The coincidence could mark a turning point in attempts to change the firm's culture and put past scandals behind it.

ECONOMIST: Siemens

The deal could mark a turning point in efforts to protect rhinos because it represents the first official pact signed by both countries, Richard Thomas from the wildlife trade monitoring group Traffic told the BBC.

BBC: Rhino poaching: South Africa and Vietnam sign deal

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he hopes the meeting in Geneva will mark a "turning point" in diplomatic efforts to end the unrest.

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This week will mark a turning point in the Iraq war.

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The departure of Mr Rangel from the government may also mark a turning point.

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The deal could mark a major turning point for Google and mark a serious threat to rival Microsoft.

BBC: Google says this is the first of several deals

This quarter may mark an important turning point for the company that has struggled under a near zero interest rate environment for more than a year.

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He has been at Roma for five years and I believe the experience in England could mark a turning point in his career.

BBC: Fulham sign Shorey, Okaka and Buchtmann

Hopes that the tenure of prime minister, Junichiro Koizumi, would mark a turning-point for Japan in its commitment to change have begun to fade.

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