Iran objects to full shipment of uranium under UN plan

Iran seeks slower pace on uranium plan

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran is seeking changes to a U.N.-drafted nuclear plan to ship enriched uranium out of the country for final processing.

Ahmadinejad persists Iran has a right to nuclear program as world awaits UN nuke deal response

Ahmadinejad reiterates Iran right to nuke program

Greece: 8 Afghan immigrants drown when flimsy boat sinks off Aegean island of Lesvos

8 Afghan immigrants drown as boat sinks in Greece

Greek authorities say at least 8 Afghan immigrants drown off Aegean Sea island of Lesvos

Immigrant boat sinks in Greece, at least 8 drown

Egypt Air security official says guards thwart hijacking of flight from Istanbul to Cairo

CAIRO — Security guards thwarted an attempted hijacking Wednesday on an EgyptAir flight from Istanbul to Cairo by overpowering a man who threatened crew members with a knife, a security official for the airline said.

Turkey frees Kurdish guerrillas who surrendered in peace initiative, though some face charges

ISTANBUL — Turkish authorities on Tuesday released a band of Kurdish rebels who surrendered in a peace gesture, as part of a broad government effort to persuade thousands of other guerrillas to end their decades-long fight.

Fate of 5 Kurdish rebels who surrendered could influence Turkish peace efforts

ISTANBUL — Turkish prosecutors sought charges Tuesday against five Kurdish rebels who surrendered in a peace gesture, raising questions about whether thousands of other guerrillas can be persuaded to end their decades-long fight.

Small number of Kurdish rebels cross into Turkey on peace mission

ANKARA, Turkey — Unarmed Kurdish rebels in combat dress marched into Turkey from northern Iraq on Monday in a show of support for peace with the Turkish government.

Lawmaker: small number of Kurdish rebels to cross into Turkey on peace mission

ANKARA, Turkey — A small group of unarmed Kurdish rebels in combat dress crossed into Turkey from northern Iraq on Monday in a show of support for peace with the Turkish government.

Obama and Turkish president discuss Afghanistan, Turkey’s relations with Armenia

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has discussed a range of issues, including the situation in Afghanistan, with Turkish President Abdullah Gul (ab-DOO’-lah gool).

Turkey and Israel spar over Turkish television drama about Mideast conflict

ISTANBUL — Turkey on Friday shrugged off angry protests from Israel about a Turkish television drama that portrays Israeli soldiers as cruel and repressive and has deepened tension between the Jewish state and its key Muslim ally.

Israel rebukes Turkey over TV series portraying soldiers murdering children

JERUSALEM — An Israeli Foreign Ministry official rebuked Turkey’s acting ambassador Thursday over a TV series Israel says depicts Israeli soldiers murdering children.

Israel chides Turkey over TV series portraying soldiers murdering children

JERUSALEM — An Israeli foreign ministry official rebuked Turkey’s acting ambassador Thursday over a TV series Israel says depicts Israeli soldiers murdering children.

Turkish police detain 32 suspected of planning attacks on NATO and US, Israeli missions

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish police detained Thursday more than 30 suspects allegedly linked to the al-Qaida terror network, saying they were planning to stage attacks on NATO facilities as well as U.S. and Israeli missions in the country.

Iraq calls on Turkey to respect sovereignty, stop cross-border raids against Kurdish militants

BAGHDAD — Iraq’s prime minister Thursday asked Turkey to respect its sovereignty and stop cross-border military operations against Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq even as his Turkish counterpart emphasized his right to take action against terrorism.

Iraqi PM warns Turkey to stop cross-border raids against Kurdish militants hiding in Iraq

BAGHDAD — The Iraqi prime minister warned Turkey on Thursday to stop conducting military operations across Iraq’s northern border targeting Kurdish rebels and stressed that Iraq’s sovereignty can not be violated, according to a government spokesman.

Iraqi police: Roadside bomb in Baghdad targets Iraqi security forces, kills 1 soldier

BAGHDAD — A roadside bomb struck an Iraqi army patrol Thursday in Baghdad, the latest in a string of attacks that have raised questions about the ability of the country’s security forces to maintain hard-won stability.

Israel to protest to Turkey over TV show portraying its troops murdering children

JERUSALEM — Israel’s foreign minister has ordered ministry officials to summon Turkey’s ambassador in Israel and protest to him over a Turkish TV series that reportedly portrays Israeli soldiers murdering children, the Foreign Ministry said Wednesday.

On road to membership, EU wants more political, human rights reform in Turkey

BRUSSELS — The European Union told Turkey on Wednesday to speed up reforms to boost its chances of joining the bloc and made a special appeal to protect the freedom of expression of Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk.

Longtime foes Turkey and Armenia try to improve ties with ‘football diplomacy’

BURSA, Turkey — Turkey defeated longtime foe Armenia on a soccer field Wednesday — an event that had little significance in the world of sports but meant a lot in the arena of international politics.

US chides Turkey for canceling NATO air exercises because Israel was participating

WASHINGTON — The United States has chided Turkey for canceling a NATO military exercise because Israel also was participating.