund policymakers on Sunday backed the most sweeping overhaul of the institution for six decades to give fast-growing China, South Korea, Mexico and Turkey more influence.Emerging States Seek Clout at World Bank and I.M.F. New York Times - 1 hour, 33 minutes ago
China and other developing countries are demanding a bigger say in the aging institutions that superintend the world economy.Pope 'Sorry' About Reaction to Islam Remark Washington Post - 45 minutes ago
Pope Benedict XVI said yesterday that he is "deeply sorry" about the reaction in some countries to a recent speech in which he quoted a 14th-century Byzantine emperor as saying that the prophet Muhammad brought "only evil and inhuman" things to the world. SUSAN NICHOLSON: 7-Day Menu Planner The Myrtle Beach Sun News - Sep 17 4:02 AM
Sunday | Family Buy a smoked turkey breast for an easy family meal and pair it with spinach feta rice. In a large dish, combine 1 medium chopped onion, 1 (8-ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms and 2 cloves minced garlic. Microwave 7 minutes on high or until onion is softened; drain. Add mushroom mixture, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, 1 (5-ounce) package baby PRESIDENT OF AZERBAIJAN ILHAM ALIYEV ARRIVES IN ANTALYA, TURKEY AzerTag - Sep 17 4:54 AM
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev arrived September 17 in the Turkish city of Antalya to participate in the tenth friendship, fraternity and cooperation congress of Turkish-speaking countries and communities.Pope 'deeply sorry' for Muslim outrage AFP via Yahoo! News - 56 minutes ago
Pope Benedict XVI sought to mollify Muslim anger, saying he was "deeply sorry" for the outrage sparked by his recent remarks on Islam and stressing they did not reflect his personal opinion.Pope's words spark violence USA Today - Sep 17 5:45 PM
It doesn't take much to spark a furor in parts of the Muslim world. Offensive cartoons in a Danish newspaper. Rumors that a Quran was flushed down a toilet in the prison camp at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. And, now, remarks by Pope Benedict XVI.Mixed reaction as pope expresses regret AP via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 8 minutes ago
Pope Benedict XVI said Sunday that he is "deeply sorry" his remarks on Islam and violence offended Muslims, but the unusual expression of papal regret drew a mixed reaction from Islamic leaders as the Vatican worried about a backlash of violence.One soldier injured in hand grenade attack in southern Turkey People's Daily - Sep 15 1:39 AM
One Turkish soldier was slightly injured when a hand grenade was hurled at patrolling gendarmery teams in Turkey's Aegean province of Mugla, the CNN-Turk news channel reported on Friday.Turkey: Seeking Clues in Bombing New York Times - Sep 13 11:13 PM
The police raided houses in a major security crackdown in Diyarbakir, the largest city in Turkey?s mainly Kurdish southeast, after a bomb blast killed at least 10 people, 5 of them children. It was the bloodiest attack in Turkey since suicide bombers killed more than 60 people in Istanbul in November 2003 and the latest in a series of explosions in Turkish cities that have killed at least 15 Select an Edition: AlertNet - Sep 17 12:10 AM
Fetching... SINGAPORE, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Turkey will host the 2009 annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank in Istanbul, Belgian Finance Minister Didier Reynders said on Sunday.Barzani in the role of Hamas Haaretz Daily - Sep 17 1:50 AM
ANKARA - The 10 people killed in the large Kurdish city of Diyarbakir are the latest victims of a wave of terrorism sweeping Turkey attributed to the Kurdish separatist underground, the PKK. Turkey enjoyed five years of relative quiet after the PKK declared a cease-fire, and it seems that this terror is now Turkey's main concern, shunting aside the Iranian nuke or Al-Qaida's threats.Pope says he is deeply sorry for Islam comments Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 17 5:51 PM
Pope Benedict said on Sunday he was deeply sorry Muslims had been offended by his use of a medieval quotation on Islam and violence, but failed to quell the fury of some Islamic groups demanding a full apology.Pope sparks fury in Turkey Sunday Times - Sep 15 4:47 AM
ANKARA - Anger has flared in Turkey over Pope Benedict XVI's controversial comments about Islam, paving the way for a chilly reception when he visits the Muslim country in November.Istithmar, AIG Global tie up AME Info - Sep 17 5:29 AM
Istithmar has formed Dar Istithmar Lel Aqarat, a strategic joint venture with AIG Global Real Estate, with the aim of establishing a real estate fund focused on the Middle East, North Africa, India, Pakistan, Turkey as well as other emerging markets."Pirates" returns to No. 1 at foreign box office Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 17 6:41 PM
Thanks to a record-setting opening in Italy, "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" returned to the No. 1 spot at the international box office on Sunday, a week after "Cars" ended its nine-week reign.Turkey warns Greece over Muslim minority's rights TurkishPress.com - Sep 16 7:32 AM
ISTANBUL - Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned neighbouring Greece Saturday to respect the right of its Muslim minority to elect its own religious leader or face reciprocal measures from Ankara.Turkey buys strategic unmanned aerial vehicles from Israel World Tribune - Sep 14 4:58 PM
ANKARA Turkey has purchased strategic unmanned aerial vehicles from Israel. The Turkish Air Force has procured the Heron UAV from the state-owned Israel Aircraft Industries. Turkish sources said the Heron beat the rival U.S.-origin Predator in a project expected to eventually exceed $50 million.Istithmar partners with AIG Global Real Estate to form Dar Istithmar Lel Aqarat AME Info - Sep 17 4:44 AM
Istithmar, a leading Dubai-based investment house, today announced the creation of Dar Istithmar Lel Aqarat (DIA) - a strategic joint venture with AIG Global Real Estate - with the aim of establishing a real estate fund focused on the Middle East, North Africa, India, Pakistan, Turkey as well as other emerging markets.POSTCARD FROM SUSAN: After a real turkey, she hopes pumpkin triplets will sit comfortably Asheville Citizen-Times - Sep 14 9:47 PM
Isure hope writing about pumpkins doesn't bring out the fangs and venom from Produce Rights Activists. Boy, have I been raked and baked over eating that turkey leg by animal activists.IMF backs plan to give emerging economies more influence TODAYonline - Sep 17 2:47 AM
British Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown (R) talks to reporters while IMF Managing Director Rodrigo Rato (L) listens. IMF policymakers backed the most sweeping overhaul of the institution for six decades to give fast-growing China, South Korea, Mexico and Turkey more influence.Virginia as it looked to John Smith The News & Observer - Sep 17 12:35 AM
ON THE CHICKAHOMINY AND JAMES RIVERS, Va.--Ospreys and turkey vultures soar above cypress trees as kayaks glide on the water, passing by herons scouting for fish and fiddler crabs scurrying along a narrow strip of shoreline.2007 may bring shorter spring turkey season Arkansas News Bureau - Sep 15 1:06 AM
LITTLE ROCK - Turkey numbers have declined in Arkansas, noticeably but not alarmingly, and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is looking at a shorter hunting season in spring 2007 to help counter the trend.Pope says deeply sorry for crisis Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 17 3:18 PM
Pope Benedict said on Sunday he was deeply sorry Muslims had been offended by his use of a medieval quotation on Islam and violence, saying the ideas did not reflect his personal views.Sî û Ba is the best film Kurdish Media - Sep 17 5:21 AM
Melbourne (KurdishMedia.com) 17 September 2006: Sî û Ba (Kurdish for Shadow and Wind), the second short film of the young Kurdish director Arin Inan Arslan, got the best film award in the National Short Film Competition organized by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment in Istanbul, Turkey.Follow these rules when hunting from tree stand The Leaf Chronicle - Sep 17 3:14 AM
The archery season for deer and turkey will open Saturday morning, and most bowhunters will be hunting from some type of tree stand, as they try to bag a trophy buck or a big gobbler.Turkey s Iraq Problem Kurdish Media - Sep 16 6:51 AM
Although the world is paying more attention to Hezbollah and the Iraq insurgency, there's another guerrilla group that poses a severe threat to the stability of the Middle East.If you fool me ence Kurdish Media - Sep 17 1:36 AM
The Kurds have been fooled many times throughout history by their so-called "brothers," be it in Iraq, Turkey, Iran, or Syria. This comes from their too trusting nature compared with their enemies' devious and calculating ways.IMF chief sees broad reform consensus AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 17 11:14 AM
IMF chief Rodrigo de Rato said Sunday he saw "broad consensus" that the 184-member body would approve a reform plan to boost the voting shares of China and three other emerging economies despite opposition from several countries.Blair backs EU enlargement plans despite crisis Tiscali - Sep 17 1:05 AM
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Prime Minister Tony Blair stood firm on Thursday behind the EU s plans to expand to countries such as Turkey and Croatia, despite a political crisis over referendum votes that have raised doubts about enlargement.Pope seeks to calm anger of Muslims International Herald Tribune - Sep 17 12:43 PM
Pope Benedict XVI's extraordinary personal apology for calling Islam "evil and inhuman" might be the first time a pope has made such a direct apology.Pope tells Muslims he's "deeply sorry" for crisis Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 17 12:01 PM
Pope Benedict tried on Sunday to calm Muslim anger at his remarks on Islam, saying he was "deeply sorry" about the reaction and that medieval quotes he used on holy war did not reflect his personal views.Muslim Leaders Demand Apology From Pope Los Angeles Times - Sep 16 6:49 AM
ISTANBUL, Turkey -- Leaders across the Muslim world demanded Pope Benedict XVI apologize for his remarks on Islam and jihad, but the Vatican stopped short of doing so Saturday, saying instead the pontiff "sincerely regrets" that Muslims were offended.(AFX UK Focus) 2006-09-17 09:45 GMT: IMF committee backs plan to give emerging economies more influence Interactive Investor - Sep 17 2:15 AM
SINGAPORE (XFN-ASIA) - International Monetary Fund policymakers backed the most sweeping overhaul of the institution for six decades to give China, South Korea, Mexico and Turkey more influence within the organization.Pope sorry for reaction to his remarks AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 17 11:36 AM
Pope Benedict XVI said Sunday that he was "deeply sorry" about the angry reaction to his recent remarks about Islam, which he said came from a text that did not reflect his personal opinion.IMF on verge of revamp giving tiger economies more roar AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 17 9:37 AM
The International Monetary Fund stands on the brink of its most sweeping and controversial overhaul for six decades, giving China and other fast-growing economies a louder voice.Istanbul to Host IMF-World Bank Meeting AP via Yahoo! Finance - 1 hour, 34 minutes ago
Istanbul will host 2009 annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank, a member of the Turkish delegation said Monday.'Pope must withdraw his ugly remarks' Daily Telegraph - Sep 16 4:50 PM
Turkey's prime minister, one of the world's most moderate Muslim politicians, has called for an apology as outpourings in the Islamic world lead to extra police patrols in the Vatican.Istithmar partners with AIG Global Real Estate to form Dar Istithmar Lel Aqarat - a strategic real estate joint venture Zawya - Sep 17 4:48 AM
Dubai, September 17, 2006: Istithmar, a leading Dubai-based investment house, today announced the creation of Dar Istithmar Lel Aqarat (DIA) - a strategic joint venture with AIG Global Real Estate - with the aim of establishing a real estate fund focused on the Middle East, North Africa, India, Pakistan, Turkey as well as other emerging markets.PKK denies involvement in Diyarbakir blast in southeastern Turkey People's Daily - Sep 14 4:54 PM
The outlawed Kurdish Workers' Party (PKK) on Thursday denied its involvement in a bomb attack in Turkey's southeastern city of Diyarbakir that killed 10 people and injured 14 others.Pope 'Deeply Sorry' For Muslim Outrage CBS News - 11 minutes ago
Pope Benedict XVI said he was "deeply sorry" for the Muslim reaction to comments he made about Islam, in which he cited the words of a medieval Byzantine emperor. The pope said his remarks about Islam did not reflect his personal opinion.