Geography of Asia
VIDEO: Turkish, Greek foreign ministers sing for peace with NATO head
NATO foreign ministers sang a rendition of 'We Are The World' at the dinner of their meeting late on May 13 in Turkey's southern province of Antalya
Turkey aims to ramp up defense exports: Defense minister
Turkey aims to significantly increase the volume of its defense exports, Defense Minister ?smet Y?lmaz has said.
Speaking to Anadolu Agency on May 13, Y?lmaz said Turkey's defense industry turnover last year reached over $5 billion and exports were worth more than $1.7 billion.
Vatican recognizes state of Palestine in new treaty
The Vatican officially recognized the state of Palestine in a new treaty finalized May 13, immediately sparking Israeli ire and accusations that the move hurt peace prospects.
Manufacturing domestic car a 'big challenge' for Turkey
Turkey has the technical and financial capacity to develop a domestic car, but launching an international brand is a big challenge, according to Mercedez-Benz Türk CEO and President Rainer Genes.
Kuwait Finance House pivots to Turkey as it mulls Malaysia exit
Kuwait Finance House (KFH) is exploring the possible sale of its Malaysia unit, as the Islamic lender looks for a leaner structure while seeking greener pastures through its Turkish franchise.
Azeri oil firm to invest $10 billion in Turkey's Petkim
Azerbaijan?s national oil company SOCAR is planning to invest $10 billion in Turkey?s petrochemical firm Petkim over the next seven to eight years, SOCAR said on May 12.
Turkey, Qatar to establish university for Syrian refugees: Minister
Turkey and Qatar will establish an international joint-degree university for Syrian refugees in Gaziantep and other cities populated by Syrians, Turkish Education Minister Nabi Avc? has said.
Iran warns US against stopping Yemen-bound aid ship
A senior Iranian commander warned the United States that a "fire might start" over an aid ship bound for Yemen May 13 after the Pentagon called for it to change course.
Motorcycle gunmen kill 43 in bus attack in Pakistan's Karachi: Police
Gunmen on motorcycles opened fire on a bus in Pakistan's southern city of Karachi on May 13, killing at least 43 people, police said, in the latest attack directed against religious minorities this year.
Television channels carried pictures of a pink bus covered in bullet holes and lines of waiting ambulances.
Turkey, EU mark a new beginning
In Turkey?s long and unending journey to full membership in the European Union, its entrance to the Customs Union in 1996 has an important and strategic place. Turkey has been and is still the only candidate that signed the Customs Union deal with the EU, even much before it could begin full membership negotiations.
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