| Author (Corporate) | BBC |
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| Series Title | BBC News |
| Series Details | 9.8.07 |
| Publication Date | 09/08/2007 |
| Content Type | News |
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A moderate conservative from Turkey's ruling Islamist-rooted AK Party, Koksal Toptan, was elected, August 2007, parliament speaker by a huge majority. Correspondents say his nomination was a concession to Turkey's powerful secular elite, including the military. |
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| Source Link | http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/6939181.stm |
| Countries / Regions | Turkey |
