Topic: Istanbul

Iran 'show' trial escalates standoff

It put a French academic on trial Saturday and confirmed that it had transferred to Tehran three Americans detained on the Iran-Iraq border.

Mosque modern

A Turkish designer brings a woman's touch – and perspective – to the interior.

In dusty Turkish village, surfing the Web for brides

Turkey's rising status in the Arab world – along with the arrival of the Internet in this rural town – has helped men attract women from Morocco. Most are second wives.

Why Iraq sees success in oil auction

Officials laud a transparent process on bids to develop oil fields – and the opening of investment to foreign firms shut out for more than 30 years.

Opinion: Obama's link to the Muslim world: Turkey

The West can learn a lot from Ankara's perspective and democratic successes.

Opinion: A 10-year truce between Islam and the West

Obama should follow his speech in Cairo with a global conference and a call for a 10-year hudna.

Pope embarks on Mideast fence-mending trip

His pilgrimage this week is also a chance to reassure Jews and Muslims about Vatican views.

Turkey, Armenia agree on road map to normalize ties

The tentative agreement, which must be ratified by both nations' legislatures, creates a framework for bilateral cooperation.

Obama caps Turkey visit with student 'town hall'

The president fielded questions on Iraq before heading to Baghdad for an unannounced visit.

In Turkey, Obama says US not at war with Islam

US president discussed Armenian massacre, democracy, and EU membership.

Obama arrives in Turkey to strengthen ties

The US president's public backing of Turkey's bid to join the European Union irked France and Germany, but will help boost ties with a key Muslim ally.

As Netanyahu takes Israel's helm, Syria skeptical of peace prospects

Syrian diplomats say Damascus is serious about making peace, and hope Washington will lean on Israel's new government.

Is access to clean water a basic human right?

A growing movement thinks so, saying it will guarantee that the poor have water. But at a water conference in Turkey, officials voice concern about implementing such a right.

Opinion: Obama starts well with Muslims but must do more

He has to follow up with real engagement.

Turkey warms to Clinton's candor

Was it TV magic or intelligent diplomacy? A month before Obama's visit, Hillary charms Turkey in a talk- show stop.

World

Tehran to Washington: Get used to a nuclear Iran

Review: 'The International'

Thriller races around the globe like a scruffy Bond movie but without the moral clarity.

Flagging a Change: Not since the Ottoman Empire ...

Egypt slams Iran's Hamas, Hezbollah connection

Alleged coup plot probe roils Turkey

Last week's arrest of senior military officers and the discovery of several weapons caches deepens the investigation into a suspected secularist coup plan.

Istanbul

Reporters on the Job

Shoes flung at Bush flying from shelves

An Istanbul cobbler capitalizes on the 'shoe mania' sparked by the tossing of his work.

Obama plans major speech in Muslim world to ‘reboot’ America’s image abroad

How Obama addresses sensitive issues of democracy and human rights could help set the tone for efforts to distinguish himself from President Bush’s administration.