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Obama tells Erdogan US stands by Turkey amid media freedom concerns

US President Obama has reaffirmed the US's commitment to Turkey's security, after…

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In veiled threat to Ankara, Putin orders stronger military action against opponents in Syria

In a meeting with defense leaders, Vladimir Putin has called on the…

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Obama urges calm after downing of Russian jet

US President Barack Obama has called for a reduction in tensions after…

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Turkey’s Erdogan tasks Davutoglu to form new government

After reclaiming their parliamentary majority in November, AKP lawmakers are set to…

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EU to hold special summit with Turkey on refugee crisis

EU officials have announced they will hold talks with Ankara over ways…

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In probe into supporters of Erdogan foe Gulen, Turkey detains senior bureaucrats, police

Police in Turkey have detained 35 people, including senior bureaucrats and police…

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Erdogan says Turkey vote results should be ‘respected’, currency and markets strengthen

Speaking to reporters after prayers at an Istanbul mosque on Monday, Erdogan…

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Turkish football offers Erdogan headaches instead of voters in walk-up to election

Turkish football gave Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan more headaches than likely…

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Erdogan and the ‘Islamic Calvinists’

Suppression of the Gezi Park protests, press censorship, erosion of the constitution.…

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Turkish police clash with ‘Islamic State’ fighters

A police raid of suspected "Islamic State" in southeastern city has turned…

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