Islamic State

Erdoğan’s palace to be protected by commandos… Open Source Analysis of The IS Attack on Kobane… “NATO calls on Turkey to join EU sanctions against Russia as Putin visits Ankara…

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The IS Attack on Kobane: Open Source Analysis turkeywonk.wordpress.com – aaronstein1 – Nov 30, 6:55 AM – Yesterday, the Islamic State detonated four suicide car bombs in the embattled town of Kobane. One VBIED detonated just inside the Mursitpinar border gate. After the explosion, clashes broke out between the YPG and the Islamic state in … Read more

Two autocrats, Erdoğan and Putin, to meet in Turkey… Dispatches from Turkey….

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Turkey, Russia to seek new ways to deepen economic ties despite disagreements in Syria, Ukraine Moscow and Ankara will likely focus on finding new ways to enhance their already-tight relationship during Russian president’s high-level Ankara visit Turkey, Russia building new investment platform for joint projects across Russia’s regions The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and Renaissance Holding … Read more

The President Who Ate Turkey… Dispatches from Turkey…

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The President Who Ate Turkey POLITICO – Steven A. Cook – Without fail every year, starting around November 10, my #Turkey Twitter feed is jammed with not just the latest news from Ankara and Istanbul, but also Auntie Jean’s turkey recipe and suggestions about how to deep fry the bird without blowing up… Foreigners don’t like … Read more

PM Davutoğlu in Dersim to reveal Alevi reform package as protesters gassed…

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Conservative, Sunni and anti-leftist Cihan agency frames the news like this: Police disperses ultra-leftist demonstrators protesting PM in Tunceli Cihan News Agency–54 minutes ago About 300 people attempted to protest Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu in Tunceli province on Sunday, but police did not allow them to hold Turkish gov’t against discrimination toward Alevis, says PM Davutoğlu … Read more

As its president compares Ebola with Gülen movement, Turkey plans massive scientific initiative: Mosques in every campus…

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80 Turkish universities to have mosques, top religious body head says Turkey is planning to build 50 mosques inside university campuses across the country as of 2015 Turkish President Erdoğan calls on Africa to fight against ‘dangerous structures’ President Erdoğan has called on African states to ‘beware of dangerous organizations operating in their country,’ in clear reference … Read more

Forensic reports confirm corruption tapes…. Dispatches from Turkey…

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Graft probe tapings consistent with transcribed files A forensic report on a graft probe started last year has said the transcribed documents and tape recordings of the telephone conversations between the high-profile suspects are consistent Pope Francis to visit Virgin Mary’s House in Turkey Residents of the western town of Selçuk enthusiastically await Pope’s visit to Christian … Read more

What do you know? “Erdoğan says America was discovered by Muslims, not Columbus

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Erdoğan says America was discovered by Muslims, not Columbus Hurriyet Daily News America was discovered by Muslims in 1178, not by Christopher Columbus in 1492, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has claimed, vowing to build a mosque in Cuba if authorities issue permission. In the same speech, he slammed those who use Islam for political means … Read more

Rubens’ Three Graces is in trouble in Turkey! Barbarians at the Gates news from Turkey…

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Turkey’s media watchdog goes into racy details for kiss scene RTÜK has done it again, raising eyebrows this time by going into the ‘erotic’ details of a TV drama kiss scene WorldViews: Why Turkey’s military wants to ban ‘Game of Thrones’  Yahoo news New regulations for military schools in Turkey reportedly prohibit the screening of shows like … Read more

“Ruling on power plant project in Soma olive grove ‘leaked to company’ so that fell down 6 thousand trees before they received it…

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CHP deputy questions wiretapping claims over AKP trolls It has been alleged that Internet trolls linked to the ruling Justice and Development Party have established firms to cover up their illegal wiretappings Ruling on power plant project in Soma olive grove ‘leaked to company’ Kolin officials allegedly moved to cut the trees before the decision to halt … Read more

Cyberculture agenda: EFF Surveillance Self-Defense; Open Access Week, ISIL Social Media Guide….

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EFF Relaunches Surveillance Self-Defense  EFF.org Updates by Jillian York We’re thrilled to announce the relaunch of Surveillance Self-Defense (SSD), our guide to defending yourself and your friends from digital surveillance by using encryption tools and developing appropriate privacy and security practices. The site launches today in English, Arabic, and Spanish, with more languages coming soon. The Younger … Read more

Cartoonists hit back: #ErdoganCaricature Dispatches from Turkey

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#ErdoganCaricature: cartoonists hit back at Turkish leader’s clampdown theguardian.com – James Walsh – Oct 23, 7:20 AM – Cartoonist Martin Rowson urges cartoonists to caricature Turkey’s president Erdoğan, to highlight the trial of a Turkish cartoonist who lampooned him The cartoonist and author Martin Rowson has encouraged people around the world to draw… Turkish deputy PM … Read more

Just in one day. Turkey [has to] change[s] sides. “Turkey confirms helping Peshmerga cross into Kobane

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US told Turkey arms drop to Syrian Kurds ‘momentary’ response to crisis: Kerry The United States told Turkey that a U.S. military air-drop of arms to Syrian Kurds was a response to a crisis situation Turkey confirms helping Peshmerga cross into Kobane Turkey’s foreign minister has confirmed that the country has been providing assistance to KRG Peshmerga … Read more

Turkey explicitly declares: No cooperation if Kurds in Syria involved…

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Turkey will not cooperate in US support for Kurds in Syria, says Erdogan  World news: Turkey | guardian.co.uk President calls Syrian Kurdish group a terrorist organisation US launches further air strikes against Isis at Kobani US-led air strikes kill 10 civilians, say monitors Turkey would not agree to any US arms transfers to Kurdish fighters who … Read more

In 2 days, Turkey’s HSYK shaped by gov’t, Erdoğan slams nearly all opposition as traitors and Police powers increased….

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There Is Risk Turkey Could Import Civil War From Syria: Expert RIA Novosti Turkey let US-led forces use its bases against the IS, yet, whether it’s going to take a more active part in the international coalition – is still unclear. So, what is it that makes Mr. Erdogan uneasy about fighting the IS? Radio … Read more

Some ups and downs, some caprices… Turkey Says No Deal Yet on U.S. Use of Bases in ISIS Fight

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U.S. Troops to Use Bases in Turkey  NYT > Turkey by By ERIC SCHMITT and KIRK SEMPLE The agreement to allow American and coalition troops to use bases in Turkey in order to fight Islamic State militants in Syria and Iraq came after two days of talks in the Turkish capital Turkey Says No Deal Yet on … Read more