![]() Erdogan: Turkey won't stop shelling Kurdish forcesResponding to western powers calling for Turkey to stop shelling Kurdish forces in Syria, Erdogan says there is no question of stopping.![]() Turkish PM: We'll continue to hit Kurds in SyriaTurkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu tells German Chancellor his country will continue to attack Kurdish fighters in Syria.![]() Turkish far-right warns 'elected despot' ErdoganAfter Erdogan cites 'Hitler's Germany' as model he wants to switch to, MHP head comes out against 'primitive mindsets.'![]() Turkish PM denies new system is a 'dictatorship'The lady doth protest too much? Davutoglu invokes Hitler in speaking about switch from parliamentary to presidential system.![]() Turkish PM: Israel deal only meant 'to help Gaza'Davutoglu says rapprochement to benefit, not 'sadden Palestine and Gaza'; Turkey first 'to enjoy honor of making Israel apologize.'![]() Turkey refuses to apologize to RussiaTurkish PM rules out any apology to shooting down Russian fighter jet at Syrian border, asks Russia to reconsider sanctions.![]() Greece and Turkey launch Twitter warGreek PM slams Turkish counterpart for downing Russian jet, saying Turkish fighter jets violate Greek airspace regularly.![]() Turkey returns Russian pilot's bodyTurkish PM says Russian official will travel to Hatay region to take possession of pilot killed in Turkish downing of Russian plane.![]() Davutoglu hails election results as 'victory'Turkish PM welcomes outcome of a general election which swept his AK Party back to a parliamentary majority.![]() Turkey Warns US, Russia over Support for KurdsTurkish foreign ministry summons US, Russian ambassadors; Foreign Minister Davutoglu compares Kurdish fighters to Al Qaeda.![]() Erdogan Calls for Fresh ElectionsTurkish President calls for fresh parliamentary elections after two months of coalition talks fail to produce a government.![]() Turkish PM Returns Mandate to ErdoganTurkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu returns the mandate to form a government after failing to form a coalition.![]() Turkey: Last Minute Coalition Talks FailTurkey's prime minister says no agreement reached at a last-ditch meeting with a nationalist party, leaving little option but new elections.![]() 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.![]() Turkish PM, Opposition Meet for Coalition TalksTalks between Turkish PM Davutoglu and opposition leader Kilicdaroglu will continue Thursday in last push to form a coalition.![]() Turkish PM: We Won't Send Ground Troops into SyriaTurkish PM Ahmet Davutoglu says his country will cooperate in providing air cover for moderate rebels fighting ISIS.![]() Merkel Urges Turkey to Stick with Peace ProcessGerman Chancellor urges Turkish Prime Minister to stick with the Kurdish peace process despite escalating violence.![]() Turkish PM Resigns After Election DisappointmentTurkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu resigns after his party loses majority in parliament.![]() Turkish PM Declares 'Victory' Despite SetbackTurkish PM emphasizes "victory" in the elections, despite his party not achieving the required majority for passing constitutional reforms.![]() Turkey Denies Plans to Intervene in SyriaOpposition politicians claim Islamist AKP government plans to launch war in Syria to boost popularity ahead of upcoming elections.![]() Schulz Understands Turkey's Anger on Genocide VoteMartin Schulz reportedly tells Turkey he understands its reaction to the EU calling the mass killing of Armenians a genocide.![]() Turkey: Stuck Between Iran and KurdistanExpert reveals Turkey’s hesitation to support Iraqi Kurds keeps door open for more Iranian influence in Iraq, and explains why that's so.![]() Turkish PM: UN Doesn't Have a 'Plan A' on SyriaTurkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu criticizes the UN and world powers for their failure to bring an end to the war in Syria.![]() Turkish PM: We Won't Succumb to 'Jewish Lobby'Turkish PM Davutoglu says gov't 'won't succumb to Jewish lobby' after Erdogan accuses opponents of cooperating with Mossad.![]() Mossad Betrayer the Next Turkish Foreign Minister?Turkish spy chief hostile to Israel who exposed Mossad network steps down to run for parliament, as part of Erdogan's plan for power.![]() Turkish PM: Israel Must 'Stop Killing Children'Turkey’s Prime Minister says his country’s ties with Israel can be restored if Israel “stops killing children”.![]() Turkish PM: Israel Causes Muslim RadicalizationTurkish PM Ahmet Davutoglu continues attacking Israel, says Israeli "provocations" contribute to Muslim radicalization.![]() Turkish PM Compares Netanyahu to Paris TerroristsIn continuing war of words between Turkey and Netanyahu, Turkey's PM Davutoglo claims Israel's PM has committed 'crimes against humanity.'![]() Turkish PM: Rally Against 'Islamophobia' TooTurkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu hails anti-terror rally in Paris, says he would expect a similar reaction to attacks on Muslims.![]() Turkish PM Slams Israel Over JerusalemAhmet Davutoglu says he backs Palestinian Arabs in their efforts to oppose Israeli attempts to "reduce the Islamic character" of Jerusalem.![]() Turkish PM: Attack ISIS, but Also Remove AssadAhmet Davutoglu says his country is prepared to send ground forces to help eradicate ISIS, as long as the removal of Assad is guaranteed.![]() Turkey's PM: No Hope of Normalization with IsraelTurkey's new prime minister, Ahmet Davutoglu, pessimistic regarding his country normalizing ties with Israel.![]() New Turkish PM's Pan-Islamic Foreign PolicyFormer foreign minister Ahmet Davutoglu brings with him a troubled foreign policy legacy of support for jihadists, isolation from west.![]() Turkey Promises to Help Free Israeli SoldierTurkish Foreign Minister says his country will do what it can to help free soldier Hadar Goldin.![]() Hamas Asks Turkey to Stop 'Israeli Aggression'Khaled Mashaal calls Turkish FM, asks for pressure against Israel same morning Hamas terrorists pepper Israel with rockets.![]() Turkey Threatens Retaliation in IraqTurkish Foreign Minister says Ankara will retaliate if any citizens and diplomats held in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul are harmed.![]() Turkey Refuses to Pay Cyprus CompensationEven as it demands compensation from Israel over death of violent activists, Turkey refuses European court order to pay for invasion.![]() Turkey's FM: 'Positive Developments' with IsraelTurkey’s Foreign Minister says there are "positive developments" in compensation talks with Israel over the Marmara incident.![]() Turkish FM 'Expecting an Answer' From IsraelTurkish FM Ahmet Davutoglu confirms Mavi Marmara compensation deal closer than ever, but says the ball is in Israel's court.![]() Turkish FM: Israel, Turkey Close to NormalizationTurkey and Israel are the closest they have been to a normalization of relations since the Marmara incident, says Ahmet Davutoglu.![]() Turkey: Assad and Jihadists Are 'Partners'Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu claims that the Assad regime is collaborating with Al-Qaeda affiliate ISIS.![]() U.S. to Keep Patriot Missiles in TurkeyThe United States will keep two Patriot missile batteries in Turkey for another year, says Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel.![]() Turkey Slams World's Failure in Dealing with SyriaTurkish Foreign Minister warns that food and medicine for Syrians are running out, slams the world's failure in tackling the crisis.![]() Turkey's FM: We Didn't Expose Israeli SpiesAhmet Davutoglu says a report that his country deliberately exposed Israeli spies in Iran is "just a smear campaign."![]() Turkey Warns Syria Against RetaliatingSyria will "face the consequences" if it seeks to avenge the downing of a chopper in Turkey, warns Foreign Minister Davutoglu.![]() Britain, Turkey: Syria Attack Possible without UN“It is possible to take action based on great humanitarian need and humanitarian distress,” says Britain's Hague.![]() Davutoglu: Tests Show Signs of Chemical WeaponsTurkey's FM: tests conducted on wounded Syrians suggested use of chemical weapons.![]() Turkey: 'Assad the Butcher' will be TriedErdogan delivers strongest attack to date on Assad after alleged Israeli attack in Syria.![]() Turkish Dep. PM 'Leaving Politics' for New Job?Turkish Deputy PM Bulet Arinc has announced he plans to leave politics at the end of his current term.![]() Turkish FM Satisfied with Israel's ApologyTurkey got everything it wanted with Israel's apology over the Marmara incident, says Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu.![]() Turkey Denies U.S. ComplainedTurkey denies that the United States expressed concerns over remarks made by the country’s officials about alleged Israeli raid in Syria.![]() U.S. Complains to Turkey Over Anti-Israel CommentsThe United States has filed a complaint with Turkey over its leaders’ attacks on Israel, after last week’s alleged airstrike in Syria.![]() Turkish Politician: Gov't Cooperated with IsraelVice Chairman of the Turkish Labor Party accuses the Erdogan government of working with Israel to carry out an alleged airstrike in Syria.![]() Assad's Fall a Matter of Time, Says Turkish FMThe fall of Syria’s government is “only a matter of time,” predicts Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu.![]() Davutoglu to Iran: Tell Syria to End ViolenceTurkish Foreign Minister urges Tehran to "send a clear message" to Syria's embattled regime to stop the violence against its own people.![]() Turkish Leaders Blast Israel, Support 'Palestine'"It is high time to take a firm stance against Israel’s activities," says Turkey's Foreign Minister.![]() 'Turkey Expects Israel to Pay for Its Crime'Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu insists “Israel is guilty and should pay for its crime” before relations can be restored. |