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One Turk dead in Belgian train crash
A Belgian woman of Turkish origin was among the victims of a head-on collision between two commuter trains near Brussels during the morning rush hour on Monday.
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Woman gives birth aboard military helicopter
A pregnant woman gave birth to a baby girl in the air on Sunday as she was being taken from the Beytü??ebap district of ??rnak to a hospital by a military helicopter, a statement from the governor’s office said yesterday.
Turkey-press scan on Feb. 18
These are some of the major headlines and their summaries in Turkish press on February 18, 2010. The Anadolu Agency does not verify these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Justice minister slams controversial ruling of HSYK, criticizes judicial impartiality
Turkish Justice Minister Sadullah Ergin said, "Supreme Board of Judges and Prosecutors (HSYK) is an administrative board which does not have any judicial duties. HSYK made some decisions today by going beyond limits of its authorities. It is illegal and totally against both the Constitution and laws."
Deputy PM says judicial bureucracy dealt “severe blow” to Turkish democracy
Turkey's Deputy Prime Minister Bülent Ar?nç said judicial bureucracy dealt "severe blow" to Turkish democracy on Thursday.
HSYK assigns four new prosecutors to Erzincan case
The Supreme Board of Judges and Prosecutors (HSYK) assigned four new prosecutors to the case of Erzincan Chief Prosecutor ?lhan Cihaner, who was arrested early Wednesday on charges of membership in a terrorist organization and falsification of documents, Justice Ministry Undersecretary Ahmet Kahraman said on Thursday.
Turkish president calls judicial reform
Turkish President Abdullah Gül expressed his regret over recent discussions about judiciary and added, "this is a vicious circle. Turkey should get itself out of it quickly. We need a judicial reform to end this. And we should refrain from anything that could further deepen this vicious circle while making the judicial reform."
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By TNO on Feb 17, 2010 in Blog, Editorials, Entertainment, Headlines, Health, Letters, National, Opinion, Property, Sports, Tech, Travel, World
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