US laments delay in approving envoys to Turkey, Syria

2010-10-04T15:15:29Z

The Senate's delay in confirming US President Barack Obama's choices of ambassadors to Syria and Turkey "does have an impact" on US policy in the region, an Obama administration official said Monday.

In February, Obama nominated career diplomat

Congress urged not to act on Armenian resolution

2010-03-04T08:33:21Z

Obama administration urges Congress not to proceed on Armenian genocide resolution

The Obama administration is urging Congress to hold off on a resolution declaring that the Ottoman-era killing of Armenians was genocide.

The House Foreign Affairs Committee scheduled a vote on the resolution for ...

Liberal Republican Party

2010-10-22T09:18:17Z

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PRESS DIGEST - Turkey - April 8

2010-10-21T09:56:27Z

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Obama speech draws praise in Mideast

2010-04-16T15:36:36Z

Obama outreach draws praise in Mideast, particularly promise to seek Palestinian state

Syria's foreign minister praised President Barack Obama's address to the Arab and Islamic world in Turkey, and many Arabs were cheered by the American leader's promises to push for a Palestinian state.

On his first visit as president...

Obama ends Turkish visit with student town hall

2010-04-16T15:44:08Z

Seeking fresh start with Muslim world, Obama ends Turkish visit in talk with students

Barack Obama wrapped up his first European trip as president with a request of the world: Look past his nation's stereotypes and flaws. "You will find a partner and a supporter and a friend in the United States of America," he declared Tuesday.

"The world will b...

Obama wants to build Turkey, US foundations

2010-04-16T15:44:08Z

US President Barack Obama said Monday he wants to build ties with Turkey on the "strong foundation" between the two NATO allies.

"We have seen steady improvement in US-Turkish relations" despite some cooling in ties in 2003 due to Turkey's opposition to the war in Iraq, Obama told a joint press conference...

Obama's Turkey tour heavy with symbolism

2010-04-16T15:47:33Z

Obama's Turkey trip to deliver unity message, but many Turks suspicious of US intentions

One of President Barack Obama's first stops on his visit to Turkey will be the imposing mausoleum of the national founder and independence war hero whose personality cult dominates the nation seven decades after his death.

It is a crime in Turkey to insult the memory of

Why Turkey Matters To The U.S.

2010-10-21T09:54:27Z

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Obama to visit Turkey in around a month: Clinton

2010-04-16T16:10:55Z

US President Barack Obama will visit Turkey "in a month or so," his Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in Ankara Saturday.

Clinton was speaking at a joint press conference with Turkey's Foreign Minister Ali Babacan after ...

Clinton arrives in Turkey on repair mission

2010-04-16T16:11:09Z

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has arrived in Ankara for a visit aimed at repairing relations with Turkey damaged over the Iraq war.

"The Obama administration has a chance to rebuild on a better footing after the most acute problems ...

What Obama's Win Means To Turks And The World

2010-10-21T09:44:23Z

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Obama, Turkey And The G-Resolution

2010-10-21T09:41:39Z

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Armenian eyes, ears on US genocide vote

2010-09-10T04:58:24Z

From Afar, Armenians Closely Watch Maneuvering in U.S. Congress Over Genocide Resolution

The chatter these days in Yerevan's Anahit Deluxe beauty salon isn't only about hairstyles, celebrity gossip or the coming winter — it's also about whether the U.S. Congress will agree that the World War I-era k...

The Turkish crisis

2010-10-22T22:44:17Z

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Golden State Magic Basketball

2011-01-03T19:01:39Z

Orlando forward Hedo Turkoglu (15) from Turkey shoots past Golden State center Dan Gadzuric (50) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Jan. 3, 201...

APTOPIX Turkey ECO Iran

2010-12-29T06:00:29Z

President Mahmoud Ahmedinejad of Iran smiles as he answers a question during a news conference after he attended the meeting of the Economic Cooperation Organization, a regional group of ten nations ( Turkey, Orlando Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu, right, of Turkey, goes up for a shot in front of Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett during the second half of an Turkey's Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu smiles as he waits for Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Syrian counterpart Naji al-Otari to arrive for a ceremony in Ankara, Turkey, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010. Mi...

Spurs Magic Basketball

2010-12-23T20:30:36Z

Orlando Magic forward Brandon Bass (30) grabs a defensive rebound over San Antonio Spurs center Tim Duncan (21) as Magic's Hedo Turkoglu, left, of

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