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Friday, 13 November 2015 22:46
Turkey: EU criticisms of human rights and democracy
The European Commission has called Turkey to address urgently significant failings on human rights and democracy. An annual report on Turkish prospects for EU membership says there have been serious setbacks in the past two years…
Friday, 13 November 2015 22:45
Bible translation into every language
In many areas of life, we are challenged to balance speed and accuracy - for example medical researchers searching for the quickest path to a cure with the fewest side effects. When it comes to Bible…
Friday, 13 November 2015 22:44
Myanmar: historic vote
Myanmar president Thein Sein congratulated Aung San Suu Kyi's opposition party on its success in Sunday’s polls. Ms Suu Kyi has written to the leadership requesting talks on national reconciliation, but the president’s spokesman has delayed…
Friday, 13 November 2015 22:44
Middle East: Obama and Netanyahu talk about unrest and security
Increased military aid to Israel and prospects for peace with the Palestinians were discussed at a friendly meeting between US president Barack Obama and Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier this week. ‘We do believe it's…
Friday, 13 November 2015 22:43
Israel: Palestinian divisions
The Palestinian political scene has yet to agree on the nature of the confrontations taking place with the Israelis since early October. Some observers define them as an intifada, while others call them ‘peaceful’ popular uprisings,…
Friday, 13 November 2015 22:42
Russia now a UK national security threat
Britain's security services published a new list of what they believe are the greatest threats to the country. International terrorism from IS and the threat of returning UK jihadists from Syria are among the top concerns…