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Obama's anti-ISIL team in Ankara for joint fight
Turkey and the United States have intensified talks to jointly address the situation in northern Syria, in which Islamic jihadists are threatening to remove the Free Syrian Army (FSA) from the region?s most populous areas.
Questions arise over first Turkish jet's 'Turkishness'
Turkey proudly announced plans in June to design, develop and produce an indigenous Turkish regional jet, a first time in the country?s history, but aviation experts and defense industry are now questioning the first Turkish jet?s ?Turkishness.?
Syria: How foreign policy becomes a tool of domestic policy
?What do you expect? Do you want us to sit idle when a terrorist organization like the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant [ISIL] takes control of the most vital region in our border?? roared a high level Turkish official last week, when asked by a group of Turkish journalists about possible military intervention scenarios into Syria that have been circulating since the last week of June.
'Erdo?an wants elections in November'
The words in the headline were uttered by Celal Do?an after his visit to Turkish President Tayyip Erdo?an last week.
Erdo?an convenes cabinet amid rising Syria border tension
Turkey?s cabinet convened on July 6 under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an to discuss growing tension on the Turkish-Syrian border, amid the advance of jihadist militants in northwestern Syria that could trigger another massive refugee influx.
The new Defense Minister Vecdi Gönül was present at the meeting.
China says Xinjiang has no 'ethnic problem' after Turkey protests
China has no "ethnic problem" in its far west, and Muslim Uighur minorities there enjoy freedom of religion, the Foreign Ministry said on July 6, following anti-China protests in Turkey over Beijing's treatment of the group.
Turkish military denies reports on commanders' meeting on possible Syria incursion
Reports that the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) recalled commanders deployed along part of its border with Syria to the capital Ankara for a meeting on a possible military incursion into Syria ?do not reflect reality,? Turkish military sources stated on July 6.
AKP-MHP coalition would be 'war cabinet': HDP deputy
Celal Do?an, a senior politician from the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP), has reportedly told President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an during a private meeting that a potential coalition between the Justice and Development Party (AKP) and the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) would likely be labeled a "war cabinet."
The end of Turkey's 'opposition camp' fantasy
By paving the way for the election of the Justice and Development Party (AKP) candidate as the new speaker of parliament, the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) ?disappointed? not only the Republican People?s Party (CHP) but also leftist democrats and liberals.
Turkish General Staff to meet on possible Syria incursion
The Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) has recalled the commanders of troops deployed along part of its border with Syria to the capital Ankara, for a meeting during which they will discuss a possible military incursion into Syria.
China warns citizens of tourist attacks in Turkey's anti-China protests
China warned its citizens travelling in Turkey to be careful of anti-Beijing protests, warning them that some Chinese tourists have recently been "attacked and disturbed".
The notice, posted on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website on July 5, said that there have recently been "multiple" demonstrations in Turkey targeting the Chinese government.
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.
The notice, posted on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website on July 5, said there have recently been "multiple" demonstrations in Turkey targeting the Chinese government.
First Ships of NATO Navy Exercise 'Breeze 2015' Anchored in Varna
First ships participating in the international navy exercise ''Breeze 2015'' have already anchored in Bulgaria's Varna, as reported by BGNES.
Syria: A confederation of terror organizations
A general review on the state of affairs around Turkey?s immediate neighborhood would plainly show that it?s surrounded with a chaotic wave, from Europe to the Balkans; from Eurasia to the Caucasus; from the Middle East to North Africa. Europe is in a deep crisis economically and socially with growing xenophobia and ultra-nationalism casting a huge shadow on its future.
Turkey and the US meet halfway
?We are exchanging messages with the PYD [Democratic Union Party]. Our dialogue channels are open. The course of Turkey?s relations with the PYD depends on their attitude. Tal Abyad is a test case for them.?
These words came out of the mouth of a high level official in Ankara amidst allegations that Turkey is about to intervene in northern Syria, which is dominated by the PYD.