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Turkey emerging as a wild card on Iran

President Obama and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, seen here meeting in Turkey on April 6, 2009, are at odds over sanctions on Iran. (U.S. State Dept.)

As an American-led consensus develops around the need for a new round of sanctions against Iran, Turkey -- a U.S. ally and NATO member -- is emerging as something of a wild card on the issue. Read more »

Nazi past haunts Austria's upcoming elections

The candidacy of Barbara Rosenkranz for president of Austria resulted in a volatile campaign that raised the ghosts of Austria's Nazi past and focused in part on right-wing extremism. Read more »

Olmert called chief suspect, ex-Jerusalem mayor arrested in Holyland scandal

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert was identified as the chief suspect in a massive real estate scandal that also has led to the arrest of former Jerusalem Mayor Uri Lupolianski. Read more »

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