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Spain hopes Iran will join fight against Islamic extremism Spain said it hopes Iran will join the global fight against Islamic extremism if Tehran reaches an agreement with world powers over its disputed nuclear programme.

21 January 2015 14:06

Turkey PM calls for 'new beginning' with Armenians Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu called for a "new beginning" in relations between Turkey and Armenians.

21 January 2015 10:01

Erdogan to chair Turkey cabinet for first time as president Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will chair a cabinet meeting for the first time as head of state.

20 January 2015 21:49

Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan to construct underwater segment of TASIM Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan have reached an agreement to construct the Trans-Eurasian Information Super Highway (TASIM) underwater segment.

20 January 2015 20:43

EU to launch anti-terror projects with Arab nations, Turkey The EU wants to launch counter-terrorism projects with Arab nations and with Turkey in coming weeks to boost cooperation following the Paris attacks.

20 January 2015 11:38

Galatasaray wants to open football academy in Kazakhstan Vice President of the Football Federation of Kazakhstan said that Galatasaray, a famous Turkish football club, wanted to open its academies in Kazakhstan.

18 January 2015 15:34

Erdogan invites Armenian leader to join Gallipoli commemoration: report Turkish President has invited his Armenian counterpart, Serzh Sarkisian, to attend commemoration ceremonies in Turkey marking the 100th anniversary of the World War I.

16 January 2015 15:45

Turkey PM backs press freedom, warns against stigmatising Muslims Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu told the European Union they shared many values, including freedom of speech.

16 January 2015 13:33

Spear-carriers and chainmail warriors: Erdogan's new palace welcome Spear-carrying guardsmen, gleaming golden helmets and even a few fake moustaches- Turkey's president has spared nothing in a dramatic remake of his palace ceremonial guard.

13 January 2015 12:44

Turkish PM says Islamophobia should prompt similar reaction as Paris rally Turkish Prime Minister hailed the unprecedented rally against terror in Paris as a strong message to the world.

12 January 2015 12:04

Time to crack down on 'Islamophobia', Turkey's Erdogan tells EU Turkish President warned the EU it should crack down on "Islamophobia" amid rising anti-Muslim protests instead of trying to teach Turkey lessons about democracy.

07 January 2015 11:35

Two police wounded in bomb attack in Istanbul tourist district: reports Two policemen were wounded Tuesday when an attacker threw a hand grenade in the busy main tourist district of central Istanbul.

07 January 2015 11:07

Turkey delays decision on ministers accused of corruption A Turkish parliamentary commission unexpectedly delayed until January a decision on whether four former Turkish cabinet ministers will stand trial on accusations of corruptionю

23 December 2014 12:21

Turkey court issues warrant for Erdogan foe Gulen An Istanbul court issued an arrest warrant for US-based Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen who President Recep Tayyip Erdogan regards as his top enemy.

20 December 2014 12:40

Turkey arrests 27 in swoop on anti-Erdogan media Turkish police arrested the editor of Turkey's biggest-selling newspaper and 26 others in lightning raids on supporters of a US-based cleric.

15 December 2014 15:06

Turkey wants share of Mediterranean energy wealth: PM Turkish Prime Minister said his country wanted a share of the energy deposits off the shores of Cyprus, an issue that has strained ties with both Nicosia and Athens.

06 December 2014 12:36

Zhanar Dugalova wins Turkvizyon Song Contest 2014 Kazakhstani singer Zhanar Dugalova has become the winner of the Turkvizyon Song Contest 2014 competition that took place in Tatarstan.

05 December 2014 15:24

Erdogan hosts Putin to tighten Turkey-Russia alliance Turkish President holds talks in Ankara with his Russian counterpart to tighten links which have survived potentially grave disputes over the Syria and Ukraine crises.

01 December 2014 13:29

On Turkey trip, Pope to reach out to Islamic world Pope Francis heads to Turkey with a brief to use his populist touch to rebuild bridges with the Islamic world that were damaged by his predecessor Benedict XVI.

27 November 2014 13:10

Joe Biden leaves on Ukraine, Turkey, Morocco tour US Vice President Joe Biden departed on a five-day tour of Ukraine, Turkey and Morocco, with the ongoing struggle between Kiev and pro-Moscow rebels.

19 November 2014 14:56

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