Analysis Turkeys Iran standoff role irks allies

Turkey's attempts to mediate Iran's nuclear standoff with the West have evolved into an aggressive effort to forestall new U.N. sanctions.

The assertive campaign is placing Turkey in opposition to longtime allies Israel and the United States.
It also raises the question of whether NATO's only Muslim member is becoming less of a bridge between East

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27 Afghan Civilians Killed in NATO Airstrike

KABUL � The Afghan cabinet said Monday that at least 27 civilians were killed in a NATO airstrike in central Afghanistan.

The incident was the third time a mistaken coalition strike has claimed civilian lives since a major offensive was launched in the southern region of the country.

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