Turkey

Museum or mosque? Turkey debates iconic Hagia Sofia’s status
Middle East

Museum or mosque? Turkey debates iconic Hagia Sofia’s status

ISTANBUL (AP) — In its more than 1,400-year existence, the majestic domed structure of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul has served…
Turkish lawyers protest against government plan to reform bar associations
Middle East

Turkish lawyers protest against government plan to reform bar associations

ISTANBUL (Reuters) — Thousands of Turkish lawyers protested outside Istanbul’s main courthouse on Tuesday against a government plan to reform…
Macron slams Turkey’s ‘criminal’ role in Libya, Putin’s ambivalence
Middle East

Macron slams Turkey’s ‘criminal’ role in Libya, Putin’s ambivalence

PARIS (Reuters) — France’s president on Monday accused Turkey of massively importing jihadists into Libya, labeling Ankara’s intervention “criminal” and…
Turkey sentences 121 people to life in prison for 2016 coup attempt
Middle East

Turkey sentences 121 people to life in prison for 2016 coup attempt

A Turkish court in Ankara on Friday handed down life sentences to 121 people in connection with the attempted overthrow…
Turkey allows top lawyers to march, ending standoff
Middle East

Turkey allows top lawyers to march, ending standoff

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish authorities on Tuesday allowed a group of top lawyers to continue a symbolic march into…
Egypt’s two challenges: security and the right to life
Opinion

Egypt’s two challenges: security and the right to life

Egypt currently faces two major challenges. The first, which is existential, is related to the issue of water rights and…
Arab countries and the US announce support for Egypt’s stance on Libya
Egypt

Arab countries and the US announce support for Egypt’s stance on Libya

Several Arab countries, along with the US, have announced their support of Egypt’s stance on Libya and its right to…
Erdogan says Turkey lost ground in coronavirus fight
Middle East

Erdogan says Turkey lost ground in coronavirus fight

ISTANBUL (Reuters) – President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday Turkey had lost some ground in its battle with the coronavirus…
Turkey will work with Italy for stable peace in Libya: foreign minister
Middle East

Turkey will work with Italy for stable peace in Libya: foreign minister

ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey will work together with Italy to achieve stable peace and a political process that will yield…
Father of Turkish NBA player Kanter acquitted of terrorism links
Middle East

Father of Turkish NBA player Kanter acquitted of terrorism links

ANKARA (Reuters) — The father of NBA center Enes Kanter, an outspoken critic of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan’s human rights…
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