New Atatürk photos

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Some looks familiar but Hürriyet says these photos are published for the first time. more photos here.

US Foreign Policy establishment bitchin’ about the nuclear deal

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Not that US arguments are all wrong but US Foreign Policy does not offer more than sanctions to Iran and this is nothing new. No innovation, no change in their policy although diplomacy requires constant fine tuning. US still chooses the only option of threatening and then wonders why they are not liked in Middle East… Mr. Obama continues to be a disappointment in matters of foreign policy…

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Social roundup: Mourning for Zonguldak workers, Celebrating 19 May and more…

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28 mining workers are found dead today. May their souls rest in peace…

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Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu emerges as the new CHP leader

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After Baykal’s resignation, Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, who got a nationwide fame during his candidacy for Istanbul municipality elections, emerged as the most possible CHP leaders. It seems that Mr. Baykal was hoping for a comeback but after yesterday’s developments within CHP circles, Mr. Kılıçdaroğlu, he is gone for good. Mr. Kılıçdaroğlu proved himself a capable polemicist … Read more

Euro roundup: France Cabinet approves burqa ban, Eurozone troubles etc.

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France Cabinet approves burqa ban

from Hurriyet Dailynews
The French Cabinet approved a draft law to ban the wearing of full-face veils in public spaces, opening the way for the text to go before parliament in July.

Visibility of Islam brings confrontation and interaction, says expert

from Hurriyet Dailynews
Recent debates concerning mosque minarets in European countries are a result of an increasing visibility of Muslim identity in Europe, according to a sociologist.

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EU Wise Men back Turkey, thus oppose Sarkozy

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Betraying Sarkozy, ?wise men? back Turkish EU bid

by acturca

Today?s Zaman (Turkey), 11 May 2010, Tuesday

Selçuk Gültaşlı, Brussels

The European Union?s Reflection Group, which was created in December 2007 upon the initiative of French President Nicolas Sarkozy to present recommendations for the year 2030, has concluded that Brussels should keep its promises to Turkey, meaning that negotiations should continue with the aim of full membership.

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It was the International Day Against Homophobia 2010

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Communication & the International Day Against Homophobia – updated

by Julien Frisch

International Day Against Homophobia 2010

from ALDE News

ALDE 4 EqualityALDE continues to support the International Day Against Homophobia 2010 with a specialized project, “ALDE 4 Equality“, aimed at promoting equality and non-discrimination and LGBT rights in Europe and the participation of ALDE MEPs in Equality events.


The police attacked transsexuals’ protest in Ankara, an anarchist blog reports.

MENA: International Day Against Homophobia Celebrated

from Global Voices Online by Katharine Ganly

By Katharine Ganly

May 17th marks the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO). Despite homosexual acts still being punishable by law in all of the Middle East and North Africa with the exception of Israel, there are nevertheless many initiatives throughout the region to mark the day, along with more established organisations building on the successes of previous years events.

Turkish gays, lesbians need better treatment, European deputy says

from Hurriyet Dailynews
Securing freedoms and rights for gays and lesbians in Turkey will help the country show how compatible it is with European values, a Dutch member of the European Parliament says. According to Marietje Schaake, the human-rights coordinator for the Liberals, a more ‘human discussion’ is needed about sexuality and gender identity

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The Pirate Bay cannot be beaten!

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The Pirate Bay finds a new server and continues to survive! The Pirate Bay to RIAA: We Are Unsinkable from Mashable! by Stan Schroeder We must admit we?ve predicted The Pirate Bay?s downfall ages ago, but it still hasn?t happened. Things were indeed looking grim for the file sharing service: first, there was the lawsuit … Read more

A video: ?UBRIVO – PORNO STAR

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Promo video for the Croatian cult-band ?ubrivo, promoting their forthcoming album “100% Prirodno”. It’s another stop-animation from the Pilot Studio, it took us about 2 months to make it. you can see a higher quality version here: www.korpiko.com/DJUBRIVO/pornostar.htm ***** http://www.flickr.com/photos/kliment/4515066578/ found in Splash!

Elif’s roundup: Surrounded by Postmodern cultural launches!

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A Turkish book is being launched through Twitter!

We got used to the fact that the publicity is usually more important than the content of many pieces of the pop-culture industry; but this week, I saw some further example to this gap between the publicity of the piece and piece itself.

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It looks like a victorious day for Turkish foreign policy: Iran agrees to send low enriched uranium to Turkey

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Iran to send uranium to Turkey in nuclear fuel ...

From L: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan pose for a picture in Tehran. Iran agreed on Monday to ship much of its low enriched uranium abroad in a nuclear fuel swap deal backed by Turkey and Brazil but greeted sceptically by world powers seeking new sanctions against Tehran.? Read more »(AFP/Atta Kenare)

Iran agrees to send low enriched uranium to Turkey

from Yahoo news
Iran signed a nuclear fuel swap deal Monday which commits it to ship the bulk of its low enriched uranium to Turkey, potentially ending a standoff with sanctions-threatening world powers.

Nuke deal places Turkey at center of talks

from Hurriyet Dailynews
Diplomatic duo Turkey and Brazil forge an agreement with Iran on trading uranium in a way that could calm nerves among Western powers and strengthen Tehran?s claim that its nuclear energy program is peaceful. If the UN Security Council responds positively, Ankara could soon find itself in a position to decide who is playing by the rules

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Lamb of God plays tonight!

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Lamb of God is not one of the oldies. It is a new metal god. And they play tonight. Lamb of God (band) – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Lamb of God Hourglass Set

This week’s political agenda. Will there be referendum on Sept 12 or not

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Constitutional Court will again decide…as CHP, main opposition party, again applied the Court for the rejection of reforms… ****************** Is CHP burying the hatchet with Gülen movement? Today’s Zaman Baykal and his party, joining with the opponents of Ergenekon, a shadowy crime network that has alleged links within the state and is suspected of plotting … Read more

Metal’s big loss: R.I.P. Ronnie James Dio

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R.I.P. Ronnie James Dio 1942 ? 2010 from Metal Hammer by terrybezer After initial rumours were dismissed earlier today, Metal Hammer is devastated to report that Ronnie James Dio has passed away. (more?) Ronnie James Dio Official site. Biography, discography, tour dates, news, information about his fan club, chat room, and forum. Tour – Discography … Read more

Bursaspor becomes the Turkish Super League champion, the fifth team ever winning the title…

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an open thread… Bursaspor in Wikipedia (Turkish) Official Website (Turkish) Official Online Television Channel (Turkish) A Fansite Web Page (English) Bursaspor News in English (Turkish) Bursaspor Stats Database (Turkish) The famous fan group of Bursaspor http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5MHTIvm1vs A TV scene giving the news of championship… Frustrated FB fans are reported to cause clashes… Saraçoğlu burning. more … Read more