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Turkey admits some crackdown dismissals may be 'unfair'
AFP, Published on 01/08/2016
» ISTANBUL - Turkey admitted Monday there may have been some "unfair" treatment in its post-coup crackdown as it voiced anger with Germany for barring President Recep Tayyip Erdogan from addressing a rally in Cologne.
Turkey summons senior German diplomat after Cologne rally
AFP, Published on 01/08/2016
» ISTANBUL - Turkey summoned a senior German diplomat Monday, the embassy said, a day after a rally in Cologne in support of the Turkish president who was not permitted to address the crowd by video conference.
Turkey reshuffles military top brass in wake of coup
AFP, Published on 29/07/2016
» ANKARA - Turkey on Thursday reshuffled key military commanders sacking almost half of its generals in the wake of the failed coup, as authorities shut down dozens of media outlets in a widening crackdown.
Making tourism seamless
Asia focus, Published on 04/07/2016
» One of the most frequently heard buzzwords in the long drive toward Asean integration has been "connectivity", which applies to everything from roads and railways to financial markets and cultural exchanges. Making travel seamless is also a key element in the future success of tourism for Thailand and its neighbours.
Turkey mends fences with former foes Israel and Russia
AFP, Published on 28/06/2016
» ISTANBUL - Turkey launched a major diplomatic charm offensive Monday, reaching out a conciliatory hand to Russia and hailing a deal to restore ties with Israel as it looks to boost its neighbourhood clout.
Forced to strike IS, Turkey gambles on attacking PKK
AFP, Published on 27/07/2015
» ISTANBUL - Forced after months of hesitation to take decisive action against Islamic State jihadists, Turkey has seized the chance to also attack Kurdish militants in strikes that put a fragile peace process at risk.
French magazine prints 'halal' Mohammed comic
AFP, Published on 02/01/2013
» A French magazine, which sparked international protests and saw its offices firebombed after it printed cartoons mocking Mohammed, on Wednesday published a "halal" cartoon biography of Islam's founder.
Motor mutts learn to drive in New Zealand
AFP, Published on 07/12/2012
» Rather than chasing cars, dogs in New Zealand are being taught to drive them -- steering, pedals and all -- in a heartwarming project aimed at increasing pet adoptions from animal shelters.