Türkiye News

Turkish officials lower quake death toll to 41 (AP via Yahoo! News) Turkish officials on Wednesday lowered the death toll in this week's magnitude 6 earthquake from 51 to 41.

Saudi award to Turkish prime minister signals deepening strategic ties (The Christian Science Monitor) A Saudi award to Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan for his 'service to Islam' underscores Saudi backing for Turkey's bid to take a more activist role as a Middle East power broker.

Artist defiant despite fine for Turkish PM 'mockery' (BBC News) British artist Michael Dickinson is freed by a Turkish judge after being tried over a cartoon that depicted the head of the Turkish prime minister on a dog.

Earthquake Flattens Turkish Villages, Kills 51 People (Free Internet Press) A strong, pre-dawn earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6 struck eastern Turkey on Monday, killing 51 people as it knocked down stone and mud-brick houses and minarets in at least six villages, said the government.

Turkish earthquake kills 57, injures 70 (UPI) ISTANBUL, Turkey, March 8 (UPI) -- A magnitude-6 earthquake struck an eastern Turkish province Monday, killing at least 57 people and injuring 71, officials said.

Paintings stolen from Turkish museum (UPI) ANKARA, Turkey, March 10 (UPI) -- At least 18 paintings are missing from the State Museum of Fine Arts in Ankara, the Turkish Radikal newspaper reported Wednesday.

Turkish Women Association celebrates Women’s Day (The Peninsula) DOHA: It was a day of creativity and enlightenment as the members of the Turkish Women Association in Qatar celebrated the International Women’s Day yesterday.

Church touts trips to Turkey (Northwest Herald) CRYSTAL LAKE – The First Congregational Church of Crystal Lake is offering two opportunities to explore parts of Turkey and meet Turkish people in 2010.

Europe's most eye-catching buildings: adventures in space (The Age) Europe may be steeped in tradition but it boasts an eclectic mix of modern buildings, writes Steve McKenna.

Flavourful Muslim fare in Taiwan (The New Straits Times) EXCEPT for his white skull-cap, 80-year-old Yusuf Ai looks as ordinary as the next man. The octogenarian is, however, the face for an official travel guidebook published by Taiwan Tourism Bureau titled Travelling in Taiwan For Muslims.

Paintings stolen from Turkish museum (UPI) ANKARA, Turkey, March 10 (UPI) -- At least 18 paintings are missing from the State Museum of Fine Arts in Ankara, the Turkish Radikal newspaper reported Wednesday.

Boeing And Turkish Airlines Finalize Order For 20 Next-Gen 737s (The Aero-News Network) Order Is Valued At $1.6 Billion In 2010 Dollars Boeing and Turkish Airlines have finalized an order for 20 Next-Generation 737 airplanes. The order includes 10 737-800s and 10 737-900ER (Extended Range) airplanes.

EA Sports Active 2.0 will include a heartbeat monitor and motion sensor (Geek.com) Video games are finding new ways to keep gamers in shape, according to Electronic Arts' preview at the Game Developers Conference. After selling millions of copies on the Wii, EA Sports Active has a sequel in store that includes some high-tech sensing gear.

Foreign bureau chef (Haaretz Daily) "Head of the Turkish Desk" is how journalist Arad Nir, the head of the foreign desk at Channel 2, jokingly refers to himself. In about a week, his book, "Hamisada Hagedola Ba'olam" (The Biggest Restaurant in the World) is to be released by Aryeh Nir Publishing.

Muslim Fashion Label Conquers Streets of Europe (ABC News) Muslim street wear from Germany spreads across Europe with trendy designs, tolerant message Germany - Islam - Religion and Spirituality - Social Aspects - Arts

CD/DOWNLOAD/ALBUM: As yet Quintet CD "Strange but True" (All About Jazz) The As Yet Quintet joins five forces in New England music for a creative medley of Mideastern, Caribbean, and jazz sounds. In As Yet's music you'll hear combos of Latin grooves with Turkish modes, Balkan rhythms played on Cuban wooden boxes, and blues in 11/8 time with a touch of Bulgarian choral style...

Pipers call (The Coast) Caribou drummer Brad Weber strikes out on his own with his percussive dance party, Pick a Piper. by Mark Teo Best known as Caribou's drummer, Brad Weber's no stranger to travel. He's gone crate-digging in record stores in Turkey. He's filmed music videos on the craggy beaches of Iceland. He'll be performing everywhere from Mexico to Stockholm with Caribou this spring. But today, he's at his ...

Painted On Water Returns to U.S. for Promotional Tour Dates and Multiple TV Performances of Just Released Single "Love" (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance) NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - 03/09/10) - PAINTED ON WATER , the duo of star Turkish performers, whose current self-titled album project by the vocalist Sertab Erener and composer/guitarist Demir Demirkan has been cited by New York Daily News music critic as an "inventive debut," returns to the US this month. As Painted On Water's North American fan and media base continue to solidify and broaden ...

The phoenix rises: India Joze to be resurrected in May (Santa Cruz Sentinel) Class hadn't started yet, but already Joe Schultz was running late. Dashing between colorful vegetables and copper pots, looking for his pepper grinders and adjusting the heat under the simmering lamb shanks, Santa Cruz's beloved cook, teacher, travel guide and restaurant owner was gearing up for a three-hour class on Greco-Turkish cuisine.

Another feather in Thailand's cap (Bangkok Post - Thailand's English news) Thailand was voted "Golf Destination of the Year 2010" for the Asia & Australasia region at the annual IAGTO Awards, the global barometer of the golf tourism industry.

Turkish championship results and standings (Reuters via Yahoo! Sports) Turkish championship results and standings on Wednesday. Besiktas 2 Buyuksehir Bld. Spor 0 Kasimpasa 0 Bursaspor 2

EA Sports Active 2.0 will include a heartbeat monitor and motion sensor (Geek.com) Video games are finding new ways to keep gamers in shape, according to Electronic Arts' preview at the Game Developers Conference. After selling millions of copies on the Wii, EA Sports Active has a sequel in store that includes some high-tech sensing gear.

Turkish championship fixtures (Reuters via Yahoo! Sports) Turkish championship fixtures (times GMT).

Turkish Airlines increases flights to Saudi Arabia (MENAFN) Turkish Airlines increases flights to Saudi Arabia

3 Highly Rated Stocks on Sale (The Motley Fool) These highly rated stocks had a big price cut in the past month.

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