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Judge Removes Critical Journalist From Court During Cumhuriyet Trial
A Turkish judge removed a critical journalist from the courtroom after he unleashed a scathing criticism of the government and its crackdown on the judiciary during a trial of Turkey's…
Turkey, Russia and Iran to Hold New Sochi Summit Over Syria in January
Major international powers, who have recently taken the lead to shape the next course of diplomatic efforts in a bid to resolve the prolonged Syrian conflict have agreed to hold a new peace…
Erdogan, Putin Agree on Formation of Independent Palestinian State
A day after U.N. General Assembly adopted a Turkey-backed resolution rejecting the U.S. decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his…
Turkey’s Marine Le Pen Says Ready to Challenge Erdogan
A dissident Turkish nationalist who founded a new political party and is now viewed as a possible rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has vowed to scrap her opponent’s vision of a…
Turkey Enraged Over UAE FM’s Tweet about Ottoman Commander
The legacy of the Great War, or First World War, remains contested both for Arabs and Turks.
1916 Arab Revolt, masterminded and engineered by the British intelligence in the Arabian…
A Year After Ambassador’s Murder, Turkey-Russia Ties Flourish
Last year, Turkey's relations with Russia went through a tough test after Russian ambassador to Turkey was gunned down by an off-duty Turkish police officer during a visit to an exhibit…
Whirling Dervishes and Thousands of Spectators Remember Rumi
Arms crossed over their hearts, hands resting on their shoulders, the dervishes start their dance. They turn on themselves, slowly sliding their hands along their bodies before raising them,…
A Tormented Mother Seeks Justice For Son Shot by Police
With his son's photo at her hands, mother of Kemal Kurkut has never abandoned her quest seeking justice for his son's killing by police broad daylight during Newroz celebrations in the…
Erdogan Opens Turkey’s First Driverless Metro Line in Istanbul
Turkish president opened Turkey's first driverless metro line in Istanbul, in a ceremony with great pomp and grandeur as thousands flocked to the opening.
President Erdogan on Friday…
Though a Bold Step, OIC Communique Means Little in Reality
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sealed another surprise diplomatic victory after spearheading an Organization for Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit to forge an accord, recognizing…