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HOMEPAGE HEADLINE
Bishop’s driver charged with murder, probe ongoing
A driver for a Roman Catholic bishop was arrested on charges of murder upon the order of a Hatay court on Friday.»»
AGENDA
“Israeli forces attacked us saying ‘one minute'”
Peace activists said on Thursday that the Israeli forces who attacked them on a ship planning to go to Gaza to deliver»»
Turkish prosecutors go after Israeli politicians
Israel’s prime minister, defense minister and chief of General Staff are among the prime suspects in an investigation»»
Poll: Israeli attack aimed to put Turkish gov’t on edge
A recent poll of Turkish public opinion has shown that many in the nation perceive an Israeli naval attack»»
Eyes on Gaza shores again as Rachel Corrie steams on
An Irish ship loaded with humanitarian aid was heading to Gaza on Friday, defying Israeli warnings that it will»»
Bangladesh blaze kills 114, death toll set to rise
At least 114 people were killed in a fire that razed a crowded, centuries-old Dhaka neighborhood overnight as rescue»»
Obama says Mideast status quo unsustainable
US President Barack Obama has called the bloody takeover of a Gaza-bound aid convoy by Israeli commandos a “tragedy,”»»
Afghan student takes poetry title at 8th Turkish Olympiads
Afghan student Shaira Osmani has placed first in the finals of the poetry division of the Eighth International»»
F1 boss wants $26 mln for İstanbul lap or no deal
Formula One’s commercial rights holder, Bernie Ecclestone, who won all operating rights for İstanbul Park for seven»»

News
Citizen's death may push US to review probe options into raid
Turkey pays final respects to murdered Gaza peace activists
Gülen expresses condolences over slain peace activists
Pope: Turkey, its people can’t be held responsible for bishop’s murder
Dink family lawyer Hakan Karadağ found dead in his apartment
Business
F1 boss wants $26 mln for İstanbul lap or no deal
Israelis expected to resume trips once relations normalize
Sharp drop in food prices lowering annual inflation rate
Minister Şimşek: Constitutional reform crucial for employment
$2 bln to enter state coffers through public property sales
Op-Ed
Who is the PKK fighting for?byMÜMTAZ’ER TÜRKÖNE
[Rethinking Israeli politics] Does Israel need a foreign minister?byMehmet Kalyoncu*
Turkey and Israel a saga of (former) regional alliesbySylvia Tiryaki & Can Yirik*
How did the EU both strengthen and kill civil society in Turkey?byORHAN KEMAL CENGİZ
Will there be peace in the Middle East?byMetin Atmaca*
Arts & Culture
‘The Hedgehog’ reveals the beauty under the spikes
This week in theater
Singapore film festival aims to be Asia’s ‘Cannes’
Author Henry Roth’s hero resurrected in final novel
Book review: Captain’s return to sea makes a good read
Features
A lone ‘Hemşinli’ in Yerevan
In Cyprus, a bold bid to bury ghosts of conflict
Ten years on The Lycian Way
Travel
Exploring Tyrkey’s World Heritage from İstanbul to Nemrut Dağı
Turkey’s abode of snow: the Kaçkar Mountains
Cerrahpaşa a forgotten corner of old İstanbul
France and its world famous capital 'Paris'
Rhapsody in blue - - cruising the Turkish coastline
Leisure
Rarefied art world gets reality TV competition
[Movie Guide]
[TV Guide]
[Radio Guide]
Everyday is special - 05 June 2010


Massoud Barzani’s Visit to Turkey: Reasons, Expectations and the Future
SERHAT ERKMEN, ORSAM, Jun 04, 2010,
According to Peyamner News Agency, which can be regarded as the official news agency of KDP, Massoud Barzani, the president of Kurdish Regional Government, will arrive at Turkey on the evening of the 2nd of June and will be having official contacts on the 3rd and 4th of June.

New players in the Mediterranean
RAJAN MENON, S. ENDERS WIMBUSH *, GMF ON TURKEY, Jun 04, 2010,
The number of new states seeking some combination of economic, energy, and security gains in the Mediterranean is increasing.

Understanding the Attack on Mavi Marmara
ASSOC. PROFESSOR TARIK OĞUZLU *, ORSAM, Jun 02, 2010,
Israeli Defense Forces’ attack against the flotilla carrying relief aid to the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, in which Turkish ensigned Mavi Marmara took part, has come to the top of the international agenda.

Rebalancing the world
RICHARD FALK, WWW.COUNTERCURRENTS.ORG, May 30, 2010,
It may turn out that May 17, 2010, will be remembered as an important milestone on the road to a real new world order. Remember that the phrase “new world order” came to prominence in 1990 after Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait.


Columnists
The importance of Barzani’s visit
BERİL DEDEOĞLU
Gülen sends condolences to martyrs, criticizes method
ABDULHAMİT BİLİCİ
Who is the PKK fighting for?
MÜMTAZER TÜRKÖNE
A clean, well-lighted place
CHARLOTTE MCPHERSON
The law of unintended consequences
ALİ H. ASLAN
Turkish passport
MEHMET KAMIŞ
Israel is facing reality
GÜRKAN ZENGİN
We need closure over the flotilla attack
ABDULLAH BOZKURT
Turkey and the Middle East -- how does Lebanon fit into the equation?
KLAUS JURGENS
Explaining the news
KATHY HAMILTON
A baseless argument
FATMA DİŞLİ ZIBAK

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Citizen's death may push US to review probe options into raid
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Gülen expresses condolences over slain peace activists
“Israeli forces attacked us saying ‘one minute'”
Poll: Israeli attack aimed to put Turkish gov’t on edge
Pope: Turkey, its people can’t be held responsible for bishop’s murder
F1 boss wants $26 mln for İstanbul lap or no deal
Turkey pays final respects to murdered Gaza peace activists
Eyes on Gaza shores again as Rachel Corrie steams on


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Turkey and Israel a saga of (former) regional alliesbySylvia Tiryaki & Can Yirik*
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