They will come crawling on their knees

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A European commissioner's remark that Germany and France would one day come crawling "on their knees" begging Turkey to join the EU has miffed Berlin and thrilled Ankara. As German Chancellor Merkel prepares for a visit to Turkey, the country is pushing for concessions.

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On Jan. 25, Erdogan said that Ankara may decide to join the SCO, stating: "If we get into the SCO, we will say goodbye to the EU. The SCO is better -- much more powerful. Pakistan wants in, India wants in as well. If the SCO wants us, we will become members of this organization."

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