In new strategy, secular government hopes to capitalize on demand for banking services that comply with Sharia law
Initiative faces increasing resistance from Turkish nationalists amid criticism over handling of peace process
Obama, Erdogan have sharp disagreements about Syria and other key Middle East issues
Car bombings that killed 48 have increased fears of Turkey being dragged into war
Interior minister says alleged mastermind of attack was among Turkish citizens detained, all of whom he linked to Syria
Turkish officials blame Assad government for twin car bombs that exploded in the town of Reyhanli
Fighters from PKK withdrawing from Turkey to Iraq; eyes are now on a new constitution
The move is being seen as a crucial step in the peace process, but both sides want the other to take further steps
Ankara still has major differences with China and Russia that need to be ironed out
Five years on, prosecutors have implicated a growing array of government critics, indicting 275 people
Ankara has rejected a public request by Washington to postpone next month's visit
Internationally acclaimed pianist Fazil Say convicted of blasphemy
Military head of Kurdish rebel group, Murat Karayilan, says that forces would start to leave Turkey in early May
Secretary of State Kerry says all group members committed themselves to direct weapons and other assistance "directly, uniquely and solely" through the main Syrian opposition coalition's military wing
Kerry made the announcement Sunday in Istanbul at a meeting with 10 foreign ministers from other nations who have pledged to help Syrian rebels
Ankara wants to become energy hub; sensitivities of Gaza flotilla families taken into account
Government uses so-called 'wise people' comprised of well-known personalities to push efforts to end fighting with Kurdish rebels
Kerry's talks are focusing on efforts to rebuild relations between Israel and Turkey - and the conflict in Syria
US secretary of state is due to visit Turkey this weekend as part of a trip to the region
Move comes as a century-old policy of country's state-controlled brothels under increasing scrutiny
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