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Saturday, September 18, 2010

Armenians to hold historic service in ancient Turkish church - CNN.com

"Armenians to hold historic service in ancient Turkish church
By Ivan Watson, CNN
September 17, 2010 7:51 a.m. EDT
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Turkey allows Armenians to hold service in ancient church

Akhtamar Island, Turkey (CNN) -- Muzbah Cunduz' small boat cuts a frothy wake through the strikingly blue, alkaline waters of Lake Van.

This is a region of remarkable natural beauty: a lake ringed by craggy mountains that at the height of summer, are still dotted with patches of snow. And yet Cunduz' small boat appears to be the only vessel out on the water.

That may soon change."

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