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Turkey’s Parliament Approves Snap Elections Called by Erdogan
The vote was originally not to be held until November 2019; however, Erdogan said the early elections were needed due to uncertainties in Syria.
Turkish Protesters Attack Istanbul Synagogue
More troubling is the oblique Turkish government sponsorship of the violence against the Istanbul synagogue.
President of Uzbekistan, Islam Karimov, Reported Dead at 78
The prime minister of Turkey has announced on national television that the long-time ruler of Uzbekistan has died.
Turkey’s PM Ahmet Davutoglu Resigns
It is not clear how the resignation of Turkey's Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu will affect the talks between Israel and Ankara.
Israeli FM Director Dore Gold Travels to Turkey in Aftermath of Bombing
Foreign Ministry Director Dore Gold heads to Turkey for talks following the terror attack in Istanbul.
Turkey Returns to Polls for Parliamentary Elections
Turkey returns to the polls today to elect a parliament and determine a national government.
Nachshon Wachsman’s Murderer Joins Hamas Delegation to Turkey
Turkey's ruling AK Party welcomes high-ranking Hamas members, including the murderer of IDF soldier Nachshon Wachsman.
Turkish Legislator Pens Bill Naming Israel Terrorist State
Turkish legislator proposes Turkey pass law naming Israel a terrorist state.
Turkey’s New PM Says ‘No Hope’ of Normalizing Ties with Israel
Diplomatic relations with Israel are likely to remain in deep freeze for the next few years, Turkish PM Davutoglu signals.
Hamas Asks Turkey to Stop Israel from Responding to Terror Attacks
Hamas asks Turkey to stop Israeli war planes from retaliating for terrorist rocket fire directed at southern Israeli towns.
Erdogan’s Embrace of Islamism Gets Nod from Electorate
Erdogan's ruling party, the AKP, won against challenges from the right and the left.
Erdogan Roars His Support for Turkish Intel Chief
The Turkish Priime Minister came out with guns ablazing to protect "his" democracy plans for Turkey and the Turkish Intelligence chief.
Turkey: A House Divided
The EU Commission's progress report deals with a polarized society and a government that takes repressive measures against citizens who assert their democratic rights.
Erdogan: Israel Behind Egypt Coup
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Israel was behind last month’s military coup in Egypt.
Erdogan told a meeting of the provincial chairs of...
Erdogan’s Party Finds Terror Weapon Deadlier than Car Bombs:Twitter
Erdogan’s ruling party uncovers terror “deadlier than a car bomb.” It’s called Twitter ,and Turkey will carry out counterterrorist measures to ban Twitter “slander.” Now the world can sleep better.
Turkey’s Secular Backlash and the Rising Price of Liquor
Alcohol consumption fell by a third from 2003 to 2008.
2nd Day of Protest in Turkey Threatening Erdogan’s Regime
On Saturday night, Prime Minister Erdogan has admitted "some cases" of extreme police action.
Erdoğan’s Decade
Erdoğan can be seen as the anti-Atatürk, the leader who seeks to undo substantial parts of his predecessor's legacy, especially Atatürk's rejection of Shari'a, or Islamic law.
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