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Mess in Mosul, at least 32 Turkish drivers taken hostage by ISIS

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Erdoğan in Germany… A foreign policy roundup…

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The media in PM Erdoğan?s plane to Berlin   The other evening, I ran across a Turkish group while entering the new favorite hotel in Berlin, the Ritz Carlton. The one among them with the long grey hair looked familiar.   Turkey eager to open multiple EU chapters Opening one negotiation chapter with Turkey during … Read more

Turkey today: Police starting al-Qaide operation replaced; Graft probe in Beyoğlu cannot proceed…

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If the police does what the prosecutor orders, it is replaced. If not, they are ok. So an operation against corrupt officials in Beyoğlu, İstanbul cannot proceed because government does not allow. Because government believes all the corruption case is an attack to its sovereignty. Police chiefs do not want to be replaced. So they … Read more

In sort of a twisted logic, Turkish PM [rejects to focus on claims but threatens] to show ?no mercy? to ?group? behind graft probe

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Turkish police detain at least 23 in anti-al-Qaeda op, raid on İHH office Police have detained at least 23 people in an operation into al-Qaeda held simultaneously in six cities Turkish police raid aid agency’s offices in ‘crackdown on al-Qaida’ One person held in raid on Humanitarian Relief Foundation (IHH) in Kilis, bordering Syria, amid … Read more

When failed foreign policy maker Davutoğlu makes political statements: “Graft probe targets Turkey?s self-confidence

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Graft probe targets Turkey?s self-confidence: FM Davutoğlu Some try to ‘create a perception that the entire gov’t is embroiled in corruption,’ the FM says A FP roundup: EU says events in Turkey ’cause of concern’   The EU executive expressed concern about developments in Turkey where the government is embroiled in a massive graft scandal … Read more

PM Erdoğan starts his Asia visit in Japan.. A FP roundup…

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Defense and commerce to mark Turkish PM?s Asia visit Economic partnership potential and defense industry alliances will be on the table during the Turkish PM?s week long official trip to Japan, Singapore and Malaysia, which started yesterday   The EU and the US saw the deviation of the ruling AKP too late, Turkish journalist says … Read more

In the mean time, “EU Parliament draft report criticizes Turkey over restrictions on press freedom… A FP roundup…

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EU Parliament draft report criticizes Turkey over restrictions on press freedom EU raises concern on the limited coverage of the Gezi protests EU draft report criticizes restrictions on press freedom A draft report prepared by AFET has criticized the Turkish government over media freedom Israeli minister in Turkey for first time in three years, to … Read more

In one of rare good news: Utku Kali released a few minutes ago… #UtkuKaliÖzgür

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He has been in prison for allegedly leaking Reyhanlı bombings related documents to the hacker group Redhack. He has been treated in unhumane conditions for 2 months with no concrete evidence. Today just half an hour ago, we got the good news. He is released…   Related articles Reyhanlı bombing’s leaks suspect’s trial begins Yet … Read more

One of the toughest reactions to Erdoğan from his deputy, Bülent Arınç… A Turkey news roundup…

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Deputy PM admits rift with PM over co-ed housing statements Deputy Prime Minister has admitted his remarks seeking to negate the prime minister?s harsh stance Ruling party deputies also question Erdoğan’smotives … Hurriyet Daily News– Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan‘s vow to crack down on mixed-gender student accommodation has created a reaction from his own party  Prime Minister Recep Tayyip … Read more

“Number of Syrian refugees in Turkey exceeds 600,000

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Number of Syrian refugees in Turkey exceeds 600,000: Turkish official The number of Syrian refugees in Turkey has exceeded 600,000 and more than 400,000 of them are living outside Tensions Rise Near Syrian Border Over Wall Construction Villagers spoke up against the construction of a wall in Turkey – Syria border ?in order to prevent … Read more

Syria updates. “the Jihadi Group That’s Declared War on Syria’s Moderate Rebels….

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Meet the Jihadi Group That’s Declared War on Syria’s Moderate Rebels BEIRUT, Lebanon — Just a few months ago, the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) didn’t officially exist. Now, the al Qaeda affiliate known colloquially as al-Dawla — simply “the state” — has emerged as a clear and present danger to Syria’s mainstream … Read more

“Al-Qaeda group and FSA declare truce as Turkey keeps Syria border gate closed… Syria updates…

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  Al-Qaeda group and FSA declare truce as Turkey keeps Syria border gate closed Turkey has closed one of its border gates to Syria after an al Qaeda-affiliated rebel group clashed with units of the Arab Turkish Parliament?s new motion on Syria could include changes: PM Erdoğan A new bill set to replace a resolution … Read more

“Ankara denies accusations of providing arms to extremist groups in Syria… Syria updates…

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  Syriacs want say in Syria?s future The Syriac community in Syria is seeking a greater role in the post al-Assad era of the country Ankara denies accusations of providing arms to extremist groups in Syria Ankara has denied claims that Turkey was handing weapons over to the al-Qaeda-linked al-Nusra Front as well as the jihadist Ahrar … Read more

Americana roundup:

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Indians Push Back on Racist Taunts to Miss America 2014 New York’s Nina Davuluri, 24, has won the Miss America 2014 title. Photo from Miss New York Organization’s Facebook Page A Cost Analysis of the U.S. Air Force Overseas Posture Estimates the costs associated with U.S. and overseas Air Force installations and units to provide … Read more

U.S. and Russia Strike Deal on Syria Chemical Weapons [WITHOUT asking Turkey (!)]… Syria updates…

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Al-Qaeda tells Syria fighters to shun secularists in sign of deeper rebel rift Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahri has told the Islamist militants to avoid alliances with other rebel fighters Morning Brief: U.S. and Russia Strike Deal on Syria Chemical Weapons U.S. and Russia Strike Deal on Syria Chemical Weapons Top News: The United States and Russiareached an agreement Saturday … Read more