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Bomb Rips Through Peace Demonstration in Ankara, Turkey

By Dustin Braden - Oct 10, 2015 10:45 AM EDT

A bomb attack ripped through a crowd of demonstrators in the Turkish capital of Ankara as they marched in opposition to renewed violence between the Turkish government and a Kurdish militia.

Turkish Politician Says Government is Supporting ISIS

By Dustin M Braden - Jun 25, 2015 06:14 PM EDT

The Turkish political party representing the country's Kurdish minority blamed the Turkish government and its support for the Islamic State for the group's renewed offensive against the town of Kobane, which was secured after months by Kurdish militias after months of fighting.

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.

Bombs Explode at Kurdish Political Rally in Turkey

By Dustin M Braden - Jun 06, 2015 12:25 PM EDT

Bombs exploded at an opposition party's political rally in Turkey, just two days before national parliamentary elections that could determine the country's future.

Man is First Openly Gay Parliament Candidate in Turkish History

By Dustin M Braden - May 26, 2015 10:06 AM EDT

A man running for parliament in Turkey is the country's first openly gay person to try and seek such a public position in a country where homosexuality is largely frowned upon.

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.

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