Turkey
Museum or mosque? Turkey debates iconic Hagia Sofia’s status
Middle East
July 1, 2020
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
June 30, 2020
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
June 30, 2020
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
June 26, 2020
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
June 23, 2020
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
June 23, 2020
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
June 22, 2020
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
June 21, 2020
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
June 20, 2020
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
June 19, 2020
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…