Turkey

Jewish Israeli Man Attempted to Join ISIS

Jewish Israeli man intercepted in Turkey after family turn to Foreign Ministry to stop their son from joining ISIS.

Turkish Delegation to Visit Israel - Are Renewed Ties Coming?

For the first time since the Marmara incident, Israel will welcome a delegation from Turkey, in what some see as a step to renewal of ties.

Turkey in tumult

Erdogan's Kurdish War Gamble Fails Spectacularly

Analysts reveal Erdogan's Kurdish crackdown was meant to reverse elections defeat, but new poll proves it had the exact opposite effect.

Turkey to Join International Coalition Against ISIS

The United States and Turkey finalize agreement to include Turkey in international effort to bring down ISIS, says Pentagon.

Erdogan Calls for Fresh Elections

Turkish President calls for fresh parliamentary elections after two months of coalition talks fail to produce a government.

Israeli Boy, 6, Drowns in Turkey

The boy drowned in a swimming pool at a hotel, where his family was on vacation.

Turkish Woman Walks Out on Bill for 35 Refugee Children

A woman in Turkey ordered lunch for 35 Syrian refugees before disappearing without paying.

Turkey to Return to Elections in November

Return to the polls expected for November 1 in possible bid for Erdogan to regain lost majority.

Turkey Claims Killing 770 Kurdish Militants in a Month

State-run media cites intelligence sources saying 430 PKK militants killed in Iraq, another 260 in southeastern Turkey.

ISIS's 'Conquerer of Istanbul' - a Turkish Candy Seller

Who is the Turkish terrorist who sent a chilling video message threatening the 'traitor' Erdogan with rebellion? You may be surprised.

Erdogan Vows Payback for 'Every Bullet' Following ISIS Threat

Turkish President reiterates his country's determination to fight anti-state terrorists after ISIS threatens to conquer Istanbul.

Turkish PM Returns Mandate to Erdogan

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu returns the mandate to form a government after failing to form a coalition.

ISIS Calls to 'Conquer' Istanbul

Turkish ISIS terrorist urges Turks in video message to 'revolt' against the 'traitor Erdogan,' who made Turkey 'slaves' of US, Jews.

Turkey Elections Likely as Last Minute Coalition Talks Fail

Turkey's prime minister says no agreement reached at a last-ditch meeting with a nationalist party, leaving little option but new elections.

Is Turkey Halting Hamas Activity Within its Borders?

Reports fly that Turkey will restrict Hamas activity against Israel as it hopes to re-normalize relations with the Jewish state.

Israel Denies Ceasefire Talks with Hamas

If someone is negotiating with Hamas in Qatar, Prime Minister Netanyahu hasn't authorized it, senior official asserts.

Patriot Missiles to be Removed from Turkey in October

Turkey and the United States announce Washington will withdraw its Patriot missile batteries from the country in October.

One Killed in Renewed Clashes between Turkey, Kurds

Kurdish youths open fire on Turkish police, as protesters demand an end to violence.

Turkey Building Fence to Keep Syria Spillover Out

Ankara building concrete security fence, digging trenches against the onslaught of ISIS and other terror attacks.

Erdogan's Party Says New Elections 'Only Option'

Turkish AKP party says it can't create a coalition, calling for snap elections after it lost majority in serious setback in June.

7 Kurds Killed as Clashes Escalate between Turkey, PKK

Kurdish news agency claims Turkish forces 'executed' two teenage boys, as militants attack army bases.

Coalition Talks to Determine if Turkey Headed to Snap Elections

Talks between Turkish PM Davutoglu and opposition leader Kilicdaroglu will continue Thursday in last push to form a coalition.

Hamas Chief Holds Closed-Door Talks with Turkish Leaders

Hamas chief Khaled Mashaal visits Ankara for late night closed-talks with local leaders.

Manned American Airstrikes from Turkey Begin

The United States launches its first manned airstrikes against ISIS targets from the Incirlik Air Base in Turkey.

Erdogan Promises 'No Concessions' in Fight Against Kurds

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says there will be "no concessions" in Turkey's relentless offensive against the PKK.

Turkey, US Ready to Begin Anti-ISIS Mission

After a 'pause' for coordination, official says, Turkey and the US are ready to begin operations against Islamic State terror organizaiton.

Erdogan Vows to Continue Attack on PKK 'to the Last Terrorist'

Turkish President says his country would press on with its relentless campaign against Kurdish militants "until not one terrorist" was left.

Turkey-Israel Relations Normalizing - Over Syria

Concern over both Assad and the terror groups vying to replace him is drawing Istanbul and Jerusalem together, top official reveals.

Rebels Bombard Shia Villages as 'ISIS-Free Zone' Inches Closer

Syrian rebels led by Al Qaeda fire some 1,000 rockets at Shia villages; Al Qaeda announces withdrawal from area slated for 'ISIS-free zone.'

Marxist Terror Group Claims Attack on Istanbul US Consulate

DHKP-C blamed for attack, while the Kurdish PKK is said to be behind attack on police station that killed a police official.

Seven Wounded in Bomb Attack in Istanbul

Bomb attack at a police station in Istanbul wounds five police officers and two civilians.

United States Deploys F-16s to Turkey for ISIS Fight

The United States for the first time deploys half a dozen F-16 warplanes to Turkey to help anti-ISIS operations.

Turkish 'UFO' Turns Out to be Israeli 'Spy Balloon'

Locals excited at finding UFO in air quickly change tack to accuse Israel of nefarious tourist balloon, joining pantheon of 'spy' charges.

US Drone Bombs ISIS Target in Syria after Taking Off from Turkey

US drone strikes near ISIS capital of Raqqah after Ankara opens its Incrilik air base for US military use.

Turkey Says it Will Strike ISIS - 'Soon'

Turkish FM tells Kerry fight against ISIS will start 'soon'; efforts focused on Kurds till now and not ISIS, which Turkey cooperated with.

US Urges Turkey to Tone Down War Against Kurds

US and Europe warn Turkey after reports its Kurdish crackdown is killing civilians, as Ankara continues to largely ignore ISIS.

End of Assad? Erdogan Claims Putin Pulling Support

Putin 'may give up on Assad' according to Turkish president, in a sign that some of the last backers of Assad may leave him out to dry.

Scores of Kurdish Civilians Killed in Turkish Bombardment

Turkey escalates air campaign against Kurdish rebels, as Kurdish PKK group claims first 'suicide bombing'.

Turkey Launches All-Out War: 260 Kurds Dead in a Week

Turkish fighter jets continue to pound Kurdish fighters as it becomes clear Ankara's main target Kurds not ISIS - which it cooperated with.

Erdogan Denies Working With ISIS

Turkish President blames 'dark powers' for reports showing Ankara bought oil from the world's richest terror group.

Kurdish Rebels Prepare for War with Turkey

In their Iraqi bastions, Kurdish PKK militants bracing for all-out conflict with Turkey as Ankara steps up bombing campaign.

Turkish ISIS Airstrikes 'Just for Show'

Senior Kurdish politician says Turkey's campaign mainly targets Kurdish rebels, Erdogan trying to manufacture crisis to force new elections.

Syria Skeptical About Turkey's Efforts to Fight ISIS

Syria's foreign ministry says it is skeptical that Turkey is genuine in its efforts to fight ISIS.

West Selling Out Kurds for Turkish Help against ISIS?

Analysts say Turkey's allies - including NATO - are purposefully turning a blind-eye to Ankara's onslaught against Kurdish rebels.

Turkey Revealed to be Cooperating with ISIS

Official says intel at ISIS leader's hideout proves Turkish officials were main buyers of ISIS oil; 'findings could change our policy.'

Erdogan Declares War on the Kurds

'Peace process not possible given attacks,' says Erdogan, as his jets launch first strike on Kurdish forces inside Turkey since 2011.

United States and Turkey to Create 'ISIS-Free Zone'

United States and Turkey to work together to drive ISIS jihadists from northern Syria, senior American officials say.

Kurds Cut Key ISIS Supply Route in Northern Syria

Kurdish fighters score latest victory in Syria, taking strategic town from jihadists after weeks of intense battles.

Turkey Shells Kurdish Anti-ISIS Fighters in Syria

On the road to all-out war? Turkey strikes village held by Kurds, who have proven most effective in fighting ISIS.

Erdogan's ISIS War: A Pretext for Elections, Kurd Crackdown

Analysts reveal Turkey manipulating ISIS attack to launch anti-Kurd offensive despite peace talks, aiming to recover from election disaster.

Turkish PM: We Won't Send Ground Troops into Syria

Turkish PM Ahmet Davutoglu says his country will cooperate in providing air cover for moderate rebels fighting ISIS.

NATO to Meet at Turkey's Request

Ambassadors of NATO states will meet on Tuesday for talks on violence between Turkey, ISIS and the Kurds.

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.