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The president of the Higher Education Board has announced plans to introduce a new testing system for students seeking to pursue degrees in higher education in Turkey.

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Iran and Turkey expect their bilateral trade volume to reach $20 billion annually in the next three years. via Tehran Times

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The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh are beginning a four-day state visit to Turkey. via Horncastle Today

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Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan on Monday hailed the renewed dialogue with Iraqi Kurds, but warned that closer ties depend on their support in Turkey's fight against the militant Kurdistan Workers' Party . via Balkan Times

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“I believe in women taking a role to make peace in the area”

As President George Bush visits the Middle East this week, more than 250 women are spreading their own message for peace - on bicycles.

The "Follow the Women" bike tour kicked off in the mountains outside of Beirut on May 4 with women pedaling from nearly 30 countries, including Turkey, Iran, Europe, and the US. The group is cycling through Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and the West Bank. The tour ends in the Palestinian city of Bethlehem on Thursday, May 15.

"We're hoping to dispel the myth that this region is only full of conflicts. We want to tell stories of the hospitality and the love of the people," says the tour's founder, Detta Regan of Berkshire, England. This year she's cycling with her two grown daughters, Pippa and Becky. "Meeting the people and watching how welcoming they are is always the best part." Read more

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Iraqi Kurdish officials say Turkish jets have struck Kurdish rebel positions in northern Iraq, close to the Turkish border.

The Web site of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan says Turkish warplanes bombed several border areas near the towns Neroye, Rekan and Dahuk on Sunday night.

There was no immediate confirmation from the Turkish military.

The Web site said Turkish jets also bombed mountainous areas near Zakho earlier on Sunday.

The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan is Iraqi President Jalal Talabani's political party. Read more

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ANKARA: Turkish border troops have killed two Kurdish rebels attempting to cross into Turkey from Iraq for attacks, the army said Monday. via The Daily Star

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“I don't think really you can say there will be progress or no progress; there will be all shades; there will be black, white and shades of grey”

The leaders of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities reportedly plan to meet on May 23rd to review progress in preparations for opening new negotiations. via SETimes news

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Iranian taekwondoka Amir Yarani clinched the gold medal in the 7th World Junior Taekwondo Championships which are underway in Izmir, Turkey, MNA reported. via IranMania News

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Polaris Public Relations agency, part of The Holding Group of marketing communications companies, earned the Gold Award at the LG Marketing and Public Relations Forum held recently in Istanbul, Turkey for ... via AME Info

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