Turkish Nationalists Kingmakers in New Parliament
Turkey’s far-right Nationalist Movement Party now holds the balance of power in parliament.
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Kurds Deny Turkey’s Ruling Party Majority
In a setback for President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Turkey’s ruling Islamist party loses its majority in parliament.
Russian S-300 Missile Sale Worries Iran’s Neighbors
Russia’s sale of advanced missile defenses to Iran raises the risk of an arms race in the Middle East.
European Socialists Back Transatlantic Trade Talks
Socialists in the European Parliament support negotiations for a trade agreement with the United States.
Russian Troops, Weapons Gather on Ukraine’s Border
The concentration of troops on the Ukrainian border raises fears of another stealth invasion.
Russia No Longer Interested in Buying French Warships
Russia says it no longer wants the helicopter carriers France is refusing to deliver.
Conservative Surprisingly Beats Poland’s Komorowski
Poland’s incumbent president is unexpectedly defeated in what is a setback for the ruling party.
Europe to Launch Anti-Smuggling Mission, Rejects Migrants Scheme
European countries will go after people smugglers in the Mediterranean but hesitate to take in more asylum seekers.
Fall of Ramadi Biggest Setback for Iraq in Year’s Time
The fall of Ramadi marks the biggest setback for Iraq’s central government since the group took Mosul.
Democrats Cave, Give Obama Trade Authority
Democrats U-turn and support their president after all.
Conservatives to Devolve Powers to England’s Major Cities
England’s major cities will get more control over their own affairs, provided they let their residents elect a mayor.
Syria Never Gave Up All Its Chemical Weapons
New evidence supports the contention that Syria only declared its outdated chemicals and lied about the rest.
United States Urge Greece to Pull Out of Russian Gas Pipeline
America advises its NATO ally Greece to back the European Union’s Southern Gas Corridor instead.
Obama’s Democrats Block Progress on Trade Deal
Barack Obama’s own Democrats refuse to give him negotiating authority for a twelve-nation trade pact.
Former Ruling Party Blocks India Tax Overhaul
Congress delays legislation that would have consolidated India’s various local and state taxes into one national levy.