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AKP officials contradict each other on gov’t’s alleged talks with jailed PKK leader

Two officials from Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) have made contradictory statements regarding claims that the government is engaging in talks with...

The Economist endorses Kılıçdaroğlu for president, angering Erdoğan, his gov’t

British weekly newspaper The Economist has endorsed the presidential candidacy of Turkey’s main opposition leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu against incumbent president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, drawing...

Another parliamentary candidate from Green Left Party arrested on terrorism charges

A parliamentary candidate from the opposition Green Left Party (YSP) was among seven people who were arrested Wednesday on terrorism-related charges ahead of critical...

Kurdish street musician stabbed to death in İstanbul for refusing to sing nationalist song

A Kurdish street musician was stabbed to death in İstanbul after he refused to sing the nationalist song “Ölürüm Türkiyem” (I Die for Turkey),”...

US voices ‘disappointment’ over Turkey’s closure of airspace to Armenian flights

The United States has voiced its disappointment over Turkey’s decision to close its airspace to Armenian flights due to the opening of a new...

Iraqi Kurds in the crossfire of Turkish army, PKK militants

Under an almond tree in his garden, Moustafa Ahmed shows a handful of bullet casings he collected near his home in Iraq's autonomous Kurdish...

Swedish parliament adopts tougher anti-terror law

Sweden's parliament on Wednesday passed new legislation to ban activities linked to extremist groups, as it beefs up its terror laws, a key demand...

Mother of 2 pushed back from Greece arrested on Gülen charges

A mother of two was arrested on Tuesday to serve a sentence on conviction of “terrorist organization membership” after being pushed back from Greece,...

Kılıçdaroğlu vows to end the appointment of trustees to municipalities in Kurdish-majority SE Turkey

Leader of Turkey’s main opposition Republican People’s Party and presidential candidate Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has promised to stop the practice of removing duly elected mayors...

[ANALYSIS] Turkish-Iranian rivalry intensifies over the Middle East

Türkmen Terzi The wealthy Gulf states have enjoyed protection afforded by the US government for decades. However, recent events, such as Iran's assault on Saudi...

Turkish pop singer given suspended sentence for insulting religious school graduates

A Turkish court has handed down a suspended 10-month sentence to a famous Turkish singer due to remarks that allegedly insulted the graduates of...

Turkey sends 5 more journalists to jail on World Press Freedom Day

On May 3, World Press Freedom Day, when the freedom of journalists and their contribution to a democratic society are honored, five more journalists...

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