Presidential elections in Cyprus
This election is of significance because it took place in the context of the world crisis of capital. The crisis has hit Cyprus hard is due to the close connections of the nation's banks to the Greek economy.
Extremism, regional politics play growing role in Syria war
The war in Syria has taken a turn for the worse with two recent developments: Turkey's military involvement, and the growing role of extremist groups.
Cypriots honor martyrs, continue unification fight
Cypriots marked the anniversary of the assassination of two Cypriot patriots - one of Turkish background and the other of Greek background.
Turkish Cypriot unionists call for support
Authorities in occupied northern Cyprus assaulted Turkish Cypriots as they peacefully protested a visit by Turkish Prime Minister Recep Erdogan.
Turkish leader's visit to occupied Cyprus sparks protest (video)
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Erdogan made a highly provocative visit July 20 to the Turkish-occupied region in northern Cyprus.
Kurds gain in Turkish elections
Turkey's ruling party sought a third term in elections Sunday, aiming to build on economic and diplomatic advances in recent years as well as introduce a new constitution it says will make the country more democratic.
World Notes: Venezuela, Somalia, Fiji and more
Sanctions on Iran hit Venezuela; labor rights under siege in Iraq, Fiji and Turkey; humanitarian crisis in Somalia; and Cuba at the UN.
Iran, Brazil, Turkey and the ghost of Lord Palmerston
Recent events bring to mind what Britain's Lord Palmerston said in the 1800s: "England has no permanent friends and no permanent enemies, only permanent interests."
World Notes: Turkey, Cuba, Australia, India
Genocide anniversary marked in Turkey, local elections in Cuba, Australian union slams asbestos, price-rise protests in India.
World Notes: Haiti, Cuba, Bolivia, China, Nigeria, Turkey
News clips from Cuba, Haiti, Bolivia, Switzerland, Nigeria, China, Turkey.
