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2008 Turkey Special Weapons News

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December

• Russian nuclear plant bid in Turkey 'on track' RIA Novosti 19 Dec 2008 -- Turkish authorities have approved the technical details of an Atomstroyexport bid to build a nuclear power plant in the country, a source in the Russian company said on Friday.

November

October

• Turkish Court: Ruling Party Exploits Religion VOA 24 Oct 2008 -- Turkey's highest court accused Islamic-rooted governing party of exploiting religion for political ends, but says no evidence party promoting violence.
• Turkey to Bring Coup Conspirators to Trial VOA 20 Oct 2008 -- Eighty-six defendants accused of trying to overthrow Turkey's ruling party are scheduled to go on trial Monday in an Istanbul court.
• 10 Killed in Turkey - Kurd Clashes VOA 16 Oct 2008 -- Turkey's military says 5 Turkish soldiers and 5 Kurdish rebels have been killed in clashes near the country's southeastern borders with Iraq and Iran.
• Turkey, Iraq Meet in Baghdad on Border Security VOA 14 Oct 2008 -- Turkish officials met with Iraqi PM and leader of Iraq's Kurdish region to discuss the sensitive issue of security between the 2 countries.
• Turkish Military Attacks Kurdish Rebels in Northern Iraq VOA 11 Oct 2008 -- Turkey's military say its warplanes and artillery units have attacked dozens of Kurdish rebel bases in northern Iraq.
• Turkey Extends Mandate for Iraq Strikes VOA 8 Oct 2008 -- Turkey's parliament voted to extend the military's authority to conduct operations against Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq.
• Turkey Launches Air Strikes on Kurdish Rebels in Northern Iraq VOA 6 Oct 2008 -- Turkey's military said that it had carried out an air strike inside northern Iraq overnight against Kurdish separatist rebels.

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April

• Turkey may use Russian S-300 systems to build missile shield RIA Novosti 30 Apr 2008 -- Turkey is planning to build its own long-range missile defense network by 2010 and may choose Russian-made S-300 air defense systems as its main component, a local news agency said on Wednesday.

March

February

• Turkey for Russian involvement in nuclear power plant construction RIA Novosti 20 Feb 2008 -- Turkey is all for attracting Russian companies to take part in the construction of nuclear power plants on its territory, the country's foreign minister said on Wednesday.

January

• Turkey considers uranium enrichment for own nuclear power plants RIA Novosti 15 Jan 2008 -- Turkey may consider building a uranium enrichment center as part of an ambitious plan to develop the country's nuclear potential, a national newspaper said on Tuesday.