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Thursday, August 28, 2008
                 

 

 


Russia hits out at West over Georgia tensions
Russia lashed out at the West on Wednesday for ratcheting up tensions in the Black Sea with an increased NATO naval presence, and warned against isolating Moscow over the conflict in Georgia.
 
Ergenekon Probe
 

US forces to transfer control of Anbar to Iraqis
US forces will hand over control of Anbar province to Iraqi troops in the coming days, military officials said Wednesday, touting improved security in the region.

Japanese aid worker found dead as Afghan casualties rise
Police found the bullet-ridden body of a Japanese aid worker in Afghanistan on Wednesday, a day after he was kidnapped, as scores of rebels died in bloody clashes across the nation.

Turkish Airlines interested in Austrian Airlines stake
Turkish Airlines (THY) said Wednesday that it was interested in buying a stake in troubled Austrian flag carrier Austrian Airlines (AUA).

Sudan jet hijackers free passengers in Libyan desert
Two hijackers claiming to be Darfur rebels on Wednesday released all 87 passengers from a Sudanese jet at a remote Libyan airport, keeping the crew captive for a reported bid to fly to France.
Obama 'my candidate': Clinton tells Democrats to unite
Hillary Clinton called on Democrats to unite as one party behind White House nominee Barack Obama, saying that despite an acrimonious primary duel they were on the "same team."
Carmakers falling short on EU emissions targets: report
Car makers are not doing enough to meet proposed EU targets for cutting carbon dioxide emissions, according to a report Tuesday, with some German and Japanese brands facing the biggest challenge to make the grade.

Turkey Expresses Its Concerns About Recent Developments In Georgia
The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Tuesday, "Turkey attaches importance to the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia and is highly concerned about the recent developments."

U.S Senator Lugar Expects Turkey's Proposal For Caucasus Alliance To Be Postponed
U.S. Senator Richard Lugar said Tuesday that he expected discussion of Turkey`s recent proposal for establishment of a cooperation and stability alliance in the Caucasus to be postponed until complete withdrawal of Russian troops in Georgia to the "status quo ante" situation.

U.S. Embassy Says Ships Pass Through Turkish Straits For Aid To Georgia
The U.S. Embassy in Ankara said on Tuesday that U.S. ships were passing through the Turkish straits to bring aid to Georgia.

Former Armenian FM On Turkey's Proposal To Establish Caucasus Platform
Armenia`s former foreign minister said on Tuesday that Turkey`s proposal for the establishment of a "Caucasus Cooperation and Stability Platform" was interesting.

16 People Injured In Explosion In Izmir
Izmir Governor`s Office said on Thursday that 16 people were wounded in the explosion in Konak town of the western province of Izmir.

UN finds evidence 90 civilians dead in US-led strikes
A United Nations team has found "convincing evidence" that 90 civilians, including 60 children, were killed in US-led air strikes last week, the body`s representative in Afghanistan said Tuesday.

 

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