Tensions mount between Turkey and Iraq over Sunni vice president

2012-05-16

The Turkey-Iraq rupture deepens as Ankara renews its support for Iraq's fugitive vice president.

World

2012-05-09

Analysts: French election could boost Turkey's EU bid

With Sarkozy gone, Turkey-France relations have a chance to improve.

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2012-05-08

Al-Qaeda considered name change to lure Muslims

Al-Qaeda considered a name change in hopes that Muslims would support the terrorist organisation.

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2012-05-04

Press freedom lessens in Southeast Europe

A new report by Freedom House shows a mixed picture of media freedom in Southeast Europe in 2011. Over the past 12 months, the situation worsened most significantly in Macedonia, while notable improvements were made in Kosovo and Montenegro.

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2012-05-03

Letters show bin Laden's frustration with groups

Declassified letters written by former al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, discovered in his hideout in Pakistan where he was killed one year ago, reveal details about the organisation's inner workings and the backlash it suffered as a result of targeting civilians.

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Spotlight

2012-05-15

Opportunities and limitations: Turkey's diplomatic strength in the Middle East

Despite Turkey's hyperactive diplomacy, its ability to play a key role in the Middle East is restrained by limited diplomatic power and institutional capacity.

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What do you think?

Do you think the violence in Syria could become severe enough that NATO-member Turkey will invoke Article 5 to protect its territory, requiring NATO members to help defend Turkey?

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German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle speaks during the 14th Kronberg Talks Open Forum at Istanbul's Sabanci University on Tuesday (May 15th). "EU-Turkey relations and accession negotiations must be re-dynamised," Westerwelle said. [Reuters]