Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Turkey’s Erdogan says ECHR ruling on jailed politician supports terrorism
Middle East
November 21, 2018
Turkey’s Erdogan says ECHR ruling on jailed politician supports terrorism
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that the European Court of Human Rights’ (ECHR) ruling…
Saudi king, crown prince call slain writer Khashoggi’s son
Middle East
October 22, 2018
Saudi king, crown prince call slain writer Khashoggi’s son
ISTANBUL (AP) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called the son of Jamal Khashoggi, the kingdom announced early…
Syria rebels withdraw heavy weapons from Idlib frontline
Middle East
October 9, 2018
Syria rebels withdraw heavy weapons from Idlib frontline
Russia and Turkey’s deal to demilitarize the battle lines around Idlib has been moved on a step. A buffer zone…
Turkey promises ‘safe zones’ in Kurdish-held parts of Syria
Middle East
September 25, 2018
Turkey promises ‘safe zones’ in Kurdish-held parts of Syria
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey said Sunday it would take steps to create “safe zones” across northern Syria, including in…
Turkey’s Erdogan vows to impose secure zones east of Euphrates in Syria
Middle East
September 24, 2018
Turkey’s Erdogan vows to impose secure zones east of Euphrates in Syria
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey will take action east of the Euphrates river in Syria and impose secure zones as…
Turkey orders 61 soldiers detained for suspected Gulen links: media
Middle East
September 24, 2018
Turkey orders 61 soldiers detained for suspected Gulen links: media
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkish authorities ordered the arrest of 61 soldiers from the navy and land forces, including senior…
Former NASA scientist to appeal terrorism charges at top Turkish court: lawyer
Middle East
September 21, 2018
Former NASA scientist to appeal terrorism charges at top Turkish court: lawyer
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – A Turkish-US citizen and former NASA scientist jailed in Turkey on terrorism charges plans to file…
Turkey sees lower growth, double-digit inflation in next years
Middle East
September 20, 2018
Turkey sees lower growth, double-digit inflation in next years
Turkey, which was last month buffeted by its worst currency crisis in recent years, on Thursday forecast sharply lower…
Turkey’s Erdogan says mulling election alliance with nationalists
Middle East
September 14, 2018
Turkey’s Erdogan says mulling election alliance with nationalists
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday his AK Party would look into the possibility of…
Turkey’s economy grows 5.2 percent in second quarter, set to slow down
Middle East
September 10, 2018
Turkey’s economy grows 5.2 percent in second quarter, set to slow down
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – The Turkish economy grew 5.2 percent year-on-year in the second quarter, data official showed on Monday,…