Pope to Be Met in Turkey by Second-Class Protocol

Pope to Be Met in Turkey by Second-Class Protocol

November 20, 2006 - 15:20 AMT  21:03 GMT
The Pope will also stay at the Vatican Embassy rather than in the Glass House in the President's Çankaya Köşk, which is usually set aside for foreign visitors.
6 Armenians Killed in Russia in 2006

6 Armenians Killed in Russia in 2006

November 20, 2006 - 15:14 AMT  21:03 GMT
Ara Abrahamyan: Russia at the state level contributes to revelation of the cases of assaults through xenophobia.
Turkish Community in France Indifferent to Politics

Turkish Community in France Indifferent to Politics

November 20, 2006 - 14:10 AMT  21:03 GMT
The Turkish community in France has little influence and fewer rights when compared to Turks living in other foreign countries, reports Zaman.
PEN Center Addressed Letter to Turkish Authorities in Support to Hrant Dink

PEN Center Addressed Letter to Turkish Authorities in Support to Hrant Dink

November 20, 2006 - 13:55 AMT  21:03 GMT
The International PEN Center calls to reconsider the Turkish legislation.
Kocharian and Aliyev Will Drink Cup of Tea and Part, Azeri Political Scientist Says

Kocharian and Aliyev Will Drink Cup of Tea and Part, Azeri Political Scientist Says

November 20, 2006 - 13:23 AMT  21:03 GMT
"The activities of the OSCE MG are a show," Vafa Guluzade stated.
Turkey Risks to Lose Last Friends in Europe

Turkey Risks to Lose Last Friends in Europe

November 20, 2006 - 13:07 AMT  21:03 GMT
Official Ankara doesn't deny the crimes against the Armenian people but refuses to resign itself to the term 'genocide', Süddeutsche Zeitung reports.
Turkey Doesn't Wish to Be Packhorse for Washington and Brussels Any More

Turkey Doesn't Wish to Be Packhorse for Washington and Brussels Any More

November 20, 2006 - 12:45 AMT  21:03 GMT
Frankfurter Allgemeine: in long-range outlook Turkey will pay big interest to Middle East.
European Commission Threatens Turkey with Grave Consequences

European Commission Threatens Turkey with Grave Consequences

November 20, 2006 - 12:33 AMT  21:03 GMT
José Manuel Barroso: the refusal of the Turkish government to meet the commitments will have grave consequences for the membership talks.

USA: Elections are over, yet nothing has changed

November 18, 2006 - 17:08 AMT  21:03 GMT
After any elections no fundamental or sudden changes have ever occurred in the US foreign policy. According to the Constitution, it is determined by the President, and is executed by the Secretary of State, so President Bush will be responsible for the course of the US foreign policy unless he leaves the White House in January, 2009. This means, that the hope of the Armenian Community in America, about the Democrats recognizing the Armenian Genocide of 1915, or making the Turks open the Armenian-Turkish borders, is quite unreal.
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