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HOMEPAGE HEADLINE
Fifty-thousand nabbed while sleeping
Police have taken 49,550 people into custody since a law requiring accommodation facilities to report the identity of individuals»»
US says Myanmar backtracking on aid flight as cyclone death toll mounts
Desperate survivors cried out for aid on Thursday nearly a week after 100,000 people»»
Turkey to offer $1 mln aid to Myanmar, Kızılay heads to region
Turkey has joined countries offering aid to Myanmar in the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis, which killed»»
AGENDA
1,039 infants to retire earlier under old law
More than 101,000 children were registered with the social security system in April by their parents to take advantage»»
Silent diplomacy working to save Turk facing death penalty
Turkish diplomats have been exerting hectic efforts to save a Turkish citizen sentenced to death for blasphemy»»
If constitutional reforms unsupported, Turkey may face six ballot boxes in fall
The governing Justice and Development Party (AK Party), which is planning to introduce»»
‘La Cartonera’ of Beyoğlu
When I saw her for the first time, I couldn’t quite believe my eyes. It was dawn, and I was walking back home, tired after partying all»»


Over sixfold demand for Türk Telekom’s 15 percent stake
Transportation Minister Binali Yıldırım has announced that the Treasury-owned portion of Türk Telekom that»»
Turkey and Iran consider barter agreement for staple foods
The global food crisis has led Iran to request 2 million tons of wheat from Turkey, worth $1 billion, while»»
Ex-President Putin confirmed as Russia’s prime minister
Russian legislators confirmed Vladimir Putin as prime minister on Thursday, capping a carefully engineered»»
Pressure on Clinton increases as she vows to fight to the finish
Dogged by defections and signs of financial trouble, Hillary Rodham Clinton faced a significant»»
Tile artist Olçar lands Fatih the Conqueror’s ships on glazed tiles
World-renowned çini (glazed tile) master Sıtkı Olçar showcases his latest collection, "Sırlı»»
McLaren’s Kovalainen cleared to race in Turkish GP
Heikki Kovalainen has been cleared by doctors to race in the Turkish Grand Prix, giving McLaren a boost as it aims»»

News
Silent diplomacy working to save Turk facing death penalty
Military’s anti-PKK operations dominate Turkish media in April
Fifty-thousand nabbed while sleeping
US says Myanmar backtracking on aid flight as cyclone death toll mounts
Pressure on Clinton increases as she vows to fight to the finish
Business
Turkey and Iran consider barter agreement for staple foods
US Secretary Paulson says credit crisis may be fading
Over sixfold demand for Türk Telekom’s 15 percent stake
Turkey and Greece: odd bedfellows at Arabian tourism market
1,039 infants to retire earlier under old law
Op-Ed
What is wrong with Macedonia’s name? by HAJRUDIN SOMUN*
Washington’s battle over Israel’s birth by RICHARD HOLBROOKE*
What rights do you have? by EKREM DUMANLI
Barack Obama enters the danger zone by CHARLES R.LARSON*
The US may lose Turkey forever by GÖKHAN BACIK*
Arts & Culture
Tile artist Olçar lands Fatih the Conqueror’s ships on glazed tiles
İglesias' tour expanded to Ankara, İzmir, Antalya
Group exhibit explores the ‘anatomy' of the color red
Cardoso performs concert and workshop at Akbank
Lewis Hamilton conquers ‘Troya’ before racetrack
Features
Digitized manuscripts: a call to the mysterious world of old books
Young Muslim designer wears his heart on his chest
Travel
Bosnia: Europe’s Jerusalem
The fabled city of Troy: where legend and reality meet
The many colors of Kütahya
A unique perspective on America: the modest lifestyle of the Amish of Pennsylvania
Inviting day trips for Ankara residents
Leisure
At 63, rocker Rod Stewart not ready to slow down
Dress shirts that will distinguish you from the crowd
[Movie Guide]
L'Oreal Professionnel Homme for him
‘Star Mothers' shine at Sephora



Columnists
Will victimization be enough to save democracy?
BULENT KENES
What is the AK Party waiting for?
HUSEYIN GULERCE
Constitutional definitions
ALI BULAC
Israeli-Syrian peace test
ALI H. ASLAN
Sulukule
NICOLE POPE
The consistency of Kemalism
ETYEN MAHCUPYAN
What’s happening?
CHARLOTTE MCPHERSON
Looking into the AK Party’s preliminary defense
FATMA DISLI

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Fifty-thousand nabbed while sleeping
What is wrong with Macedonia’s name? by HAJRUDIN SOMUN*
Silent diplomacy working to save Turk facing death penalty
‘La Cartonera’ of Beyoğlu
If constitutional reforms unsupported, Turkey may face six ballot boxes in fall
Turkey and Iran consider barter agreement for staple foods
Military’s anti-PKK operations dominate Turkish media in April
Turkey and Greece: odd bedfellows at Arabian tourism market
Turkey seeks to protect shrinking population of bald ibis
PKK not within their control, Iraqi Kurds say


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Bosnia: Europe’s Jerusalem
ÖDP leader Uras: I cannot imagine any deputy supporting coups
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