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EU gains for right spark Turkish concerns

Jun. 8, 2009
From the south-eastern edge of Europe, Turkish government officials expressed concern about the gains by right-wing parties in the European Parliament elections.
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Turkish troops press on in northern Iraq

ANKARA, Turkey, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Turkish ground and air forces kept up their targeting of the rebel Kurdistan Workers Party for the sixth day of cross-border fighting in northern Iraq.

Syria supports Turkey on PKK

ANKARA, Turkey, Oct. 18 (UPI) -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad Thursday defended Turkey's right to use military force against Kurdish separatists.

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Turkey to allow U.S. military overflights

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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa