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28 January 2010 [13:22]

Mexican striker Santos joins Turkish team on loan

Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur's Mexican striker Giovani Dos Santos joined Turkey's Galatasaray on loan, Turkish club said on Wednesday.
28 January 2010 [13:12]

Armenian President receives Iran's Mottaki

Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan received Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottak, who was in Yerevan to take part in the 9th meeting of Armenian-Iranian intergovernmental commission, on Jan. 27.
28 January 2010 [13:08]

Iran executes 2 for deadly Shiraz bombing

Iran executed two people who were convicted of carrying a deadly bombing in the southern city of Shiraz in 2008 that killed 13 civilians.
28 January 2010 [12:52]

NATO chief meets Georgian parliamentary speaker

NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen met with Georgian Parliamentary Chairman Davit Bakradze in Brussels on Jan. 27.
28 January 2010 [12:48]

EP report on Turkey gets tougher over Cyprus

The European Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday adopted a draft motion for a resolution on Turkey's progress report 2009.
28 January 2010 [12:08]

'Iran ready to sign regional security agreements'

A senior Iranian lawmaker has voiced Iran's readiness to get engaged in close security cooperation with other countries in the Middle East.
28 January 2010 [12:00]

Majority of Tbilisi residents favor Georgia's NATO admission

Most residents of the Georgian capital support plans of the government to accede to NATO, the survey conducted upon the order of the Information Centre of NATO in Georgia said.
28 January 2010 [11:57]

Turkey, Iraq agree to organize agricultural fair

Turkey and Iraq agreed to organize an agriculture and stockbreeding fair in Iraq, Turkish Agriculture Minister Mehdi Eker said on Wednesday.
28 January 2010 [11:15]

Economist: Real economic decline over 27 percent in Armenia

“The Armenian Government’s policy and actions are not in line with the present situation,” member of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) parliamentary faction Ara Nranyan told reporters.
28 January 2010 [10:51]

UK says no need to downgrade Iran ties

As Iranian lawmakers push for a bill to downgrade ties with London, Britain's envoy to Tehran said in an interview that his country is not happy with the proposal.
28 January 2010 [10:45]

Georgian government adopts state strategy on occupied territories

The Georgian government has adopted a state strategy regarding the occupied territories entitled "Involvement through Cooperation."
28 January 2010 [10:37]

Seventeen more in Turkey indicted over coup plot case

Local media said prosecutors were demanding life in prison for five officers.
28 January 2010 [10:13]

Trilateral meeting held on Iran-Armenia railway construction

A trilateral meeting of Armenia-Russia-Iran working group on Iran-Armenia railway construction was held in Yerevan on Jan. 27.
28 January 2010 [09:47]

Turkey’s policy draws Chinese praise over Uighur dispute

Chinese FM Jiechi praises Turkey, that respected the sovereignty and territorial integrity in a clear reference to what Uighurs call East Turkistan.
27 January 2010 [19:33]

US envoy says trade volume with Turkey can rise "by three-folds"

The top U.S. diplomat in Turkey said on Tuesday that Turkey and the United States could raise their trade volume "by three-folds".
27 January 2010 [19:13]

Turkish, Chinese FMs meet in Istanbul

Foreign affairs ministers of Turkey and China met in Istanbul on Wednesday.
27 January 2010 [19:00]

Kazakhstan opens honorary consulate in Turkish city

Kazakhstan opened an honorary consulate in the Aegean city of Izmir on Tuesday.
27 January 2010 [18:54]

Speaker of Georgian parliament meets European parliament president

David Bakradze, Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia, who is currently staying in Brussels, met with Jerzy Buzek, President of European Parliament.
27 January 2010 [18:47]

Three soccer players from Turkey in most popular list

Arda Turan ranked the second in world list, and the first in European continent list with 91.887 points.
27 January 2010 [18:36]

Kazakh delegation arrives in Yerevan

27 January 2010 [18:27]

Turkey's FM seeks joint strategic perspective with China ties.

Davutoglu said that Turkish-Chinese relations had been going through a "historic turning point".
27 January 2010 [18:22]

Georgia's opposition urges to release political priosoners

The non-Parliamentary opposition of Georgia along with its supporters is marching from Isani subway to Samgori district.
27 January 2010 [18:15]

International Weightlifting Federation to fine Iranian team

International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has decided to fine Iranian weightlifting team with $500,000 for drug use by three of its members.
27 January 2010 [17:59]

Armenian FM to trip to Norway

27 January 2010 [17:26]

Turkish minister calls on businessmen to invest in Iraq

The Turkish state minister for foreign trade Tuesday called on Turkish businessmen to invest in Iraq.
27 January 2010 [17:15]

Iran's car maker IKCO to roll-out diesel cars by 2011

The Iran Khodro Company (IKCO) plans to mass-produce Iran's first diesel passenger car by the end of 2011.
27 January 2010 [16:35]

Georgia-NATO commission approves 2010 action plan

The Georgia-NATO commission has approved the 2010 National Action Plan submitted by Georgian delegation on Jan. 26.
27 January 2010 [16:18]

Turkey elected as UN committee chair on NGOs

Turkey has been elected the chair of the United Nations' Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations.
27 January 2010 [16:07]

Iran accuses Germany of planning Ashura riots

Iran's Intelligence Ministry said Wednesday it has found evidence that German diplomats played a role in last month's "anti-revolution riots" in Tehran.
27 January 2010 [15:58]

Armenian, Iran FMs discuss bilateral relations

Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki on Jan. 27.
27 January 2010 [15:40]

Georgians mark the Day of Saint Nino

Georgian Apostolic Orthodox Church marks the day of Saint Nino on June 1.
27 January 2010 [15:34]

Turkey strongly condemns Baghdad bomb attacks

Turkey strongly condemned on Tuesday bomb attacks in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad.
27 January 2010 [15:20]

Iran to inaugurate missile projects in Feb.

Iran will inaugurate several missile and arms projects next month to coincide with the 31st anniversary of its 1979 Islamic revolution, a Revolutionary Guards commander said on Tuesday.
27 January 2010 [15:06]

Armenian FM to participate in int'l conference on Afghanistan

On Jan. 28, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian will participate in international conference on Afghanistan due in London.
27 January 2010 [14:44]

Georgian speaker to meet with NATO Secretary General

Georgian parliament speaker will meet with the NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussem within the official visit to Brussels on Jan. 27.
27 January 2010 [14:24]

Iranian FM attends economic commission in Armenia

Iran Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki arrived in Armenia Wednesday to discuss regional and bilateral ties during the 9th meeting of joint economic cooperation commission of Iran and Armenia.
27 January 2010 [14:08]

Armenia to participate in Javahk–Batumi road construction

Javahk–Batumi road construction was discussed at the sitting of Armenia- Georgia intergovernmental committee for economic issues, the committee chairman Vladimir Badalyan said.
27 January 2010 [13:44]

US Chamber of Commerce opposed to Iran sanctions

US business groups have urged the White House to oppose Congressional plans to expand US sanctions on Iran, saying such plans will not serve US interests.
27 January 2010 [13:37]

Minister says Turkey rises in ship construction rank

Yildirim said that Turkey rose to 5th from 23rd place in purchase order of world ship construction.
27 January 2010 [12:55]

Turkish volunteer doctors check Haiti orphans

Turkish charities and volunteer doctors are in Haiti for children's plight as IHH continues providing hot meals to 700 orphans and many poor people.
27 January 2010 [12:22]

Iran arrests element behind murder of prosecutor

Iranian forces have arrested one of the elements behind the assassination of a prosecutor in the northwestern province of West Azarbaijan, an official announced on Tuesday.
27 January 2010 [11:51]

Turkey's Erdogan finds Greek PM's letter "positive"

Papandreou responded to a letter sent by Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on October 30 when Papandreou's Socialist Party came to power.
27 January 2010 [11:37]

'Iran has fulfilled its duty in war on drugs'

Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki says the rising tide of the Afghan drug trade, which has become a prime source of money laundering in the West, is cause for serious concern.
27 January 2010 [11:00]

Turkey's FM says criticising Israel not anti-semitist

Davutoglu said that Turkey had never been anti-semitist throughout its history.
27 January 2010 [10:45]

Iranian Interior Minister: Israel behind murder of Iranian particle physicist

Iranian Interior Minister Mostafa Mohammad-Najjar says the assassination of nuclear physics professor Massoud Ali-Mohammadi was a premeditated act carried out by the Israeli government.
27 January 2010 [09:57]

Davutoglu say Turkey expects Armenia to claim protocols

Davutoglu said that several issues in Armenian Constitutional Court's reasoned verdict were against the basic philosophy of the process.
26 January 2010 [19:45]

Turkey's constitution grants little freedom to politicians: Deputy PM

Turkish State Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Cemil Cicek said Tuesday that Turkey's constitution was outdated.
26 January 2010 [19:25]

Iranian FM arrives in Armenia

On Jan. 26, delegation led by Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki arrived in Armenia to participate in 9th session of Armenian-Iranian intergovernmental commission.
26 January 2010 [19:09]

PACE's Turkish president meets Greek PM in General Assembly

Cavusoglu met with Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou who arrived in Strasbourg to address the PACE General Assembly.
26 January 2010 [18:47]

EU: No Iran sanctions without UNSC approval

European Union foreign ministers have announced that they will not clamp new sanctions against Iran unless the UN Security Council calls for the measure.
26 January 2010 [18:39]

Israel report targets Turkey's Erdogan often critical of Gaza war

An Israeli report targets Turkey's PM known for backing efforts to end Gaza sufferings and his criticism of Israel's deadly attacks on Palestinians.
26 January 2010 [18:29]

Yerevan hosts 8th meeting of Armenian-Georgian intergovernmental commission

The 8th meeting of the Armenian-Georgian intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation is being held in Yerevan.
26 January 2010 [18:24]

India eagers to sign deal with Iran South Pars gas field

State-owned Indian Oil Corp. is asking the government in New Delhi to back a proposal to purchase at least a 20 percent interest in Iran's South Pars gas field.
26 January 2010 [18:14]

Bulgarian PM to meet Turkish leaders during visit

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov will pay a formal visit to Turkey on January 29 and 30.
26 January 2010 [17:52]

Iran National Security Council reviews future relations with UK

Iran Foreign Ministry spokesman said National Security Council and foreign policy committee is reviewing future relations with Britain.
26 January 2010 [17:45]

Heavy snow in Turkey freezes Tunca River

Officials with the Edirne Municipality said Tuesday they expected snowfall to continue in the next three days.
26 January 2010 [16:56]

PACE confirms Armenian delegation's credentials

PACE Committee on rules of procedure confirmed Armenian delegation’s credentials on Jan. 26 session, the parliament source said.
26 January 2010 [16:43]

Turkey to build marinas in several cities

A single tender will take place for the marinas in the first half of 2010.