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Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 5, 2015
U.S. delays request for bigger Turkish air role against Islamic State until tensions with Russia ease
Since Turkey shot down a Russian fighter jet on Nov. 24, the United States has quietly put on hold a long-standing request for its NATO ally to play a more active role in the U.S.-led air war against the Islamic State group.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 3, 2015
Russia boasts satellite proof of Turkey's ties to Islamic State oil trade, claims Erdogan benefiting
Russia's defense ministry said on Wednesday it had proof that Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and his family were benefiting from the illegal smuggling of oil from Islamic State-held territory in Syria and Iraq.
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 30, 2015
Putin plays Syrian roulette
No solution for Islamic State and Syria can be achieved without a green light from Russia.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 30, 2015
Memo to Moscow: Syria is Turkey's Ukraine
Ankara is determined to make it clear that no solution for Syria can be reached unless Turkish interests are fully taken into account.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 30, 2015
Declaring a 'new beginning,' EU and Turkey seal migrant deal
Turkey promised to help stem the flow of migrants to Europe in return for cash, visas and renewed talks on joining the EU in a deal struck on Sunday that the Turkish prime minister called a "new beginning" for the uneasy neighbors.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 28, 2015
Turkey warns Russia after it detains businessmen following downing of jet
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Russia on Friday not to "play with fire," citing reports that Turkish businessmen had been detained in Russia. Moscow said it would suspend visa-free travel with Turkey.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 26, 2015
With friends like Turkey, who needs enemies?
By shooting down a Russian Su-24 warplane that had no hostile intent, Turkey demonstrated that it stands with Islamic State and against the West.
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 26, 2015
Erdogan aims to derail Russia-NATO alliance
Turkey has two aims: to see Assad ousted and to prevent the establishment of a Kurdish state in Syria.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 25, 2015
Putin has misjudged his erstwhile ally Erdogan
Having already underestimated him once with deadly results, the best way for Putin to figure out how Erdogan will respond to any further Russian moves is probably to imagine how he himself would react. The two men have a lot in common.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 25, 2015
Russia is waging war on far too many fronts
Putin's Russia is not exactly weak, it's just alone and unloved after alienating even potential friends such as Turkey and Ukraine.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 24, 2015
Turkey downs Russian warplane near Syria border; Moscow denies airspace violation
Turkish fighter jets shot down a Russian warplane near the Syrian border Tuesday after repeated warnings over air space violations, but Moscow said it could prove the jet had not left Syrian air space.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Nov 20, 2015
Give thanks to the restaurants providing turkey dinners this Thanksgiving
On Nov. 23, Japan will celebrate Labor Thanksgiving Day. Chances are it won't look anything like what Americans will take part in on their Thanksgiving on Nov. 26.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 16, 2015
Focus on wiping out Islamic State in Syria, Obama urges Putin
U.S. President Barack Obama vowed on Sunday to step up efforts to eliminate Islamic State and prevent more attacks like those in Paris, while urging Russia's Vladimir Putin to focus on combating the jihadist group in Syria.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 14, 2015
Abe, Erdogan agree to cooperate on refugees, fighting terrorism
Meeting in Istanbul ahead of the G-20 summit, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his Turkish counterpart agreed to jointly assist Syrian refugees while working to prevent terrorism.
BUSINESS
Nov 13, 2015
Abe to tout economic measures at G-20 talks
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will promote the government's measures to prop up the flagging economy, including overdue projects pushing structural reforms, at the G-20 meeting over the weekend, Japanese officials said.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 11, 2015
Syrian crisis: Are we near the beginning of the end?
With the Syrian regime proving far stronger than Western countries expected, a political settlement to the horrible civil war may finally be within reach.
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 11, 2015
Assad represents nothing more than a dead end
Syrian President Bashar Assad created the very monster that he is now pretending to fight, and he has no interest in winning.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 11, 2015
Abe to travel to Turkey, Philippines, Malaysia for summits
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will visit Turkey, the Philippines and Malaysia from Friday through the end of next week for a series of economic and regional summits, the government said Wednesday.
EDITORIALS
Nov 5, 2015
Erdogan's bet pays off
If Turkish President Recep Erdogan uses his party's sweeping election victory to press for the consolidation of power in his hands, such a move could deepen Turkey's divisions.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 5, 2015
Turkey's ruling party gets a second chance
The lesson of the Turkey's last two elections is clear: Voters want a strong, stable government, but not one that runs roughshod over its opponents.

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