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Extended list of articles from Turkey

MotherJones.com

On the Bus to Baghdad
Beset by logistical crises and personality conflicts, but boosted by idealism, the human shields make their way slowly towards Iraq.
[February 17, 2003]

The Baltimore Sun

Peace fails to save way of life
Kurds: Turkey's civil war has ended, but displaced farm families can't return to their land.
[December 18, 2002]

San Francisco Chronicle

Turkish port abuzz with U.S. activity
As political scene churns, military ships pause

Iskenderun, Turkey -- At the port where a U.S. ship had unloaded military equipment the day before, a union leader took advantage of the backdrop to make an anti-war speech.
[March 9, 2003]

Turkey torn by Iraq standoff
Public opposes a war, but power of U.S. casts long shadow

As pressure mounts for the only Muslim member of NATO to announce what role, if any, it will play in the possible conflict...
[January 20, 2003]

Turkey builds up military forces along border with Iraq
Uncertainty on nation's role in possible war
[December 28, 2002]

Taught by 1991 war, Turkey braces for
torrent of Iraqi Kurd refugees
Silopi, Turkey
[November 29, 2002]

Turks hope for political rescue
Recession benefits ex-Islamist group
[November 1, 2002]

time.com

Islam in the Mainstream
The capital of Turkey's Islamic heartland
may not be as hardline as many people fear
[November 3, 2002]

Decision Time in Turkey
Turkey's Justice and Development party
wins big, but will it live up to its name?
[November 3, 2002]

The Outsider's Edge
Outsiders have the best chance of winning
Turkey's parliamentary elections
[November 3, 2002]

Women's E News

In Turkey, Women Protest Headscarf Ban
Observant Muslim women in Turkey are protesting a law barring them from wearing a headscarf in public schools. The controversial law is keeping female students from completing their education.
[February 6, 2003]

Reporter's Imprisonment Highlights Inmates' Abuse
Women's rights groups say a case of torture and abuse by Turkish police is not unique.
[December 13, 2002]

L'espresso

L'Europa può attendere
TURCHIA / PARLA LO SCRITTORE ORAHN PAMUK
Perennemente in bilico tra Occidente e Oriente, la Turchia non è pronta per entrare nella grande famiglia europea. Non è la religione l'ostacolo, ma le troppo profonde disparità economiche
[December 9, 2002]


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