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To Iraq: After 86 years and for peace
358 Yes, 183 No, 2 Abstaining
Parliament gave its approval to sending troops to Iraq for “peace and stability”, which it rejected, prior to the invasion of U.S. |
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Imar Bank Case: Properties of Famous Singer Were Confiscated
The new law, which was enacted after the revelation of the double-recording system in the Imar Bank, was applied to 48 people close to the Uzan family. Precautionary measures were put on the properties of these people, including famous singer Yesim Salkim, the ex-wife of Hakan Uzan. |
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Residents of Burgaz Island are Divided
The cause of the fire that erupted in Burgaz island, divided the residents. The majority of these believe that the fire erupted out of the dump but some believe that this was a sabotage, as claimed by Islands Mayor Coskun Ozden. |
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British- Turkish Match
Marcus Merk would be better as a referee at the Turkish-British soccer match instead of Collina who is said to bring good luck to Turks. Saying that Italian Pierluigi Collina is a friend of Turks, is not to the interests of Turkey. We hope no one hopes that Collina will decide on henalties in favor of the Turkish national soccer team. |
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Permit Record of Markets
The markets caught a favorable wind when the decision of the High Election Board (YSK) to refused to cancel the elections coupled with the good mood in the talks with IMF and adoption of the permit to send troops to Iraq. |
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Turkey: I Have 2 Conditions to Take Payment In Loizidiou Case
Turkey stated her intention to pay compensation decided by the European Court for Human Rights (ECHR) in the case of the Greek Cypriot Titina Loizidiou, however she also stated, “I will pay, but I have two conditions.” These conditions can be summarized as follows: This decision should not constitute a precedent for similar cases. |
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Extra Points To Preachers' Schools
The government which had promised to give additional points to the graduates of Preachers’ School in entering university, is now replacing the university entrance system thoroughly. |
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“Check If Man Is Dead”
The 4th Penal Department of the Appeals Court sentenced Nurettin Aydin, Kadikoy Public Prosecutor, because of “tele-investigation.” |
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Flames In Burgaz Island
Flames spread on the Burgaz Island, the lungs of Istanbul. A forest fire, which erupted between 13.00 and 14.10 expanded into pine-trees with the south-west wind and then occupied a big portion of the island. |
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Erdogan: We Have To Go To Iraq
Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan persuaded ministers, who had hesitations, with his following words, “We have to go to Iraq for the interests of Turkey. We will be more powerful in the negotiations with U.S. if we can pass the permit from Parliament.” |
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Permit Is Forwarded To Parliament, No Group Decision By AKP
The permit, which is expected to be tackled in Parliament today, regulates sending troops to Iraq for one year “For the sake of vital interests of Turkey.” |
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Commander Is Sahinturk
Since the number of Turkish troops to be sent to Iraq will correspond to the size of a division, Major General Umit Sahinturk is expected to command these troops. |
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Ecstasy Shock To Education
A research conducted in 9 provinces and among 11 thousand 911 high school students revealed that 2.5% of the students used Ecstasy at least once. |
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Rector Hilmioglu: Those Who Do Not Keep Their Words Are Dishonest!
Fatih Hilmioglu, the rector of the Inonu University, criticized the government and Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan without mentioning their names and said, “It is interesting to find the statements pertaining to being a Kubilay as impertinent.” |
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Cyprus Warning By EU
A compromise is being sought to add a “Cyprus Warning” to the communiqué of the Rome Summit of EU on December 12-13. Greece and Scandinavian countries demanded that the final communiqué should include an expression that, “It will be difficult to specify a date for the commencement of accession talks with Turkey unless a step is taken towards solution in Cyprus.” This demand gained acceptance by some other EU countries. |
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Open Threat By Simitis
Greek Prime Minister Kostas Simitis told Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan in Rome that his country would not give approval to the commencement of accession talks between Turkey and EU, unless any improvement took place in Cyprus and Aegean issues. |
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