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"Completely Unacceptable": India Slams Turkey's Kashmir Remarks At UN
India on Tuesday slammed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for his remarks on Kashmir during United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session, saying the latter's speech constitutes "gross interference" in India's internal affairs and is "completely unacceptable".
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Turkish Police Kill Two Suspected ISIS Terrorists In Ankara Raid
Turkish police killed two suspected ISIS terrorists in a clash during a raid on an apartment in Ankara overnight, who they believe were planning an attack. The raid came before the ruling AK Party was expected to elect President Tayyip Erdogan as their leader after constitutional reforms approved last month.
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Turkish 'Yes' Lead Narrows To 51.7 Per Cent In Final Stages Of Count
Votes for constitutional change to hand President Tayyip Erdogan sweeping powers held a narrow lead with almost all ballot boxes opened on Sunday, but Turkey's three largest cities and the mainly Kurdish southeast looked set to vote "No".
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Turkish Assembly Passes Polemic Bill To Boost Recep Tayyip Erdogan's Powers
Turkey's parliament has approved a contentious constitutional reform package, paving the way for a referendum on a presidential system that would greatly expand the powers of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's office.
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Russia Says Turkey Events Threaten Regional Stability, Urges End To Bloodshed
The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday turmoil in Turkey threatened regional stability and called on the Turkish authorities to resolve the situation without violence and within the country's constitutional framework.
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EU Chiefs Urge 'Swift Return' To Constitution In Turkey
EU chiefs Donald Tusk and Jean-Claude Juncker on Saturday backed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government and urged a "swift return" to normal after a coup attempt.
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Turkish Prime Minister Says No Bargaining On New Constitution
There will be no bargaining over a new constitution for Turkey which could enhance the powers of the president and the government will seek to put the matter to a referendum, the prime minister said on Sunday.
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2 Imprisoned Turkish Journalists Released From Jail In Istanbul
Two Turkish journalists charged in a hugely controversial case with revealing state secrets and held in jail for the last three months were released earlier today after Turkey's constitutional court ruled their rights had been violated.
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No Talks On Constitution With 'Disrespectful' Pro-Kurdish Party: Turkey PM
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said today that it would not be appropriate to have discussions with the pro-Kurdish Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) over a new constitution because of its "disrespectful" comments.
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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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"Completely Unacceptable": India Slams Turkey's Kashmir Remarks At UN
India on Tuesday slammed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for his remarks on Kashmir during United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session, saying the latter's speech constitutes "gross interference" in India's internal affairs and is "completely unacceptable".
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Turkish Police Kill Two Suspected ISIS Terrorists In Ankara Raid
Turkish police killed two suspected ISIS terrorists in a clash during a raid on an apartment in Ankara overnight, who they believe were planning an attack. The raid came before the ruling AK Party was expected to elect President Tayyip Erdogan as their leader after constitutional reforms approved last month.
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Turkish 'Yes' Lead Narrows To 51.7 Per Cent In Final Stages Of Count
Votes for constitutional change to hand President Tayyip Erdogan sweeping powers held a narrow lead with almost all ballot boxes opened on Sunday, but Turkey's three largest cities and the mainly Kurdish southeast looked set to vote "No".
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Turkish Assembly Passes Polemic Bill To Boost Recep Tayyip Erdogan's Powers
Turkey's parliament has approved a contentious constitutional reform package, paving the way for a referendum on a presidential system that would greatly expand the powers of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's office.
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Russia Says Turkey Events Threaten Regional Stability, Urges End To Bloodshed
The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday turmoil in Turkey threatened regional stability and called on the Turkish authorities to resolve the situation without violence and within the country's constitutional framework.
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EU Chiefs Urge 'Swift Return' To Constitution In Turkey
EU chiefs Donald Tusk and Jean-Claude Juncker on Saturday backed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government and urged a "swift return" to normal after a coup attempt.
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Turkish Prime Minister Says No Bargaining On New Constitution
There will be no bargaining over a new constitution for Turkey which could enhance the powers of the president and the government will seek to put the matter to a referendum, the prime minister said on Sunday.
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2 Imprisoned Turkish Journalists Released From Jail In Istanbul
Two Turkish journalists charged in a hugely controversial case with revealing state secrets and held in jail for the last three months were released earlier today after Turkey's constitutional court ruled their rights had been violated.
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No Talks On Constitution With 'Disrespectful' Pro-Kurdish Party: Turkey PM
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said today that it would not be appropriate to have discussions with the pro-Kurdish Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) over a new constitution because of its "disrespectful" comments.
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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.
