Bush Backs Turkey's Entry to E.U.
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President Bush voiced support for Turkey's entry to the European Union yesterday after meeting with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a long session that also focused on ways to counter extremism, instability in the Middle East and the continued violence in Iraq.
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The European Commission gave Turkey&#39;s hopes of joining the European Union a huge boost last week, saying it saw &quot;no more obstacles&quot; toward a &quot;clear recommendation&quot; on starting EU entry talks with Ankara.
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Turkey Thursday gained in Paris the support of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) for its bid for the European Union (EU).
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Turkey on Wednesday praised the  conciliatory tone of Pope Benedict during his visit to the  predominantly Muslim country and his apparent new support for  Ankara's bid to join the European Union.
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US President George W Bush backs an Iraqi law to allow Saddam Hussein's Baath party to return to public life.
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Supporters found plenty of reasons to cheer the EU&#39;s recommendation Wednesday that talks begin on making Muslim-majority Turkey a member.
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New Turkish President Abdullah Gul on Wednesday approved a pro-EU cabinet, reflecting Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's determination to push ahead with stalled political and economic reforms needed to join the bloc.
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Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan&#39;s drive to get his country into the European Union won strong backing from top EU officials Friday, a week before the bloc&#39;s leaders decide whether to open membership talks.
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WASHINGTON -- US President George W. Bush wants to strengthen ties with Europe and believes if they work together, there&#39;s a &quot;great chance&quot; of creating a Palestinian state and peace in the Middle East within four years.
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President Bush's trip was aimed at improving cooperation on trade, border security and terrorism.
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The European Union&#39;s decision to begin entry talks with Turkey has received a widespread welcome. But Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan will face tough questions at home about what he has signed up to.
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Turkey has no more obstacles on its path toward the European Union (EU) entry talks, said a senior EU official here Thursday. Speaking after talks with Turkish Prime Minister
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President Bush backs his policy on Iraq, despite confirmation that Saddam Hussein did not have WMD.
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President Bush on Wednesday opposed Turkey's possible military offensive against Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq
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STRALSUND, Germany  - President Bush called   Germany a key ally in the promotion of peace and freedom on   Thursday at the start of a visit to the former communist east   designed to strengthen bilateral ties.
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President George W. Bush got a warm welcome on Sunday in Albania on the first visit by a U.S. leader to a Balkan state once closed to the West but now a firm ally and enthusiastic supporter of the United States.
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Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos said Tuesday that Madrid will support Turkey's bid to join the European Union while looking to see stringent entry conditions fulfilled.