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Erdogan resists US calls for Iran sanctions

Dec. 7, 2009
President Barack Obama failed to win immediate new pledges of support from Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday for U.S. goals toward Iran and Afghanistan. At a news conference after his White House meeting, Erdogan stressed the role of...
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Obama to visit Turkey April 6-7

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Turkish premier in Baghdad Thursday

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Olmert urges Iran sanctions in Turkey

ANKARA, Turkey, Feb. 15 (UPI) -- Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert asked Turkish officials to adopt economic sanctions against Iran as he began a two-day visit to Turkey.

Turkey's PM in Israel, territories Monday

GAZA, May 1 (UPI) -- Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Israel for the first time Sunday to support Mideast peace efforts, the Ha'aretz news agency reported.

Turkish PM visits Greece

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Turkey's Erdogan forms his government

ANKARA, Turkey, March 14 (UPI) -- Prime Minister-designate Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced his choices Friday for a new Turkish government. He made no radical changes in the cabinet but dropped a
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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