Debate in Turkey over Armenia friendship monument
A giant monument to friendship between historic enemies Turkey and Armenia has become a symbol of controvery rather than healing.
US, China defense chiefs mend frayed military ties
The U.S. and Chinese defense chiefs took a step Monday toward mending frayed relations between their powerful militaries, though China warned ties could be cut again if Washington does not heed Beijing's wishes.
How great corporate power shadows Gregoire on coal shipments to China
U.S. laws limit the burning of coal here, and Washington state has a strong green influence. Passenger rail in Seattle and beyond would suffer consequences from shipments to Bellingham. But the financial firepower lined up in favor of shipping coal from Washington ports to China is gigantic.
EU rejects Iran's offer of atomic site tour
The European Union has turned down an offer from Iran to tour its nuclear facilities, EU foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton said on Friday, but remains optimistic about talks with Tehran later this month. Iran has sent letters to a number of ambassadors to the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna, inviting them to visit two sites - the Natanz uranium enrichment plant and the Arak heavy water complex - in the coming weeks.
EU to revive Belarus leader's travel ban
The European Union is preparing to restore a travel ban against Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko following a post-election crackdown on political opponents
Clinton Meets With Belarus Rights Activists
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has met with human rights activists from Belarus to discuss the recent Belarusian presidential election, which has been condemned by the U.S. and European nations, and the Belarusian regime's crackdown on activists and opposition political leaders.
Poland Supports Belarus Opposition
Since Belarus’s security forces cracked down on the opposition last month, the Polish government has been pursuing a strategy aimed at increasing its support for civil society and non-governmental organizations while isolating the top leadership in Minsk, officials in Warsaw said Wednesday.
Turkey considering Iran’s invitation to visit nuclear sites
Turkey is among countries that were invited by Iran on Tuesday to visit key nuclear facilities, officials said, while noting that the invitation was conveyed to Turkey’s permanent representative to the UN nuclear watchdog in Vienna.
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