• Six killed in car bombings in Syrian rebel-held northwest
  
  Two car bombings in two areas of northwest Syria killed at least six people on Thursday in the latest such attacks in towns held by Turkey-backed rebel groups, witnesses and rebels.
  Reuters.  Thu, 21 Feb 2019 15:17:23 -0500.
• Trade pact with Japan ruled out by Brexit deadline
  
  The government has admitted it has run out of time to roll over existing trade pacts with Japan and Turkey in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
  Sky News.  Thu, 21 Feb 2019 14:23:00 +0000.
• Man sets himself on fire in western German city in protest
  
  A man was seriously injured after setting himself on fire in North Rhine-Westphalia as a protest against Turkey's detention of militant Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan, police said.
  The Local.  Thu, 21 Feb 2019 08:50:21 +0100.
• Turkey caught between Russian S-400 and US Patriot missiles
  
  NATO nations view Turkey's purchase of the Russian defence system with suspicion but Ankara is pressing ahead.
  Al Jazeera.  Wed, 20 Feb 2019 20:40:53 GMT.
• Turkey seeks life terms for 16 activists over 2013 protests
  
  Turkey's state-run news agency says prosecutors have charged a prominent philanthropist businessman and 15 other people with seeking to overthrow the government by allegedly supporting anti-government protests in 2013.
  Fox News.  Wed, 20 Feb 2019 14:28:13 GMT.
• US plans for distributing control in buffer zone in Syria unlawful, Moscow says
  
  Amid US plans for pulling out of Syria it is necessary to make sure first the terrorist threat will not return to the territory of northeast Turkey, Russia's top diplomat said
  Tass.  Tue, 19 Feb 2019 14:06:06 +0300.
• Schoolgirl who tried to join ISIS in 2014 'was never prosecuted'
  
  The 15-year-old tried to fly to Turkey from London Heathrow in order to head to Syria in December 2014, two months before Shamima Begum (pictured at Gatwick with two other Bethnal Green girls).
  Daily Mail.  Mon, 18 Feb 2019 09:20:48 +0000.
• Istanbul vets make city's stray animals feel at home
  
  Concerned for the health of a black cat roaming around the university campus where she works, Mevlude dropped off the feline at the veterinary clinic for street animals run by the Istanbul municipality. ...
  Yahoo.  Sun, 17 Feb 2019 22:26:13 -0500.
• Turkey risks angering China by criticising treatment of Uighur Muslims
  
  Facing municipal elections, Turkey's dominant political party might be hoping support for Muslim brethren in China will win votes, writes Borzou Daragahi
  Borzou Daragahi.  The Independent.  Sun, 17 Feb 2019 15:02:00 +0000.
• Turkey, Russia, Iran increasingly challenge U.S.during Syria discussions
  
  The official statement from Sochi included a 17-point statement that was released on Friday. The three powers discussed developments since their last meeting in Tehran on September 7.
  Jerusalem Post.  Sat, 16 Feb 2019 11:40:56 GMT.
• Erdogan Says Turkey To Proceed With Russian Air-Defense Purchase
  
  Turkey's president has said his country will proceed with plans to purchase the advanced S-400 air-defense system from Russia despite pressure from the United States to scrap the deal.
  Radio Liberty.  Sat, 16 Feb 2019 11:00:38 +0000.
• Salmonella Outbreaks: What Raw Turkey, Tahini, Hedgehogs Have In Common
  
  Add ground beef and raw chicken to the mix, and 2019 is not off to the a great start when it comes to Salmonella outbreaks.
  By Bruce Y. Lee, Contributor.  Forbes.  Fri, 15 Feb 2019 21:22:00 -0500.

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