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News-Press Editorial: Tending the flame of genocide's victims
Those tending the flame of those who perished in the Armenian Genocide had a bit of a mixed bag this week. In happy news, Glendale Unified and its teachers' union agreed to make April 24 — the day that commemorates the horror — an official day...Tags: Hate Crimes, Barack Obama, Massacres, U.S. Congress, Politics
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Bulgarian truck drivers end blockade of traffic to Turkey
ReutersSOFIA, May 18 (Reuters) - Bulgarian truck drivers lifted their traffic blockades at two major border checkpoints with Turkey late on Friday, saying a deal had been struck to end Turkish restrictions on their operations. The disgruntled drivers had...Tags: Bulgaria
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UN Security Council mulls Syria cross-border aid push
Reuters* UN asks for Security Council help on Syria aid access * Cross-border aid access likely a contentious issue * Millions of Syrians in war-torn country in need of aid By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS, May 17 (Reuters) - The U.N. Security Council is...Tags: Abusive Behavior, Bashar Assad, Syrian Civil War (2011 - present ), International Organizations, United Nations
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Glendale schools to take April 24 off
Glendale Unified students and teachers will have next April 24 off in commemoration of the Armenian Genocide, following an agreement signed by school officials and the teachers union this week. Thousands of students of Armenian descent typically skip...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Hate Crimes, Teachers, U.S. Congress, Massacres
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Schiff introduces Genocide resolution, again
In what has become an annual exercise, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) this week introduced a House resolution calling on the U.S. to formally recognize the Armenian Genocide, in which roughly 1.5 million Armenians were massacred by Ottoman Turks from 1915...
Tags: Frank Pallone, Jr., Hate Crimes, Barack Obama, Massacres, U.S. Congress
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U.N. Security Council mulls Syria cross-border aid push
ReutersUNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The U.N. Security Council is considering a plea from senior U.N. aid officials to demand aid access in war-torn Syria, a move that could lead to a showdown between Russia and Western states over humanitarian cross-border...Tags: Abusive Behavior, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice and Rights, Wars and Interventions, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Protesting Bulgarian drivers block truck traffic to Turkey
ReutersSOFIA (Reuters) - Disgruntled Bulgarian truck drivers blocked traffic at two major border checkpoints with neighboring Turkey on Friday to protest against what they said were Turkish restrictions to their operations. Among those caught up in the...Tags: Transportation, Travel, Bulgaria, Road Transportation
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Turkey's Erdogan says U.N. must decide on any Syria no-fly zone
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday it would be up to the U.N. Security Council to decide whether to establish a no-fly zone inside Syria and said he backed the involvement of Russia and China in planned peace...Tags: National Government, Barack Obama, China, Brookings Institution, Moscow (Russia)
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Turkish PM says no decision yet on further Iran oil import cuts
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday Turkey had already significantly reduced its oil imports from Iran, which is under the choke of Western sanctions, and further cutbacks would depend on his country's energy needs....Tags: Tehran (Iran), Ankara (Turkey), Iran's Nuclear Program, Brookings Institution, Iran
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Turkey welcomes Moody's upgrade, bond yields tumble
Reuters* Upgrade stamps approval on decade of reform * Move expected to boost investment flows * Bond yields hit record lows, Turkish lira weakens * Minister warns of lira appreciation pressure By Daren Butler ISTANBUL, May 17 (Reuters) - Turkey hailed...Tags: Money and Monetary Policy, Emerging Market, Central Bank, Finance, Globalization
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'Unplanned shutdowns' at Turkey Point nuclear plant lead to more oversight
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission said Thursday it is increasing oversight of the Turkey Point Unit 3 nuclear power plant after three "unplanned shutdowns." But the commission said that the Florida Power & Light Co. plant near Homestead is "operating...Tags: Nuclear Power, FPL Group, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Turkey (animal)
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Turkey detains prime suspect in car bombings near Syrian border
Reuters* Official says cars were registered to detained man * Total of 16 held over weekend attacks ANKARA, May 17 (Reuters) - Turkish police have detained a man they believe to be one of the main perpetrators of car bombings that killed more than 50 people...Tags: Bashar Assad, Bombings
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