Monday 6th September, 2010
Coach K pleased, but U.S. faces higher expectations
Advertisement "I think there is a certain element that does persist that because we have USA on our jersey, that's good enough," USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo said. "And as the world...
Turkish reference bill yields 7.43 pct at auction
ISTANBUL, Sept 6 - The Turkish Treasury's auction on Monday of a six-month zero coupon reference bill, maturing on March 9, 2011, attracted an average compound yield of 7.43 percent, below a 7.6 p...
- Turkish vote to cement civilian politics at home
By Haldun Gulalp Monday, Sep 06, 2010, Page 9 On Sept. 12, Turks will vote on a set of constitutional amendments proposed by the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), which has been in power...
Turkey eliminates France with 95-77 win at worlds
SINATurkey's Oguz Savas (3rd R) goes for a basket during the round of 16 match against France in the 2010 FIBA Basketball World Championship in Istanbul, Turkey, Sept. 5, 2010. Turkey was qualified for th...
Turkey's main stock exchange hits all-time record
World BulletinIstanbul Stock Exchange (ISE) index was up in the opening of the morning session on Monday to break an all-time record at 60,999.73 points. ISE National 100 Index climbed 0.89 points over Friday's...
Turkey to face Belgium in Euro 2012 qualifying round
World BulletinTurkey and Belgium, two Group A rivals, will have their first encounter in a Euro 2012 qualifier on Tuesday. The match will be played in Istanbul. Turkey and Belgium had faced nine times in their hist...
Turkey's FM talks to Bulgaria over "spy mufti" issue
World BulletinMuslims in Bulgaria have been staging protests against appointment of former spy and retired lieutenant colonel Gendzhev as Chief Mufti instead of Mustafa Ali Hadji, who was elected for the post last ...
Turkish swimmer sets new record as crossing from Turkey to Cyprus
World BulletinA former Turkish national swimmer crossed the eastern Mediterranean from Turkey to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) to set a new record. Alper Sunacoglu swam the 75-km distance between T...
Turkey's minister to join EU energy meeting in Brussels
World BulletinTurkey's energy minister left for Brussels on Monday to attend informal meeting of EU energy ministers. During his stay in Brussels, Taner Yildiz will also hold talks with energy ministers of seve...
Turkey sells first poultry to Russia after ban lift
World BulletinTurkish companies have made first export of poultry to Russia after Russia's veterinary authority lifted in February this year a ban on Turkish chicken.
Turkey, Iraq to revise deal on Kirkuk-Yumurtalik oil pipeline
World BulletinTurkey and Iraq will revise the agreement on Kirkuk-Yumurtalik crude oil pipeline which connects the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk to the Turkish Mediterranean port of Ceyhan, Turkey's energy mini...
Turkey Press Scan On Sept 6
World BulletinThese are some of the major headlines and their summaries in Turkish press on September 6, 2010. The World Bulletin does not verify these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Kuveyt Turk's debut sukuk to open door for Turkey
MENAFN(MENAFN - Arab News) One of the potentially most important developments in the global sukuk market this year is the launching in August of a 3-year $100 million Wakala sukuk by Istanbul-based Kuveyt T...
U2's perfect business project rolls into Istanbul
Turkish Daily NewsAfter months of anticipation, Istanbul is ready to host U2 on Sept. 6 at Atatürk Stadium. While the group is also very excited to come to Turkey, some question marks remain. It is universally a...
Ten-year swap spread spurs US banks to sell longer debt, BIS says
Turkish Daily NewsBanks have been encouraged to sell longer-term bonds since 10-year interest-rate swaps fell below U.S. Treasury yields for the first time, making it cheaper to convert fixed-rate liabilities to floati...
Belarus opposition fears crackdown after journalist's death
Turkish Daily NewsAn undated handout picture shows Belarus opposition journalist Oleg Bebenin (C) escorted by police during an arrest in Minsk. The founder of a opposition website was found dead on Friday. AFP photo
Obama backing research tax credits distribution.
Turkish Daily NewsSeeking ways to spur economic growth ahead of the November elections, the U.S. President Barack Obama will ask Congress to increase and permanently extend research and development tax credits for busi...
Turkey trashes France to set up a quarterfinal clash with Slovenia
Turkish Daily NewsTurkey and its vaunted zone defense paved the way for another dominating win at the FIBA World Championship Sunday night against France. A nearly capacity crowd of 15,000 – including 22 members...
Estonian Lutheran Church protests Mormon use of deceased records
Turkish Daily NewsThe Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church is lambasting the Ministry of the Interior for allowing the Mormon Church access to records that may be being used to re-baptize deceased Estonians. Estonian ...
EU deputy says Russia would better off without Putin
Turkish Daily NewsA senior European lawmaker harshly criticized Russia's human rights record and said the country would be better off without Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. Heidi Hautala, head of the European Parliame...
Germany to extend life of nuclear reactors
Turkish Daily NewsGermany decides to grant the its nuclear power plants an average of 12 extra years of production time following months of public wrangling on the controversial issue that will shape the energy policy ...
Vatican: Stoning in Iran adultery case 'brutal'
Turkish Daily NewsThe Vatican has raised the possibility of using behind-the-scenes diplomacy to try to save the life of an Iranian widow sentenced to be stoned for adultery. In its first public statement on the case,...
Israel's Barak to make 24-hour visit to Russia
Turkish Daily NewsIsrael's Defense Minister Ehud Barak was to travel to Moscow late on Sunday for a brief visit to hold talks with senior Russian officials, his office said. "Mr. Barak will leave from Tel Aviv Su...
Lebanon PM says he erred in blaming father's murder on Syria
Turkish Daily NewsLebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri said in comments published on Monday that he erred in accusing Syria of the murder of his father, ex-premier Rafiq Hariri, in a 2005 bombing in Beirut. "At so...
Congo: 70 dead, 200 missing in 2 boat capsizes
Turkish Daily NewsTwo boats capsized over the weekend in separate incidents on Congo's vast rivers, leaving 70 people dead and 200 others feared dead, and both vessels were heavily loaded and operating with few safety ...
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