Peter Kenyon

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U.S. Tension With Iran Heats Up After Early Morning Trump Tweet

Monday, July 23, 2018

Trump tweeted about the dangers to Iran of making threats. Iran's president said American must understand that peace with Iran is the mother of all peace and war with Iran is the mother of all wars.

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Turkey's Crackdown On Suspected Opponents Continues 2 Years After Attempted Coup

Saturday, July 21, 2018

Two years after a military uprising attempted to topple Turkey's leader from power, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has consolidated more power than ever.

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U.S. And Iran Trade Threats Over Oil Exports, Persian Gulf Shipping Lane

Thursday, July 05, 2018

After Iran's president suggested Mideast oil exports could be disrupted if Iran's oil exports are cut off, Washington said it would do what's necessary to keep the Strait of Hormuz open for tankers.

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Thousands Of Iranians Protest Falling Value Of The Rial

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Economic demonstrations in Iran flared up again, briefly closing Tehran's Grand Bazaar as crowds protested the plunging value of the country's currency. Police used tear gas to disperse protesters.

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Opposition Disputes Turkish President Erdogan's Victory Claims

Monday, June 25, 2018

Turkey's incumbent president won re-election in snap elections that he had called for more than a year ahead of schedule. Critics say it's part of a blatant power grab.

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Turkey Elections: Erdogan And Rival Ince Face Off

Sunday, June 24, 2018

Turkey votes Sunday in presidential and parliamentary elections that could indicate what path the contentious U.S. ally takes for the future.

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What To Know About Turkey's Elections

Friday, June 22, 2018

On Sunday, voters will elect a president and parliament in snap elections called by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has amassed broad powers over the years. Here's a look at what's at stake.

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News Brief: Republicans Delay Immigration Vote, Turkey Election Preview

Friday, June 22, 2018

Congressional Republicans have delayed a vote on their immigration bill again. Also, ProPublica's Ginger Thompson discusses audio from a migrant detention facility and we preview Turkey's election.

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Erdogan Seeks A New Term With Increased Powers In Turkey

Friday, June 22, 2018

Turkey holds elections Sunday as its controversial president seeks re-election and looks set to gain more powers for his office.

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Ahead Of Turkey's Election, Rising Inflation And Weakening Currency Loom

Wednesday, June 20, 2018

The Turkish president is holding elections next week in an attempt to win a new term in an already powerful presidency. But Turkey's economy is worrying voters.

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Opposition Mounts Challenge To Erdogan In Turkey

Friday, June 15, 2018

Turkey's president called elections to try to solidify his power — and he does dominate the campaign — but others are mounting a significant challenge.

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News Brief: North Korea Summit Plans Continue, Europe And Iran, NBA Playoffs

Thursday, May 31, 2018

A top North Korean official is meeting with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to plan a summit between President Trump and Kim Jong Un. Also, an update on Europe and the Iran nuclear deal.

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What's Next For The European Union And The Iran Deal

Thursday, May 31, 2018

Iran had set Thursday as a deadline for European Union countries to come up with a plan to move forward after the U.S. backed out of a multiple party agreement.

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Diplomats Gather In Europe In Last-Ditch Effort To Save Iran Nuclear Deal

Friday, May 25, 2018

Signatories to the Iran nuclear deal will meet with their Iranian counterpart in the first such gathering since the United States pulled out of the deal. The meeting will assess what can be done to keep the deal going.

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Vienna Meeting Is A Last-Ditch Effort To Save Iran Nuclear Deal

Friday, May 25, 2018

British, Chinese, French, German and Russian officials are meeting with Iran's deputy foreign minister for the first time since the U.S. pulled out of the deal.

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Will Sharp Rhetoric Against Israel From Muslim, Arab Nations Turn Into Action?

Saturday, May 19, 2018

Members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation condemned Israel's killing of protesters in Gaza. But it's unclear how far the Islamic community is willing to go in support of Palestinians.

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U.S. Embassy In Jerusalem Opens As Mass Protests Take Place In Gaza

Monday, May 14, 2018

As the United States opens its controversial embassy in Jerusalem Monday, it's getting mixed reviews with celebration from Israelis and disappointment among Palestinians.

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U.S. Marks The Opening Of Its Embassy In Jerusalem

Monday, May 14, 2018

After decades of U.S. policy saying the disputed city of Jerusalem should be settled in peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians, the Trump administration made Jerusalem Israel's capital.

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On The Eve Of The U.S. Embassy Move, Israelis Mark Jerusalem Day

Sunday, May 13, 2018

On the day before the U.S. Embassy officially moves from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, Israelis celebrated Jerusalem Day, an annual holiday commemorating the end of the 1967 war.

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News Brief: Cohen Allegedly Received Russian Payments, Trump Ends Iran Deal

Wednesday, May 09, 2018

Michael Cohen may have received hundreds of thousands of dollars in payments from corporate clients and a Russian billionaire. Also, President Trump says the U.S. will withdraw from the Iran deal.

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