Turkey

Turkey's goal keeper Volkan Demirel (bottom) snatches the ball from Germany's Toni Kroos (R) watched by Servet Cetin of Turkey (L) during the Euro 2012 qualifying soccer match between Germany and Turkey at the Olympia stadium in Berlin, October 8, 2010. Germany won the match 3-0.

Turkey's Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu (R) and his Egyptian counterpart Ahmed Abul Gheit give a press conference in Ankara on November 22, 2010. Gheit said Turkey and Egypt would set up a 'high-level strategic cooperation council' aimed at boosting bilateral political consultations and economic ties. The council will be comprised of the two countries' prime ministers and a number of senior ministers.

Turkey's Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu (R) and his Egyptian counterpart Ahmed Abul Gheit give a press conference in Ankara on November 22, 2010. Gheit said Turkey and Egypt would set up a 'high-level strategic cooperation council' aimed at boosting bilateral political consultations and economic ties. The council will be comprised of the two countries' prime ministers and a number of senior ministers.

Turkey's Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu (R) and his Egyptian counterpart Ahmed Abul Gheit give a press conference in Ankara on November 22, 2010. Gheit said Turkey and Egypt would set up a 'high-level strategic cooperation council' aimed at boosting bilateral political consultations and economic ties. The council will be comprised of the two countries' prime ministers and a number of senior ministers.

Turkey's Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu (R) and his Egyptian counterpart Ahmed Abul Gheit give a press conference in Ankara on November 22, 2010. Gheit said Turkey and Egypt would set up a 'high-level strategic cooperation council' aimed at boosting bilateral political consultations and economic ties. The council will be comprised of the two countries' prime ministers and a number of senior ministers.

Turkey's defender Servet Cetin walks off the pitch after injuring his nose in a clash with Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer during the Germany vs Turkey Euro 2012 qualifying football match at the Olympia stadium in Berlin October 8, 2010. Germany won 3-0.

Neslihan Darnel of Turkey (C) spikes the ball in front of Peru's Carla Rueda (L) and captain Leyla Chihuan (R) during their Pool E second round match at the FIVB 2010 Women's Volleyball World Championships in Tokyo on November 9, 2010. Turkey beat Peru by 3-0 (25-15, 25-18, 25-20).

FERMO, ITALY - NOVEMBER 17: Diego Fabbrini (C) of Italy takes the ball past Yosuf Onur Arikan and Bans Basdas of Turkey during the U21 international friendly match between Italy and Turkey at Stadio Bruno Recchioni on November 17, 2010 in Fermo, Italy.

Neslihan Darnel of Turkey (C) spikes the ball past Germany's Anne Matthes (L) and Corina Ssuschke (R) during their final round/Place 5th-8th match at the FIVB 2010 Women's Volleyball World Championships at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo on November 13, 2010. Turkey beat Germany 3-2 (25-23, 25-18, 14-25, 20-25, 15-11).

Eda Erdem of Turkey (top) spikes the ball above Germany's Heike Beier (lower) during their final round/Place 5th-8th match at the FIVB 2010 Women's Volleyball World Championships at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo on November 13, 2010. Turkey beat Germany 3-2 (25-23, 25-18, 14-25, 20-25, 15-11).

Naz Aydemir of Turkey (C) receives the ball while Italy's Francesca Piccinini (L) and her team captain Esra Gumus (R) look on during their final round match for fifth and sixth place at the FIVB 2010 Women's Volleyball World Championships at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo on November 14, 2010. Italy beat Turkey 25-23, 25-20, 25-21 for fifth plalce.

Turkey's President Abdullah Gul (in the car, R, black suit), flanked by Turkey's Chief of General Staff, Isik Kosaner (standing beside Gul) and a commander, arrives at a parade marking the 87th anniversary of Republic Day in Ankara October 29, 2010. On October 29, 1923, the Turkish Grand National Assembly officially made the declaration of Republic and unanimously voted Mustafa Kemal as its first President.

Turkey's Gozde Kirdar Sonsirma reacts to a losing point during their Pool E second round match against Poland at the FIVB 2010 Women's Volleyball World Championships in Tokyo on November 10, 2010. Poland beat Turkey by 3-1 (25-23, 24-26, 27-25, 25-22).

A young child, holding Turkey's national flag, stands in front of Anitkabir, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk's Mausoleum to attend a ceremony to celebrate the 72nd anniversary of his death in Ankara on November 10, 2010. Ataturk, who proclaimed modern-day Turkey in 1923 on the ashes of the Ottoman Empire, is seen as a national hero and revered by many to this day. His legacy is protected under a special law.

Neslihan Darnel of Turkey (L) spikes the ball above Germany's Maren Brinker (C) and captain Christiane Furst (R) during their final round/Place 5th-8th match at the FIVB 2010 Women's Volleyball World Championships at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo on November 13, 2010. Turkey beat Germany 3-2 (25-23, 25-18, 14-25, 20-25, 15-11).

Seda Tokatlioglu of Turkey (R) dodges the ball during her final round/Place 5th-8th match against Germany at the FIVB 2010 Women's Volleyball World Championships at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo on November 13, 2010. Turkey beat Germany by 3-2 (25-23, 25-18, 14-25, 20-25, 15-11).

Eda Erdem of Turkey (L) spikes the ball past Italy's Antonella Del Core (R) during their final round match for fifth and sixth place at the FIVB 2010 Women's Volleyball World Championships at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo on November 14, 2010. Italy beat Turkey by 3-0 (25-23, 25-20, 25-21) to get the 5th plalce.

FERMO, ITALY - NOVEMBER 17: Emre Colak (L) of Turkey takes the ball past Mattia Destro of Italy during the U21 international friendly match between Italy and Turkey at Stadio Bruno Recchioni on November 17, 2010 in Fermo, Italy.

FERMO, ITALY - NOVEMBER 17: Diego Fabbrini of Italy shields the ball from Bans Basdas of Turkey during the U21 international friendly match between Italy and Turkey at Stadio Bruno Recchioni on November 17, 2010 in Fermo, Italy.

WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 24: U.S. President Barack Obama pardons the National Thanksgiving Turkey, named Apple, in a ceremony with his daughter and Malia (R) and National Turkey Federation Chairman Yubert Envia (L) in the Rose Garden November 24, 2010 in Washington, DC. After the event, Apple will be taken to a new residence at George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens.

Turkey's President Abdullah Gul (2-R) and his wife Hayrunnisa (R) sit with Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and his wife Fauzia (L) after Gilani received the Order of the Republic at the Presidential Palace in Ankara on December 7, 2010. Gilani received the honour while on an official visit to Turkey.

Olympic champion Nurcan Taylan of Turkey (C) celebrates her gold medal and new world record on the podium with silver medallist Sibel Ozkan (L) of Turkey and bronze medallist Yuan Tian of China after the women's 48kg category at the Word Weightifling Championships in Antalya on September 17, 2010. Weighlifters from 88 countries compete in the championships.

Turkey's captain Esra Gumus (L) receives the ball while Eda Erdem (R) looks on during their Pool E second round match against Peru at the FIVB 2010 Women's Volleyball World Championships in Tokyo on November 9, 2010. Turkey beat Peru by 3-0 (25-15, 25-18, 25-20).

Turkey's setter Naz Aydemir (R) sets the ball in front of Agnieszka Bednarek-Kasza of Poland (L) during their Pool E second round match at the FIVB 2010 Women's Volleyball World Championships in Tokyo on November 10, 2010. Poland beat Turkey by 3-1 (25-23, 24-26, 27-25, 25-22).

People holding Turkey's national flag stand in front of the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk to celebrate the 72nd anniversary of his death in Ankara on November 10, 2010. Ataturk, who proclaimed modern-day Turkey in 1923 on the ashes of the Ottoman Empire, is seen as a national hero and revered by many to this day. His legacy is protected under a special law.

Olympic champion Nurcan Taylan of Turkey (C) celebrates her gold medal and new world record on the podium with silver medallist Sibel Ozkan (L) of Turkey and bronze medallist Yuan Tian of China after the women's 48kg category at the Word Weightifling Championships in Antalya on September 17, 2010. Weighlifters from 88 countries compete in the championships.

Turkey's First Lady Hayrunnisa Gul (L) and her German counterpart Bettina Wulff (R) follow their husbands Turkey's President Abdullah Gul and Germany's President Christian Wulff (R, top) during a welcoming ceremony at the Cankaya Presidential Palace in Ankara on October 19, 2010. German President Christian Wulff began talks with Turkish leaders on October 19 as debate simmered in his country on how Muslim immigrants, many of them Turkish, should be integrated.

Turkey's setter Naz Aydemir (R) sets the ball in front of Peru's captain Leyla Chihuan (L) during their Pool E second round match at the FIVB 2010 Women's Volleyball World Championships in Tokyo on November 9, 2010. Turkey beat Peru by 3-0 (25-15, 25-18, 25-20).

Neslihan Darnel of Turkey (L) spikes the ball past Poland's Agnieszka Bednarek-Kasza (R) during their Pool E second round match at the FIVB 2010 Women's Volleyball World Championships in Tokyo on November 10, 2010. Poland beat Turkey by 3-1 (25-23, 24-26, 27-25, 25-22).

Seda Tokatlioglu of Turkey (L) spikes the ball past Germany's captain Christiane Furst (R) during their final round/Place 5th-8th match at the FIVB 2010 Women's Volleyball World Championships at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo on November 13, 2010. Turkey beat Germany 3-2 (25-23, 25-18, 14-25, 20-25, 15-11).

WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 24: U.S. President Barack Obama pardons the National Thanksgiving Turkey, named Apple, in a ceremony with daughters Sasha (2nd R) and Malia (R) and National Turkey Federation Chairman Yubert Envia (L) in the Rose Garden November 24, 2010 in Washington, DC. After the event, Apple will be taken to a new residence at George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens.

Turkey's defender Servet Cetin (R) is treated by a team doctor after injuring his nose in a clash with Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer during the Germany vs Turkey Euro 2012 qualifying football match at the Olympia stadium in Berlin October 8, 2010. Germany won 3-0.

Neslihan Darnel of Turkey (R) spikes the ball while Poland's Anna Werblinska (L, top) and Berenika Okuniewska (L, bottom) jump for a block attempt during their Pool E second round match at the FIVB 2010 Women's Volleyball World Championships in Tokyo on November 10, 2010. Poland beat Turkey by 3-1 (25-23, 24-26, 27-25, 25-22).

A young child, holding Turkey's national flag, stands in front of Anitkabir, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk's Mausoleum to attend a ceremony to celebrate the 72nd anniversary of his death in Ankara on November 10, 2010. Ataturk, who proclaimed modern-day Turkey in 1923 on the ashes of the Ottoman Empire, is seen as a national hero and revered by many to this day. His legacy is protected under a special law.

Naz Aydemir of Turkey (L) reaches her hand to receive the ball while Germany's Heike Beier (R) looks on during their final round/Place 5th-8th match at the FIVB 2010 Women's Volleyball World Championships at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo on November 13, 2010. Turkey beat Germany by 3-2 (25-23, 25-18, 14-25, 20-25, 15-11).

Gozde Kirdar Sonsirma of Turkey (C) reaches to receive the ball while Italy's captain Eleonora Lo Bianco (L) looks on during their final round match for fifth and sixth place at the FIVB 2010 Women's Volleyball World Championships at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo on November 14, 2010. Italy beat Turkey by 3-0 (25-23, 25-20, 25-21) to get the 5th plalce.

WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 24: U.S. President Barack Obama pardons the National Thanksgiving Turkey, named Apple, in a ceremony with daughters Sasha (2nd R) and Malia (R) and National Turkey Federation Chairman Yubert Envia (L) in the Rose Garden November 24, 2010 in Washington, DC. After the event, Apple will be taken to a new residence at George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens.

Turkey's President Abdullah Gul (2-L) and his wife Hayrunnisa (L) pose with Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and his wife Fauzia (L) after Gilani received the Order of the Republic at the Presidential Palace in Ankara on December 7, 2010. Gilani received the honour while on an official visit to Turkey.

Naz Aydemir (top L) of Turkey reacts when her teammate Eda Erdem (top R) blocks a spike from Li Juan of China (lying on the court) while China's Zhang Xian (bottom R) looks on during their first round match of the world women's volleyball championship in Osaka on October 29, 2010. Turkey defeated China 19-25, 25-14, 25-20, 25-17.

A man, holding Turkey's national flag, stands in front of Anitkabir, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk's Mausoleum as he wears a banner featuring his leader to celebrate the 72nd anniversary of his death in Ankara on November 10, 2010. Ataturk, who proclaimed modern-day Turkey in 1923 on the ashes of the Ottoman Empire, is seen as a national hero and revered by many to this day. His legacy is protected under a special law.

Turkey's President Abdullah Gul (2-L) and his wife Hayrunnisa (L) pose with Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and his wife Fauzia (L) after Gilani received the Order of the Republic at the Presidential Palace in Ankara on December 7, 2010. Gilani received the honour while on an official visit to Turkey.

Esra Gumus (R) of Turkey receives the ball, while her teammate Gulden Kayalar Kuzubasioglu (L) looks on during the Pool E second round match at the World Women's Volleyball championship in Tokyo on November 6, 2010. Turkey defeated Serbia 25-19, 25-16, 25-20.

Bahar Toksoy of Turkey (R) spikes the ball beside Peru's Jessenia Uceda (L) during their Pool E second round match at the FIVB 2010 Women's Volleyball World Championships in Tokyo on November 9, 2010. Turkey beat Peru by 3-0 (25-15, 25-18, 25-20).

Bahar Toksoy of Turkey (L) watches Gulden Kayalar Kuzubasiogl (R) receiving the ball during their Pool E second round match against Peru at the FIVB 2010 Women's Volleyball World Championships in Tokyo on November 9, 2010. Turkey beat Peru by 3-0 (25-15, 25-18, 25-20).

Neriman Ozsoy of Turkey (R) pushes the ball while Peru's Karla Ortiz (L) and captain Leyla Chihuan (C) jump for blocks during their Pool E second round match at the FIVB 2010 Women's Volleyball World Championships in Tokyo on November 9, 2010. Turkey beat Peru by 3-0 (25-15, 25-18, 25-20).

Armenian Christians gather for mass at the Church of the Holy Cross on Akhtamar Island in Van, eastern Turkey, on September 19, 2010. Hundreds of Armenian Christians gathered at a historic church in eastern Turkey for the first mass there since World War I massacres and expulsions effaced them from the region. Overpowered by emotion and some holding back tears, about 1,000 Armenians came to the rocky Akdamar island -- Akhtamar in Armenian -- in Lake Van, where the Church of the Holy Cross remains as a rare legacy of their community in Turkey.

Armenian Christian Priests off prayers at the Church of the Holy Cross on Akhtamar Island in Van, eastern Turkey, on September 19, 2010. Hundreds of Armenian Christians gathered at a historic church in eastern Turkey for the first mass there since World War I massacres and expulsions effaced them from the region. Overpowered by emotion and some holding back tears, about 1,000 Armenians came to the rocky Akdamar island -- Akhtamar in Armenian -- in Lake Van, where the Church of the Holy Cross remains as a rare legacy of their community in Turkey.

Armenian priests gather for mass at the Church of the Holy Cross on Akhtamar Island in Van, eastern Turkey, on September 19, 2010. Hundreds of Armenian Christians gathered at a historic church in eastern Turkey for the first mass there since World War I massacres and expulsions effaced them from the region. Overpowered by emotion and some holding back tears, about 1,000 Armenians came to the rocky Akdamar island -- Akhtamar in Armenian -- in Lake Van, where the Church of the Holy Cross remains as a rare legacy of their community in Turkey.

A Choir of Armenian Christians sing hymns at the Church of the Holy Cross on Akhtamar Island in Van, eastern Turkey, on September 19, 2010. Hundreds of Armenian Christians gathered at a historic church in eastern Turkey for the first mass there since World War I massacres and expulsions effaced them from the region. Overpowered by emotion and some holding back tears, about 1,000 Armenians came to the rocky Akdamar island -- Akhtamar in Armenian -- in Lake Van, where the Church of the Holy Cross remains as a rare legacy of their community in Turkey.

Armenian Christians gather for mass at the Church of the Holy Cross on Akhtamar Island in Van, eastern Turkey, on September 19, 2010. Hundreds of Armenian Christians gathered at a historic church in eastern Turkey for the first mass there since World War I massacres and expulsions effaced them from the region. Overpowered by emotion and some holding back tears, about 1,000 Armenians came to the rocky Akdamar island -- Akhtamar in Armenian -- in Lake Van, where the Church of the Holy Cross remains as a rare legacy of their community in Turkey.