Peter Kenyon

Peter Kenyon appears in the following:

How Nations Across The World Are Reacting To The U.S. Decision To Leave Iran Nuclear Deal

Tuesday, May 08, 2018

Iran and the world react to President Trump's announcement about that the United States will leave the Iran nuclear deal.

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Trump To Decide Soon Whether To Stay With Iran Nuclear Deal

Monday, May 07, 2018

At the end of this week, President Trump will have to make a decision regarding the Iran nuclear deal. Iran's president has warned Trump faces "historic regret" if he abandons the deal.

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Landowner Aims To Bring Wolves Back To Scotland, Centuries After They Were Wiped Out

Thursday, May 03, 2018

The proposal to reintroduce wolves to the Scottish Highlands is controversial, just like the Yellowstone project it's modeled after.

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Israel Reveals New Information, Presses U.S. To Scrap Iran Deal

Tuesday, May 01, 2018

Israel has new claims that Iran has been secretly working for years to build a nuclear weapon and, therefore, cannot be trusted to hold up their end of the Iran deal. Iran dismisses the news.

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Och, No! Some Scots Cry As Their Beloved Soda Gets A Less Sugary Revamp

Friday, April 27, 2018

The makers of Irn Bru, Scotland's "other national drink," have slashed its sugar content in the face of a tax that aims to battle obesity. Not everyone is pleased with the health-minded tweaks.

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How Glasgow Cut Crime After Once Being The 'Murder Capital Of Europe'

Thursday, April 26, 2018

Once described as "murder capital of Europe", the city of Glasgow, Scotland has cut its crime rate dramatically, in part by helping offenders find a place in society.

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Latest Outcry Over Violent Crime In London Has A Familiar Ring

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

A sharp rise in London's violent crime rate earlier this year brought a shower of media attention. But those working with at-risk youth say such spikes have been happening for years.

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Refugee Women Cook Up Syrian Cuisine To Eke Out A Living In Turkey

Sunday, April 15, 2018

Many of the millions of Syrians living as refugees in Turkey have realized they're unlikely to make it home soon. So some of the women are turning their knowledge of Syrian cooking into a business.

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Yulia Skripal Issues Statement, Declines Help From Russian Embassy

Thursday, April 12, 2018

The 33-year-old daughter of Russian ex-spy Sergei Skripal, both of whom were poisoned by a rare nerve agent, also pushed back on public comments made by an outspoken cousin in Russia.

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Leaders Of Iran, Turkey And Russia Meet In Summit Over Syria

Wednesday, April 04, 2018

Leaders of Iran, Turkey and Russia have been meeting in Ankara to discuss the ongoing war in Syria.

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Turkish-Led Forces Oust Kurdish Fighters In Afrin, Syria

Monday, March 19, 2018

The government in Turkey says Turkish forces have taken over the city center of Afrin in northern Syria. An advocacy group says nearly 200,000 people have been displaced by the righting.

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Kurds Asking For Help From Syrian Forces To Repel Turkish Attacks In Syrian War

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

The Syrian war has taken a new twist as Kurds have asked for help from Syrian forces to repel Turkish attacks. It's an area where the U.S., Iran and Russia are already on the ground backing various sides.

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Tillerson Tries To Mend Relations In Turkey

Friday, February 16, 2018

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson met with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan for more than three hours on Thursday. Recent relations between the U.S. and Turkey have become more strained.

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U.S. Wants Turkey To Restrain Offensive Against Kurds In Syria

Sunday, February 11, 2018

In Syria, the U.S. views Kurdish fighters as allies, but Turkey sees them as terrorists. The U.S. wants Turkey to limit its military offensive against the Kurds without harming U.S.-Turkey relations.

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Trump Calls Turkey's President To Discuss Strikes In Syria

Thursday, January 25, 2018

President Trump spoke to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan by phone Wednesday. The White House says Trump urged caution as Turkey attacks U.S.-backed Kurdish forces in northern Syria.

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U.N. Security Council To Hold Emergency Meeting On Turkish Attack In Syria

Monday, January 22, 2018

Monday's emergency meeting follows the launch of Turkey's anti-terror operation in northern Syria. Turkish warplanes and troops attacked Kurdish fighters who have been armed and trained by the U.S.

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How The Iranian Government Could Move Ahead After Outbreak Of Protests

Tuesday, January 09, 2018

It's likely President Hassan Rouhani will cite the unrest as a reason for reform while hardliners could use it to justify a crackdown.

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Iran's President Takes Aim At Hardliners But Move Could Backfire

Tuesday, January 09, 2018

Following protests, Hassan Rouhani told his cabinet that Iranians were dissatisfied with more than the economy, and they shouldn't be expected to abide by the views of an aging ruling establishment.

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Turkish Officials Angry Over Conviction Of Turkish Banker In U.S. Court

Thursday, January 04, 2018

Turkish officials are reacting angrily to a guilty verdict in a trial in New York. The case turned up testimony alleging high-level corruption in Turkey, including bribery that allowed Turks to violate U.S. sanctions on business with Iran.

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Wave Of Unrest Spreads Across Iran

Wednesday, January 03, 2018

As protests continue in Iran, the direction the country takes in response will be decided by the country's mix of contending leaders — with varying interests and public constituencies.

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