Turkey
Merkel wants EU aid cut to Turkey for democratic backsliding
World
October 19, 2017
Merkel wants EU aid cut to Turkey for democratic backsliding
Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel is calling for cuts in European Union financial assistance aimed at helping Turkey get ready for…
Uncertainty as Mideast turns a page with IS defeat in Raqqa
Middle East
October 19, 2017
Uncertainty as Mideast turns a page with IS defeat in Raqqa
The Middle East may have turned a page with the defeat of the Islamic State group in its self-declared capital…
Turkey’s Erdogan says may shut Iraqi border any moment: Hurriyet
Middle East
October 19, 2017
Turkey’s Erdogan says may shut Iraqi border any moment: Hurriyet
President Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey may shut its border with northern Iraq “at any moment” after closing its air space…
Somalia praises ‘genuine brother’ Turkey for quick response to bombs
Middle East
October 18, 2017
Somalia praises ‘genuine brother’ Turkey for quick response to bombs
Turkey’s swift response to Somalia’s deadliest truck bombing drew praise from survivors and officials who called Ankara their “only genuine”…
Cartoonists in Turkey face growing government repression
Culture
October 18, 2017
Cartoonists in Turkey face growing government repression
Throughout Turkey’s history, humorists have traditionally been staunch opponents of the government. But in the current political climate, pursuing that…
US wants evidence over detained staff to end Turkey visa dispute
Middle East
October 18, 2017
US wants evidence over detained staff to end Turkey visa dispute
A US delegation has asked Turkey for information and evidence regarding consular staff whose detention has led to a diplomatic…
Somalia calls for blood donations after bombing, Turkey sends doctors
Middle East
October 17, 2017
Somalia calls for blood donations after bombing, Turkey sends doctors
Somalia is in desperate need for donated blood to treat survivors of a truck bombing in the capital Mogadishu on…
Pakistan deports Turkish school network’s former director and family
Middle East
October 16, 2017
Pakistan deports Turkish school network’s former director and family
Pakistan has deported a former director of a chain of private Turkish schools along with his family, former school officials…
Turkey orders detention of 100 former police officers in post-coup probe: Anadolu
Middle East
October 14, 2017
Turkey orders detention of 100 former police officers in post-coup probe: Anadolu
Turkish authorities issued detention warrants on Saturday for 100 former police officers and have so far detained 63 of them,…
Turkey arrests four people over explosion at Tupras refinery: Anadolu
Middle East
October 14, 2017
Turkey arrests four people over explosion at Tupras refinery: Anadolu
Turkish authorities arrested four people over Wednesday’s explosion in a storage tank at a Tupras refinery which killed four people,…