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European Court of Human Rights says Turkey must free Demirtas
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European Court of Human Rights says Turkey must free Demirtas

ANKARA (Reuters) – The European Court of Human Rights ruled on Tuesday that Turkey must immediately release prominent Kurdish politician…
Turkish court sentences former pro-Kurdish MP to 22 years in jail
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Turkish court sentences former pro-Kurdish MP to 22 years in jail

ANKARA (Reuters) – A Turkish court on Monday sentenced a former pro-Kurdish lawmaker who was stripped of her parliamentary status…
Hospital fire kills 9 COVID-19 patients at ICU in Turkey
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Hospital fire kills 9 COVID-19 patients at ICU in Turkey

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A fire broke out Saturday at an intensive care unit treating COVID-19 patients in southern Turkey…
Turkey has evacuated seven Syrian military posts – source
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Turkey has evacuated seven Syrian military posts – source

ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey has evacuated seven military observation posts in northwest Syria, pulling back troops from territory controlled by…
#MeToo movement arrives in Turkey
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#MeToo movement arrives in Turkey

Women in Turkey are sharing their experiences of sexual assault online after a Twitter user accused a prominent writer of…
Turkey, Iraq agree to cooperate against extremist groups
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Turkey, Iraq agree to cooperate against extremist groups

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey and Iraq have agreed to continue their cooperation in fighting extremist organizations, including the Islamic…
Turkey’s Erdogan, EU’s Michel discussed EU summit in call
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Turkey’s Erdogan, EU’s Michel discussed EU summit in call

ANKARA (Reuters) – President Tayyip Erdogan told European Council President Charles Michel in a call that Turkey wants to build…
Factbox: US sanctions target Turkish defense body
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Factbox: US sanctions target Turkish defense body

(Reuters) – The United States has imposed sanctions on Turkey for purchasing Russian defense systems, targeting Turkey’s top defense procurement…
Turkey announces 4-day curfew over New Year’s to fight virus
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Turkey announces 4-day curfew over New Year’s to fight virus

ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s president has announced a four-day lockdown starting New Year’s Eve to curb the spread of COVID-19.…
Turkey detains 11 over abduction of Iranian dissident – police
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Turkey detains 11 over abduction of Iranian dissident – police

ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey has detained 11 people involved in the abduction and smuggling to Iran of an Iranian dissident…
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