Iraq’s political dealmakers hitting the road with al-Maliki trying to hang on
Iraq’s political gambits move to regional stage Kurdish rebels extend cease-fire on Turkish forces for 1 month
Kurdish rebels extend cease-fire against Turkey Report: Thousands in Turkey denounce Quran desecration in the United States
Report: Protest in Turkey over Quran desecration Armenian Christians celebrate Mass at ancient island church in Turkey in reconciliation effort
Armenian Christians celebrate rare Mass in Turkey Armenian Christians celebrate Mass at ancient island church in Turkey
Armenians celebrate rare Mass in Turkey AKDAMAR ISLAND, Turkey — Hundreds of Armenian Christians are holding Mass at an island church in Turkey for the first time since the World War I killings of Armenians. Banker-turned-author breaks taboos, channels growing public frustration over immigrants
German book channels public’s immigrant angst Turks step closer to EU with referendum vote, but membership is still a glimmer
Turkey: nation on a dual course ISTANBUL — Turks took a step closer to Europe by voting for constitutional changes aimed at bringing the country into line with European standards of democracy. Yet it was also a massive show of confidence in an Islamic-rooted government whose closer ties with Iran and hostility toward Israel have caused dismay in the West. History in shadows: Exhibition in Turkey tells of Muslim world’s contributions to science
1001 Inventions: Science in Muslim lands ISTANBUL — For generations, the lore of “One Thousand and One Nights” helped shape Western notions about Muslim culture. The collection of tales described an exotic world of harems and flying carpets, Sinbad and monsters, Aladdin and the jinn, Ali Baba and the 40 thieves. Stray cats strut Istanbul’s streets, a symbol of tradition in a churning metropolis
Cat culture thrives in Istanbul ISTANBUL — When President Obama visited Turkey last year, he paused to stroke a tabby cat at the former Byzantine church of Haghia Sophia while Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan looked on with a smile. The cat, one of half a dozen living at the ancient site, seemed unfazed by the VIP attention. Turkey: Orthodox Christians gather for rare Mass at ancient site after government approval
Turkey: patriarch holds historic Mass MACKA, Turkey — Orthodox Christians are holding a rare Mass at an ancient monastery in Turkey after the government allowed worship there once a year in a gradual loosening of restrictions on religious expression. Turkey’s Erdogan emerging as leader in Muslim world, hosting Arab league on home soil
Turkey’s Erdogan: emerging leader in Muslim world Funeral Mass held for Roman Catholic bishop stabbed to death in Turkey
Funeral Mass held for bishop slain in Turkey Vatican charges international community ignores plight of Christians in the Middle East
Vatican says world ignores Christians in Mideast Pope meets Muslim leader in Cyprus, making contact with both sides of conflict on island
Pope meets Muslim leader in Cyprus NICOSIA, Cyprus — Pope Benedict XVI has met with a Muslim leader on his pilgrimage to Cyprus, part of efforts to talk to both sides of the decades-old conflict on the island divided between ethnic Greeks and Turks. Pope urges support for dwindling Christians in Middle East, calls them key for peace in region
Pope urges support for Mideast Christians NICOSIA, Cyprus — Pope Benedict XVI appealed Saturday for support for embattled Christian communities in the Middle East, calling them a vital force for peace in the region. Pope in Cyprus finds himself listening to attack on Turkey from Greek Cypriot leaders
Pope on 3-day visit to Cyprus PAPHOS, Cyprus — Greek Cypriot leaders made a blistering attack on Turkey for its occupation of northern Cyprus as Pope Benedict XVI began a pilgrimage to the divided island Friday bringing a message of peace to the region. Pope says bishop’s killing not political, won’t cloud his pilgrimage to Cyprus
Pope: killing of bishop won’t cloud Cyprus trip Pope has departed for Cyprus, a day after killing of Catholic bishop in Turkey
Pope departs on 3-day trip to Cyprus VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI departed Friday on a sensitive three-day trip to Cyprus, a visit likely to be overshadowed by shock over the killing in Turkey of a bishop who had been scheduled to meet with the pontiff. Report: Roman Catholic bishop tried to help suspected killer to overcome depression
Roman Catholic bishop helped suspected killer Church shocked by killing of bishop in Turkey on eve of Pope Benedict XVI’s Cyprus trip
Pope Benedict XVI makes sensitive trip to Cyprus Church shocked by killing of bishop in Turkey on eve of Cyprus trip
Pope makes sensitive trip to Cyprus VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI departs Friday on a sensitive three-day trip to Cyprus, a visit likely to be colored by shock over the killing in Turkey of a bishop who had been scheduled to meet with the pontiff. Catholic bishop reportedly stabbed to death in southern Turkey
Catholic bishop reportedly stabbed in Turkey Israeli PM Netanyahu: Breaking Gaza blockade could lead to missile attacks
Israeli PM: Gaza blockade prevents attacks Turkish lawmakers urge review of ties with Israel; All activists to be deported from Israel
Israel deports all activists from Gaza-bound ships Turkey’s parliament urges government to review political, military ties with Israel
Turkish lawmakers urge govt to review Israel ties Turkey says Israel to release all Turks from aid ships, prepares big welcome for activists
Turkey: Israel to release all Turks from aid ships Gaffe-prone Pope Benedict XVI will be tested on delicate trip to divided island of Cyprus
Cyprus trip a political minefield for the pope Pope’s visit stirs hopes of ancient sect hurt by Cyprus division and fearing assimiliation
Ancient sect hopes for boost from pope’s visit Turkish lawmakers OK constitutional amendments; opposition says secularism at risk
Turkish lawmakers OK constitutional amendments Turkish man who shot previous pope calls on Benedict to resign over clerical sex abuse cases
In Turkey, Pope gunman says Benedict should resign Turkey indicts 33 more, including military officers, in alleged plot to overthrow government
Turkey indicts 33 in alleged coup plot ANKARA, Turkey — Authorities have indicted 33 people in an alleged secularist plot to destabilize Turkey and overthrow the government. Muslim street wear from Germany spreads across Europe with trendy designs, tolerant message
Muslim fashion label conquers streets of Europe Report: Turkish police detain 18 more military officers over alleged coup plot
Report: 18 more Turkish officers detained ANKARA, Turkey — Television reports say Turkish police have detained 18 more military officers over an alleged 2003 coup plot. 31 Turkish military officers charged in plot to topple the Islamic-rooted government
Turkish PM: All linked to coup plot will be tried 31 high-ranking Turkish officers charged in plot to topple the Islamic-rooted government
31 Turkish officers charged in coup plot ANKARA, Turkey — A Turkish court on Friday charged 11 more military officers for allegedly plotting a 2003 coup against the Islamic-based government, increasing the number of officers jailed to 31 — including seven admirals and four generals. 31 high-ranking Turkish officers charged over plot to topple the Islamic-rooted government
31 Turkish officers charged over coup plot Turkish court charges 11 more senior officers in coup plot, a total of 31 jailed
Turkish court charges 11 more officers ANKARA, Turkey — A Turkish court on Friday charged 11 more ranking officers for allegedly plotting several years ago to topple the Islamic-rooted government, increasing the number of officers jailed to 31 — including retired and active seven admirals and four generals. Turkish court releases ex-Navy, Air Force chiefs without charges in coup plot
Turkish court frees ex-Navy, Air Force chiefs Turkey’s leaders, military chief issue joint call for calm; PM says no early elections
Turkish PM dismisses call for early elections Turkey’s leaders, military chief issue joint call for calm amid tension over alleged coup plot
Turkey’s leaders, military try to calm tensions Turkey’s leaders and military chief call for calm amid tensions over alleged coup plot
Leaders discuss Turkey’s alleged coup plot Turkey’s leaders and military chief hold rare meeting to discuss alleged coup plot by officers
Meeting held to discuss Turkey’s alleged coup plot More Turkish officers jailed accused of plotting to topple Islamic-rooted government
More Turkish officers charged in alleged coup plot 20 Turkish officers jailed for plotting to topple Islamic-rooted government
Turkish court charges 20 officers in coup plot Turkish court formally charges 7 senior officers with plotting coup
Turkish court charges 7 officers in coup plot Prosecutors interrogate 51 senior Turkish officers in alleged coup plot
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