http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:40:32 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/tplimage/common/hurriyetdailynews_logo.jpg http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=the-8216outsider-art8217-brings-a-fresh-breath-to-exhibitions-2010-03-03 Named “Anatomia Metamorphosis,” a new exhibition displays works by three “art brut,” or “outsider,” artists with different roots. ISTANBUL – Hürriyet Daily News Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:30:00 +0200 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=swedish-artist-has-no-regrets-over-prophet-drawing-2010-03-11 The point of a caricature depicting the Prophet Muhammad as a dog was to show that artistic freedom allows mockery of all religions, including the most sacred symbols of Islam, the Swedish artist who created it said Wednesday. STOCKHOLM - The Associated Press Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:41:00 +0200 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=trial-begins-over-death-of-us-activist-in-gaza-2010-03-11 The family of an American activist who was fatally crushed by an Israeli bulldozer in Gaza accused the Israeli military of whitewashing its investigation into the death Wednesday in opening a civil case against Israel. HAIFA - The Associated Press Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:09:00 +0200 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=0311083436729-2010-03-11 These are some of the major headlines and their summaries in Turkish press on March 11, 2010. The Hürriyet Daily News does not verify these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. HDN Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:32:00 +0200 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=azerbaijan-doubles-gas-sales-to-russia-2010-03-11 Azerbaijan has more than doubled its natural-gas exports to Russia, shipping up to 3 million cubic meters of gas per day to its northern neighbor. BAKU - Daily News with wires Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:44:23 +0200 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=beckham-dons-anti-glazer-scarf-on-man-u-homecoming-2010-03-11 David Beckham earned his most rousing applause as he left the pitch at Old Trafford on Wednesday, simply for wearing a green and gold scarf MANCHESTER - The Associated Press Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:36:00 +0200 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=0311084931708-2010-03-11 More than doubling their number from 2009, 28 Turks have been included on U.S. financial magazine Forbes' list of billionaires for 2010. NEW YORK — Anatolia News Agency Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:34:00 +0200 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=turkey-slams-israel-settlement-plan-2010-03-11 Turkey on Thursday slammed Israel's decision to build new settlements in annexed Arab east Jerusalem, saying that it raised 'serious doubts' on the the country's commitment to peace. ANKARA — Agence France-Presse Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:12:00 +0200 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=a-pizzeria-with-european-concept-2010-03-01 The chic pizzeria Vapiano opened its second restaurant in Nişantaşı. Besides its delicious pizzas, pastas and salads, it offers a cool atmosphere. ISTANBUL – Hürriyet Daily News Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:00:00 +0200 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=8216most-expensive-paintings-of-the-world8217-on-display-2010-03-02 Daire Art is home to Genco Gülan's latest exhibition, ‘The Most Expensive Paintings of the World.’ HDN Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:50:00 +0200 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=an-aegean-wind-comes-to-the-city-2010-03-03 The soul of Dionysus is brought back to Istanbul by the band Kirika, which comes from the Aegean city of İzmir. ISTANBUL - Hürriyet Daily News Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:00:00 +0200 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=at-no.-67-in-the-world-are-we-competitive-2010-03-10 Turkey has made no credit progress since 2008 because the country is still seen as a credit risk due to a budget deficit of 52.2 billion Turkish Liras. HDN Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:50:00 +0200 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=ambassadors-unite-for-climate-change-2010-03-08 Twenty ambassadors who have served in Ankara come together and pose for a photography project to highlight the importance of climate change. ANKARA - Hürriyet Daily News Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:55:00 +0200 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=reassessing-the-genocide-resolution-2010-03-10 Sadly, the Armenian Genocide Resolution recently voted upon by a U.S. House committee was politicized from the outset, thereby diminishing much of its moral tenet. HDN Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:50:00 +0200 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=istanbul-film-festival-to-feature-more-than-200-films--2010-03-10 The countdown has begun for Turkey’s largest film event, the 29th International Istanbul Film Festival. Under the sponsorship of Akbank yet again, the festival will take place between April 3 and 18. Entrance to matinées and all Turkish films is just 3.50 liras ISTANBUL - Hürriyet Daily News Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:27:35 +0200 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=turkey-and-imf-drop-stand-by-talks-2010-03-10 The International Monetary Fund said talks with Turkey on a new loan program are “no longer taking place.” The two sides are now preparing for regular consultations on the economy, reported Bloomberg Wednesday. ANKARA - Bloomberg Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:16:00 +0200 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=three-arrested-for-snatching-former-greek-cypriot-leaders-body--2010-03-10 The corpse of Greek Cyprus' former president has been found reburied in another grave, leading to the detention of three men Tuesday in an alleged bodysnatching-for-ransom plot. NICOSIA - The Associated Press Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:48:00 +0200 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=akp-to-discuss-new-anti-terror-bill-with-opposition-parties-2010-03-10 Turkey's justice minister is visiting political parties to rally support for a bill to overhaul legislation that has imposed harsh penalties on children who are caught throwing stones. (UPDATED) ISTANBUL - Hürriyet Daily News Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:41:00 +0200 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=turkish-pm-receives-king-faisal-award-2010-03-10 Turkey's prime minister was presented with the 'King Faisal International Prize for Service to Islam' at a ceremony held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. RIYADH - Anatolia News Agency Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:02:00 +0200 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=football-juve-liverpool-seek-europa-league-salvation-2010-03-10 European heavyweights Juventus and Liverpool will both seek to rescue disappointing seasons when the first legs of their respective Europa League last-16 ties kick off on Thursday PARIS - Agence France-Presse Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:30:00 +0200 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=us-magazine-lists-turkish-fm-as-new-kissinger-2010-03-10 Turkey's role in the Middle East has been solidified with a Saudi decision to honor the country’s prime minister with a prestigious prize for his 'Service to Islam.' ISTANBUL — Anatolia News Agency Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:19:00 +0200 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=businesses-debate-turkey8217s-eu-process-2010-03-10 Turkey needs to increase its innovation capacity to compete globally, according to Tanıl Küçük, chairman of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry, or ISO. ISTANBUL - Hürriyet Daily News Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:43:00 +0200 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=younis-yousuf-barred-from-international-cricket-2010-03-10 The Pakistan Cricket Board bars former captains Mohammad Yousuf and Younis Khan from the national team indefinitely ISLAMABAD - The Associated Press Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:35:00 +0200 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=china8217s-exports-jump-45.7-pct-in-february-2010-03-10 China's exports rose in February in a new sign of growing global demand that could help persuade officials to let the Chinese currency rise. BEIJING - The Associated Press Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:55:00 +0200 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=borusan-reveals-ambitious-investment-target-2010-03-10 Turkey’s Borusan Holding, plans to invest at least $350 million this year as it aims to become a global player, top company officials said during a Tuesday press conference. ISTANBUL - Anatolia News Agency Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:58:00 +0200 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=uk-factory-production-falls-in-january-2010-03-10 UK factory production unexpectedly fell in January for the first time in five months, a sign manufacturing is struggling to shake off the recession. LONDON - Bloomberg Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:55:00 +0200 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=tourism-eyes-sunnier-days-as-worlds-top-fair-opens-2010-03-10 The world's largest tourism fair, the ITB, kicked off Wednesday in Berlin with the global travel industry hoping for better times following a crisis-hit 2009. BERLIN - Agence France-Presse Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:55:00 +0200 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=us-supports-greece-crisis-measures-pm-says-2010-03-10 Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou said US President Barack Obama expressed support for measures being taken to deal with Greece’s financial crisis. WASHINGTON - Bloomberg Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:55:00 +0200 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=mayor-dead-after-being-shot-2010-03-10 The mayor of Esençay in the central Anatolian province of Amasya died in hospital Wednesday after being shot by unknown assailants. ANKARA – Anatolia News Agency Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:42:00 +0200 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=lebanons-defense-strategy-much-ado-about-nothing-say-analysts-2010-03-10 BEIRUT - Agence France-Presse Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:24:00 +0200 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=from-the-bosphorus-straight-----the-case-of-village-idiot-vs.-prickly-pm-2010-03-10 While Brit Michael Dickinson's caricature of the Turkish PM on the body of a dog could be seen as tasteless, bringing him to trial for the cartoon was a supreme waste of time. HDN Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:50:00 +0200 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=brazil-leader-seeks-role-mideast-peace-process-2010-03-10 Brazil's president plans an active role in world diplomacy during his final months in power, saying he will visit the Middle East to seek peace and prevent a possible conflict over Iran's nuclear program. BRASILIA, Brazil - The Associated Press Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:26:00 +0200 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=bidens-west-bank-tour-clouded-by-settlement-plans-2010-03-10 Israel's new plan to build 1,600 apartments for Jews in Palestinian-claimed east Jerusalem overshadows Vice President Joe Biden's visit to the West Bank. RAMALLAH, West Bank - The Associated Press Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:28:00 +0200 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=turkish-press-scan-for-march-10-2010-03-10 These are some of the major headlines and their summaries in Turkish press on March 10, 2010. The Hürriyet Daily News does not verify these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. HDN Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:53:00 +0200 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=0310122228305-2010-03-10 The Bodrum representative of an international organization designed to protect coastal bays recently traveled to a Greek island to accept its application for membership. BODRUM - Hürriyet Daily News Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:54:00 +0200 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=two-odd-bidders-for-key-turkish-defense-contract-2010-03-10 Western companies are the usual winners of major Turkish defense contracts, but now for the first time, two non-NATO members have a pretty good chance. ANKARA - Hürriyet Daily News Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:53:00 +0200 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=turks-spend-27.5-bln-on-mobile-phones-2010-03-10 Turkish people have spent $27.5 billion purchasing 135 million registered and unregistered mobile phone handsets in Turkey since 1994, a recent study indicated. ADANA - Anatolia News Agency Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:51:00 +0200 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=court-hands-woman-wedding-ban-2010-03-10 A court has banned a 77 year-old woman from attending weddings for five months after she broke the seal on her electricity meter placed their due to the non-payment of bills. ERZURUM - Anatolia News Agency Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:22:00 +0200 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=0310115400790-2010-03-10 An online competition has been launched to name the mascot of the FIBA 2010 World Championship, which will tip off in Turkey in August. ISTANBUL - Hürriyet Daily News Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:45:00 +0200 http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=a-delayed-article-on-violence-against-women-2010-03-10 The statistics on violence against women in Turkey make for sober reflection, although things are starting to change, if only incrementally. HDN Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:50:00 +0200