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A US-Israeli strike targeted Iran's Qom-Tehran highway early Friday, Mehr news agency reported, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The attack comes a day after strikes destroyed the strategic B1 bridge in Karaj, north of Tehran, killing eight people and wounding 95.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Thursday that the struggle for oil and carbon fuels in the past century will be replaced by water as competition for power intensifies. "The signs of this struggle are already visible in the armed conflicts taking place around the region," he warned.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan extended his greetings to Türkiye's Jewish citizens for the Passover holiday, wishing that the holiday brings "peace, stability, prosperity, and well-being to our region and all humanity." The message reflects Türkiye's tradition of recognizing religious holidays of all communities.Turkish supporters flooded Taksim Square waving flags and celebrating after the national team qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating Kosovo 1-0 in the European Qualifiers play-off final on April 1. The victory secured Türkiye's place in the global tournament.Iran carried out at least 5,471 missile and drone attacks targeting US bases and critical sites in seven Arab countries since Feb. 28, according to compiled official data. The UAE was the most impacted, intercepting 414 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,914 drones.

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Turkey's inflation hits 11.92 percent in December 2017

Ersin Çelik

10:25, 03/01/2018, Wednesday

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Turkey's inflation hits 11.92 percent in December 2017

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Yearly increase in consumer prices reaches 11.92 percent in December 2017, official data shows

Turkey's annual inflation rate reached 11.92 percent in December 2017, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) announced on Wednesday.

The December 2017 figure was down from 12.98 percent in November 2017.

Consumer prices saw monthly change of 0.69 percent in December 2017.

The highest monthly and annual increase were in transportation with 1.69 percent and 18.24 percent respectively, the report noted.

December 2016 inflation rate was 8.53 percent, according to TurkStat.

Turkey's inflation rate for 2017 was expected to reach 11.73 percent, according to a group of 20 experts who gave their forecast to Anadolu Agency on Tuesday.

Titles :2017 Consumer price index December 2017 inflation Turkey Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat)

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