Ukraine is failing the democracy test
A new election law that protects the ruling elite is undemocratic and raises fresh doubts about Ukraine's suitability to join the EU
Russia helps Iran load fuel into its first nuclear plant
Russia will load fuel into Iran's first nuclear power plant next week despite U.S. demands to prevent Iran obtaining nuclear energy until the country proves that it's not pursuing a weapons capacity.
Kyrgyz politicians say Turkey may help form Kyrgyz democracy
Omurbek Tekebayev, the leader of Kyrgyzstan’s largest political party, has said Turkey’s parliamentary democracy is an example for his country and that it proves that modern democracy is possible in Central Asia.
Turkey’s presence and importance in Afghanistan
Turkey and Afghanistan have always enjoyed warm relations due to their strong cultural and historical connections. The close relations that both countries created at the time of their establishment have preserved their strength.
Business world under ‘yes-no’ stress
The world is following a showdown between Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the Turkish Industrialists’ and Businessmen’s Association, or TÜSİAD, over the constitutional amendment package referendum.
Bulgaria Eyes HSBC, Societe Generale, Rothschild for Belene N-Plant Consultant
HSBC, Societe Generale and Rothschild have been shortlisted in the tender for a financial consultant of Bulgaria's planned Belene nuclear power plant, the country's energy holding announced.
India-Japan strategic dialogue today, nuke issue on agenda
India and Japan will hold the fourth strategic dialogue today when Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada arrives in New Delhi, during which the two sides will discuss a wide gamut of issues, including civil nuclear cooperation and ways to enhance bilateral trade ties.
Iran set to begin fueling first civilian nuclear power reactor
Iran is set to cross a new nuclear threshold, but it's one the Obama administration isn't worried about.
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