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Tag: Turkey
A Year After a Devastating Quake: Container Cities, Trials and Grief
On the anniversary of a catastrophic earthquake, Turkey is still struggling to rebuild, help survivors and hold people responsible for shoddy construction.
Turkey’s Central Bank Chief Steps Down Amid Long Inflation Battle
The government swiftly replaced her and said the change did not reflect a policy shift for the country, where annual inflation is about 65 percent.
State Dept. Tells Congress It Has Approved Sale of F-16 Jets to Turkey
The department received documents on Friday signed by Turkey’s leader approving Sweden’s long-delayed entry into NATO. The alliance now awaits word from the lone holdout, Hungary.
Biden Urges Congress to Quickly Approve F-16 Sale to Turkey
The White House sent a letter to four senior lawmakers, one day after Turkey’s Parliament voted to allow Sweden to join NATO.
Turkey’s Parliament, After Delay, Backs Sweden’s NATO Bid
The vote in the Turkish Parliament puts the Nordic nation closer to joining the military alliance, easing months of friction that have impeded efforts by the West to isolate Russia over its war in Ukraine.
Wednesday Briefing: Updates from Gaza
Plus the Oscar nominations.
What Is NATO?
This Western mutual-defense alliance is central to the pushback against Russia, even though Ukraine is not a member.
Turkey’s Parliament Backs Sweden’s NATO Membership Bid
The vote in the Turkish Parliament puts the Nordic nation closer to joining the military alliance, easing months of friction that have impeded efforts by the West to isolate Russia over its war in Ukraine.
Israeli Soccer Player in Turkey Removed Over Gaza War Post
The player, Eden Karzev, was fined and moved to an Israeli team. He is the second Israeli pro this week to run afoul of a Turkish team for displaying pro-Israel messages.