Erdogan names close confidante as PM candidate
After sacking Davutoglu for opposing his plans to seriously boost his own powers, Erdogan gives the nod to a more pliant senior aide.
After sacking Davutoglu for opposing his plans to seriously boost his own powers, Erdogan gives the nod to a more pliant senior aide.
Turkey's Erdogan forces his Prime Minister to step down, after he opposed Erdogan's plans to seriously boost his presidency.
Turkey's ruling party is set to replace Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu following tensions with President Erdogan, sources say.
Responding to western powers calling for Turkey to stop shelling Kurdish forces in Syria, Erdogan says there is no question of stopping.
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu tells German Chancellor his country will continue to attack Kurdish fighters in Syria.
After Erdogan cites 'Hitler's Germany' as model he wants to switch to, MHP head comes out against 'primitive mindsets.'
The lady doth protest too much? Davutoglu invokes Hitler in speaking about switch from parliamentary to presidential system.
Davutoglu says rapprochement to benefit, not 'sadden Palestine and Gaza'; Turkey first 'to enjoy honor of making Israel apologize.'
Turkish PM rules out any apology to shooting down Russian fighter jet at Syrian border, asks Russia to reconsider sanctions.
Greek PM slams Turkish counterpart for downing Russian jet, saying Turkish fighter jets violate Greek airspace regularly.
Turkish PM says Russian official will travel to Hatay region to take possession of pilot killed in Turkish downing of Russian plane.
Turkish PM welcomes outcome of a general election which swept his AK Party back to a parliamentary majority.
Turkish foreign ministry summons US, Russian ambassadors; Foreign Minister Davutoglu compares Kurdish fighters to Al Qaeda.
Turkish President calls for fresh parliamentary elections after two months of coalition talks fail to produce a government.
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu returns the mandate to form a government after failing to form a coalition.
Turkey's prime minister says no agreement reached at a last-ditch meeting with a nationalist party, leaving little option but new elections.
Turkish AKP party says it can't create a coalition, calling for snap elections after it lost majority in serious setback in June.
Talks between Turkish PM Davutoglu and opposition leader Kilicdaroglu will continue Thursday in last push to form a coalition.
Turkish PM Ahmet Davutoglu says his country will cooperate in providing air cover for moderate rebels fighting ISIS.
German Chancellor urges Turkish Prime Minister to stick with the Kurdish peace process despite escalating violence.
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu resigns after his party loses majority in parliament.
Turkish PM emphasizes "victory" in the elections, despite his party not achieving the required majority for passing constitutional reforms.
Opposition politicians claim Islamist AKP government plans to launch war in Syria to boost popularity ahead of upcoming elections.
Martin Schulz reportedly tells Turkey he understands its reaction to the EU calling the mass killing of Armenians a genocide.
Expert reveals Turkey’s hesitation to support Iraqi Kurds keeps door open for more Iranian influence in Iraq, and explains why that's so.
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu criticizes the UN and world powers for their failure to bring an end to the war in Syria.
Turkish PM Davutoglu says gov't 'won't succumb to Jewish lobby' after Erdogan accuses opponents of cooperating with Mossad.
Turkish spy chief hostile to Israel who exposed Mossad network steps down to run for parliament, as part of Erdogan's plan for power.
Turkey’s Prime Minister says his country’s ties with Israel can be restored if Israel “stops killing children”.
Turkish PM Ahmet Davutoglu continues attacking Israel, says Israeli "provocations" contribute to Muslim radicalization.
In continuing war of words between Turkey and Netanyahu, Turkey's PM Davutoglo claims Israel's PM has committed 'crimes against humanity.'
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu hails anti-terror rally in Paris, says he would expect a similar reaction to attacks on Muslims.
Ahmet Davutoglu says he backs Palestinian Arabs in their efforts to oppose Israeli attempts to "reduce the Islamic character" of Jerusalem.
Ahmet 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 new prime minister, Ahmet Davutoglu, pessimistic regarding his country normalizing ties with Israel.
Former foreign minister Ahmet Davutoglu brings with him a troubled foreign policy legacy of support for jihadists, isolation from west.
Turkish Foreign Minister says his country will do what it can to help free soldier Hadar Goldin.
Khaled Mashaal calls Turkish FM, asks for pressure against Israel same morning Hamas terrorists pepper Israel with rockets.
Turkish Foreign Minister says Ankara will retaliate if any citizens and diplomats held in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul are harmed.
Even as it demands compensation from Israel over death of violent activists, Turkey refuses European court order to pay for invasion.