Jul 02, 2008

ANKARA [MENL] -- The government of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Erdogan has
launched a crackdown on secular opponents.

Apr 03, 2005

ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey has agreed to investigate its huge underground Islamic economy, whichhas included defense contractors.

May 30, 2004

ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey's military has won a battle to quash a law meant tofaciliate the entry of Islamic students into university and civil service.

Feb 25, 2003

ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey, under heavy pressure from the Bush administration,has paved the way for the immediate deployment of up to 40,000 U.S. troops.