Turkey

Group behind Marmara flotilla launches new Gaza project

Turkish organization IHH officially launches a new project in Gaza dubbed "Martyrs of the Freedom Flotilla".

American journalist arrested in Turkey after fleeing Syria

State Department says Lindsay Snell has been arrested in Turkey and charged with "violating a military zone" after she returned from Syria.

Turkish President signs Israel-Turkey reconciliation bill

Turkish President signs bill that provides the legislative authority to implement the reconciliation agreement between Turkey and Israel.

Iran to Turkey: Get out of Syria

Iran claims Turkey's offensive "a violation of Syria's sovereignty," as Turkey marches deeper into Kurdish-claimed territory.

Turkey: Kurds must not reach the sea

Turkey excuses recent raids on Kurdish forces by citing the dangers of a split Syria, as Kurds inch toward the Mediterranean.

Pentagon: Stand down, Kurds, Turks

As the US-backed Kurds and the invading Turks continue to scrap to the west of the Euphrates, the Pentagon tries to take tensions down.

Erdogan vows to defeat terrorism

Turkish President vows the country "will absolutely not allow any terror activity on or near our borders".

Turkey ramps up Syria offensive

Dozens of people were killed in Turkish bombardment in Syria on Sunday in its offensive against ISIS and Kurdish fighters.

Watch: Kurds shell Turkish forces in Syria

"At least 20 civilians were killed and 50 others wounded by Turkish artillery fire and air strikes on Sunday morning at Jeb el-Kussa."

Good reasons that Israel and Turkey should stick together

If Israel and Turkey can keep from quarreling, they each have much to gain.

Kurds ignore US vow, Turks attack

Turkish artillery shelled the Kurdish Democratic Union Party (PYD) after they advanced in violation of an accord with the United States.

Turkey threatens to 'intervene' if Syrian Kurds don't withdraw

Turkey demands that US-backed Kurdish forces withdraw beyond the Euphrates river as mire of Syrian war produces more conflicts.

On the ground: Operation 'Euphrates Shield' kicks into high gear

Turkey has sent its military en masse into Syria. The goal: Destroy ISIS. "God willing, we will get a result in a short time."

Turkey invades Syria

Turkey has reportedly struck 63 targets in Syria this morning, in a vengeance attack on ISIS in Jarablus.

US Vice President Biden to visit Turkey

In a sign of thawing relations, the US is sending its VP to meet and plan with Turkey's top officials.

Turkey asks U.S. to extradite Gulen - but not for coup

State Department confirms it received a formal extradition request from Ankara for Turkish cleric, but not over the July coup attempt.

Turkey and Israel to swap ambassadors shortly

Turkey's Foreign Minister says his country and Israel will begin the process of swapping ambassadors "in the coming days".

'Turkey'd best think twice before criticizing other militaries'

Facing criticism from Turkey, Jerusalem responds: "We will continue to defend the citizens of Israel from rockets shot into our territory."

Turkey sides with Syria against Kurdish state

Turkish PM Binali Yildirim: "absolutely unacceptable" for any Kurdish entity to be established in northern Syria, or any other region.

Turkey: Border region must be 'cleansed' of ISIS

Following deadly suicide bombing, Turkish officials speak of intention to 'fight ISIS to the end,' and back anyone willing to help.

Half the victims of Turkey bombing were under 14

At least 22 out of 51 dead in suicide bombing in Gazaintep were under 14 years old, murdered by bomber who was only 13 years old himself.

White House condemns Turkey terror attack

United States condemns terrorist attack in Gaziantep “in the strongest possible terms”.

Erdogan: Suicide bomber was a 12-14 year old boy

The Turkish president reports that the suicide bomber who killed upwards of 50 in an attack in Gaziantep was no more than a child.

Man indicted for funnelling Hamas funds to terrorist families

Saif Al-Din Abed Al-Nabi was indicted for hiding Hamas money in cellphones, clothing bags, to smuggle them from Turkey to terror families.

Turkish PM: Assad may have a short term role in Syria

Turkish Prime Minister says his country is willing to accept a role for Syrian President during a transitional period.

30 dead in suicide bombing at Turkish wedding

30 killed and dozens wounded when in a suicide bombing at a wedding celebration in the Turkish city of Gaziantep.

Turkey: 3 killed in bomb attack near Iranian border

Three people killed and 40 wounded in car bomb explosion near a police station in Turkey's eastern province of Van.

Turkey bankrolling Hamas, German officials say

Classified German document suggests Turkey is funding Islamic terror groups in Middle East, including Hamas.

Report: Erdogan and Abbas to meet in Turkey

Turkish President and PA chairman will reportedly meet at the end of the month to discuss key issues.

Gay Syrian in Turkey slaughtered

After going missing on July 23, the body of Muhammed Wisam Sankari has been found. "Two knives had broken inside of him."

Erdogan continues battle against Turkish army

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has introduced measures that further consolidate the army under his control.

Turkish officers surround Incirlik air base

Some 7,000 officers surround base used by NATO forces amid reports of a new coup attempt. Government insists it was a "security check".

Exiled imam: Erdogan will do anything for power

In an op-ed in The New York Times, Fethullah Gulen proposes a darker motive for Erdogan's attempts to lay hands on him.

Thousands of Turkish rebels raped, tortured, and starved

Amnesty International claims it has proof Turkish government systematically raping, starving, and torturing thousands of captured rebels.

Erdogan threatens EU: Pay up, or take the migrants

Turkish President Erdogan threatened to open his border with Europe to migrants, if the EU doesn't hold up its end of the bargain.

Watch: Police capture rebels lying in wait for Erdogan

Police capture rebels waiting in the control tower before Erdogan landed back in Turkey during their attempted coup.

Turkey detains senior aide of Erdogan's rival

Turkey detains senior aide to Fethullah Gulen, whom it blames for last weekend's failed coup attempt.

Turkey to shut down presidential guard

Turkey's Prime Minister says the presidential guard will be abolished after some of its members were involved in failed coup attempt.

Erdogan: New coup attempt possible, but won't be easy

Turkish President says armed forces will quickly be restructured, state of emergency might be extended beyond three months.

Erdogan declares state of emergency

Turkish President declares three-month state of emergency, claims foreign countries were involved in coup attempt.

Turkey blocks Wikileaks website after AKP email leak

Turkish government blocks all access to Wikileaks after it published 300,000 emails from ruling party in response to post-coup purges.

Did Turkey help Gaza terrorists fire rockets at Israel?

Wikileaks website reveals emails in which sources close to Turkish president instruct on how to best conceal rockets from Israeli jets.

Does the US have to extradite Gulen?

Turkey demands the US hand over self-exiled Imam Fethullah Gulen. Are they forcing America's hand?

Turkish commander 'admits' to coup under violent interrogation

Former head of Turkish air force presumably admits to leading coup upon harsh interrogation.

Germany: If Turkey implements death penalty, it can't join EU

As Erdogan threatens his enemies with the death penalty, Germany, and the broader EU, call for restraint.

Turkey: Erdogan purges police, governors

In a suspicious cementing of his power, Turkish President Erdogan suspends thousands of police.

Turkey prepared 'purge' lists prior to coup, says EU leader

EU commissioner suggests Turkey had planned purge before coup attempt, amid conspiracy theories Erdogan orchestrated rebellion.

Rebel pilots targeted Erdogan's plane during coup attempt

'Mystery' why pilots did not open fire, says officer.

Saudi Arabia detains Turkish military attache to Kuwait

At Turkey's request, Saudi Arabia arrests Turkey's military attache to Kuwait at the Dammam airport.

Erdogan's rival: I'd obey if extradited

Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen says he will obey any extradition ruling from the United States.

Turkish official: Israel-Turkey reconciliation to continue

Senior Turkish official assures Israel that the reconciliation will continue even after the failed coup attempt this weekend.

Expert: Failed coup in Turkey might have been staged

Middle East expert Dr. Efraim Herrera offers insights into Turkey, Nice incidents, and their place in the general scheme of things.

Netanyahu: Terror is terror, whether in France or Israel

PM addresses weekend's events at cabinet meeting, calling for united international front against all terror, Palestinian or ISIS.

Attempted coup in Turkey leaves synagogues half empty

Turkish Jewish community member describes tensions in Istanbul as news of attempted coup arrives over Friday night meal.

Erdogan's rival: Coup attempt may have been staged

Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen says the uprising by members of the country’s military could have been “staged” by the government.

Kerry: Accusations that we're behind Turkey coup are false

Secretary of State speaks to Turkish Foreign Minister, rejects accusations that the United States was responsible for failed coup.

Attempted coup d'etat in Turkey, hundreds dead

Turkish President reasserts control after military attempts coup. Purge of military underway.

US government behind Turkish coup attempt, Turkish minister says

Turkish cabinet minister blames US for failed coup as Turkey shuts down Incirlik Air Base used by United States.

Drama in Turkey:

Turkish army seizes power from government

Turkish army takes over power, announces the country is now being run by a "peace council". Erdogan: We will overcome this.

How 'hard-liner' Netanyahu pulled off a diplomacy trifecta

On the Turkish, Egyptian and African fronts, Prime Minister Netanyahu is proving the conventional wisdom wrong.