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19 March 2010 [10:15]

Turkey says Nabucco support project to be opened to signature in March

Turkish Energy Minister Taner Yildiz said the project support agreement on the Nabucco pipeline project would be opened to signature of member countries by the end of March.
19 March 2010 [10:04]

Jundallah members killed in Iran

Iranian security forces have killed several members of the terrorist group, Jundallah during a clash southeast of Iran.
19 March 2010 [09:33]

Turkish prosecutor seeks jail for ex-MPs for PKK propaganda

A lawsuit was filed against two members of the outlawed Democratic Society Party (DTP) for allegedly making propaganda of the PKK in their speeches.
19 March 2010 [08:23]

Davutoglu may visit U.S. instead of Erdogan

Foreign Minister of Turkey Ahmet Davutoglu can go to the U.S. instead of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan to attend a summit on nuclear safety, CNN Turk website reported.
18 March 2010 [19:55]

Turkey marks legendary naval victory, first images published

Turkish Armed Forces distributed never before published images of Battle of Canakkale Victory due to the 95th anniversary celebrations.
18 March 2010 [19:33]

Turkish foreign trade minister meets British CEOs in London

The Turkish foreign trade minister met CEOs of British companies on Thursday.
18 March 2010 [19:24]

Turkish Cyprus President in Turkey meets leaders

Turkish President Abdullah Gul met President Mehmet Ali Talat of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) at the Presidential Palace in Ankara on Thursday.
18 March 2010 [19:12]

Tourism minister hopes Turkey to host 30 mln-tourists in 2010

The Turkish tourism minister said on Thursday that Turkey aimed to host 30 million tourists in 2010.
18 March 2010 [18:58]

Rector of Turkey's Erzincan University commits suicide

Erzincan University Rector Erdoğan Büyükkasap committed suicide.
18 March 2010 [18:50]

Iranian Parliament Speaker: It will be good for Italy if detained journalist is released soon

"Italy made a mistake by arresting journalist of Iranian TV," Iranian Parliamentary Speaker Ali Larijani said. " It will be good for Italy if detained journalist is released soon ", Larijani said.
18 March 2010 [18:29]

Turkish doctors to fight thalassemia in Iraq's Mosul

Prof. Dr. Duran Canatan with the Mediterranean Foundation on Hematology has received an invitation from the city of Mosul to fight against thalassemia.
18 March 2010 [18:23]

Iran calls for firm action against Israeli provocations

Iran has called on the Islamic World to stop Israel's use of force against Palestinian protesters enraged by Israeli provocations in East Jerusalem al-Quds.
18 March 2010 [17:52]

Turkish television channel to discuss "When words freeze …" film

The documentary film "When words freeze…" produced by International Information Agency (AMI) TREND, will be discussed at the Turkish channel TRT AVAZ on Friday.
18 March 2010 [17:48]

Iranian and Arabian parliamentary speakers to meet to investigate events in Jerusalem

Today the Iranian Parliamentary Speaker Ali Larijani spoke over phone with counterparts from Lebanon, Algeria and Iraq.
18 March 2010 [17:43]

Armenian PM says government will pay off its debts

The Government of Armenia will pay off its debts to trade banks, Prime Minister of Armenia Tigran Sargsyan said at government session today.
18 March 2010 [17:20]

Clinton in Moscow to discuss Iran, nuke cut deal

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is in the Russian capital to discuss a range of issues including the US-led drive to impose fresh sanctions on Iran.
18 March 2010 [17:15]

Armenian parliament adopts amendments to law on defamation

The Armenian National Assembly (Parliament) approved a bill on amendments to the Civil and Penal Codes.
18 March 2010 [16:19]

Ireland's President to hold talks in Turkey

After holding talks in Turkish capital of Ankara, McAleese will proceed to northwestern province of Canakkale to commemorate Irish soldiers who died during World War I.
18 March 2010 [16:10]

Georgia's Imedi TV fake report leading list of top 10 shocking and outrageous hoaxes

The TIME magazine releases a list of top ten shocking hoaxes, where the 13 March ‘simulated Chronicle’ on Imedi TV has taken the first place.
18 March 2010 [15:51]

Jailed Iranian reformist party leader released on bail

The head of Iran's reformist Islamic Iran Participation Front party (IIPF) was released on bail.
18 March 2010 [15:15]

Georgian diplomat faces attack in Bratislava

The first adviser of Georgian Embassy in Slovakia Alexander Chkuaseli was subject to attack in Bratislava.
18 March 2010 [14:53]

UN: All problems with Iran's nuclear program should be resolved peacefully

All the problems with Iran's nuclear program should be resolved through peaceful dialogue, for which Iran should negotiate seriously on the IAEA's proposals, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said.
18 March 2010 [14:17]

Turkish Armenians accuse Armenian diaspora in deception and have no intention to return

Illegal migrants from Armenia residing in Turkey, accused the Armenian diaspora of fraud, and declared their unwillingness to return back to Armenia.
18 March 2010 [14:00]

Tbilisi to host Armenian-Georgian economic forum

An Armenian-Georgian economic forum, Joining Efforts to Overcome the Crisis, is to be held in Tbilisi on April 30 to May 3.
18 March 2010 [13:23]

'Iran to build new nuclear plants next year'

Iran's First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Rahimi says the country will build new nuclear plants during the next Iranian year which begins on Sunday.
18 March 2010 [12:45]

PACE Co-Rapporteurs to visit Yerevan

Armenia submitted a schedule of reforms to the Monitoring Committee of the CE Parliamentary Assembly (PACE) in Paris, France, on March 17.
18 March 2010 [12:38]

Iraq approves renewal of Turkey oil pipeline deal

The agreement is expected to be signed during a trip by Turkish Energy Minister Taner Yildiz to Baghdad, scheduled for March 22.
18 March 2010 [12:11]

Turkish FM to visit historical Cuma Mosque in Bulgaria

Turkey's Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu will pay a state visit to Bulgaria as the guest of his Bulgarian counterpart Nikolay Mladenov.
18 March 2010 [11:50]

Obama vows 'aggressive sanctions' against Iran

US President Barack Obama says thwarting Iran's nuclear program is among one of his "highest priorities", warning that the US will pursue "aggressive sanctions" against the country.
18 March 2010 [11:36]

Turkish ambassador may return to Stockholm soon

The delay in Turkish ambassador Zergyun Koruturk's return to Sweden will not last long.
18 March 2010 [11:31]

Armenian FM: Armenia not excludes involvement with Nabucco gas pipeline project

Armenia does not rule out participation in Nabucco gas pipeline project, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian said.
18 March 2010 [11:23]

'Iran seeks $200 bn of investment in energy sector'

Iran's Oil Minister Masoud Mirkazemi says the country would need $200 billion investment in oil, gas and refinery industries over five years to avoid a production decline.
18 March 2010 [10:59]

U.S Assistant Secretary of State: Turkey, Armenia must solve their problems themselves

Turkey and Armenia must deal with solving of their problems themselves, Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Philip Gordon said.
18 March 2010 [10:43]

Turkey can hold referendum on constitution by summer

The Turkish government could potentially hold a referendum on proposed changes to the constitution to reform the judiciary before the summer, Interior Minister Besir Atalay said on Wednesday.
18 March 2010 [10:38]

Russia seeks stronger Iran ties to confront threats

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexei Borodavkin has called for stronger ties between the two neighboring countries.
18 March 2010 [10:13]

Georgia overtakes CIS countries in arms race

Despite economic crisis and falling GDP, the military budget of Georgia keeps growing.
18 March 2010 [10:09]

British expert: "Iran is not ready to deliver 1,200 kg of uranium to the West"

Iran is not intentional to give West 1200 kilograms of enriched to 3.5 percent uranium, said in an interview professor of the University of Glasgow Reza Taghizadeh.
18 March 2010 [10:00]

US pressures on Turkey for more Iran sanctions

The United States pressured Turkey on Wednesday to join U.S. attempt on more sanctions against Iran over Tehran's nuclear program.
17 March 2010 [19:38]

PACE to discuss Georgian-Russian issue in Paris today

Today, the Georgian-Russian issue will be discussed in Paris.
17 March 2010 [18:46]

Turkey's FM to start two-day visit to Bulgaria

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu will travel to Bulgaria on Thursday.
17 March 2010 [17:58]

Georgian-Slovak business forum held in Tbilisi

Georgian-Slovak business forum was held in Tbilisi on March 17.
17 March 2010 [17:22]

Iranian court issues sentences for 86 post-vote rioters

Sentences have been handed down to 86 detainees of Tehran's Western-led post-election unrests on charges that include taking part in illegal riots and disrupting public order.
17 March 2010 [17:13]

Georgian drivers object to rise in transit tax by Turkey

Turkey increases the transit tax from May 1, 2010.
17 March 2010 [16:24]

PJAK terrorist resumes anti-Iran campaign in TV interview

The appearance of terrorist ringleader Abdolrahman Haji-Ahmadi on TV screens following his arrest and subsequent release in Germany has sparked outrage among his victims' relatives.
17 March 2010 [16:05]

EBRD allocates 180 million euros to Georgia

European Bank of Reconstruction and Development has allocated 180 EURO for two grand projects in Georgia.
17 March 2010 [16:00]

Turkish Minister hopeful about British trade rise

Turkish State Minister Zafer Caglayan expressed hope that Turkey-Britain trade volume would rise as of 2010.
17 March 2010 [15:45]

Iran unveils national kerosene engine

Amid western threats to impose gas sanctions on Iran, an Iranian inventor has unveiled a new national kerosene engine.
17 March 2010 [15:06]

UN chief urges negotiations on Iran nuclear row

Amid efforts by the US and its Western allies to win international support for fresh sanctions on Iran, the UN chief urges negotiations to resolve the dispute over Iran's nuclear case.
17 March 2010 [14:55]

Slovakian Foreign Minister to make a trip to Yerevan

Slovakian Foreign Minister Miroslav Lajcak will arrive on a 2-day visit to Yerevan on March 17.