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Russia told to choose between Assad and US as Turkey confirms sarin gas was used in Syria attack

Russia has been told it must choose between aligning itself with the US and like-minded countries or embracing Syrian President Bashar Assad, Iran and militant group Hezbollah.

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Shopping centre explosion hits Turkish capital

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WHO tells Turks 'no reason to panic' over bird flu

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Turks urged to avoid contact with fowl

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Bird flu spread in Turkey sparks new fears

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Officials confirm cases of bird flu in Turkish capital

Bird flu: World facing 'grave situation'

Turkish and European health officials prepare to tour an eastern region today hit by bird flu after a British laboratory confirmed that two siblings who died this week from the virus were infected with the deadly H5N1 strain.

Sun, 08 Jan, 2006

Number of suspected bird flu cases reaches 32

The number of suspected bird flu cases in humans reached at least 32 in Turkey today, while the UN health agency confirmed at least two patients – a brother and sister who died – tested positive for bird flu.

Sat, 07 Jan, 2006

Teenage boy confirmed as Turkey’s first bird flu victim

TURKEY’S health minister last night confirmed two human cases of bird flu, including a teenage farm boy who died after developing pneumonia-like symptoms.

Thu, 05 Jan, 2006

Turkey backtrack as human bird flu cases confirmed

Turkey’s health minister tonight confirmed two human cases of bird flu, including a teenage farm boy who died after developing pneumonia-like symptoms.

Wed, 04 Jan, 2006

Turkish health minister urges calm over bird flu outbreak

The bird flu outbreak in western Turkey has been contained, the health minister said today, urging the public to remain calm amid panic over news that Turkish birds were infected with the virulent H5N1 virus.

Thu, 13 Oct, 2005