Turkish Elections Suggest Cracks In Support For Erdogan's AK Party
Sunday's local elections are widely seen as a referendum on both President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's leadership and his AK Party's grip on power.
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A Critic Of Turkey, The Knicks' Enes Kanter Speaks Out About His Fears For His Life
The NBA star says he fears that if he travels to London for an upcoming game against the Washington Wizards, he might be killed for speaking out against Turkey's president.
Erdogan Cancels Meeting With Bolton, As U.S. Seeks To Reassure Allies On Syria
The meeting was canceled moments before it was to begin, reflecting Turkish anger over U.S. insistence that a Kurdish militia fighting in Syria be protected after American troops withdraw.
Khashoggi Case Update: Saudi Prosecutor Says 5 Suspects Should Be Executed
Saudi Arabia's public prosecutor agrees with Turkey that Jamal Khashoggi was murdered — but he says the journalist died in Istanbul from a drug overdose, not at the hands of a brutal hit squad.
Turkey's Central Bank Defies Erdogan With Drastic Interest Rate Hike
These days it's rare for Turkish officials to contradict President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has vowed not to raise rates. But that's what happened Thursday, in an urgent bid to save a deflating lira.
U.S. Threatens Further Sanctions Against Turkey Over Detained Pastor
Rising tensions between the two countries have caused Turkey's currency, the lira, to plunge by about a third of its value against the U.S. dollar since January, sparking fears of an economic crisis.
Turks Fleeing To Greece Find Mostly Warm Welcome, Despite History
More than a year after a failed military coup against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, hundreds of Turks are seeking refuge in Greece — despite long rivalries between the two nations.
In Turkey, Schools Will Stop Teaching Evolution This Fall
When Turkish children head back to school, something will be missing from their textbooks: any mention of evolution. The government is phasing in what it calls a values-based curriculum.
Tensions Escalate Between Turkey And Germany
Turkey and Germany have been close allies — around 3 million Turks live in Germany. But in recent months a rift has developed, and it's complicated by Turkey's ongoing purge following a failed coup.
A Year Later, A Divided Turkey Remembers Failed Coup Attempt
A year after the failed coup, President Erdogan honored the civilians who died resisting the effort to overthrow his government. "We will not forget, (and) will not let it be forgotten," he said.