Peter Kenyon

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What To Know About Turkey's Elections

Friday, June 22, 2018

On Sunday, voters will elect a president and parliament in snap elections called by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has amassed broad powers over the years. Here's a look at what's at stake.

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News Brief: Republicans Delay Immigration Vote, Turkey Election Preview

Friday, June 22, 2018

Congressional Republicans have delayed a vote on their immigration bill again. Also, ProPublica's Ginger Thompson discusses audio from a migrant detention facility and we preview Turkey's election.

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Erdogan Seeks A New Term With Increased Powers In Turkey

Friday, June 22, 2018

Turkey holds elections Sunday as its controversial president seeks re-election and looks set to gain more powers for his office.

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Ahead Of Turkey's Election, Rising Inflation And Weakening Currency Loom

Wednesday, June 20, 2018

The Turkish president is holding elections next week in an attempt to win a new term in an already powerful presidency. But Turkey's economy is worrying voters.

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Opposition Mounts Challenge To Erdogan In Turkey

Friday, June 15, 2018

Turkey's president called elections to try to solidify his power — and he does dominate the campaign — but others are mounting a significant challenge.

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News Brief: North Korea Summit Plans Continue, Europe And Iran, NBA Playoffs

Thursday, May 31, 2018

A top North Korean official is meeting with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to plan a summit between President Trump and Kim Jong Un. Also, an update on Europe and the Iran nuclear deal.

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What's Next For The European Union And The Iran Deal

Thursday, May 31, 2018

Iran had set Thursday as a deadline for European Union countries to come up with a plan to move forward after the U.S. backed out of a multiple party agreement.

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Diplomats Gather In Europe In Last-Ditch Effort To Save Iran Nuclear Deal

Friday, May 25, 2018

Signatories to the Iran nuclear deal will meet with their Iranian counterpart in the first such gathering since the United States pulled out of the deal. The meeting will assess what can be done to keep the deal going.

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Vienna Meeting Is A Last-Ditch Effort To Save Iran Nuclear Deal

Friday, May 25, 2018

British, Chinese, French, German and Russian officials are meeting with Iran's deputy foreign minister for the first time since the U.S. pulled out of the deal.

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Will Sharp Rhetoric Against Israel From Muslim, Arab Nations Turn Into Action?

Saturday, May 19, 2018

Members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation condemned Israel's killing of protesters in Gaza. But it's unclear how far the Islamic community is willing to go in support of Palestinians.

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U.S. Embassy In Jerusalem Opens As Mass Protests Take Place In Gaza

Monday, May 14, 2018

As the United States opens its controversial embassy in Jerusalem Monday, it's getting mixed reviews with celebration from Israelis and disappointment among Palestinians.

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U.S. Marks The Opening Of Its Embassy In Jerusalem

Monday, May 14, 2018

After decades of U.S. policy saying the disputed city of Jerusalem should be settled in peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians, the Trump administration made Jerusalem Israel's capital.

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On The Eve Of The U.S. Embassy Move, Israelis Mark Jerusalem Day

Sunday, May 13, 2018

On the day before the U.S. Embassy officially moves from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, Israelis celebrated Jerusalem Day, an annual holiday commemorating the end of the 1967 war.

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News Brief: Cohen Allegedly Received Russian Payments, Trump Ends Iran Deal

Wednesday, May 09, 2018

Michael Cohen may have received hundreds of thousands of dollars in payments from corporate clients and a Russian billionaire. Also, President Trump says the U.S. will withdraw from the Iran deal.

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How Nations Across The World Are Reacting To The U.S. Decision To Leave Iran Nuclear Deal

Tuesday, May 08, 2018

Iran and the world react to President Trump's announcement about that the United States will leave the Iran nuclear deal.

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Trump To Decide Soon Whether To Stay With Iran Nuclear Deal

Monday, May 07, 2018

At the end of this week, President Trump will have to make a decision regarding the Iran nuclear deal. Iran's president has warned Trump faces "historic regret" if he abandons the deal.

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Landowner Aims To Bring Wolves Back To Scotland, Centuries After They Were Wiped Out

Thursday, May 03, 2018

The proposal to reintroduce wolves to the Scottish Highlands is controversial, just like the Yellowstone project it's modeled after.

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Israel Reveals New Information, Presses U.S. To Scrap Iran Deal

Tuesday, May 01, 2018

Israel has new claims that Iran has been secretly working for years to build a nuclear weapon and, therefore, cannot be trusted to hold up their end of the Iran deal. Iran dismisses the news.

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Och, No! Some Scots Cry As Their Beloved Soda Gets A Less Sugary Revamp

Friday, April 27, 2018

The makers of Irn Bru, Scotland's "other national drink," have slashed its sugar content in the face of a tax that aims to battle obesity. Not everyone is pleased with the health-minded tweaks.

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How Glasgow Cut Crime After Once Being The 'Murder Capital Of Europe'

Thursday, April 26, 2018

Once described as "murder capital of Europe", the city of Glasgow, Scotland has cut its crime rate dramatically, in part by helping offenders find a place in society.

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