A BEAUTIFUL sunrise welcomed me as I set foot in Istanbul. The ride to my hotel was breathtaking with the Bosphorus Sea creating a lovely backdrop of the sunrise. I felt that the moment was perfect for a small prayer thanking God for the loveliest things in the world.
As part of the Putin Project, the BBC's special programming ahead of the Russian elections, Russian affairs correspondent Lucy Ash looks at how the country's leaders are inspired by their history.
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A mixture of civilians, military personnel and children attended a recent event at the Lewis and Clark Center at Fort Leavenworth to learn about Turkey's history, culture and government.
If Kosovo’s suffering challenged the world’s humanity, last Sunday’s declaration of independence is a reminder of the opportunism that passes for diplomacy. It has a special resonance for India where separatist movements can range from the comic (Kolhan) to the terrorist (Kashmir).
The US is to withdraw all non-essential staff and their families from Serbia amid growing anti-Western violence prompted by Kosovo's declaration of independence at the weekend.