Peter Kenyon
Stories
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Asia
Afghanistan mosque blast kills dozens
A suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque in southern Afghanistan has killed at least 37 people. This follows a similar attack last week. What does it mean for Afghan security?
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Politics
Concern Is Growing In Turkey Over President Erdogan's Push To Restrict Social Media
Recent social media reaction to an event in the Turkish president's family may end up resulting in tighter laws restricting social media in the country.
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Politics
5 Years After Attempted Coup, Journalists Look At The State Of Free Speech In Turkey
Five years after an attempted coup shook Turkey and created a sweeping crack down against the president's perceived enemies, journalists look at the state of free speech.
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Politics
Judiciary Chief, Backed By Supreme Leader, Wins Iran Presidency
Iran has elected hard-line cleric Ebrahim Raisi as its next president. Raisi has the strong backing of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khameini.
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Ebrahim Raisi Poised To Win Iran Election
Iranians have voted for president, and results are coming in. Four candidates were allowed to run. Hardline judge Ebrahim Raisi appears to have won.
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Politics
From The Streets Of Tehran: Iranians' Thoughts Ahead Of Friday's Vote For President
Iranians vote for a president on Friday. In the streets of Tehran the expectation is that a hardliner will win, in part for lack of many other choices.
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Environment
Turkey Racing To Combat 'Snot' In Sea Of Marmara
Turkey is rushing to combat a pollution-caused muck in the Sea of Marmara that's growing across the seabed and excretes a foul mucus on the water's surface.
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World
Iranians Will Choose From 7 Presidential Candidates Friday
Voters are concerned about the economy, including a shortage of food and medicine, as well as a lack of COVID-19 vaccines.
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World
Iran's Presidential Candidate Slate Leans Heavily Toward Hard-Liners
Iran has approved the final list of seven candidates in June's presidential election, giving the upper hand to hard-liners. The election could have an impact on relations between Iran and the U.S.
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World
Istanbul Man Turns Passion For Ship Spotting Into Beneficial Hobby
One man in Turkey has made a following for himself by tracking one of the world's busiest and most scenic waterways. Istanbul is bisected by the Bosporus Strait.