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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.

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