Word: izmir
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...Turkey is a Muslim country where the clout of conservative Muslim voters has been steadily growing, as demonstrated by the AKP's landslide sweep to power in the 2002 elections. Whereas the secular middle class can be found almost exclusively in coastal cities like Istanbul and Izmir, the AKP, led by the former semipro soccer player and Islamist Erdogan, has its roots in the conservative Central Anatolian heartland, as well as among millions of poorer migrants from those areas. Despite secularists' warnings, a poll conducted last year by a leading Istanbul think tank found that only 8.9% of the population...
...Before the start of the game, Delaney-Smith was presented with an award honoring her for being named the 2005 USA Basketball Developmental Coach of the Year. Delaney-Smith guided the World University Games team to an unblemished 7-0 record and a gold medal this past summer in Izmir, Turkey. —Staff writer Karan Lodha can be reached at klodha@fas.harvard.edu...
...that country. These subjects are of interest not only to the Afghans but also to those in the Middle East and the rest of the world. The new Afghan government ought to be against all radical Islamic activities. Its goal should be to achieve long-term peace. SULEYMAN ZORAL Izmir, Turkey...