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Angela Merkel Agrees For Prosecuting German Comic Who Offended Turkish President

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 16, 2016 07:45 AM EDT

German Chancellor Angela Merkel supports the prosecution of a local comic, who "insulted" Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Turkey Gives US Permission to Use Airbase to Attack ISIS

By Dustin M Braden - Jul 23, 2015 08:19 PM EDT

The government of Turkey has granted permission to the United States to launch manned airstrikes from bases in the southern portion of the country after a suicide bombing and attacks on Turkish troops on the Syrian border.

Turks Vote in Historic Elections that could Shape Future of Turkey

By Dustin M Braden - Jun 07, 2015 09:14 AM EDT

Turks began voting in an historic poll that may very well determine the future of the country, as the ruling AKP party seeks a parliamentary majority that would allow it to rewrite the constitution and create a presidential system with the dictatorial Recep Tayyip Erdogan at its head.

As Turkish Economy Stutters, Polling Suggests AKP Rule in Danger

By Dustin M Braden - May 25, 2015 10:35 AM EDT

As the Turkish economy stalls, new polling suggests that the ruling AKP party may not be able to gain a majority in parliament, all but decimating the hopes of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to establish a new constitution and presidential system with him at the center.

ourt Documents Show Turkish Government Armed Islamists in Syria

By Dustin M Braden - May 21, 2015 12:26 PM EDT

For the first time, there appears to be concrete evidence that the Turkish government was arming Islamist fighters in Syria.

Turkey Issues Arrest Warrant for US Based Cleric Fethullah Gulen

By Dustin M Braden - Dec 20, 2014 07:36 PM EST

The Turkish government has issued an arrest warrant for a US-based Islamic cleric known as Fethullah Gulen.

Turkish Prime Minister condemned by OSCE for threatening journalist

By Dustin M Braden - Aug 08, 2014 11:05 AM EDT

The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe has condemned the political leadership of Turkey after Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan attacked a journalist at a campaign event.

Hundreds of Turkish police arrested in wiretapping probe

By Dustin M Braden - Jul 23, 2014 09:31 AM EDT

The Turkish government has arrested hundreds of police officials through out the country for their supposed role in wiretapping that revealed widespread corruption within the government and its supporters in the business community.

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