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Recep Tayyip Erdogan sparks controversy with child martyr remark
Middle East
February 28, 2018
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
Middle East
May 21, 2017
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
Middle East
October 18, 2016
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
Middle East
September 11, 2016
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
Middle East
June 23, 2016
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
Middle East
May 22, 2016
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
Middle East
May 20, 2016
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
Middle East
May 5, 2016
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
World
June 13, 2011
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…