"Should European countries pay for the transport of refugees?" - Al Monitor

Should the countries of Europe pay the cost of refugees coming to their shores?

Would this be the way to get rid of "human smugglers"?

This is a very provocative idea going around the corridors of decision makers in Europe. What is your opinion?

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"13 of Turkey's best archaeological sites ruined through incompetent 'Restoration' " - Turkish Daily News

What a pity!

The archaeological restorations in 13 sites in Turkey have been ruined through the incompetence and short sightedness of managers.

People in offices, working in Ankara or other large cities don't and  won't spend the time necessary to decide on the best way to keep up their ancient heritage!

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Is this the end of the road for the Oslo Agreement? What comes next for Israel and the Palestinians?

What can be done to salvage the Oslo Agreement? Can anything positive come out of this week of meetings and speeches in the UN to further peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians?

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Reactions in Iran as Hajj victims arrive from Saudi Arabia

This is anything but a pleasant sight. The victims of committed Muslims arriving back in Iran after being trampled to death during the Hajj.

Reactions are bound to be very emotional. This will further increase the gulf (figuratively, if not geographically) between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

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"Palestine is no longer bound by previous agreements with Israel...unless" - AlJazeera

President Abass' declaration at the UN yesterday was important for many reasons.

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Also, yesterday was the first time that the Palestinian flag was flown at the UN.

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