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Rauf Denktash dies at 87; former Turkish Cypriot leader
Reporting from Nicosia, Cyprus -- Rauf Denktash, the former Turkish Cypriot leader whose determined pursuit of a separate state for his people and strong opposition to the divided island's reunification defined a political career spanning six decades,...Tags: European Union, United Nations, Greece, Nicosia (Cyprus), Cyprus
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Russian envoy arrives in Syria as violence continues in Homs
World NowSyria: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in the Syrian capital of Damascus today and was scheduled to meet with President Bashar Assad in what Moscow called a bid to craft a diplomatic solution to end the continuing bloodshed in the country..... -
Iran nuclear talks imperiled by dispute with Turkey
World NowA war of words between Turkish and Iranian leaders intensified Thursday, threatening to delay or even scuttle a new round of talks between Iran and world powers, and raising fresh doubt about whether Tehran will bargain over its disputed nuclear program..... -
Lauren Winslow & Timur Taluy
On his first date with Lauren Winslow in 2009, Timur Taluy took her to an Oxnard dive bar. But by the time he proposed, he’d really upped his game.
Taluy, whose father is from Turkey, took Winslow abroad in 2010 to meet some of his relatives. In...Tags: Turkey
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Turkey declines disaster assistance from Armenia, other nations
As it continues to grapple with the aftermath of a massive earthquake, Turkey has declined disaster assistance from Armenia and Israel, two nations with which Ankara has strained relationships, according to Reuters. Ankara's rejection of most offers of...Tags: Gaza Crisis (2008), Armenia, Disasters, Natural Disasters, Turkey
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What happens to Maryland if the U.S. defaults?
Earlier this week, Moody's credit rating agency announced it is reviewing the credit of Maryland and four other AAA rated states in light of the debate in Washington about the possible default of U.S. government debt — even though Maryland pays...Tags: Christopher Van Hollen Jr., Maryland, Annapolis, Finance, Tea Party Movement
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Turkey announces new sanctions on Syria
World NowTurkey announces tough new sanctions on Syria. The sanctions aim to persuade President Bashar Assad’s regime to halt a bloody crackdown on an 8-month-old uprising.... -
Turkish leader to Syria's Assad: Don't 'feed on blood'
World NowTurkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan turns up the rhetorical heat on Syria's President Bashar Assad. Turkey also announces it is abandoning oil exploration plans with Syria.... -
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Western Turkey by rail is efficient if not altogether romantic
Special to the Los Angeles TimesIt seemed like a brilliant idea at the time: touring Turkey by train. Turkey was at the top of my list of countries I had yet to conquer, and trains have long been my favorite mode of transportation. Conjuring images of the old Orient Express, I...Tags: Railway Transportation, Trips and Vacations, Caves and Caverns, Entertainment, Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning
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TURKEY: Ankara suspicious that Israel's security behind U.S. push for regional missile shield
Babylon & BeyondIs the United States using NATO to protect its special friend in the Middle East: Israel? That's what Turkey suspects may be behind a U.S.-led push for an anti-missile defense system in Turkey, intended to ward off an Iranian attack.......
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