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  • Turkey Torn on Joining U.N. Mission

    08/27/2006 3:49:43 PM PDT · by jdm · 7 replies · 296+ views
    AP via 620KTAR ^ | 8-27-06 | LOUIS MEIXLER
    ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) - The European Union and the United Nations are pushing for Muslim participation in the expanded U.N. peacekeeping force in Lebanon, but a growing public chorus in Turkey opposes sending troops who could be seen as supporting Israel against fellow Muslims. Turkish legislators are expected to debate the U.N. peacekeeping mission at a Cabinet meeting Monday, though no decision is anticipated. Some officials say Turkey is likely to wait until U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan's visit Sept. 6 before committing to the force. "There will be no rush," the Hurriyet newspaper quoted lawmaker Mehmet Elkatmis as saying. "It...