Struggle for Turkey Heads to the Ballot Box
For many people in Turkey, the battle for their country’s future comes down to one symbol — a head scarf. A parliamentary election in July could determine whether Islam will play a more prominent role in Turkish government and society.
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Palestinian Statehood Hopes in Peril
Factional clashes could turn Gaza and West Bank into ministates ruled by Hamas and Fatah.
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Romney Faces Another ‘Flip-Flop’ Question: Has He Changed on Stem Cells?
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is now facing questions on whether he has shifted his stand on expanded federal support for stem cell research.
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Right Group’s Abortion Stance Ruffles Vatican
A Vatican cardinal said Wednesday that Roman Catholics should stop donating money to Amnesty International following its adoption of a new policy calling for women to have access to abortion services.
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Critics Assail Creation Museum
Ken Ham’s $27 million Creation Museum project was built entirely with private money. Yet it was bound to attract skeptics and detractors. And protesters will be out in force Monday. What might people find objectionable about the exhibits?

Ken Ham’s $27 million Creation Museum project was built entirely with private money. Yet it was bound to attract skeptics and detractors. And protesters will be out in force Monday. What might people find objectionable about the exhibits?

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Hamas to Grant Amnesty to Fatah Leaders
Amnesty a sign the movement is seeking to reconcile with secular rivals; Palestinian president moves to restructure crumbling government.
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