EU court takes Hamas off terror list BBC News | Europe | World Edition A European Union court annuls the bloc’s decision to keep Hamas on a list of terrorist groups, but temporarily maintains a funding freeze. VIDEO: Mass tango for Pope’s birthday BBC News | Europe | World Edition Hundreds of mainly elderly couples have performed … Read more
Conservative, Sunni and anti-leftist Cihan agency frames the news like this: Police disperses ultra-leftist demonstrators protesting PM in Tunceli Cihan News Agency–54 minutes ago About 300 people attempted to protest Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu in Tunceli province on Sunday, but police did not allow them to hold Turkish gov’t against discrimination toward Alevis, says PM Davutoğlu … Read more
MAIN FOCUS: No de-escalation in Ukraine | 27/01/2014 The angry protests in Ukraine continue unabated. The opposition refused an offer to participate in government on Saturday, while demonstrators tried to occupy administration buildings in several cities. It’s too late for a compromise in Ukraine, commentators conclude, and accuse the EU of contributing to the dramatic situation … Read more
Did the United States Just Grant Iran the Right to Enrich Uranium? For weeks, Western negotiators have huddled in a luxury hotel in Geneva with their Iranian counterparts to defuse tensions over Tehran’s nuclear program. In the early hours Sunday, the diplomats finally secured their long-sought prize: a deal that puts the breaks on Iran’s nuclear ambitions in … Read more