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Turkey’s top religious body names ISIS as a terrorist organization.. NOT SURPRISINGLY Assassination plot against Erdoğan’s daughter declared fake

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Turkey’s top religious body releases report on ISIL, names it ‘terrorist organization’ Turkey’s top religious affairs body has released a report on the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), where it defined the group as a terror organization for the first time. Assassination plot against Erdoğan’s daughter declared fake The story of an alleged assassination … Read more

End of ceasefire cost in one month: 24 Turkish security officers dead…

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PKK militants kill 24th Turkish security officer in one month A Turkish police officer was killed and three others were injured in an attack on an armored police vehicle in southeastern Şırnak province late Aug. 7, increasing the death toll in PKK attacks to 24 in one month. HDP co-chair urges PKK and Turkish gov’t to resume … Read more

In sum: Killing the leftist militant; Gentle with the ISIS suspect…

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Senior ISIL leader detained in Istanbul operations A senior Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) leader based in Istanbul was among those detained in a series of sweeping police operations, according to Anadolu Agency One killed, over 290 detained as Turkish police raid suspected ISIL, PKK militants Backed up by helicopters, thousands of police officers … Read more

Such a shame: Some Turkish nationalists harass Chinese travelers in Turkey…

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China warns citizens travelling to Turkey over anti-China protests China has warned its citizens traveling in Turkey to be careful of anti-Beijing protests, in the wake of several attacks on tourists and restaurants mistaken for being Chinese in Istanbul. Beijing warns citizens in Turkey of anti-China protests AL JAZEERA ENGLISH (IN DEPTH) Foreign ministry says Chinese tourists … Read more

For the record, Turkey’s top soldier is in a long leave, while army refutes claims…

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Turkish army refutes speculations over top soldier’s leave The Turkish army and Prime Minister Davutoğlu have refuted claims that Chief of General Staff Gen. Necdet Özel left his office because of a disagreement with the government over military intervention in Syria, underlining he will be back to his job after recovering from a medical procedure Turkey’s convicted … 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

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

First Legal Challenge to Twitter ban… A Turkey news roundup…

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via    Turkey’s Ban On Twitter Faces First Legal Challenges  Mashable! by Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai A press organization and two experts in Internet law filed two challenges against Turkey’s Twitter ban on Monday.   Meltem Arıkan @MeltemArikan Youngstrs in Ankara are literally posting their tweets on to the streets#TweetterisblockedinTurkey pic.twitter.com/HfQQxKW4gA Turkey Heightens Twitter Censorship with Mandated IP Blocking Slashdot The … Read more

EFD Rights Watch: Turkish military prosecutors confirm the “perferct massacre” in Uludere/Roboski

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Turkish military prosecutors dismiss investigation into Uludere massacre   The General Staff?s Military Prosecutor?s Office has dismissed the investigation into the Uludere/Roboski massacre, in which 34 civilians were killed in an air strike HRW slams Uludere massacre impunity as ‘proof that state can get away with killing civilians’ Human Rights Watch slammed the Uludere massacre … Read more

Turkey’s Council of State annuls controversial regulation on judicial police BUT gov’t de facto plots a coup by controlling police and army against Judiciary…

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  Turkey’s Council of State annuls controversial regulation on judicial police The regulation obliged those carrying out investigations to inform their superiors Turkey: court overturns move blocking probe   ANKARA, Turkey (AP) ? A Turkish high court has suspended an attempt by the government to funnel all corruption investigations through top police and judicial officials Turkish Armed Forces … Read more

UN confirms use of poison gas in Syria…Turkey expects no retaliation after shooting Syrian helicopter.. Syria updates…

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Turkey Says It Downed Syrian Helicopter in Its Airspace A Russian-built military aircraft was repeatedly warned to turn back before being fired on by two warplanes, Turkish officials said. MAIN FOCUS: UN confirms use of poison gas in Syria | 17/09/2013 UN inspectors have found “clear and convincing evidence” of the use of chemical weapons in Syria, … Read more

The Atlantic interview with Fethullah Gulen… a Politics roundup…

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A Rare Meeting With Reclusive Turkish Spiritual Leader Fethullah Gulen In an exclusive interview, the head of the Gulenist movement speaks on anti-Semitism, his particular brand of Islam, and why he’s been in hiding for 14 years.   Jamie Tarabay Aug 14 2013   Reports of Erdogan illness denied Independent Online ISTANBUL – Turkish Prime … Read more

Ergenekon verdict aftermath: “International press body alarmed over Ergenekon?s journalist imprisonments…

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International press body alarmed over Ergenekon?s journalist imprisonments The IPI expressed concern over the Turkish journalists sentenced to prison terms in the Ergenekon trial The Turkish Trial That Fell Far Short While the Ergenekon trial was a milestone in civilian control over the military, it was flawed in other respects. Turkish Army calls for calm … Read more