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Turkey's constitutional elections could alter political landscape - Washington Post
September 10, 2010 Christian Science Monitor | Turkey's constitutional elections could alter political landscape Washington Post ISTANBUL - The battle between Turkey's socially conservative, Islam-rooted government and the country's more secular political establishment comes to a head Sunday, when Turks vote on a package of constitutional amendments in a referendum ... Some see Turkey's secularism at stake in Sept. 12 referendum Turkish Public to Vote in Major Referendum Erdogan's Business Elite Prospers as Economy Booms: Video |
Kosovo deal would speed up Serbia's EU entry: diplomats - AFP
September 10, 2010 The Guardian | Kosovo deal would speed up Serbia's EU entry: diplomats AFP BRUSSELS — Serbia's chances of speeding up its EU entry appeared a shade brighter Friday with several European foreign ministers pledging to plead Belgrade's case following an agreement to talk with breakaway Kosovo. UN foreign policy chief Catherine ... UN resolution paves the way for Serbia-Kosovo talks Serbia welcomes UN resolution over Kosovo ANALYSIS: Serbia in turmoil over Kosovo shift |
Moscow mayor vows to stay after Medvedev attack - Reuters
September 10, 2010 Malaysia Star | Moscow mayor vows to stay after Medvedev attack Reuters By Gleb Bryanski YAROSLAVL, Russia (Reuters) - Moscow's powerful longtime mayor said Friday he plans to stay in office after Russian President Dmitry Medvedev gave him a dressing-down in a row that will test Medvedev's powers. ... Medvedev Will Get `Last Chance' to Escape Putin's Growing Shadow in Russia Medvedev rejects claims of Russia authoritarianism Medvedev defends Russian progress on path to democracy |
Obama says he'll stay engaged in Mideast talks - The Associated Press
September 10, 2010 The Hindu | Obama says he'll stay engaged in Mideast talks The Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama pledged Friday to help keep fast-track Mideast peace talks from breaking down, and said Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas knows "the window for creating a Palestinian state is closing." Obama said at a White House ... Obama: If Israeli-Palestinian talks break down, we'll continue trying Obama: "We are not at war with Islam" Obama: Middle East talks 'exceeded expectations' |
French Immigration Minister Says Roma Deportations to Continue - Voice of America
September 10, 2010 Sydney Morning Herald | French Immigration Minister Says Roma Deportations to Continue Voice of America Photo: AP France's Immigration Minister said Friday his country will not stop deporting Roma (Gypsy) people to Romania and Bulgaria despite pressure from the European Union. Speaking in Romania Friday, Immigration Minister Eric Besson said he wanted to ... France to continue deporting Roma France: Calls to End Expulsions French 'anti-Gypsy policy' denounced by European parliament |
Exchange of fire near Gaza border - BBC News
September 10, 2010 Ha'aretz | Exchange of fire near Gaza border BBC News There have been exchanges of fire near the Israel-Gaza border, wounding five Palestinians and damaging property. Militants in Gaza have fired at least five rockets or mortar rounds into Israel since Monday. Israel said it struck two Hamas sites in the ... Exchange of fire over Gaza border US church pastor's plans to burn Quran "terror": Hamas Gaza militants fire on Israel after overnight raids |
US Marines at Right Place, Right Time in Somalia Ship Rescue - Voice of America
September 10, 2010 MiamiHerald.com | US Marines at Right Place, Right Time in Somalia Ship Rescue Voice of America On Wednesday, President Obama authorized US Marines to rescue a German-owned ship that had been hijacked by Somali pirates. Within three hours, the Marines had captured nine pirates and freed the crew members, who had been holed up in a safe room. ... Marines seize ship from pirates Somali Militants Try Piracy US Marines free ship from pirates |
Russians mourn bombing victims; 10 others killed - The Associated Press
September 10, 2010 CBC.ca | Russians mourn bombing victims; 10 others killed The Associated Press VLADIKAVKAZ, Russia — Clashes between police and alleged militants left 10 more people dead Friday in Russia's volatile North Caucasus, even as stunned residents laid flowers in a square where a suicide car bombing killed 17 people and wounded more ... Russia Observes Day of Mourning After Market Blast Four militants killed in Russia's North Caucasus Car Bomb Explodes in Market in Restive Region of Russia |
SPD leaders urge Sarrazin to quit party - Financial Times
September 10, 2010 Sydney Morning Herald | SPD leaders urge Sarrazin to quit party Financial Times Leaders of Germany's opposition Social Democrats have appealed to Thilo Sarrazin, the rebel board member of the German Bundesbank under fire for his criticism of Muslim immigrants, to quit the party before he is formally ... Bundesbank board member quits amid race row No "golden handshake" for German banker Sarrazin: sources Newsmaker: Thilo Sarrazin, banker and pin-up of the right |
Iran's president intervened in American's release - The Associated Press
September 10, 2010 msnbc.com | Iran's president intervened in American's release The Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's president intervened to secure the release of Sarah Shourd, one of three Americans jailed for more than 13 months, in part because of her gender, a news agency reported Friday. Iranian officials have announced that on Saturday ... American Hiker's Pending Release Raises 'Big Questions,' Lawyer Says Iran to Free US Woman Held With Two Men Over Spy Claim Iran to Release Detained US Hiker |
