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Russia says Turkey is about to invade Syria

Russian defense ministry warns it has 'serious grounds' to think Turkey is making 'intensive preparations for an armed invasion.'

Syria condemns Turkey 'cross-border shelling'

Syrian government claims Turkish strikes that killed one are 'blatant breach of international law.'

Putin's revenge: Turkish tourist industry collapsing

More than 1,300 hotels along the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts are up for sale as Russian sanctions bite.

NATO warns Russia to 'fully respect' Turkish airspace

Erdogan: 'Russia will have to face consequences if it keeps on such violations against Turkey's sovereignty rights.'

Which country has the most free speech violations?

European Court of Human Rights reveals the Council of Europe state that again leads the pack in violating freedom of expression.

'There's no evidence that Turkey buys oil from ISIS'

United States Ambassador to Turkey rejects comments by Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon that Turkey buys oil from jihadist group.

Turkish border on brink of becoming a Russian warfront?

Russian troops deploy to Syrian border town, with Turkey 'closely watching' and reinforcing amid fears of all out war.

'Terrorist Israel' scrawled on Turkish synagogue

Anti-Israel vandals target synagogue in historic Jewish quarter of Istanbul.

Syrian mortar shell kills one at Turkish school

One killed and three wounded as mortar shells strike school near Syrian border, not far from ISIS positions.

Turkey 'kills 200 ISIS fighters' in reprisal artillery attacks

Attacking over 500 ISIS positions via artillery barrages, Turkey claims to have killed 200 ISIS fighters in response to Istanbul bombing.

Deadly car bomb, second attack in Turkey in two days

Two dead and thirty-nine wounded in second deadly attack in country in as many days.

Istanbul bomber identity revealed as 'Syrian refugee'

Bomber from Tuesday's attack in Istanbul revealed to be a Saudi Arabian jihadist who entered Germany a week ago as a 'refugee.'

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Suicide bombing rocks central Istanbul square

Ten reported dead in explosion attack near Sultanahmet Square; Erdogan says attack work of Syrian suicide bomber.

Marmara Islamists angered by Turkey-Israel talks

IHH, which organized 2010 Gaza flotilla, criticizes Turkish government for working to restore ties with Israel.

Turkish far-right warns against 'elected despot' Erdogan

After Erdogan cites 'Hitler's Germany' as model he wants to switch to, MHP head comes out against 'primitive mindsets.'

Egypt urges Israel not to normalize ties with Turkey

Sources reveal Cairo has been worriedly asking for clarification over reports that Israel will lift Gaza blockade, let Turkey into Gaza.

Erdogan: 'Turkey needs Israel'

Turkish President seeks to improve relations with Israel, after five years of relative stagnation.

Turkey arrests ISIS 'New Year suicide bombing' suspects

Authorities arrest three suspected of planning suicide attack in Ankara.

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.

Watch: Turkey playing tough in talks with Israel

From today's ILTV edition. Rapprochement with Turkey? Not so fast, say the Turks.

Turkey: Normalization with Israel only if Gaza blockade lifted

Senior Turkish official appears to rule out imminent rapprochement with Israel, after leveling demands Jerusalem unlikely to accept.

Hamas says Turkey consulted with it on Israel talks

Hamas leader says Turkey updated it throughout normalization talks, was asked to use negotiations for Hamas's interests.

Erdogan saves man from committing suicide

Turkish media reports President Erdogan was able to talk a man from jumping off a bridge in Istanbul. Twitter users skeptical.

World famous Turkish pianist cleared of 'blasphemy' charges

Turkish Supreme Court drops jail time for composer over quoting an ancient poet on Twitter, saying it 'believes' Turkey is 'modern.'

Turkey wants normalization to buy Israeli weapons

Turkish defense sources reveal main reason for rapprochement talks is to buy advanced UAVs and fighter jet systems.

Hamas: Al-Arouri left Turkey months ago

Hamas official says that senior terrorist whom Israel demanded be expelled from Turkey has already left on his own.

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.'

Officials warn: Turkey not serious about warming Israel ties

Senior Israeli sources question Ankara's talk of Israeli rapprochement, as Turkey continues to host active Hamas terrorists.

Watch: Are Israel and Turkey renewing ties?

From today's ILTV edition: Israel and Turkey are close to renewing ties.

Iran warns Turkey: Don't renew ties with Israel

Iranian official says that Turkey restoring ties with Israel goes against the rights of the Palestinian people.

Downed Russian jet's damaged black box 'not readable'

Crisis remains at high level as black box of jet shot down by Turkey will take 'a long time' to decipher, due to damage on memory cards.

Netanyahu declares Israel won't ease Gaza blockade

PM clarifies naval blockade to prevent weapon smuggling not going anywhere, after Turkish, Hamas officials say Israel may ease it.

Turkish official: Israel is Turkey's friend

Deputy chairman of Turkey's ruling party says normalization has not yet been agreed upon, but stresses that Israeli people are 'friends'.

Hamas, Turkey heads meet as Israel, Turkey grow closer

Hamas head Khaled Mashal meets with Turkish President Erdogan in Istanbul today.

Turkish official: Deal with Israel 'close'

Turkish official says his country is close to an agreement to normalize ties with Israel, cites positive progress on Ankara's key demands.

Liberman blasts Israel-Turkey talks as 'opportunism'

Former FM notes Erdogan's Islamism, ties with Gaza in warning against normalization process.

'We love Israelis': Turkish businesses embrace normalization

Hotel managers in Istanbul tell Israeli media they eagerly await the return of Israeli tourists, saying, 'they're preferred customers.'

Russia opens black box of jet shot down by Turkey

Moscow declares it has proof jet didn't violate Turkish airspace, opens black box in presence of Chinese and British experts.

Is Russia gearing up for war with Turkey?

Missile cruiser deployed to Syrian coast after jet shot down - but its massive nuclear-capable arsenal isn't meant for fighting jihadists.

Turkish official confirms talks on normalizing ties with Israel

Turkish government official confirms that Israeli and Turkish officials have held talks but stresses no deal has yet been reached.

Rapprochement imminent?

Israel-Turkey reconciliation 'understandings' reached

Official reveals raft of agreements to compensate for Marmara and sell natural gas reached in secret meeting in Switzerland.

Turkey's Jews publicly celebrate Hannukah for first time

President Erdoğan wishes Jewish community 'peace, happiness and welfare,' calling them 'an inseparable part of our society.'

Putin vows never to reconcile with 'Islamized' Turkey

In angry speech Russian president hints Ankara downed Moscow's jet in a deal with the US, says Erdogan overseeing a 'creeping Islamization.'

Russian secret service talks women out of joining 'terrorists'

Russia's FSB secret service says it prevented women who had fallen 'in love' with 'terrorists' online from boarding flights to Turkey.

'Erdogan wants to start a dialogue with Israel'

Former Deputy Minister Danny Ayalon says Turkish President's remarks about Israel mark a change in policy and Israel should take advantage.

Steinitz: Erdogan wants normalization thanks to gas deal

Energy Minister says surprising call by Turkish president reveals desire by several regional states to buy natural gas from Israel

Putin-Erdogan 'peace talks' collapse

Scheduled summit to head off Russia-Turkey crisis canceled in advance, nipping chances of rapprochement in the bud.

Erdogan: Region could gain much from normalization with Israel

Turkey takes steps toward Israel, still demands compensation for 'victims' of the Mavi Marmara raid, lifting of naval blockade on Gaza.

Iraqi fighters call to attack Turkey with an 'iron fist'

Thousands of Shi'ite militiamen protest in central Baghdad, saying Iraq should have attacked as soon as Turkish troops breached borders.

Top Iraqi Shi'ite cleric demands Turkey withdraw

Iraq's Grand Ayatollah lashes out at Turkey for deploying troops without approval, after Erdogan says withdrawal 'out of the question.'

Most ISIS jihadists infiltrating Turkish border are Chinese

Turkish army announces that of 913 terrorists detained crossing in and out of its border, 324 are Chinese Muslims, apparently Uyghurs.

Turkey accuses Russia of 'ethnic cleansing' in Syria

Tensions between Russia escalate further after Turkish PM says Russia's strikes in Syria are 'strengthening ISIS.'

Russia finds black box of jet downed by Turkey

Putin orders to open black box of fighter jet shot down by Turkey with foreign experts, to clear up case that has sundered bilateral ties.

Russia crisis may cost Turkey $9 billion

Turkish deputy PM reveals depth of fallout after Russian jet downed, warns if sanctions continue 'all dissuasive measures will be taken.'

Erdogan warns: Iran 'will pay' for rumors Turkey buying ISIS oil

Amid intense hostilities with Moscow, Ankara turns its ire to Tehran, as accusations fly over who is funding ISIS.

Iraq urges Turkey to 'immediately' withdraw troops

Baghdad insists Turkey withdraw 'illegally' deployed troops in Kurdish area of Iraq.

Turkish ambassador backs Palestinians, attacks Israel

Turkish ambassador to the PA justifies terror wave, says it is because of Israel's policies against Palestinians.

Turkey accuses Russia of profiting from ISIS oil

War of words between Ankara and Moscow heats up, as President Vladimir Putin vows to make Turkey regret shooting down Russian jet.

Germany seeks to use Turkish air base in ISIS operation

Germany says it is seeking an agreement with Turkey to deploy six reconnaissance aircraft at a base close to Syria.

Erdogan: Israelis created the 'occupation state' in 1948

Turkish President expresses his support for the Palestinian Arabs, accuses Israel of "occupying the Palestinians".