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Recep Tayyip Erdogan sparks controversy with child martyr remark
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Recep Tayyip Erdogan sparks controversy with child martyr remark

At a conference for Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development party (AKP) over the weekend, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan beckoned a…
Erdogan vows fight against enemies as returns to lead party
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Erdogan vows fight against enemies as returns to lead party

President Tayyip Erdogan pledged to fight Turkey’s enemies at home and abroad on Sunday ahead of his election as leader…
Turkey heads towards vote on stronger presidency, with nationalist nod
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Turkey heads towards vote on stronger presidency, with nationalist nod

Turkey's ruling AK Party will soon bring to parliament its plans to expand the powers of the presidency, Prime Minister…
Turkey removes two dozen mayors over alleged Kurdish militant links
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Turkey removes two dozen mayors over alleged Kurdish militant links

Turkey has removed local mayors deemed to support Kurdish militants and appointed new administrators in two dozen municipalities mostly in…
Turkish nationalist’s resignation adds to pressure on veteran leader
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Turkish nationalist’s resignation adds to pressure on veteran leader

Turkey's nationalist opposition leader faced a growing challenge on Thursday after a veteran party member resigned from his parliamentary role,…
New Turkish PM backs constitution to strengthen Erdogan
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New Turkish PM backs constitution to strengthen Erdogan

Turkey's incoming prime minister said on Sunday his top priority was to deliver a new constitution to create an executive…
Turkish parliament approves first article of bill on stripping MPs’ immunity
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Turkish parliament approves first article of bill on stripping MPs’ immunity

Turkey's parliament approved the first clause of a bill to lift lawmakers' immunity from prosecution on Friday, a constitutional change…
Turkish ruling party preparing to replace PM Davutoglu: officials
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Turkish ruling party preparing to replace PM Davutoglu: officials

Turkey's ruling party is set to replace Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu at an extraordinary congress in the coming weeks, officials…
Turkey’s Erdogan promises consensus after big win
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Turkey’s Erdogan promises consensus after big win

Ankara--Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's AK Party has won a resounding third consecutive election victory, but the divisive leader will…
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