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Turkey lifts ban on Islamic head scarves in civil service

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 21:05

Turkey on Tuesday lifted a decades-old ban on Islamic head scarves in the civil service as part of wide-ranging reforms driven by the Islamic-rooted government.

Turkey`s Erdogan meets Hamas leader

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 20:33

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is meeting Hamas chief Khalid Mashaal in Ankara.

Turkey hopes Pakistan can `minimise` terrorist incidents

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 01:10

India`s call for dismantling of Pakistan-based terror infrastructure received a boost on Monday when Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he hoped Islamabad would be able to minimise terrorist incidents that claimed many innocent lives.

Assad warns Turkey for supporting rebels

Last Updated: Friday, October 4, 2013, 15:06

While accusing Turkey of supporting the rebels in Syria to oust his government, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad warned the neighbouring country on Friday that it will face severe consequences.

Nawaz Sharif embarks on three-day visit to Turkey

Last Updated: Monday, September 16, 2013, 15:44

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif left on Monday on a three-day visit to Turkey to woo investors and give a long-term strategic direction to bilateral ties.

Istanbul`s Olympic bid rejection unfair: Turkish PM

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 14:30

Choosing Tokyo instead of Istanbul to host the 2020 Olympic Games was unfair. Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said.

Former Turkish Army chief on trial for 1997 coup

Last Updated: Monday, September 2, 2013, 18:11

Turkey`s former Army chief and more than 100 other suspects went on trial n Monday over a 1997 bloodless coup that toppled the country`s first Islamist head of government.

Turkey wants Syria regime change, not limited strikes

Last Updated: Saturday, August 31, 2013, 09:06

Turkey`s prime minister has said that the limited strikes threatened by the United States against Syria were not enough and pushed for a broader military offensive that would topple the regime.

Turkey recalls Egypt ambassador after deadly Cairo crackdown

Last Updated: Friday, August 16, 2013, 10:31

Turkey recalled its ambassador to Egypt following a bloody crackdown on supporters of the country`s ousted Islamist president.

Turkey appoints new army top brass

Last Updated: Saturday, August 3, 2013, 23:53

Turkey`s top military council on Saturday appointed new commanders in what observers said was further evidence that the government now controlled the once all-powerful army.

59 journalists sacked since Turkey unrest: Union

Last Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2013, 10:02

At least 59 journalists in Turkey seen as critical of the government have been sacked or forced to resign since the start of nationwide protests in May.

Turkey redefines armed forces` duties

Last Updated: Sunday, July 14, 2013, 00:21

Turkey`s Parliament has amended an internal armed forces` regulation relied on by the country`s once-powerful generals as grounds for intervening in politics.