PM says Turkey, IMF jointly decided no stand-by deal.

Turkey says Palestinian-Israeli indirect talks "positive step".

Petraeus in Kyrgyzstan, US to build "training centre" .

Iranian parliament blocks govt subsidy cut.

Turkey, South Korea sign protocol on nuclear power plant .

Myanmar bars Suu Kyi's election participation.

Dalai Lama says stands firmly with Uighurs.

Mozambique announces red alert for flood areas.

Thai protesters to go ahead despite security law.

Russia arrests 10 held in Ingushetia raid.

US creating chaos in Eritrea, media says.

US charity attacked in Pakistan.

Pakistan extends term of spy chief.

Turkey says South Korea trade ties on the rise.

Turkey's minister sees no necessity on IMF deal.

Turkey spends $27.5 bln for cell phone handsets so far.

Turkey, South Korea to sign deal on free trade talks.

US condemns Israeli settlement expansion.

Turkey's Deputy PM says no IMF program talks until May.

Albanian Defense Minister in Turkey for talks.