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Turkey more and more tied to Us in case of a war in Iraq

Ankara, Turkey - Turkish parliament OKs for an upgrade of Us bases

With 308-193 vote and 9 abstentions the Turkish parliament has voted a resolution with which has been decided of upgrade the air force bases from where, likely, the American troops will deliver an attack to Iraq. An other important voting is expected for next February 18 when the possibility could be given to the USA to allocate own contingents on the Turkish territory. An important decision for...

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Rome, Italy, 02/07/2003 17:10
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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