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27 February 2010 [14:55]

Turkey aims to be among most developed 10 states at 100th anniversary

Premier Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday that his government aimed to deliver Turkey to the club of most developed 10 countries in the world by 2023, for the 100th anniversary of the republic.
27 February 2010 [14:45]

Clinton combines diplomacy with pressure on Iran

The US administration says while keeping pressure on Tehran it still remains committed to a "diplomatic" resolution of the Iranian nuclear issue.
27 February 2010 [14:38]

Turkish PM calls on intellectuals, media for contribution on issues

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said Turkey needed to face up to its problems in order to solve them.
27 February 2010 [14:19]

UAE says Rigi never laid foot on territory

Despite the arrest of Jundallah ringleader Abdolmalek Rigi on a flight from Dubai, the United Arab Emirates has rejected reports that the terrorist had entered its territory.
27 February 2010 [14:05]

Two former generals arrested in Turkey under coup plot probe

An Istanbul court on Friday arrested former 1st Army commander retired Gen. Cetin Dogan and retired Lieutenant General Engin Alan under the probe regarding "Balyoz Plan" allegations.
27 February 2010 [13:58]

Iran tight border control ups drugs price 30%

The price of drugs has increased 30 percent in Iran following the Iranian border police tight control over the country's borders.
27 February 2010 [13:52]

Georgian President: Year of economic recovery begins

Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili presented annual report to the Parliament on Feb. 26.
27 February 2010 [13:37]

Armenian oppositions says economic crisis is not over yet

"The economic crisis will end when remittances from abroad reach the pre-crisis level,” MP Armen Martirosyan, chairman of Armenia's opposition Heritage party said.
27 February 2010 [13:22]

Israel calls for strict sanctions against Iran

Israel's defense minister has called on the United Sates to impose strict sanctions on Iran over its nuclear energy program.
27 February 2010 [13:14]

Georgia's break-away Abkhazia region appoints new foreign chief

Georgia`s breakaway Abkhazia has a new foreign minister.
27 February 2010 [12:32]

Russian foreign minister: No proof Iran working on nuclear weapons

Russia's foreign minister says Moscow will not agree to harsh sanctions against Iran, reasoning that there is nothing to prove Tehran is working on nuclear weapons.
27 February 2010 [12:25]

Georgia to launch direct air communication with Qatar

Georgia will launch direct air communication with Qatar soon, said Nikolai Mchedlishvili, press speaker of the Georgian PM.
27 February 2010 [12:20]

Armenian President departs for Georgia

27 February 2010 [12:11]

Tehran to host meeting of Palestinian resistance groups' leaders

Feb. 27-28, Heads of Palestinian armed resistance groups will meet in Tehran with the participation of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahamadinjad.
27 February 2010 [11:37]

Armenian Armed Forces break ceasefire

27 February 2010 [11:33]

Iranian speaker in Japan: NPT proven inefficient

Iran's Parliament (Majlis) Speaker Ali Larijani says the Non-Proliferation Treaty, NPT, has so far proven inefficient in nuclear disarmament.
27 February 2010 [11:17]

Qatari Prime Minister to visit Georga

27 February 2010 [11:10]

France presents medal to Turkey's ITO chairman

French Minister of State for foreign trade Anne-Marie Idrac presented the medal of "Legion D'honneur" to Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Chairman Murat Yalcintas in Istanbul on Friday.
27 February 2010 [11:04]

EU delegation to visit Armenia

27 February 2010 [10:57]

Iran, Syria to lift visa requirements

Iran and Syria will soon lift visa requirements for their nationals, says President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad after his two-day visit to the Syrian capital, Damascus.
27 February 2010 [10:37]

Georgian opposition configuration vague ahead of polls

More opposition voices joined on February 25 calls for distancing from ex-PM Zurab Nogaideli and any potential coalition that may emerge with his party participation.
27 February 2010 [10:16]

Train derailed in Armenia

A train of 10 cars derailed on segment of Ani-Bagrevand railroad stations, Shirak region of Armenia on Feb. 26.
27 February 2010 [10:12]

Azerbaijan welcomes Iran mediation in Karabakh dispute

Azerbaijan says Iran has offered help to resolve the dispute over the Karabakh region, an area internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan which is being claimed by Armenia.
27 February 2010 [10:06]

Candidate for Tbilisi mayor launches a new political party

One of the candidates for Tbilisi mayor's office, Nika Ivanishvili has formed a new political party.
27 February 2010 [09:55]

Turkish delegation to lobby against Armenia bill in US

A delegation of Turkey-U.S. Interparliamentary Friendship Caucus led by Suat Kiniklioglu will hold meetings in the United States between February 28 and March 6.
27 February 2010 [09:39]

Turkish Premier says Turkey needs to face up to its problems

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said Turkey needed to face up to its problems in order to solve them.
26 February 2010 [19:56]

Turkish ambassador condemns Khojali Tragedy committed by Armenians

Turkey condemns the Khojali Tragedy, which Armenians committed and wants peace in the region. Turkish ambassador in Azerbaijan Hulusi Kilich said in a conference held in Turkish embassy.
26 February 2010 [19:47]

Iranian MP: Amano released Iran report under US-West pressures

An Iranian lawmaker said here Friday that the IAEA Chief Yukiya Amano had released his first Iran report under pressure of the US and the West.
26 February 2010 [19:34]

Turkish justice minister meets judiciary over planned changes

Turkish Justice Minister Sadullah Ergin met the country’s top judges Friday as the government prepares to push for a referendum on changes to the way judicial appointments are made.
26 February 2010 [18:55]

EBRD ready to issue 200 mln euros in loan for Georgia

The European Bank for reconstruction and Development can allocate 200 million euros in loan for Georgia in 2010.
26 February 2010 [18:44]

Iranian envoy: IAEA’s Iran report imbalanced, not reflecting Iran’s views

Iran’s envoy to international organizations in Vienna, Ali-Asghar Soltanieh, says the IAEA report is not balanced, failing to reflect Iran’s stances.
26 February 2010 [18:36]

Turkish PM criticizes media reports on three-way meeting

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Friday criticized the media's reports about Thursday's meeting between himself, President Abdullah Gül and Chief of General Staff Gen. İlker Başbuğ.
26 February 2010 [17:55]

Israel says new Iran sanctions in the offing

An Israeli official claims the US has assured Tel Aviv that “firm sanctions” will be imposed on Tehran as soon as next month.
26 February 2010 [17:20]

U.S. pledges USD 124 mln. for Georgia's energy sector

The United States will invest up to USD 124 million in enhancing Georgia’s energy infrastructure, according to an agreement signed in Tbilisi on Feb. 25.
26 February 2010 [17:13]

Iran ready to accept Japan's nuclear offer

Tehran says it is ready to hand over the construction of five nuclear power plants to Toyoko, if Japan is truly determined to shoulder the undertaking.
26 February 2010 [17:06]

More military officers charged as ex-Turkish generals freed

A Turkish court on Friday charged 11 more ranking officers for allegedly plotting in 2003 to topple the government as three retired military commanders were freed.
26 February 2010 [16:45]

Georgia's State Security Secretary holds meetings in Washington

Georgia's State Security Secretary has held official meetings in Washington discussing the issues of Georgia`s security.
26 February 2010 [15:57]

Georgian President to make annual report in parliament

Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili will deliver his annual report before the lawmakers today.
26 February 2010 [15:52]

Iranian official: Iran ready to transfer construction of five nuclear power plants to Japan

Iran is ready to transfer construction of five nuclear power plants to Japan, Iranian Parliamentary Foreign Policy And National Security Committee Chairman Alaeddin Boroujerdi said.
26 February 2010 [15:35]

Armenia to raise gas prices starting from April 1

On Feb. 26, Armenia's Public Service Coordination committee (PSCC) approved a new gas rate.
26 February 2010 [15:08]

Pentagon denies links with Jundallah terrorists

The Pentagon has denied offering political and financial support to the Jundallah terrorist group as part of efforts to weaken the Tehran government.
26 February 2010 [14:54]

Estonia's president to visit Turkey in April

Turkish State Minister and Chief Negotiator for EU talks Egemen Bagis thanked Estonia for its assistance to Turkey's EU accession talks.
26 February 2010 [14:33]

European Commission High Commissioner for Human Rights to visit Georgia

Tomas Hammarberg, CE High Commissioner for Human Rights, will pay a three-day visit to Georgia on Feb. 26.
26 February 2010 [14:14]

Iranian president: Resistant groups are final winners

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Thursday that final victory is ahead of the resistant groups.
26 February 2010 [14:06]

Turkey rejects censure motion over PKK surrenders

Turkish Parliament rejected Thursday a censure motion against Interior Minister Besir Atalay, submitted by the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP).
26 February 2010 [13:25]

New education program launched in Armenia

A 3-month "Step ahead" will start in Yerevanon Feb. 27.
26 February 2010 [13:05]

Georgian diaspora pickets European Commission office

Representatives of Georgian diaspora organized a rally near the European Commission building in Brussels urging to admit the presence of the political prisoners problem.
26 February 2010 [12:54]

Non-Aligned Movement issues statement in support of Iran

The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in its meeting in Vienna on Thursday issued a statement to support Iran’s peaceful nuclear activities.
26 February 2010 [12:48]

Turkish Minister urges for Cyprus settlement by April

Turkey's chief negotiator for European Union talks has urged Turkish and Greek Cypriot leaders to reach a settlement by April this year.
26 February 2010 [11:48]

Part of Georgian opposition slam rest of opposition for being Russia's puppets

The National Democratic Party of Georgia and the National Forum have slammed those opposition parties, who have assembled around Zurab Noghaideli, ex-PM who has chosen pro-Russian course.
26 February 2010 [11:35]

US, Israel begin talks on Iran

The US and Israel have opened talks on Iran's nuclear program following Russia's rejection of imposing tougher sanctions on Tehran.
26 February 2010 [11:24]

Armenian Parliament amends law enabling country to withdraw from international treaties

By 70 to four, the Armenian Parliament adopted amendments to the RA Law on International Agreements in their second reading on Feb. 25.
26 February 2010 [11:07]

Turkish FM and Armenian leader meet in Kiev

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu and Armenian President Serge Sarkisian met in Kiev on Thursday.
26 February 2010 [10:53]

Russian FM: We are ready to resume regular flights with Georgia

Russia is ready to resume regular flights with Georgia, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told TV Company Russia Today and radio station Golos Rossii.
26 February 2010 [10:44]

US claims it does not want 'crippling' Iran sanctions

US State Department spokesman Philip Crowley claims that Washington does not aim to impose "crippling" sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program.
26 February 2010 [10:38]

Turkish police detain Turkey's top pop star

Turkey's state-run news agency says police have detained Tarkan, Turkey's best-known pop star who makes top music charts worldwide, along with some other entertainers in Istanbul.
26 February 2010 [10:06]

Syria's close ties with Iran angers US

The US State Department spokesman says President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's visit to Syria will undermine Damascus' position in the Middle East.
26 February 2010 [09:55]

Georgia, U.S. sign new agreement

Georgia and the United States have signed a new economic agreement.