Turkey Slams US Sentence Against Turkish Banker
A government minister slammed the U.S. court ruling to sentence a Turkish banker to 32 months in prison as a political attack against Turkey, signaling possible deterioration of ties in the…
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US Sentences Turkish Banker to 32 Months in Prison Over Iran Sanctions Busting
A U.S. judge sentenced a Turkish banker to 32 months in prison over his involvement in a scheme to evade U.S. sanctions against Iran, rejecting the prosecution's demand for a harsher…
Turkey’s Erdogan, Israeli PM Spar Over Gaza Violence
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traded harsh remarks after the Turkish criticism of Israel's mass killing of at least 60 Palestinians on…
A Photo With Erdogan Lands Germany’s Mesut Ozil, Gundogan at Heart of Dispute
Senior officials from German Football Federation (DFB) slammed national players Mesut Ozil and Ilkay Gundogan for a picture taken with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Ozil who…
Academic Freedom Under Fire, Breeds Self-Censorship in Turkey, HRW Says
The government dismissals of academics, prosecutions against university staff members and arrests of professors create a toxic climate of fear on campuses across Turkey, Washington-based…
Pompeo: We Desperately Need to Get Brunson Back
Emboldened and motivated by the release of three American citizens held by the North Korean regime, U.S. signaled that it would work hard on bringing other Americans, including a U.S. pastor…
Report: UK Deepens Defense Ties With Turkey Since Failed Coup
The United Kingdom has deepened defense cooperation with Turkey and sold $1 bln worth of weapons to its NATO ally since the failed coup attempt in summer 2016.
A report by Middle East Eye…
US Senator Urges Turkey to Follow North Korea Example and Release Americans
"I thought I would never say this sentence, but I would like to see Turkey follow the example of North Korea and release American hostages they’re holding," U.S. Senator James Lankford…
Assad Calls Turkish Military Presence in Syria an Occupation
Embattled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad criticized Turkey's military campaign in northern Syria and depicted the Turkish military presence in his country as an occupation.
"First of…
Protesters, Beaten by Erdogan Guards in Washington, File Lawsuits Against Turkey
Twenty people who had been beaten by mostly guards of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and pro-Erdogan supporters outside the Turkish Ambassador's Residence in Washington D.C. last year filed…