Election fever heightens Ukraine political chaos - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review

`As the presidential elections nears in crisis-hit Ukraine, political chaos deepens with the power structure that emerged from the 2004 Orange Revolution is in disarray. Moscow-backed is poised for a comeback in this former Soviet republic amid an intense battle between the heroes of mass protests in 2004. The lawmaker strode through parliament, smiling politely and clutching a chair - his contribution to a barricade designed to paralyze proceedings....

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Iran urges Turkey to set up four-way mechanism - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review

`As Turkey rises as a key actor in the region, Iran tries to show that it is not lagging behind its neighbor, suggesting the establishment of a four-way partnership to deal with regional issues. Turkey recently proposed a three-way strategic cooperation with Iraq and Syria in the wake of a diplomatic crisis between those two countries Concerned about Turkey’s growing influence in the region, Iran is preparing to offer its neighbor a spot in a four-way...

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Greek PM pledges tighter spending before election - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review

There are early elections on October 4 in Greece. Greeks had started to judge Kostas Karamanlis` economic policies. The economic indicators show that Greece is going on wrong way, but public will decide who is wrong or right for Greece`s future in the next elections. Moreover, these elections are important for solution of Cyprus issue and the air space problem over the Aegean Sea, the problems of the Turkish Minority of Western Thrace, etc....

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