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Germany in talks to give jets to anti-ISIL campaign, says top German soldier
Germany is holding talks with Turkey and Jordan over the deployment of German Tornado reconnaissance jets in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), Germany's top soldier has said.
Turkish prosecutor seeks arrest of senior commanders in case of intel trucks to Syria
A Turkish prosecutor has asked for the arrest of senior commanders in a case involving Syria-bound trucks sent by Turkey's National Intelligence Agency (M?T) and as part of an investigation into the alleged creation of a fake terrorist group called Selam Tevhid, in which U.S.-based Islamic scholar Fethullah Gülen is a suspect along with 121 others.
Arrest of journalists is black spot in Turkish history: CHP head
Turkey's main opposition party leader has said the recent arrest of two prominent journalists was a "black spot" on the country's democratic history.
Cumhuriyet journalists may be tried without arrest: PM
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu has said two prominent journalists, daily Cumhuriyet Editor-in-Chief Can Dündar and Ankara Bureau Chief Erdem Gül, may be tried without arrest, daily Hürriyet has reported.
Five drowned migrants wash ashore in Turkey's west
The dead bodies of five migrants, including two babies, have washed ashore in the northwestern Turkish province of Çanakkale amid ongoing failed attempts by migrants to cross into Greece.
EU leaders meet in Brussels to discuss Turkey’s role in curbing migrant flow
In the shade of continued tension between Turkey and Russia, the EU leaders gathered in Brussels to sign off on a deal with Turkey aimed at addressing the refugee crisis. The talks, according to Reuters, could open the ‘next chapter’ of negotiations with Turkey in its accession talks to the EU.
EXPLAINED: The Syrian refugee crisis and the EU-Turkey Summit in 10 questions
After a long period of mutual neglect, EU and Turkey look ready for a marriage of convenience thanks to the recent refugee crisis.
Morocco arrests Turkish ISIL suspects, Turkey beefs up actions
Moroccan police have arrested three people on suspicion of hacking telecommunications equipment, including two Turkish nationals who are suspected of having ties to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), Reuters has reported, amid fresh police raids targeting ISIL suspects in Turkey.
Turkey to Hand Over Body of Pilot of Downed Su-24 to Russia
Turkey will hand over the body of the pilot of the downed Su-24 warplane to Russia.
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu stated on Sunday that the body had been brought from Syria to the border with Turkey last night.
Turkey to help EU curb migration in exchange for cash, EU membership talks: Draft
Turkey will help the European Union handle the flow of migrants that has called into question the future of Europe's passport-free travel in exchange for cash and restarting stalled talks on EU accession, said the draft conclusions of an EU-Turkey summit scheduled to be held Nov. 29.
Turkey, EU meet on refugee crisis
Leaders from the European Union and Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu gathered at a summit in Brussels on Nov. 29 with the goal of signing an agreement that will offer Ankara cash and closer ties with the EU in return for Turkish help in stemming the flow of migrants to Europe.
Russia plane entered Israel control zone from Syria: Minister
A Russian warplane recently entered Israeli-controlled airspace from Syria but the intrusion was resolved without incident, Israeli Defence Minister Moshe Yaalon said on Nov. 29.
Leaders of EU, Turkey to Hold Summit on Migration Crisis
The Heads of State or Government of the EU member states and Turkey will meet in Brussels on Sunday to discuss measures on managing the ongoing migration crisis.
The summit, which was convened by European Council President Donald Tusk, is expected to mark an important step in the relations between the EU and Turkey.
Body of Russian pilot to be handed over to Russia, says Turkish PM
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu has stated the body of the Russian pilot was brought to Turkey to be handed over to Russia, in a press briefing held at Ankara's airport prior to his departure for the EU-Turkey Summit.
Turkey hands over body of Russian pilot to Russia
Turkey has initiated the process to hand over the body of a Russian pilot to Moscow after his jet was shot down by Turkey, a day before a United Nations climate conference starts in Paris that could bring a "saddened" Turkish president and his Russian counterpart together.