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Turkey Under Recep Tayyip Erdogan: 10 Key Developments
Voters in Turkey will go to the polls on April 16 to decide on the referendum that would grant President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expanded powers. With Erdogan supporters seeing a chance to cement his place as modern Turkey's most important leader while his opponents fear an even greater centralisation of powers, polls suggest the vote will be close.
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Turkey Ruling Party Orders Clean-Up After Coup Attempt: Report
Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) has ordered the party to be "cleaned" of supporters of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's arch foe US-based Islamic preacher Fethullah Gulen, state media reported on Friday.
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Turkey's Opposition Leader Reelected Despite Poll Defeat
The head of Turkey's main opposition party was reelected to the post despite a bruising defeat by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's party in November elections.
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Turkey Releases Opposition Journalists Pending Trial: Report
A Turkish court today freed pending trial two opposition journalists charged with plotting a coup over a magazine cover criticising President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's November election win, local media reported.
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Turkish PM Excludes Kurdish Party From Talks On New Constitution
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu today rejected holding talks with Turkey's main pro-Kurdish party over a new constitution because of the "disrespectful" attitude of its leadership.
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Turkey's Blocking of YouTube Violated Freedom of Expression: Europe Court
The European Court of Human Rights ruled today that Turkey had violated conventions on freedom of expression when it banned YouTube for more than two years.
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3 Soldiers, 11 Kurdish Rebels Killed in Turkey Clashes
Three Turkish soldiers and at least 11 members of the outlawed Kurdistan Worker's Party (PKK) have been killed in clashes in Turkey's restive eastern and southeastern regions, state officials said today.
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5 Dead in Kurdistan Workers' Party Attacks in Turkey: Sources
Three Turkish policemen, a civilian and a soldier have been killed in new attacks in the restive southeast blamed on fighters from the rebel Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), security sources said today.
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Barack Obama Praises Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Turkey Vote Win
US President Barack Obama on Monday congratulated his counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on recent elections that extended the Turkish president's term in office.
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Turkish Police Raid Business Group Linked to Recep Tayyip Erdogan Rival
Turkish police today raided the offices of a major business group linked to a US-based cleric who has become President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's archfoe, local media reported.
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Turkey Detains 20 Islamic State Suspects in Antalya Ahead of G20
Turkish police have detained 20 Islamic State suspects in the Mediterranean resort of Antalya, barely 10 days ahead of a G20 summit being attended by world leaders there, local media reported today.
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Recep Tayyip Erdogan Pushes for New Charter to Create Executive Presidency
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called today for a new constitution that would give him greater powers, despite opposition fears it could lead to authoritarian rule.
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Western Concern Over Turkey Vote as Recep Tayyip Erdogan Consolidates Rule
Turkey's Western allies have voiced deep concerns over media intimidation in the run-up to the election that returned President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's party to power.
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Western 'Concern' Over Turkey Vote as President Erdogan Consolidates Rule
Turkey's Islamic-rooted Justice and Development Party prepared Monday to form a single-party government after a stunning election win that strengthens the hand of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan but drew sharp criticism from the White House and European election observers.
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EU Says Turkish Vote Reaffirms People's 'Strong' Democratic Commitment
The European Union said today it looked forward to working with the new Turkish government after elections showed the people's "strong commitment" to democracy as it waited for an international report on the vote.
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Turkey Under Recep Tayyip Erdogan: 10 Key Developments
Voters in Turkey will go to the polls on April 16 to decide on the referendum that would grant President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expanded powers. With Erdogan supporters seeing a chance to cement his place as modern Turkey's most important leader while his opponents fear an even greater centralisation of powers, polls suggest the vote will be close.
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Turkey Ruling Party Orders Clean-Up After Coup Attempt: Report
Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) has ordered the party to be "cleaned" of supporters of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's arch foe US-based Islamic preacher Fethullah Gulen, state media reported on Friday.
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Turkey's Opposition Leader Reelected Despite Poll Defeat
The head of Turkey's main opposition party was reelected to the post despite a bruising defeat by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's party in November elections.
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Turkey Releases Opposition Journalists Pending Trial: Report
A Turkish court today freed pending trial two opposition journalists charged with plotting a coup over a magazine cover criticising President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's November election win, local media reported.
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Turkish PM Excludes Kurdish Party From Talks On New Constitution
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu today rejected holding talks with Turkey's main pro-Kurdish party over a new constitution because of the "disrespectful" attitude of its leadership.
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Turkey's Blocking of YouTube Violated Freedom of Expression: Europe Court
The European Court of Human Rights ruled today that Turkey had violated conventions on freedom of expression when it banned YouTube for more than two years.
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3 Soldiers, 11 Kurdish Rebels Killed in Turkey Clashes
Three Turkish soldiers and at least 11 members of the outlawed Kurdistan Worker's Party (PKK) have been killed in clashes in Turkey's restive eastern and southeastern regions, state officials said today.
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5 Dead in Kurdistan Workers' Party Attacks in Turkey: Sources
Three Turkish policemen, a civilian and a soldier have been killed in new attacks in the restive southeast blamed on fighters from the rebel Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), security sources said today.
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Barack Obama Praises Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Turkey Vote Win
US President Barack Obama on Monday congratulated his counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on recent elections that extended the Turkish president's term in office.
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Turkish Police Raid Business Group Linked to Recep Tayyip Erdogan Rival
Turkish police today raided the offices of a major business group linked to a US-based cleric who has become President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's archfoe, local media reported.
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Turkey Detains 20 Islamic State Suspects in Antalya Ahead of G20
Turkish police have detained 20 Islamic State suspects in the Mediterranean resort of Antalya, barely 10 days ahead of a G20 summit being attended by world leaders there, local media reported today.
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Recep Tayyip Erdogan Pushes for New Charter to Create Executive Presidency
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called today for a new constitution that would give him greater powers, despite opposition fears it could lead to authoritarian rule.
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Western Concern Over Turkey Vote as Recep Tayyip Erdogan Consolidates Rule
Turkey's Western allies have voiced deep concerns over media intimidation in the run-up to the election that returned President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's party to power.
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Western 'Concern' Over Turkey Vote as President Erdogan Consolidates Rule
Turkey's Islamic-rooted Justice and Development Party prepared Monday to form a single-party government after a stunning election win that strengthens the hand of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan but drew sharp criticism from the White House and European election observers.
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EU Says Turkish Vote Reaffirms People's 'Strong' Democratic Commitment
The European Union said today it looked forward to working with the new Turkish government after elections showed the people's "strong commitment" to democracy as it waited for an international report on the vote.
