Peter Kenyon

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Odds Of Nuclear Deal With Iran May Be Rising

Thursday, February 26, 2015

All the talks about Iran's nuclear program may be coming to head around a few key issues — like how many years Iran might have to be subjected to inspections and how sanctions are lifted in return.

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Turkish Web Entrepreneurs Boost Luxembourg's Tech Profile

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Seeking to raise its high-tech profile, the tiny country of Luxembourg looks to Turkey for startup pitches. Turks are trying to make a mark in the international high-tech community.

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Iran Nuclear Talks Report Progress, While Critics Ratchet Up The Rhetoric

Monday, February 23, 2015

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U.S. and Iranian negotiators wrapped up nuclear talks in a venerable lakefront luxury hotel in Geneva on Monday, with an American official saying, "We made some progress," but adding, "there's still a long way to go."

The sides are trying to close the gaps in ...

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Kerry In Geneva For Latest Nuclear Talks With Iran

Monday, February 23, 2015

The latest round of nuclear talks regarding Iran have begun in Geneva. The U.S. and Iran are trying to iron out their differences ahead of a March 31 deadline for a framework on a potential deal.

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Turkey Launches Operation Across Syria's Border

Sunday, February 22, 2015

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After An Education In American Jazz, A Musician Tackles The Turkish Songbook

Saturday, February 21, 2015

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Jordan Rejects ISIS Claim That Strike Killed American Hostage

Saturday, February 07, 2015

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Jordan's Military Claims New Air Strikes Against ISIS

Thursday, February 05, 2015

Outraged by the killing of their air force pilot, Jordanians are considering what their country can do to respond.

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As Jets Roar Overhead, Jordan Remembers Its Fallen Pilot

Wednesday, February 04, 2015

Many Jordanians opposed joining the U.S.-led coalition against ISIS. But at a funeral ceremony for the country's fallen pilot, mourners honored his sacrifice and called for the destruction of ISIS.

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Winter African Winds Howl, Bringing Surf And Red Dust To Istanbul

Monday, February 02, 2015

It was a lodos weekend in Istanbul, as warm, dusty winds from Africa howled up the Bosporus, sending waves crashing over the shore and snatching houseplants and deck chairs off terraces.

Ferry traffic was interrupted, over 100 flights were canceled by Turkish Airlines and police reported that five people were ...

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Turkish Officials Seem To Ignore Threats Of Extremist Violence

Friday, January 30, 2015

Alert levels were raised in Europe after the Paris terrorist attacks. Experts say Turkey should be concerned, pointing out that "being a Muslim country won't exempt Turkey from violence."

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ISIS Demands $200 Million Ransom For Japanese Hostages

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

The Japanese government is facing a ransom demand of $200 million for the lives of two Japanese men held by the self-described Islamic State. The demand was made in a video posted onl...

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Nuclear Talks With Iran Recess After 'Limited' Progress

Monday, January 19, 2015

Iran and six world powers wrapped up their latest round of talks in Geneva over Iran's nuclear program. Negotiations resume in February ahead of a self-imposed July 1 deadline for a deal.

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For Iran And The West, A Rocky Year For Nuclear Diplomacy

Friday, December 26, 2014

Next year could be a make-or-break moment for efforts to ensure Iran can't acquire a nuclear weapon. But experts said the same about 2014. Instead, two deadlines came and went with no progress.

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Turkish President's Aggressive Behavior In 2014 Gets More Notice

Friday, December 26, 2014

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan used 2014 to assert new powers but found no clear path for handling the militant threat next door in Syrian and Iraq.

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Turkey's President And His 1,100-Room 'White Palace'

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says the massive presidential complex is a symbol of Turkey's growing importance. But as one opposition politician puts it: Only dictators want to live in palaces.

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For Iran, The Trend Lines All Seem To Point In The Wrong Direction

Sunday, December 07, 2014

Oil prices are at a five-year low, inflation is on the rise, the currency is sinking and nuclear talks are dragging on with no end to sanctions in sight. Those are the grim indicators confronting Iranians as winter approaches.

Iran's leaders are counseling resilience and patience, but Iranians aren't finding ...

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OPEC Declines Action As World Oil Prices Hit Record Lows

Thursday, November 27, 2014

OPEC oil producers met Thursday to discuss falling world oil prices — something big producer Saudi Arabia seeks to preserve in order to compete with U.S. oil production. But other OPE...

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OPEC Ministers To Consider Cuts To Oil Production

Thursday, November 27, 2014

One of the most closely watched OPEC meeting in years takes place in Vienna on Thursday. Oil prices are at a four-year low and a push for a production cut is being stymied by Saudi intransigence.

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Iran Nuclear Negotiators Miss Deadline, Ask For More Time

Monday, November 24, 2014

Negotiators extended a temporary deal limiting Iran's nuclear program, which was set to expire. Secretary of State John Kerry said Iran has been living up to the deal and talks should continue.

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