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Self-exiled Turkish spiritual leader Fethullah Gülen dies in Pennsylvania

8:01am October 21, 2024

The reclusive U.S.-based Islamic cleric who inspired a global social movement while facing accusations he masterminded a failed 2016 coup in his native Turkey was in his eighties.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, seen here in September, is facing a united opposition in Sunday's election that threatens his grip on power.

How Recep Tayyip Erdogan became Turkey's most powerful leader

8:20am May 13, 2023

by H.J. Mai

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is facing a united opposition in Sunday's election that threatens his grip on power. But how did Erdogan manage to stay untouched for so long?

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the Sixth Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Oct. 13.

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Turkey is friendly with both Russia and Ukraine. Now it wants them to talk peace

5:00am November 16, 2022

by Fatma Tanis

Turkey, a NATO ally, has positioned itself as a neutral player in the Ukraine war — as being pro-Ukrainian without being anti-Russian.

People crowd a convenience store in central Istanbul to buy last-minute groceries, after Turkish authorities announced a weekend curfew just hours before it took effect overnight Friday.

Turkey Imposes 48-Hour Coronavirus Curfew In Major Cities With Little Warning

4:36pm April 11, 2020

by Colin Dwyer

The order was announced shortly before it took effect midnight Friday, drawing crowds of last-minute shoppers in cities such as Istanbul. Turkey has reported over 47,000 confirmed cases of the virus.

Week In Politics: More Impeachment Hearings As Trump Heads To NATO Summit

8:47am November 30, 2019

by Ayesha Rascoe

The meeting in London comes as several of the member-countries are dealing with recent terror attacks and political turmoil. For President Trump, that will mean House Judiciary Committee hearings.

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U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo shakes hands with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu before their official talks in Ankara, Turkey, on Wednesday.

Pompeo Meets With Turkey's Leaders Amid Diplomatic Crisis Over Missing Journalist

2:20pm October 17, 2018

by Emily Sullivan

The U.S. secretary of state is in Ankara, where the Turkish government alleges journalist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered by Saudi agents, a charge Riyadh denies.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan greets members of his ruling Justice and Development Party, or AKP, at the Grand National Assembly in Ankara earlier this year.

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Erdogan Calls Snap Elections In Turkey, And State Of Emergency Is Extended

3:41pm April 18, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

The votes will be held June 24, likely under a state of emergency and more than a year earlier than expected. The move hastens the implementation of reforms granting the presidency broad new powers.

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan shakes hands with local people in Port Sudan, Sudan, on Dec. 25, one of many locations in Africa the Turkish leader has visited recently.

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Turkey Is Quietly Building Its Presence In Africa

11:56am March 08, 2018

by Peter Kenyon

The Turkish have increased trade and aid to the continent, as well as building a major military base. Africa has natural resources that Turkey needs, including oil and gas.

A popular Turkish baklava shop, Faruk Güllüoğlu, is one of nearly 1,000 companies expropriated by the Turkish government since last year's failed coup. The company is now run by a government trustee.

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Turkish Businesses Snagged In Government's Post-Coup Crackdown

4:52pm August 03, 2017

by Lauren Frayer

Over the past year, Ankara has expropriated nearly 1,000 Turkish companies — from carpet makers to a popular brand of baklava. They're accused of having ties to organizers of last year's failed coup.

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Fethullah Gulen sits in a room at his compound in Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania. He has lived in exile in the United States since the late 1990s. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan blames Gulen for last year's failed coup and is seeking his extradition.

Cleric Accused Of Plotting Turkish Coup Attempt: 'I Have Stood Against All Coups'

6:33pm July 11, 2017

by Robert Siegel

Nearing the anniversary of the coup attempt, Fethullah Gulen tells NPR's Robert Siegel that if he were to be extradited, he'd "go willingly." As for Turkey's president: "I want to spit in his face."

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