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Syria opposition signals tough line on peace talks

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:21:35 -0400

BEIRUT - Despite recent rebel setbacks in Syria's civil war, the main opposition bloc signaled a tough line Tuesday on attending possible peace talks with President Bashar Assad's regime.

Iran, world powers to resume nuclear talks

Thu, 16 May 2013 07:52:22 -0400

ISTANBUL - Iran's chief nuclear negotiator says Tehran and the six world powers will resume talks on its nuclear program "in the near future."

Istanbul 2020 bid says security 'utmost priority'

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:40:05 -0400

ISTANBUL - Organizers of Istanbul's bid for the 2020 Olympics say safety and security are their "utmost priority" following the twin bombing attacks on a Syrian border town.

Report: Fenerbahce fan fatally stabbed after derby

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:30:03 -0400

ISTANBUL - Turkey's state-run news agency says a Fenerbahce fan was stabbed to death by two Galatasaray supporters after a derby between the two rivals in Istanbul.

Turkey increases security for Orthodox Patriarch

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:41:20 -0400

ANKARA, Turkey - An official says Turkish authorities have tightened security for the Istanbul-based Orthodox Patriarchate following allegations of a plot to attack the spiritual leader of the world's Orthodox Christians.

Tokyo 2020 bid chief Takeda emphasizes safety

Fri, 10 May 2013 08:18:07 -0400

TOKYO - The president of Tokyo's bid for the 2020 Olympics has emphasized the Japanese capital's safety while insisting closure had been reached over comments by the city's governor criticizing rival Istanbul.

Singapore to host WTA Championship from 2014-18

Wed, 08 May 2013 09:06:16 -0400

Eyeing a stronger presence in Asia, the WTA is moving its season-ending championships to Singapore for 2014-18 in a five-year deal worth more than $70 million.

Japan's PM would applaud Istanbul 2020 win

Fri, 03 May 2013 13:25:44 -0400

ANKARA, Turkey - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Friday he would be "the first to applaud" if Istanbul is chosen to host the 2020 Olympics.

Benfica beats Fenerbahce, into Europa League final

Thu, 02 May 2013 17:33:45 -0400

LISBON, Portugal - Benfica advanced to the Europa League final after Oscar Cardozo scored twice Thursday in a 3-1 win against Fenerbahce to overturn a 1-0 deficit from the first leg.

Around the world, angry workers unite on May Day

Wed, 01 May 2013 14:27:26 -0400

ISTANBUL - Workers around the world united in anger during May Day rallies Wednesday - from fury in Europe over austerity measures that have cut wages, reduced benefits and eliminated many jobs altogether, to rage in Asia over relentlessly low pay, the rising cost of living and hideous working conditions that have left hundreds dead in recent months.

Police clash with demonstrators in Istanbul

Wed, 01 May 2013 07:40:42 -0400

ISTANBUL - Violent clashes erupted between police and protesters in Istanbul on Wednesday, when hundreds tried to breach barricades and reach the city's main square to mark May Day in defiance of a government ban.

Tokyo governor apologizes for remarks on Istanbul

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:26:06 -0400

TOKYO - Tokyo's governor has apologized for making critical comments about rival candidate Istanbul in the bidding for 2020 Olympics.

Kerry pushes Turkey-Israel rapprochement

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 22:01:40 -0400

ISTANBUL - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday urged Turkey to speed up and cement an American-brokered rapprochement with Israel, and he explored with Palestinian officials new ways to relaunch Mideast peace efforts.