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Business and pleasure: Turkey's real-estate attraction to Arab buyers

Ugur Pordogan, the general manager of a travel agency, shows areas where he sells properties to a customer from Damascus in Istanbul. He says there are Arab nationals buying properties in Turkey to make money, and others who are buying holiday homes. Kerem Uzel/ Narphotos for The National

Inquiries from potential buyers, especially from Dubai and Saudi Arabia, started coming in before Turkey passed a new property law last week. Read Article Business and pleasure: Turkey's real-estate attraction to Arab buyers

British-Asian daughter abused daily before she died, sister tells UK court

Shafilea Ahmed died in 2003. Her remains were found five months later. Her parents, who both deny murder, were arrested in 2010. PA Archive

A couple originally from Pakistan killed their British-born, teenage daughter because they could not stand the "shame" of her westernised outlook on life, a court hears. Read Article British-Asian daughter abused daily before she died, sister tells UK court

Hollande clashes with Germany over euro bonds on first Brussels outing

Billed as an informal dinner, disagreement between the new French president and Germany takes centre stage at the meeting. Read Article Hollande clashes with Germany over euro bonds on first Brussels outing

Gaining currency - fatal-flaw theories about the euro zone

A woman begs in Athens in February when austerity measures kicked in. Despite multi-billion euro rescue packages to prop up Greece, the fate of the euro, the single currency adopted by 17 countries hangs in the balance. Yannis Behrakis / Reuters

As much of Europe stares into the abyss, four experts tell of early errors in the euro project that may have sowed the seeds of its end Read Article Gaining currency - fatal-flaw theories about the euro zone

Survivor of Breivik massacre calls scars 'the price for democracy'

A girl who at 14 survived Anders Behring Breivik's shooting massacre on Utoeya island last year showed her large scars to an Oslo court in the Norway killer's trial. Read Article Survivor of Breivik massacre calls scars 'the price for democracy'

David Cameron rejects calls for a new inquiry into Lockerbie bombing

British government rejects calls from the quasi-independent Scottish government to reopen investigations in the 1988 bombing, a day after the only man convicted for the attack died. Read Article David Cameron rejects calls for a new inquiry into Lockerbie bombing

'My son wants to die a martyr'

For some Muslim immigrant families in France and other parts of Europe, the hope of a better future for their children turns into a nightmare when they fall prey to the teachings of religious extremist groups. Read Article 'My son wants to die a martyr'

Nato primed to activate missile shield despite Russian fury

Nato leaders were set to activate the first phase of a US-led missile shield for Europe yesterday, risking to further anger Russia, which has threatened to deploy rockets to European Union borders to counter the system. Read Article Nato primed to activate missile shield despite Russian fury

Six killed as Italy earthquake leaves restored churches in ruins

Thousands of residents in towns around the north-east Italian city of Ferrara wandered in a daze amid the stench of gas leaks as aftershocks hit the region after a deadly earthquake. Read Article Six killed as Italy earthquake leaves restored churches in ruins

Cash-strapped Europe's reluctance in Obama's Afghan strategy

US president will detail his strategy in Afghanistan after troops leave in 2014, but faces European scepticism and question marks on its commitment to provide long-term funding for Afghan armed forces that are to take over. Read Article Cash-strapped Europe's reluctance in Obama's Afghan strategy

Lieberman is 'unbearable', says Austrian minister

Austrian defence minister has called Israel's foreign minister, Avigdor Lieberman, "unbearable" because of his insistence on hawkish policies regarding the Middle East peace process and Iran. Read Article Lieberman is 'unbearable', says Austrian minister

Italy earthquake death toll rises

Panicked people rushed into the streets when a powerful earthquake struck northern Italy early today, killing three people. Read Article Italy earthquake death toll rises

Turkey hopes France will drop objections to its EU bid

The standstill in Turkey's accession process has led to a slowdown of reforms in Turkey, the only Muslim nation vying for European Union membership. Read Article Turkey hopes France will drop objections to its EU bid

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