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US, Russia describe talks on diplomatic missions as constructive, positive

The United States and Russia both said on Thursday that they had made progress toward normalising the work of their diplomatic missions, with the United States

US, Russia describe talks on diplomatic missions as constructive, positive
MidEast|Political|World

Israel hit Syrian bases scoped by Turkey, hinting at regional showdown, sources say

(This April 4 story has been corrected to fix the title of Noa Lazimi in paragraph 20) Turkey scoped out at least three air bases

Israel hit Syrian bases scoped by Turkey, hinting at regional showdown, sources say
Crime|Election|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey detains nearly 1,900 in protests over jailed mayor, rejects foreign criticism

Turkey said on Thursday it rejected "prejudiced" foreign statements over the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and protests it

Turkey detains nearly 1,900 in protests over jailed mayor, rejects foreign criticism
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkish protesters vow to carry on; Erdogan says 'show' will end

Anti-government protesters in Turkey said they planned to keep up a campaign of demonstrations triggered by the jailing of Istanbul's

Turkish protesters vow to carry on; Erdogan says 'show' will end
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Erdogan slams protests over jailing of Istanbul mayor as 'movement of violence'

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that protests over the jailing of Istanbul's mayor had become a "

Erdogan slams protests over jailing of Istanbul mayor as 'movement of violence'
Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey opposition seeks boycott of pro-Erdogan media over failure to cover protests

Turkey's opposition, galvanized by widescale protests over the jailing of Istanbul's mayor, is hoping to keep the momentum going in part

Turkey opposition seeks boycott of pro-Erdogan media over failure to cover protests
MidEast|Political|US|World

US steered Syrian Kurds towards Damascus deal, sources say

The United States encouraged its Syrian Kurdish allies to reach Monday's landmark deal with the Islamist-led

US steered Syrian Kurds towards Damascus deal, sources say
Europe|Political|US|World

Russia, US hold talks, Putin says contacts inspire hope

Russian and U.S. teams held six hours of talks in Turkey on Thursday to try to restore normal functioning of their embassies, and Vladimir

Russia, US hold talks, Putin says contacts inspire hope
Business|Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political

Erdogan's fight with Turkish business stirs economic concern

President Tayyip Erdogan has escalated Turkey's battle with its top business group, expanding a broad political crackdown on dissent and

Erdogan's fight with Turkish business stirs economic concern
Economy|Finance|MidEast|World

Turkish central bank says rate cuts 'not on autopilot', lifts inflation forecast

Turkey's central bank governor Fatih Karahan said on Friday the bank is "not on autopilot" after two straight interest rate cuts and its

Turkish central bank says rate cuts 'not on autopilot', lifts inflation forecast
MidEast|Political|World

Negotiators zero in on potential deal to disarm Syria's last battleground

Negotiators are zeroing in on a potential deal to resolve one of the most explosive questions looming over Syria's

Negotiators zero in on potential deal to disarm Syria's last battleground
Europe|News|Political|US|World

With eye on U.S., Turkey in no rush to back Sweden's NATO bid -sources

Turkey is willing to hold off ratifying Sweden's bid to join NATO this month as it awaits signs of U.S. support for its own

With eye on U.S., Turkey in no rush to back Sweden's NATO bid -sources
Europe|News|World

Turkey tells NATO that Sweden won't join by next week's meeting -sources

Turkey has informed NATO that ratification of Sweden's membership bid will not be completed in time to allow the country's accession

Turkey tells NATO that Sweden won't join by next week's meeting -sources
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|US

Exclusive-US giants Pimco, Vanguard invest in Turkey after its return to rate hikes

U.S. investment giants Pimco and Vanguard have bought local Turkish assets in recent months, betting that the country will maintain high

Exclusive-US giants Pimco, Vanguard invest in Turkey after its return to rate hikes
News|World

Turkey's Erdogan postpones tentative White House visit, sources say

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has postponed a White House meeting with President Joe Biden, a source familiar with the situation

Turkey's Erdogan postpones tentative White House visit, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance

Turkish vice president Yilmaz sees inflation reprieve, with full Erdogan backing

Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz said he expects savings from the government's new efficiency plan to outstrip estimates

Turkish vice president Yilmaz sees inflation reprieve, with full Erdogan backing
MidEast|News|US|World

Turkey is anchored in the West despite split on Gaza, US envoy says

Turkey remains firmly anchored in the West and its partnership with the United States has never been stronger even as the sides remain split on

Turkey is anchored in the West despite split on Gaza, US envoy says
News|World

Turkey preparing for possible evacuations of foreigners from Lebanon

Turkey is making preparations for the possible evacuation of foreign nationals and its citizens from Lebanon, as cross-border fire between

Turkey preparing for possible evacuations of foreigners from Lebanon

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