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Few migrants can afford safer Aegean travel, figures show
Most of the migrants who risk their lives trying to reach European Union member Greece from Turkey's shores use dinghies to pass over the Aegean Sea as few can afford safer modes of transport, with the number of voyages of hope increasing rapidly, according to fresh data.
11 migrants drown off Turkey's west amid rise in boat crossings
A total of 11 Syrian migrants, including children, have drowned off Turkey's west coast after a fiber boat carrying at least 18 migrants capsized off the Aegean province of Ayd?n, while new data has shown an increase in the number of migrants crossing to Greek islands in an effort to reach European countries.
Vegan convict in Turkish prison ends hunger strike after food demands met
Osman Evcan, a Turkish convict serving a prison sentence in the northwestern province of Kocaeli, has put an end to his 39-day hunger strike after officials agreed to serve him sufficient vegan food.
Erdo?an refers to Iraq's reaction as 'hypocrisy'
Iraq's recent reaction regarding the additional deployment of Turkish troops in the country's north is an example of "hypocrisy," Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an has said.
China: Downing of Su-24 loss for anti-terror campaign
The shooting down by Turkey of a Russian Sukhoi 24M bomber was "a loss for the international anti-terrorist campaign," the Chinese Foreign Ministry has said.
The shooting down by Turkey of a Russian Sukhoi 24M bomber was "a loss for the international anti-terrorist campaign," the Chinese Foreign Ministry has said.
MHP head questions latest foreign policy moves by AKP government
Turkey's nationalist opposition leader has lambasted the ruling Justice and Development Party's (AKP) recent foreign policy moves, particularly questioning rapprochement with Israel and a decision to remove troops from the Bashiqa camp near Mosul.
US anticipates recommitment of Kurdish peace process amid curfews
U.S. State Department has voiced its ambitions for recommitment to Turkey's long-stalled Kurdish peace process as the country's eastern and southeastern regions continue to experience curfews amidst violent conflict.
US welcomes potential agreement between Turkey and Israel
U.S. State Department spokesman John Kirby welcomed Dec. 21 a potential agreement between Israel and Turkey to improve the tense relations which have been simmering for more than five years.
"We've seen reports of a potential agreement between Israel and Turkey to restore diplomatic relations," said Kirby during a daily press briefing on Dec. 21.
Lockheed 'meets goal of delivering 45 F-35 jets in 2015'
Lockheed Martin Corp met its goal of delivering 45 F-35 fighter jets to the U.S. government and key allies in 2015, a 25 percent increase from 2014 that brought the number of jets delivered to 154, the Pentagon said on Dec. 21.
AKP's Nov 1 victory turned Israel toward Ankara: Turkish PM
Israel was led to pursue better relations with Turkey due to the overwhelming victory of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) in the Nov. 1 elections, Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu has said.
Turkish exporters meet Iranian counterparts to boost ties
A total of 50 Turkish food, furniture and sea food exporters met their Iranian counterparts as well as Iranian authorities to discuss further opportunities of cooperation in the new period of Iran. The future of the relations seems to be quite promising, according to Turkish exporters.
Turkey mulls three missile technology programs
Last month, Turkey scrapped a two-year-long program for the construction of the country's first long-range air and anti-missile system, a competition between Chinese, U.S.
The cost of the AKP's policy mistakes
One has to wonder how much thought Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu and his government are putting into decisions that have a direct bearing on Turkey's foreign policy, as well as its vital security and economic interests.
Turkish FM slams Russia for killing 600 civilians in Syria
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavu?o?lu has slammed Russia for killing more than 600 civilians in Syria since the latter started conducting airstrikes inside the country in support of President Bashar al-Assad late September.
In a written statement issued on Dec. 21, Çavu?o?lu said Russian operations had killed more than 600 civilians, of which 150 were children.
Russia says black box from warplane downed by Turkey unreadable
Investigators in Moscow said on Dec. 21 they were unable to retrieve information from the damaged black box of a Russian warplane shot down by Turkey last month, data the Kremlin hoped would support its version of what happened.