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Turkey, the West and the Muslim Middle East
Turkey's new leaders promise their government will still be secular, despite the Islamic orientation of their ruling party. We hear about Turkey's relationship with Iran and Iraq, and the anti-Americanism in public opinion. Will Turkey still be a “bridge” between the west and the Muslim world? Also, an update on Iran's nuclear program. And, is Pakistan facing "moment of truth?"
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenTurkey's new leaders promise their government will still be secular, despite the Islamic orientation of their ruling party. We hear about Turkey's relationship with Iran and Iraq, and the anti-Americanism in public opinion. Will Turkey still be a "bridge" between the west and the Muslim world? Also, the IAEA on Iran's nuclear program and, on Reporter's Notebook, two exiled leaders may return to Pakistan and President Musharraf may give up his uniform.
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Photo of Hagia Sophia: Robert Raderschatt
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3 storiesIAEA Signals that Iran Is Not Pursuing Nuclear Weapons
The International Atomic Energy Agency says Iran is producing less nuclear fuel than expected and slowing the rate of uranium enrichment. The IAEA also says Iran is working to come clean about past activities that led to sanctions by the UN Security Council.
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The 700-year-old Ottoman Empire became the Republic of Turkey in 1923. Though a Muslim country, at the insistence of the founder, Mustafah Kemel Ataturk--government institutions are strictly secular, a tradition backed by the military. Now that might be changing. This week parliament elected Abdullah Gül as President.
Read the story32 minExiled Political Leaders Threaten Musharraf's Power in Pakistan
Benazir Bhutto was exiled from Pakistan, and faces corruption charges if she returns. But the former prime minister claims she has worked out a deal with the current President, Pervez Musharraf. Another exiled former leader, Nawaz Sharif, plans to return early next month.
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