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Video: Punches Fly In Turkish Parliament Over Justice Minister's Appointment
A brawl erupted in Turkey's parliament on Wednesday after lawmakers from the ruling party and the opposition clashed over the appointment of a controversial figure to the Justice Ministry in a Cabinet reshuffle.
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Turkey Set To Approve Sweden's NATO Bid After Long Delay
Turkey's parliament is widely expected to approve Sweden's NATO membership bid on Tuesday, clearing the biggest remaining hurdle to expanding the Western military alliance.
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Turkey Parliament Committee Approves Sweden's NATO Bid
The Turkish parliament's committee on Tuesday approved Sweden's bid to join NATO, an opposition lawmaker told AFP, clearing another hurdle for the Nordic country's accession to the US-led defence organisation.
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"Destroyed 20 Targets": Turkey's Air Strikes In Northern Iraq After Ankara Blast
Turkey hit several places inside Iraqi Kurdistan with air strikes on Sunday, a local official said, Ankara confirming it had struck "20 targets" it claimed were used by Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) fighters.
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"Reject Terrorism In All Forms": US On Suicide Blast Near Turkey Parliament
The United States condemned the suicide blast near the Turkish Interior Ministry and expressed solidarity with their NATO ally and the Turkish people.
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European Union Condemns Turkey Parliament Attack, Expresses Solidarity
Sweden's Foreign Minister also condemned the suicide attack while affirming his country's commitment to its long-term partnership with Turkey.
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Blast, Gunfire Near Turkey Parliament, Ankara Calls It "Terrorist Attack"
Turkey Parliament Explosion: A "terrorist attack" took place near Turkey's parliament in Ankara on Sunday leaving two police officers injured, the interior ministry said.
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Turkish Parliament Approves Presidential System To Strengthen Recep Tayyip Erdogan
The Turkish parliament has backed a plan to strengthen the powers of the presidency, paving the way for a referendum on the issue in spring which, if passed, could allow President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to stay in office until 2029.
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Turkey Parliament To Consider Death Penalty For Coup Plotters: Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday said his government would ask parliament to consider reintroducing the death penalty as a punishment for the plotters behind the July coup bid.
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Turkish Parliament Endorses Extending State Of Emergency
Turkey's parliament has endorsed a government decision to extend a state of emergency declared in the aftermath of a failed military coup by three months.
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Turkish Parliament Approves Israel Reconciliation Deal
The Turkish parliament approved a deal to normalise ties with Israel after a delay caused by last month's attempted coup, state-run media reported today.
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Turkey Seeks Parliament Nod On Delayed Deal To Normalise Ties With Israel
Turkish lawmakers today submitted to parliament a settlement deal with Israel that would see Israel pay Ankara $20 million within 25 days in return for Turkey dropping outstanding legal claims, ending a six-year rift.
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Pro-Government Forces Back In Control Of Turkish Military Headquarters: Official
Turkey's military headquarters are now held by pro-government forces but small groups of rebel soldiers behind an overnight coup attempt are still resisting and control some military helicopters, a senior Turkish official said on Saturday.
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Rival Lawmakers Exchange Blows in Turkey Parliament
Violent scuffles erupted today in the Turkish parliament between opposition and ruling party lawmakers over the formation of a commission into the radical Islamist threat in neighbouring Iraq.
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Video: Punches Fly In Turkish Parliament Over Justice Minister's Appointment
A brawl erupted in Turkey's parliament on Wednesday after lawmakers from the ruling party and the opposition clashed over the appointment of a controversial figure to the Justice Ministry in a Cabinet reshuffle.
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Turkey Set To Approve Sweden's NATO Bid After Long Delay
Turkey's parliament is widely expected to approve Sweden's NATO membership bid on Tuesday, clearing the biggest remaining hurdle to expanding the Western military alliance.
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Turkey Parliament Committee Approves Sweden's NATO Bid
The Turkish parliament's committee on Tuesday approved Sweden's bid to join NATO, an opposition lawmaker told AFP, clearing another hurdle for the Nordic country's accession to the US-led defence organisation.
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"Destroyed 20 Targets": Turkey's Air Strikes In Northern Iraq After Ankara Blast
Turkey hit several places inside Iraqi Kurdistan with air strikes on Sunday, a local official said, Ankara confirming it had struck "20 targets" it claimed were used by Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) fighters.
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"Reject Terrorism In All Forms": US On Suicide Blast Near Turkey Parliament
The United States condemned the suicide blast near the Turkish Interior Ministry and expressed solidarity with their NATO ally and the Turkish people.
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European Union Condemns Turkey Parliament Attack, Expresses Solidarity
Sweden's Foreign Minister also condemned the suicide attack while affirming his country's commitment to its long-term partnership with Turkey.
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Blast, Gunfire Near Turkey Parliament, Ankara Calls It "Terrorist Attack"
Turkey Parliament Explosion: A "terrorist attack" took place near Turkey's parliament in Ankara on Sunday leaving two police officers injured, the interior ministry said.
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Turkish Parliament Approves Presidential System To Strengthen Recep Tayyip Erdogan
The Turkish parliament has backed a plan to strengthen the powers of the presidency, paving the way for a referendum on the issue in spring which, if passed, could allow President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to stay in office until 2029.
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Turkey Parliament To Consider Death Penalty For Coup Plotters: Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday said his government would ask parliament to consider reintroducing the death penalty as a punishment for the plotters behind the July coup bid.
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Turkish Parliament Endorses Extending State Of Emergency
Turkey's parliament has endorsed a government decision to extend a state of emergency declared in the aftermath of a failed military coup by three months.
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Turkish Parliament Approves Israel Reconciliation Deal
The Turkish parliament approved a deal to normalise ties with Israel after a delay caused by last month's attempted coup, state-run media reported today.
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Turkey Seeks Parliament Nod On Delayed Deal To Normalise Ties With Israel
Turkish lawmakers today submitted to parliament a settlement deal with Israel that would see Israel pay Ankara $20 million within 25 days in return for Turkey dropping outstanding legal claims, ending a six-year rift.
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Pro-Government Forces Back In Control Of Turkish Military Headquarters: Official
Turkey's military headquarters are now held by pro-government forces but small groups of rebel soldiers behind an overnight coup attempt are still resisting and control some military helicopters, a senior Turkish official said on Saturday.
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Rival Lawmakers Exchange Blows in Turkey Parliament
Violent scuffles erupted today in the Turkish parliament between opposition and ruling party lawmakers over the formation of a commission into the radical Islamist threat in neighbouring Iraq.
