ANKARA - These are some of the major headlines and their brief stories in Turkey's press on January 13, 2003. The Anadolu Agency does not verify these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

HURRIYET (LIBERAL)
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WRONG MOVE TURNED BACK FROM BAGHDAD
State Minister Tuzmen, who went to Iraq with a delegation of 350 businessmen during countdown to an operation against Iraq, had a Mosul-Kirkuk shock in Baghdad. When it was noted during the joint press conference of Iraqi Vice President Taha Yasin Ramadan and Tuzmen that ''Turkish Foreign Ministry had launched an investigation to search rights on Mosul and Kirkuk'', Ramadan said that he would not even respond to that question. Ramadan said that those who put forth that issue would serve evil U.S. administration and Zionists. Ramadan noted that this would harm Iraqi-Turkish relations.

WORDS ENDING ONE ERA
Greek Naval Forces Commander Andoniadis said that his father had lived Turkey's pressure and noted that his daughter was not feeling Turkey's threat at the moment. He added that his grandchild would never know about those issues. Admiral Andoniadis made this brave statement to a Greek newspaper. Defining Cyprus as a ''thorn'' in Turkish-Greek relations, Andoniadis said that everything would change with solution of Cyprus issue.

MILLIYET (LIBERAL)
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MESSAGE LIKE A THREAT TO ANKARA: ''YOUR SECURITY WILL BE UNDER THREAT''
Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein warned State Minister Kursad Tuzmen that ''if Turkey entered a war, it would face security threat.'' Tuzmen had a meeting with Saddam Hussein on the last day of his visit to Iraq which lasted two hours and 20 minutes. Saddam Hussein firstly expressed pleasure with Turkey's efforts for a peace. Then, he said that if the United States hit, Turkey would face not only economic but also many other problems including security problems which it could not control.

SCANDAL IN BAGHDAD
Iraqi Vice President Taha Yasin Ramadan and State Minister Kursad Tuzmen were hand-in-hand when they came to the hall for a ''joint'' press conference. Ramadan, who started to speak the first, indirectly threatened Turkey. When he was asked a question about Mosul and Kirkuk, he ended the press conference while Tuzmen could not speak.

SABAH (LIBERAL)
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ANNE KRUEGER IS NOT DUE IN TURKEY FOR A TOURISTIC TOUR
When non-interest surplus and expenditures increased concerns, International Monetary Fund (IMF) First Deputy Managing Director Anne Krueger is coming to Turkey on Thursday to discuss future of the economic program. Turkey is welcoming a critical week regarding the economic program. Krueger's visit to Turkey is perceived as the beginning of severe negotiations between the economy officials and the IMF.

POSSIBLE OPERATION AGAINST IRAQ URGE PEOPLE TO BUY GOLD
As an intervention to Iraq is getting closer since the summer, demand in gold increased. Gold which is considered as the best investment during a war gained 33.5 percent value in December 2002 when compared with December 2001.

CUMHURIYET (LEFT)
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GREEN LIGHT TO CASINOS
Target of the government is to open the casinos again after one year period.
Justice and Development Party (AK Party) ruling plans to activate tourism cities again. According to the plan of the government, both the wasted areas would be activated for economy, and new employment areas would be provided thanks to the new tourism understanding.
Although it was not clearly stated in the plan, permission would be given to the operation of casinos in new tourism cities.

MESSAGE FROM BAGHDAD: TURKEY WILL BE DAMAGED MUCH State Minister Kursad Tuzmen was received by Iraqi President Saddam Hussein. Prime Minister Abdullah Gul's written message was conveyed to Saddam during the meeting which lasted for two hours and 20 minutes. Iraqi Vice President Taha Yasin Ramadan said those that were imposed to Turkey, would later be reflected on Turkey in a worse way. Ramadan said Turkey was the side which would suffer the most from this attack.

RADIKAL (LEFT)
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BOSSES TO WARN AK PARTY
Administrators of Turkish Industrialists' and Businessmen's Association (TUSIAD) and Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), chairmen of 357 chambers and commodity exchanges and chairmen of 33 sectors will convene in Ankara next Sunday and warn the Justice and Development Party (AK Party) administration: ''You are not on the right track. You have to set your priorities.'' More than 400 businessmen will give the government the message that ''they cannot tolerate a new crisis.'' TOBB Chairman Rifat Hisarciklioglu said, ''they are acting wrongly. It is our duty to warn the government.''

GUL: ''EFFORT FOR PEACE''
Prime Minister Abdullah Gul, who met with Iranian President Mohammad Khatami, said, ''all of us have to exert efforts for preventing a war. Otherwise, we will face many losses.''

SECOND SOURCE PACKAGE ON ROAD
The Justice and Development Party (AK Party) which is searching for a source for 15 quadrillion Turkish liras (TL) of finance deficit is preparing a second package. The package includes measures to accelerate collection in social security sector and sell immovables.

TURKIYE (RIGHT)
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SADDAM SURPRISE
Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein, who does not meet with foreign statesmen, received State Minister Kursad Tuzmen who brought the ''peace message'' of Prime Minister Abdullah Gul.
State Minister Tuzmen, who completed his visit to Baghdad with the businessmen, was received by Iraqi President Saddam Hussein. Tuzmen said he conveyed Saddam the message of Prime Minister Abdullah Gul.
Briefing about the meeting, Tuzmen said, ''it was a very beneficial meeting to improve bilateral relations.''

SNOW ENTERS FROM BORDER
Snow storm which started in Thracean region the previous day, paralyzed daily life in Edirne. It is estimated that snow will effect internal parts and northern section of the country as of today.

ZAMAN (CONSERVATIVE)
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PRIME MINISTER GUL: THERE IS STILL CHANCE TO SOLVE IRAQI CRISIS THROUGH PEACEFUL MEANS
Prime Minister Abdullah Gul said the aim of his visit to the Middle East countries was to solve Iraqi problem without war and without entering a military clash.
Gul said, ''after the meetings I had with the leaders, I have the idea that there is still chance,'' stating that steps could be taken to stop a war.
Gul said they found it right to hold negotiations with those countries again, and noted that, ''we will complete our consultations soon and make statements to public soon.''

PARLIAMENT SPEAKER ARINC DUE TO CYPRUS TODAY
Parliament Speaker Bulent Arinc will go to Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) today for an official visit. A total of 20 parliamentarians, who are members of Parliamentary Foreign Affairs and National Defense Commission will accompany Arinc.
Arinc and the accompanying delegation will start contacts by meeting with TRNC President Rauf Denktas and Parliament Speaker Zeki Serter. The delegation will later meet with TRNC Prime Minister Dervis Eroglu.