Turkey

Merkel Urges Turkey to Stick with Kurdish Peace Process

German Chancellor urges Turkish Prime Minister to stick with the Kurdish peace process despite escalating violence.

US Backs Turkish Strikes against Kurds

White House says 'Turkey has a right' to conduct airstrikes against PKK, as fragile ceasefire in tatters.

Kurdish Uprising? Turkish Soldiers Killed as PKK Truce Teeters

Ceasefire between Turkey, Kurdish PKK 'appears to be over,' as Turkey launches airstrikes on Kurds, who respond with attacks.

Kurdish Militants Call Off Truce with Turkey

Two-year-old truce between Turkey and Kurdish PKK seems to be over after attacks and mass arrests.

Turkey Jets Bomb ISIS, Kurdish Targets for a Second Time

For the second time in less than 24 hours, Turkish F-16 air force jets bomb targets controlled by ISIS jihadists in Syria.

Turkey Bombs ISIS for the First Time, Cracks Down on Kurds

As it faces fronts against both ISIS and Kurds, Turkey raids Istanbul and launches first airstrikes in Syria.

Turkey Expands Anti-ISIS Cooperation With US

After lethal cross-border clashes with ISIS, Turkey finally agrees to let US jets use its airbase.

Turkey on the Brink?

Turkey facing external-internal war: lethal cross-border skirmishes with ISIS, Kurdish attacks on police for Turkish support of jihadists.

Kurdish Assassins Kill Islamists in Revenge for ISIS Bombing

Kurdish militant group continues revenge attacks for ISIS suicide bombing on Monday; two Islamists assassinated by PKK.

Turkish Commentator Fired for Criticizing Erdogan

After accusing Turkish president of being 'number one cause of ISIS terror in Turkey," Milliyet commentator Kadri Gursel fired.

Obama and Erdogan Agree to Cooperate Against ISIS

Obama and Erdogan agree to work together to "stem the flow of foreign fighters and secure Turkey's border with Syria".

Security Council Strongly Condemns Suicide Attack in Turkey

UN Security Council condemns "in the strongest terms" the suicide attack in Turkey that killed 32.

Turkey Lifts Twitter Block Over Court-Ordered Censorship

Ankara temporarily blocks social media site after gruesome photos circulate of suicide bombing.

Video Shows Harrowing Moment ISIS Bomber Struck in Turkey

Turkish gov't under fire after announcing ban on publishing images of ISIS suicide bomb; 2 police found dead in possible second attack.

Turkey Identifies Suspect in Suicide Bombing on Syria Border

Turkey says it identified a suspect in Monday’s suicide bombing on the border with Syria which killed 32.

White House Condemns Turkey Suicide Bombing

White House condemns suicide bombing in Turkey that killed at least 30 people and was blamed on ISIS.

Bombings Target Kurds Both Sides of Turkish-Syrian Border

ISIS suspected in blast in Turkish town across from Kobane killing 28; under 2 hours later bomb hits Kobane.

Turkey Detains Nearly 500 Trying to Cross from Syria

Turkey's security forces detains nearly 500 people attempting to cross the border from war-torn Syria.

Turkey Starts Fighting ISIS - In Order to Fight Kurds

Experts say Turkey is now taking action to fight ISIS after massive Western pressure, but is doing so to checkmate Kurds over its border.

Turkey Arrests 45 ISIS Recruits in Southeast

Turkish security forces detain 45 foreign nationals seeking to cross into Syria to join ISIS from Gaziantep.

ISIS Jihadists Arrested in Istanbul for First Time

Turkey, after scandal of state smuggling arms to Syrian jihadists, nabs 21 ISIS members nationwide in major crackdown.

American Envoy Visits Turkey Amid Speculation of Syria Attack

United States envoy for the coalition against ISIS visits Ankara after speculation Turkey could launch a military intervention inside Syria.

Turkish Army Chiefs Meet to Discuss Syria Invasion: Report

Despite consistently denying any such plans, Turkish commanders along border with Syria reportedly meet to discuss intervention.

MK Tibi to Turkish News: Boycott Products from Judea-Samaria

MK Ahmed Tibi says Israelis must feel international pressure until they leave Judea and Samaria.

Turkey Insists: No Plans to Intervene in Syria

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu dismisses reports of imminent involvement 'speculation' and even 'out of the question.'

Turkish Government Plays Down Talk of Syria Invasion

Gov't spokesperson denies Turkey's 'security measures' and high-profile military meetings as presaging invasion of Syria.

Erdogan Planning Turkish Invasion of Syria?

Turkish President chairs top security meeting amid speculations that he's planning a military intervention in Syria.

Turkey Continues to Reprimand Israel for Airport Incident

Turkey once again rebuked Israeli charge d'affaires on Monday, days after meeting with her on the Turks denied entry to Ben Gurion Airport.

Turkish Police Turn Tear Gas, Water Cannons on Gay Parade

Gay pride? Not in Istanbul, where liberal EU leanings clash with Erdogan's religious tone in central square.

12 Students Feared to Have Left Sudan to Join ISIS

12 students including British, Canadian, Sudanese and American citizens feared to have left Khartoum for Turkey to join jihadists.

Erdogan Vows Turkey Will 'Never Allow' Kurdish State in Syria

Turkish president rails against advances by Kurds against ISIS, as rumors of possible military intervention in Syria swirls.

Turkey Summons Israeli Diplomat After Turks Refused Entry

Turkey summons Israeli charge d'affaires after group of Turks refused entry at Ben Gurion Airport due to potential ties to Hamas.

Turkey Rejects Allegations that ISIS Raided Kobane from its Soil

Turkey rejects as "black propaganda" claims that ISIS jihadists crossed from Turkey to carry out bombings on the Syrian town of Kobane.

Turkey Acknowledges Reconciliation Talks With Israel

After revelations of secret meetings between Israeli, Turkish diplomats, Turkey's foreign minister says it's 'nothing new.'

Who is Blocking Syrian Refugees from Going Home?

Turks and Kurds exchange accusations of blocking border crossing to town freed from ISIS, as refugees want to return for Ramadan.

UNHCR: West Should 'Follow' Turkey's Example on Syrian Refugees

Turkey has taken in 1.8 million Syrian refugees since 2011, but Western countries not doing enough to share the burden, UN chief says.

Turkey Detains German Reporters for Asking Too Many Questions

Journalists, representing Turkish and German papers, reportedly detained for asking about ISIS, which Turkey has allegedly aided.

Turkey Accuses Kurds of 'Ethnic Cleansing' in Syria

Deputy PM Bulent Arinc turns tables on fight against ISIS, claims it's Kurds who are 'ethnic cleansing' to create autonomous state.

Kurdish Forces Seize Tal Abyad Border Post from ISIS

In two-pronged offensive, Syrian Kurdish forces take control away from ISIS of key crossing on Turkish border.

Thousands of Syrian Refugees Flee to Turkey

Thousands of Syrian refugees pour into Turkey as Turkish authorities reopen the border after days of closure.

Kurds Move in on ISIS Stronghold; Erdogan Worried

Kurdish militia sweep aside Islamic State jihadists, come within 50 meters of strategic town of Tal Abayd; Turkish voices concern.

Erdogan Troubled by Kurdish Advance in Northern Syria

Turkish President worries the replacement of ISIS with other recognized terror group PKK will threaten Turkey's borders.

Kurds Near ISIS-Held Border Town

As Kurds advance on Islamic State controlled Tal Abyad, thousands of fearful citizens look for asylum in Turkey.

Turkey Turns Water Cannons on Fleeing Refugees

'Open-door' policy? Security forces fire in the air and hose down Syrian refugees at the border trying to flee escalating fighting.

Intense Border Fighting Has Turkey Rethink Refugee Policy

Kurdish and ISIS warring for control on the Turkish border makes Erdogan's 'open-door' policy not quite so open.

Turkey: Erdogan Ends Unusual Media Silence, Lashes Out at West

Turkish president ends unusually-long period of silence after election defeat, calls for unity government.

Turkey Asks Hamas Commander to Scale-Back Terror Activities

Turkish gov't ask Turkey-based Hamas leader Salah al-Arouri to keep a low profile to avoid accusations Ankara abetting terrorism.

Israel-Turkey Relations Not Seen Improving, Says Official

Former Israeli Ambassador to the US and Deputy Foreign Minister, Danny Ayalon doesn't see Israel-Turkey relations improving anytime soon.

Turkish PM Resigns After Election Disappointment

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu resigns after his party loses majority in parliament.

Interview

Turkish Jews Hopeful After Elections, But Fear Crackdown

Chairman of Turkish Jewry org says 'people with whom I am in touch say that because of the situation, they want to flee the country.'

Turkey Recalls Brazil Ambassador Over Armenian Genocide

Turkish Foreign Ministry recalls its ambassador to Brazil after the Brazilian Senate passes legislation recognizing the Armenian genocide.

Publicity-Hungry Erdogan Sulking After Election Defeat?

Turkish media pokes fun at President Erdogan, whose daily televised addresses seem to have stopped after humiliating defeat.

Turkish PM Declares 'Victory' Despite Setback

Turkish PM emphasizes "victory" in the elections, despite his party not achieving the required majority for passing constitutional reforms.

Erdogan Suffers Serious Setback in Elections

Kurdish HDP Party receives over 10% of votes counted, says CNN in Turkish – enough to enter parliament.

Interview

Turkish Elections: What's Next for Israel?

Two experts on Israel's relationship with Ankara predict little will change after the Turkish elections - but there still is reason to hope.

Suicide Bomb Kills 2 in Turkey in Possible Political Attack

Bomb rocks rally for the Kurdish People's Democratic Party day before Turkish elections; Erdogan's AKP party implicated.

Erdogan Slams 'Jewish' Media for Criticism of His Rule

Turkish president blames 'Jewish capital' behind New York Times for criticism over Erdogan's governing practices.

Exposé: Turkey Smuggled Jihadist Fighters into Syria

After exposing arms transfers to Syrian jihadists, Turkish paper publishes evidence of Erdogan's Islamist gov't sending fighters as well.

Russian Teen Foregoes Top University for ISIS

19-year-old female student attempts to join Islamists via Turkey but doesn't reach her jihadist destination.

French ISIS Mail Order Bride Gets Cold Feet, and Prison Time

French woman marries high-ranking terrorist only to split up 3 months later and be jailed by ISIS, sneaks back to Turkey and gets arrested.