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AJC: Erdogan, Turkish Media Dangerously Allege Jewish Conspiracy in Istanbul Protests
American Jewish Committee is deeply dismayed by the comments of Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan and others in Turkey suggesting that Jews are behind the protests in Istanbul’s Taksim Square. “Incendiary words have consequences,” said AJC Executive Director David Harris, who urged Turkey’s political leadership and media to end the fictitious conspiracy theories.
Statement attributable to the UN Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on the situation in Turkey
The Secretary-General continues to closely follow developments in Turkey. He remains concerned about ongoing clashes between protesters and security personnel. He is saddened by the deaths and injuries that have occurred. The Secretary-General urges maximum restraint and the pursuit of constructive dialogue in order to resolve differences and avoid further violent confrontation. He believes that […]
Statement by IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde on the G-8 Leaders Summit
Ms. Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement today at the conclusion of the Group of Eight (G-8) Leaders’ Summit in Lough Erne, Northern Ireland: “I would like to thank the G-8 leaders, including the host of this year’s summit, UK Prime Minister David Cameron, for inviting me […]
The Curse of Greek Public Sector Authoritarianism
By Justine Frangouli-Argyris It is Monday, June 10th, 10:45 a.m. at Eleftherios Venizelos Airport in Athens. After checking in for my Air Canada flight, I proceed to buy a little something for my son. The gift costs 150 euros and, as a non-resident of the European Union travelling to a non-EU destination, I am given […]
G-8 Leaders Statement on the Global Economy
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary – June 17, 2013 Following their discussion on the global economy this afternoon, G-8 leaders at Lough Erne, Northern Ireland, have concluded: Promoting growth and jobs is our top priority. We agreed to nurture the global recovery by supporting demand, securing our public finances and exploiting all […]
Media freedom must be upheld during protests in Turkey, says OSCE media freedom representative
TUNIS, 17 June 2013 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatović, warned today that the recent detentions and intimidation of journalists are endangering the right to free expression in Turkey.
Turkey’s agony – how Erdogan turned a peaceful protest into a violent nightmare – The view from Taksim Square
By Claire Berlinski Istanbul.- By now, everyone has heard of the brutal suppression of protests all over Turkey, which began with a peaceful sit-in in Istanbul to protect a hapless apology for a park from demolition. Right by the city’s unofficial centre, Taksim Square, Gezi Park had been slated to become yet another one of […]
ON-THE-RECORD CONFERENCE CALL BY DEPUTY NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR BEN RHODES ON SYRIA
THE WHITE HOUSE – Office of the Press Secretary, June 13, 2013 – Via Telephone – 5:16 P.M. EDT – ON-THE-RECORD CONFERENCE CALL BY DEPUTY NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR FOR STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS BEN RHODES ON SYRIA MS. MEEHAN: Good afternoon, everybody. This is Bernadette Meehan at the National Security Council. Thank you for joining this conference call on […]
Statement by Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes on Syrian Chemical Weapons Use
Statement by Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes on Syrian Chemical Weapons Use: At the President’s direction, the United States Government has been closely monitoring the potential use of chemical weapons within Syria. Following the assessment made by our intelligence community in April, the President directed the intelligence community to seek credible […]
Should Canada Trust Greece?
By Justine Frangouli-Argyris Last week, the Speaker of the Hellenic Parliament, Evangelos Meimarakis, paid an official visit to Canada where he was received by the Speaker of the Senate, Noel Kinsella, the Speaker of the House of Commons, Andrew Scheer, and various Ministers of the Harper government.