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Erdogan Sworn In As Turkey’s President, Stirs Fear Of More Autocratic Rule

Aug 29, 2014 03:07 AM EDT

Tayyip Erdogan took his oath as Turkey's new president on Thursday, strengthening his position as the country's most powerful leader of the modern times and stirring fear among opponents of a more autocratic rule.

Turkey's Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu

New Turkey PM Wants To Restore The Ottoman Empire

Des Cambaliza |

Aug 27, 2014 11:16 AM EDT

Newly-elected Turkish Prime Minister and former foreign minister Ahmet Davutoglu expressed his vision of restoring the Ottoman Empire, reports said. His support for the ISIS reflects his vision of transforming the Middle East into a united region of Islamists.

Three Chinese Kidnapped in Southern Turkey

David Perry |

Aug 26, 2014 01:38 PM EDT

The Chinese embassy in the the Turkish capital of Ankara confirmed today the disappearance of three Chinese nationals in the country.

Turkey’s Erdogan Declares Ahmet Davutoglu’s Nomination For Prime Minister

Turkey’s Erdogan Nominates Ahmet Davutoglu For Prime Minister

Christl Leong |

Aug 22, 2014 02:53 AM EDT

Turkey's President-elect Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared on Thursday Ahmet Davutoglu's nomination as prime minister and chairman of the country's ruling party.

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Erdogan Wins Turkey’s 1st Presidential Elections

Bianca Ortega |

Aug 11, 2014 06:07 AM EDT

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan won the nation’s first presidential election on Sunday despite the low turnout of voters, sparking fear among critics that Turkey would become more authoritarian under his rule.

Turkey's Prime Minister and presidential candidate Tayyip Erdogan poses with representatives of nomadic Turkish groups in Ankara August 6, 2014.

Turkey PM Erdogan Says Being Called Armenian Is “Ugly”

Ren Benavidez |

Aug 07, 2014 12:41 PM EDT

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is under fire after saying in an interview on Wednesday that being called Armenian was ugly.

Sunni Extremists Capture 3 Towns In Iraq, Threaten Major Dam

Bianca Ortega |

Aug 04, 2014 03:57 AM EDT

Sunni extremists captured three towns in Iraq on Sunday after battling local security forces and resisters, causing the government to fear that they would also gain control of the largest dam in the country.

Turkey’s Erdogan Accuses Israel of ‘State Terrorism’ Over Gaza Barrage

Ron B. Lopez |

Jul 16, 2014 11:45 PM EDT

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan denounced the attacks launched by Israel in Gaza strip, which has so far resulted in the deaths of over 190 Palestinians, mostly civilians.

Turkey Lifts Ban On YouTube

Acsilyn Miyazaki |

Jun 04, 2014 12:04 PM EDT

The Turkish government has lifted its ban on video sharing platform YouTube which has been imposed two months ago.

Mortar Attack Kills 21 in Syria

Robert Sarkanen |

May 24, 2014 09:27 AM EDT

A large electoral tent in southern Syria used for campaigning for long-term President Bashar al-Assad was struck with a mortar shell Thursday, killing at least 21 people and wounding many more.

Explosion at Turkish Coal Mine Leaves Over 200 Dead

Katie Collom |

May 13, 2014 10:56 PM EDT

An explosion and fire at a coal mine in Soma, Turkey has killed at least 200 people and trapped hundreds of others.

May Day Protest In Turkey Defies Government Ban Orders

Acsilyn Miyazaki |

May 01, 2014 11:12 PM EDT

Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Instanbul on Thursday to show their grievances against PM Recep Tayip Erdogan's alleged corruption-riddled administration.

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