CBN NEWS: Turkey's Islamic Ambitions Grip Austria: VIENNA, Austria -- Turkey is today considered a rising power in the Middle East and Europe.
But just a few centuries ago, the Turks ruled large chunks of both regions under the banner of the Ottoman Empire. Turkish-led forces drove deep into Europe, even reaching the gates of Vienna twice before being defeated.
Now they're back. >>> Erick Stakelbeck, CBN News Terrorism Analyst | Monday, June 28, 2010