Levant

Embarrassingly failing in intelligence, AKP leadership blames Kurdish opposition, A prominent journalist fired…

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Turkish journalist sacked over critical Erdoğan tweet on Suruç bombing A prominent Turkish journalist has been sacked over a social media post on the grounds that he anonymously criticized Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan over the July 20 Suruç bombing Journalist Dismissed from Milliyet Daily Newspaper Bianet :: English Milliyet Daily dismissed journalist Kadri Gürsel for his … Read more

A long night for Turkey. Rallies all over the country for #Kobane

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This blog in Turkish collects images from several rallies… Sendika.org also provides live updates.   Boots on the ground in Syria ‘if the US strategy includes going after Assad,’ says Turkish PM Hurriyet Daily News Ground troops can be used in the operation targeting the ISIL as part of a comprehensive strategy targeting the Bashar al-Assad regime, … Read more

US-led strikes hit jihadists attacking Kobane on Turkish border as Kurdish peace process at breaking point due to Turkey’s possible aid to Jihadists…

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US-led strikes hit jihadists attacking Syria Kurd town on Turkish border The US-led coalition hit Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) targets around a Syrian town on the Turkish border where tens of thousands have fled a jihadist assault Turkey ‘to do whatever needed’ in anti-ISIL coalition, Erdoğan says President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has given … Read more

Kardashian might have no idea but a historian in Turkey fined for insulting her…

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Turkish historian’s TV show fined for insulting Kardashian, audience A Turkish TV show has been fined 600,000 Turkish Liras by the country’s media watchdog after a popular historian used insulting words against the audience and Hollywood celebrity Kim Kardashian In other news: Looking for ISIL: How jihadists operate among Turks Hurriyet Daily News With seven reporters and … Read more

Erdoğan slams credit agencies, Turkey’s Culture Minister slams Wikipedia, Euro court criticizes Turkey to amend religious courses.. Life goes on…

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Euro court calls on Turkey to amend religious courses The Turkish education system is still inadequately equipped to ensure respect for parents’ religious convictions, Euro court says Turkey’s Erdogan warns Moody’s and Fitch over assessments – reports ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has accused rating agencies Moody’s Investors Service and Fitch Ratings of political motives … Read more

Pentagon claims Turkey will contribute while a WSJ piece declares Turkey non-Ally…

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Turkey will contribute in action against ISIL, Pentagon says Turkey will make contributions to military efforts against the ISIL militants, as it is a NATO member and has geographical advantages, Pentagon Spokesperson John Kirby says.   Our Non-Ally in Ankara Wall Street Journal–15 hours agoShare Since then Britain has categorically ruled out military strikes in Syria, … Read more

Video: A brief history of the land called Israel/Palestine/Canaan/the Levant.

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A brief history of the land called Israel/Palestine/Canaan/the Levant.Who’s-killing-who viewer’s guide here: blog.ninapaley.com/2012/10/01/this-land-is-mine/NEW: we now have MERCH! A This Land Is Mine silk pocket square: questioncopyright.com/sm-tlim-pocket-sq.html Makes a great fashion accessory or matzoh cover, and supports the artist.

Islamic countries’ test with historical heritage…

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This was reported yesterday. in Eskişehir, Turkey a circumcision ceremony took place in an Archaeological Museum…. News in Turkish here. And here comes a more heart-breaking news today:   Tarek Fatah ????? ??@TarekFatah ISIS jihadis destroy 3,000 Year-old Assyrian Artifacts in Syria http://www.aina.org/news/20140517025551.htm ?

In the mean time, a 15-year old in Adana allegedly killed by Turkish police… #İbrahimAras

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  ******************************* Footage reportedly shows Turkish consulate staff and Iraqi soldiers taken hostage by ISIL  Hurriyet Daily News Ankara had expressed hope for the release of the 80 Turkish citizens taken hostage by ISIL Ankara ordered Turkish special forces in Mosul not to clash with ISIL: Report  Hurriyet Daily News Ankara instructed the special forces protecting the … Read more

In the mean time, a pro-govt daily fantasizes to conquer Mosul and Kirkuk

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And also includes Armenian lands into their fantasy: Turkish trolls focus on ISIS accounts…