Recep Tayyip Erdogan

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Watch: Erdogan Yells Anti-Israel Slur, Assaults Protester

Caught on camera: Turkish PM vents frustration over mining accident with anti-Semitic violence. Calls protester 'Israeli sperm'.

Outrage in Turkey as Erdogan Aide Kicks Protester

Yusuf Yerkel photographed kicking man protesting mine disaster as soldiers hold him down, Turkish public incensed.

Israel Offers to Help Turkey After Mining Explosion Kills 245

Israel offers to send MDA teams to Soma, Turkey, after huge explosion kills hundreds.

Turkish Prosecutors Drop Case Against 60 in Corruption Probe

Turkish prosecutors drop a case against 60 people, including the son of a former minister, in a corruption probe.

Erdogan Claims Marmara Compensation Sealed

Turkish PM claims Israel agreement to pay over flotilla in which Turkish Islamists killed attacking IDF reached, thanks Obama for help.

Erdogan Offers Condolences to Armenian Genocide Victims

The statement issued a day before the 99th anniversary of the Armenian genocide is seen as damage control.

Erdogan Attacks 'Parallel State's Blackmail Tapes'

Turkish PM reveals opposition groups have recordings of key officials, warns 'we will clear the state of these assassins.'

Police State? Turkey Passes New Intelligence Law

Erdogan-controlled parliament approves law giving intel agency greater powers, making punishment of leaks harsher.

Erdogan Threatens to Probe Twitter for Tax Evasion

Turkey’s Prime Minister accuses Twitter of tax evasion, pledges to launch a probe against it.

Turkish Election Board Rejects Request for Recount

Ankara's provincial election body rejects opposition's appeal against the results of the local election.

Erdogan Claims Social Media 'Disrespects National Values'

Reeling from a court ruling upholding the right to free speech on social media, Turkish Prime Minister slams US company over values.

Erdogan Declares Victory, Threatens to 'Make Rivals Pay'

Turkey's Prime Minister declares victory for his party in local elections, warns his rivals that they will "pay the price."

Erdogan Takes Lead in Turkey's Local Elections

Erdogan's Justice and Development Party takes early lead in local polls, scoring a victory for the embattled PM.

Six Killed as Turkish Government Accused of Vote-Rigging

Local election candidates battle it out with knives and clubs, as opposition activists say Erdogan rigging the polls.

Burying the Hatchet?

Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan to Visit Israel?

Turkish daily claims Israel, Turkey close to reopening embassies. Israeli Prime Minister's Office denies report.

Turkish Court Overturns Twitter Ban

Ankara court orders lifting of ban on social media site; telecommunication authority has 30 days to comply.

Erdogan Defends Twitter Ban

Turkey's Prime Minister confirms he gave the orders to shut down Twitter, claims the site was breaking Turkey's laws.

Turkey Stops Users Who Got Around Twitter Ban

Turkish government blocks access to Google DNS which many had been using in order to bypass the ban on Twitter.

Turkey's Twitter Ban Met with Condemnation

White House, State Department and even Turkey's president criticize Ankara's banning of popular social networking site.

Twitter Out in Turkey After Erdogan Threatens to Block It

Twitter users in Turkey complain of widespread outages, hours after PM Erdogan threatens to "eradicate" the social network.

Turkey: Death of Young Protester Triggers Outrage

Tens of thousands at funeral of a boy who died nine months after being hit by a police teargas canister.

Erdogan Threatens to Ban YouTube and Facebook

Amid pressure over corruption scandal, Turkey's prime minister threatens to take Internet censorship even further.

Turkish Secondary Schools Closed as Corruption Scandal Continues

Parliament closes private schools run by Erdogan's rival as crackdown on political opponents continues.

Erdogan Under Fire for Leaked Phone Conversations

Turkish Prime Minister criticized over recordings of conversations between him and his son, in which they discuss how to hide money.

Obama and Erdogan Discuss Turkey-Israel Normalization

U.S. President Barack Obama and Turkish PM Erdogan discuss "the importance" of Turkey and Israel normalizing their relations.

Turkish President Signs Internet Censorship Law

Despite protests, Turkey's president Abdullah Gul signs law that tightens controls over web use.

Israel Rejects Turkish Demands to Announce End to Gaza Blockade

Prime Minister's office confirms PM rejects last-minute precondition on normalization of ties between Israel and Turkey.

Erdogan: No Written Protocol? No Normalization

Turkish Prime Minister says that Israel must commit in writing to lifting the "siege" on Gaza for normalization with Turkey.

Protests Rage in Turkey over Internet Censorship, Corruption

Turkish police use tear gas and water cannon to disperse protesters demonstrating against invasive Internet laws.

Turkey-Iran Alliance Looming?

Turkish PM visits Iran to establish council of cooperation, as interim agreement eases sanctions on Iran's nuclear program.

Embattled Turkish PM Erdogan Retreats as Islamist Allies Raided

In the face of mounting pressure, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan withdraws bill curbing power of judiciary.

'Mavi Marmara' Flotilla Group Raided Over Al Qaeda Links

IHH, the Islamist group behind the infamous 2010 flotilla to Gaza, raided by Turkish police over links to Al Qaeda.

Khamenei Tops SWC List of 2013 Anti-Semites

Iran's Supreme Leader, Turkish PM Erdogan and Roger Waters among those named in 2013 “Top Ten Anti-Semitic and Anti-Israel List”.

Expert: Erdoğan is in Trouble

Prof. Efraim Inbar says upcoming elections will not just be a popularity contest for Erdoğan, but 'a struggle for Turkey’s soul.'

Erdogan Replaces Half His Cabinet Amid Corruption Scandal

Turkish Prime Minister replaces half the ministers in his cabinet hours after three ministers resign over a corruption investigation.

Turkey: Senior Ministers Resign Over Corruption Scandal

Embattled government of Turkish PM Erdogan takes another blow as fallout from high-profile corruption scandal continues.

Turkish PM Erdogan Threatens to Expel Foreign Ambassadors

In veiled threat to US ambassador, embattled Turkish Prime Minister reacts to growing corruption scandal by threatening diplomats.

Erdogan on Egypt: No Respect for 'Coup-Installed Rulers'

Turkey's Prime Minister has sharp words for Egypt after Cairo expels Ankara's ambassador.

Young Turkish Jews Flee Growing Anti-Semitism

Senior member of Israel's Turkish Jewish community says Islamist AKP party fanning the flames of hatred.

Report: Erdogan Won't Let Hamas Reconcile with Egypt

Turkey is preventing Hamas from strengthening its ties with Egypt’s new regime, an Egyptian newspaper has reported.

Erdogan: 'Syria's Assad is a Terrorist, Not a Politician'

One who "killed 110K of his people is a terrorist," Turkish PM Erdogan said after Assad warned Turkey would pay for involvement in Syria war

Erdogan: Syrian Strike Should Topple Assad

Limited strikes in Syria are not enough, declares Turkey's Prime Minister as the U.S. mulls action in Syria.

Erdogan: Why Did Washington Condemn My Remarks on Israel?

Turkish Prime Minister criticizes the United States for its response to his claims of Israel's involvement in the Egypt crisis.

Erdogan Sheds a Tear Over Muslim Brotherhood Politician's Poem

Turkey’s Prime Minister cried on TV upon hearing a poem written by a senior Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood politician.

Lieberman: Erdogan is Just Like Nazi Propadandist Goebbels

Yisrael Beytenu head says Turkish premier follows Nazi propagandist's footsteps.

Egypt: We're Losing Patience with Turkey

Egypt warns it is losing patience with Turkey, after Erdogan accuses Israel of being behind the removal of Morsi.

Turkish Prime Minister: Israel Behind Egypt Coup

Recep Tayyip Erdogan's latest comments entirely consistent with a history of anti-Semitic remarks and conspiracy theories.

Egyptian Networks Cancel Turkish Soaps in 'Revenge' on Erdogan

Several Egyptian TV channels boycott Turkish drama series, in protest against Erdogan’s condemnation of the country's coup.

Turkey's Former Military Chief Sentenced to Life in Prison

Turkey’s former military chief among several people handed life sentences in a plot to overthrow the Erdogan government.

Report: Egypt Cancels Erdogan's Gaza Visit

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan will apparently not be visiting Gaza, after all

Erdogan Threatens British Newspaper with Lawsuit

Turkish PM threatens to launch a lawsuit against the London Times for publishing an open letter in which he was called a dictator.

Anti-Jewish Chants At Turkish Rally Elicit Concern

AJC calls on German state to investigate anti-Israel rhetoric, including chants of “Down with Israel” at pro-Erdogan rally last week.

Egypt Summons Turkish Ambassador

Egypt summoned Turkey’s ambassador to Cairo in protest against “Ankara’s interference in Egyptian affairs.”

Erdogan Slams Egypt Coup

Turkey's prime minister condemns the military intervention that toppled Morsi as an enemy of democracy.

Turkish PM's Office Denies Hamas Claim He'll Visit Gaza in July

Hamas has announced that Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan will visit Gaza July 5-6 -- but Erdogan flatly denies it.

Turkish Police Clear Taksim Square Using Tear Gas

Within an hour of a warning from Erdogan, riot police clear Istanbul protesters with tear gas.

Erdogan Puts Park Development on Hold

The message from protesters have been received, says Turkey's Prime Minister after two weeks of riots.

Erdogan: Israel is Happy About Taksim Protest

Turkish premier issued a final warning to protesters in Istanbul’s Taksim Square, giving them 24 hours to leave.

Erdogan Willing to Hold Referendum Over Protesters' Demand

Turkish Prime Minister raises the possibility of bringing the issue of the demolition of Gezi Park to a referendum, says his spokesman.

Turkey: Police Use Tear Gas as Riots Continue

Riot police fire tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters in Istanbul; Erdogan says there will be "no more tolerance" for demonstrations.