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Slain Turkish prosecutor Kiraz commemorated on first anniversary of killing

Turkish prosecutor Mehmet Selim Kiraz was commemorated on the first anniversary of his death at Istanbul's Ça?layan Courthouse, where he was shot dead after being taken hostage by members of the outlawed far-left group the Revolutionary People's Liberation Party-Front (DHKP-C). 

Turkish gov't has no 'worry' over Zarrab case in US

The Turkish government has "no worries" regarding the ongoing investigation in the United States against a controversial Iranian-born Turkish businessman Reza Zarrab, Justice Minister Bekir Bozda? has said.

Anti-terror fight tops Erdo?an's US agenda

The fight against terror will top Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an's agenda during a continuing visit to Washington, where he held talks with U.S. Vice President Joe Biden and Secretary of State John Kerry before an anticipated informal meeting with President Barack Obama on April 1. 

French minister accused of racism over 'negroes' comment

France's minister for women's rights on March 30 compared women who choose to wear conservative Islamic dress to the "American negroes" who once supported slavery, sparking anger and accusations of racism.

Turkish exporters hail new Ro-Ro route to Aqaba, Jordan

A new Ro-Ro (roll-on/roll-off) route to Jordan's port of Aqaba from Turkey announced by Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu last week could boost exports to the Middle East, Turkish Exporters Assembly head Mehmet Büyükek?i said March 30.

Turkey military base in Qatar 'completed' in two years

A Turkish military base being built in Qatar will be ready within two years, Defense minister ?smet Y?lmaz said in Doha on March 30.

It will be the first Turkish military facility in the region, ?smet Y?lmaz told journalists on the sidelines of three-day Dimdex defense and security fair in Qatar.

Bulgaria, Croatia 'Used by Terrorists to Plan Attacks'

Balkan countries such as Bulgaria and Croatia are an "important link" in the activity of terrorists in Europe, Newsweek Serbia says in a recent investigation, citing data from French police and intelligence sources.

Turkish General Staff rejects accusations of plans for coup

The Turkish General Staff has categorically denied allegations that some members of the military allegedly linked to the Fethullah Gülen movement were planning a coup d'état, according to a written statement issued March 31.

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