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Turkish foreign minister says Trump's Turkey policy self-defeating
Aug 21, 2018 23:06Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has described US President Donald Trump's recent sanctions policy targeting Ankara as "self-defeating."
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Russia’s arms producer says Turkey will receive S-400 missile system in 2019
Aug 21, 2018 23:05Russia will commence delivering its advanced S-400 anti-aircraft missile defence system to Turkey next year, a report says, much to the ire of Ankara’s NATO allies, particularly the United States.
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Turkey takes complaint against additional US steel and aluminum tariffs to WTO
Aug 21, 2018 01:52The World Trade Organization (WTO) says Turkey has initiated a dispute complaint with the Swiss-based intergovernmental trade court against additional metal tariffs imposed by the United States on the Anatolian country over the detention of an American pastor.
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Attack on economy no different from attack on Turkey's flag: Erdoghan
Aug 20, 2018 07:47President Rajab Tayyeb Erdoghan has resembled an attack on Turkey's economy to a strike against its flag or call to prayer, saying the campaign aims to bring "Turkey and its people to their knees."
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Gunmen open fire at US embassy in Turkey’s Ankara
Aug 20, 2018 07:42Unknown gunmen have opened fire at the US Embassy in the Turkish capital Ankara in a drive-by shooting that caused no casualties, police and the embassy spokesperson said Monday.
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Turkey, Qatar central banks ink currency swap agreement
Aug 20, 2018 02:44Qatar and Turkey's central banks have entered a currency swap agreement aimed at providing liquidity and support for financial stability.
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US launching ‘attempted economic coup’ against Ankara: Erdogan
Aug 19, 2018 03:07Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his country will not “surrender” to the United States under the sanctions imposed by the US over the detention of an American pastor, accusing Washington of launching an “attempted economic coup” against Ankara.
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China: Turkey can overcome 'temporary' economic crisis
Aug 17, 2018 12:48China says Turkey will overcome its "temporary" economic crisis, arguing that a "stable" Turkey plays a major role in maintaining "regional peace and stability."
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UAE hits out at Qatar’s pledge to invest in Turkey
Aug 17, 2018 08:20UAE State Minister for Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash has hit out at Qatar’s pledge to make a $15 billion direct investment in Turkey.
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US ready to hit Turkey with more sanction if pastor not released: Mnuchin
Aug 17, 2018 03:16The US has warned that it’s ready to impose more sanctions on Turkey if Ankara refuses to release a jailed American pastor; a threat that is likely to draw more harsh reactions from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.