October 12, 2009

Turkey, Armenia Sign Accord to Normalize Ties
Over the weekend, Turkey and Armenia's foreign ministers signed an accord to establish ties between the two countries and open their shared border, but an occupied territory in Azerbaijan remains a major sticking point for final approval.

July 13, 2009

Major Eurasian Pipeline Deal to Help Diversify Gas Supplies
The highly anticipated $11 billion Nabucco pipeline, connecting the energy-rich Caspian region to Eastern Europe, moved forward Monday when five countries signed an agreement in the Turkish capital Ankara.

April 6, 2009

Obama Looks to Strengthen Ties With Turkey
President Obama spoke in favor of Turkey's accession into the European Union and urged a greater bond between Americans and Muslims in a speech to the Turkish parliament on Monday.

March 25, 2009

Kurds, Water Issues Raised at Historic Meeting
During two days of talks this week, Turkish President Abdullah Gul discussed with Iraqi leaders the pressing issues of controlling Kurdish rebels along both countries' borders and providing more water to Iraq.

November 6, 2008

In Turkey, Degrees of Change in Women's Rights
Turkey has made improvements in women's rights, but women still need better enforcement of laws and more representation in the labor force, politics and other key areas, according to the European Commission.

October 23, 2008

Suspects on Trial for Planning to Incite Coup in Turkey
A massive trial underway in Turkey -- involving retired military generals, journalists, politicians and a university rector accused of trying to create the conditions for a coup -- might have far-reaching political and military implications.

October 17, 2008

Turkey Gains Non-permanent Seat on U.N. Security Council
Turkey was elected, along with four other countries, as a non-permanent member of the U.N. Security Council on Friday for the first time since 1961.

October 8, 2008

Turkey Reauthorizes Strikes Against Kurdish Rebels in Iraq
Turkey's Parliament voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to extend by another year military operations against Kurdish rebels in Iraq. The move followed a weekend attack on Turkish soldiers that killed 17.

October 8, 2008

Worlds Merge in Turkey, Raising Identity Issues
While Turkey's strategic geographic location elevates it regionally and internationally, its position at the intersection point of so many worlds generates questions among some of its 70 million citizens about who they are.

October 8, 2008

Project Aims to Improve Life in Rural Turkey
In the farming village of Yatir in southeastern Turkey, little has changed over time. Rural areas, especially in the East, are some of the poorest parts of the country. A pilot project is aiming to bring more economic opportunities.

Otober 8, 2008

Cyprus Peace Talks Making Strides
After decades of intermittent negotiations, the divided island Cyprus appears to be in its best position yet to reach an agreement on a reunification plan. Hugh Pope of the International Crisis Group explains.

July 30, 2008

Turkey's High Court Says Ruling Party Can Stay
After three days of deliberation, Turkey's Constitutional Court decided Wednesday to keep the ruling AK Party in place, despite charges it engaged in Islamist activities.

July 9, 2008

Gunmen Attack Near U.S. Consulate in Turkey
Gunmen attacked a police guard post outside the U.S. consulate in Istanbul Wednesday, local authorities said, and at least three Turkish police officers and three of the attackers were killed in the ensuing gun battle.

October 23, 2007

Iraq Moves on Rebel Fighters to Smooth Relations with Turkey
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki tried to ease tensions with Turkey by cutting off resources of Kurdish PKK rebel fighters near the Turkish border. Iraq's Kurdish deputy prime minister and Turkey's ambassador to the United States present their countries' viewpoints.

October 17, 2007

Turkish Parliament OKs Possible Invasion of Northern Iraq
The Turkish Parliament Wednesday approved a possible cross-border offensive into Northern Iraq in response to tensions between Turkey and Kurdish rebels in the region. International policy experts discuss the likelihood of armed conflict in the border region and the impact of Turkey's vote.

October 11, 2007

Turkey Lashes Out at U.S. Lawmakers for Armenian 'Genocide' Measure
Turkey criticized U.S. lawmakers and recalled its ambassador after a House panel voted to approve a measure that recognizes the killings of Armenians by Ottoman Turks during World War I as "genocide." A congressman and a former U.S. diplomat explain the issues at hand.

August 28, 2007

Former Islamist Gul Becomes Turkey's President
Turkey's Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul was sworn in Tuesday as the country's 11th president and the first with a background in political Islam. Two experts outline the concerns some have that the government will become less secular under his regime.

July 23, 2007

Turkish Ruling Party Wins National Elections
The ruling party in Turkey won parliamentary elections by a wide margin. A former State Department official and a Euro-Asian expert discuss what the election means for Turkey and the United States.

March 23, 2007

Religion and Politics Interact from France to Turkey
Religion has played an important role in politics throughout Europe, from France to Turkey, over the past decades. Ray Suarez details his recent travels to Europe, where he was discussing the role of religion in public life.

December 1, 2006

Turkey Torn Between Eastern Heritage and Western Opportunity
For centuries Turkey has been known as a bridge between the East and West due to its strategic location. Now the predominantly Muslim nation must find a balance between its 80 years of separation between religion and state and new leadership with Islamist roots.

November 30, 2006

Pope Benedict Visits Religious Sites in Turkey
Pope Benedict XVI visited the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, becoming the second pope to enter a Muslim place of worship. He praised Islam and supported Turkey's bid to join the European Union during his four-day trip.

November 27, 2006

Turkish Opinion of U.S. War in Iraq Taints Relations
Opinions in the United States' once-friendly ally Turkey have turned negative in the wake of the U.S. invasion of Iraq and continued violence that is threatening Turkey's border. NewsHour correspondent Margaret Warner reports from Istanbul.

December 24, 2003
Turkey Ambivalent Ally in U.S.-led Iraq War
Recently returned from a trip to two American allies, Turkey and Poland, New York Times columnist Tom Friedman discusses different views of President Bush, the United States and the military action in Iraq.

November 21, 2003
Continued Attacks in Turkey Overshadow President Bush's Visit
Continued attacks in Turkey and Iraq overshadowed the upbeat mood of President Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair's trip to the English countryside. Terence Smith reports on today's meeting between the two allies.

March 3, 2003
Turkish Parliament Rejects Plan to Allow U.S. Ground Forces
On Saturday, the Turkish parliament narrowly rejected a proposal to let thousands of U.S. ground troops into their country. Gwen Ifill speaks with a Time magazine military correspondent about whether Turkey will reconsider the decision and what a "no" vote means for America's efforts in Iraq.

February 21, 2003
Turkey Mulls Allowing in U.S. Troops for Possible Iraq Invasion
Turkey considers letting U.S. troops use its bases in a possible invasion of Iraq in exchange for billions in economic aid.

January 23, 2003
Turkey Hosts Meeting on Regional Concerns over Iraq Confrontation
Turkey hosted a meeting Thursday with Iraq's neighbors and Egypt to discuss regional concerns about a confrontation with Iraq. Turkey's Ambassador to the U.S. Faruk Logoglu discusses the results of the meeting and his nation's stance on the Iraq conflict.

November 20, 2002
Turkish Author Orhan Pamuk Talks About His Novel, 'My Name is Red'
Elizabeth Farnsworth talks with Turkish author Orhan Pamuk about his most recent novel to be published in English, "My Name is Red," as well as the challenges in bridging the cultures of East and West.

November 4, 2002
Islamist AK Party Wins in Turkish Elections
Gwen Ifill and guests discuss the Islamic-based AK Party's overwhelming victory in the Turkish elections and its likely impact on U.S. relations.

October 31, 2002
In Turkey, Roles of Secularism and Islam Collide in Politics
Elizabeth Farnsworth reports from Turkey on the conflicting roles of secularism and Islam in Turkish politics.

October 23, 2002
Tense Relationship Between Turkey and Kurds in Northern Iraq
Elizabeth Farnsworth reports on the uneasy relationship between Turkey and the Kurds living in Northern Iraq.

October 22, 2002
Turkey's Leaders Warn Conflict in Region Could Destabilize Their Country
Elizabeth Farnsworth reports on how Turkey has contended with its role in the tensions surrounding a potential U.S.-led war with neighboring Iraq and examines the struggles of the Kurdish community living there.

October 8, 2002
Air Base in Turkey Could Serve as Outpost for War in Iraq
The NewsHour look at America's military readiness at an air base in Turkey, which will be on the front line if there is a war with Iraq.

April 22, 1999
President Demirel Discusses Turkey's Relationship with NATO
Following a report on the relationship between NATO members Turkey and Greece, Jim Lehrer talks with Turkish President Suleyman Demirel about the alliance's actions. Lehrer also discusses the air strikes with Greek Foreign Minister George Papandreou.

February 25, 1999
Author Surveys Kurdish Scene in Turkey
Nicole Pope, correspondent for French newspaper Le Monde and co-author of a new book, "Turkey Unveiled: A History of Modern Turkey," discusses the Kurds and the situation in Turkey.