Turkey

Turkey Tries Officials Who Foiled State's Weapon Smuggling

Court rules to try prosecutors and commanders who nabbed state intelligence smuggling weapons to jihadists.

Erdogan Sues Opposition for Claims He Has a Gold-Plated Toilet

Freedom of speech trampled as Turkish leader Erdogan sues top opposition leader for suggesting palace has golden toilet seats.

'Bully' Erdogan Makes Good on Threat to Punish Media

Turkish President in fresh attack on free press, accuses paper of 'espionage' for revealing Turkish arms supplies to Syrian rebels.

Hypocrisy: Turkey Deports Palestinians Back to War-Torn Syria

NGO reports that Turkey forced nine Palestinians to return to Syria after they were arrested while trying to flee to Greece.

Erdogan Threatens Turkish Press Over Exposé

Ahead of this week's elections, Turkish President threatens 'heavy price' on daily that revealed state smuggled weapons to Syria.

Poll: Turks Still See Israel As 'Biggest Threat'

No fewer than 42% of Turks believe that Israel is the biggest threat to their country, a new poll shows.

Video Shows Turkey Smuggling Arms to Syrian Jihadists

Images and video leaked of Turkish state intelligence shipping weapons to Syria; weapons allegedly Russian.

Iran and Turkey Spar over Syria No-fly Zone

Turkey has demanded zone as condition to stage US-led airstrikes, but pro-Assad Iranian deputy FM says it would be 'a mistake.'

Media Mogul Professes 'Love' for Turkish President

'The more I saw him, I felt in love," Turkish media mogul Ethem Sancak declares of Erdogan weeks before general elections.

Greece Catches Syrian Sneaking Thousands of Bullets into Turkey

Syrian caught smuggling huge amounts of ammo in his car to Turkey, likely en route to Free Syrian Army rebels in Syria.

Poll Shows Erdogan is Losing his Grip

Turkish President Erdogan's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) drops in polls ahead of elections.

Turkey: 7 Soldiers Arrested in 'Syria Arms Consignment' Case

Turkish court remands in custody seven serving soldiers accused over the interception of an alleged consignment of arms bound for Syria.

Erdogan Condemns Egypt Over Morsi Death Sentence

Erdogan says death sentence for ousted Egyptian president means Egypt is "turning back into ancient Egypt".

Turkish Army Downs Syrian Helicopter

Helicopter had violated Turkey's airspace, defense minister says; Syria claims it was 'only a small drone.'

Turkey Urges NATO Action on ISIS Threat

Brushing off criticism the his own government isn't serious about combating Islamic State, Turkish FM to bring up issue at NATO talks.

Syria Fumes at Turkish PM's Cross-Border Visit to Ottoman Tomb

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu's visit to tomb of Suleymen Shah 'constitutes clear aggression' against Syria, state media says.

Turkish Army Chief on Medical Leave Amid Syria Operation Rumors

Turkey's Chief of Staff Necdet Ozel takes 15-day leave for 'minor operation', as opposition claims gov't planning intervention in Syria.

Turkey Denies Imminent Plans for Military Intervention in Syria

Opposition politicians claim Islamist AKP government plans to launch war in Syria to boost popularity ahead of upcoming elections.

Turkey Recalls Luxembourg Envoy Over Armenian Genocide

Turkey recalls envoy to Luxembourg after that country’s parliament recognizes the mass killings of Armenians as genocide.

American Envoy Dyes Hair Blonde in Response to Ankara Mayor

Ambassador John Bass hits back at mayor of Ankara who referred to State Department spokeswoman as "dumb blonde".

Turkish Mayor Attacks 'Dumb Blonde' Marie Harf in Sexist Tweet

Mayor of Turkey's capital city Ankara attacks US State Dept. spokeswoman in bizarre Twitter outburst over Baltimore riots.

Turkey Plans to Ban Minecraft Video Game

Turkish academics petition against ban of massively popular video game, while game developer suggests changing the settings.

Turkey Battles Iran In Strategic Chess Game

Turkey is worrying more and more about Iranian power, but think they might have left themselves exposed.

Putin Angers Turkey by Referring to Armenian 'Genocide'

Turkey condemns Russian president after he uses the word "genocide" during commemorations of mass killings of Armenians.

Erdogan: Armenian Claims of Genocide Are 'Baseless'

Turkey’s President says he's willing to open the country's archives to prove that the massacre of Armenians was not a genocide.

Turkey Indecisive about its Foreign Policy Priorities

Despite wanting more respect for its foreign policy decisions from Western countries, Turkey cannot decide which direction it should take.

Erdogan's Rage at Armenian Genocide Recognition Hurts the Turks

The Turkish president's 'hot-headedness' is becoming more and more a sideshow as the world recognizes the genocide, says Louis Fishman.

Erdogan: ISIS is a 'Virus' Working to Destroy Muslims

Turkish President launches one of his strongest attacks yet against the Islamic State.

Turkey Recalls Austrian Ambassador Over Armenian Genocide

Turkey recalls its ambassador to Austria, after parties represented in parliament recognize the massacre of Armenians as genocide.

Turkey Asks for More Help in Stopping Foreign Fighters

Turkish Foreign Minister appeals for help in cracking down on foreign fighters flooding to join terrorists in Iraq and Syria.

Activist Urges Israel to Raise Kurdistan as Ally against Iran

Prominent Kurdish official urges Israel to support Kurdistan as a buffer to Iranian, Turkish expansionism - despite Obama policy.

Australia to Demand Erdogan Close Syria Border for ISIS Recruits

In visit to Turkey, Prime Minister Abbott says he will ask Erdogan to boost security on border, which is key route for jihadists.

How Obama Broke his Armenian Genocide Recognition Promise

What was the Armenian genocide and why hasn't it been recognized as such? 100 years on, the facts are laid bare.

EU President 'Understands' Turkey's Anger on Genocide Vote

Martin Schulz reportedly tells Turkey he understands its reaction to the EU calling the mass killing of Armenians a genocide.

EU Parliament Recognizes Armenian Genocide

Following Pope Francis's lead, EU lawmakers vote overwhelmingly to recognize genocide in move likely to trigger Turkish anger.

Erdogan Attacks Pope over Armenian Genocide Recognition

Furious Erdogan calls statement on genocide conducted by Turks 'nonsense,' warns pope not to speak about it again.

Turkey Deports 9 Brits Arrested for Jihadist Activity

Deportation process dragged out over two weeks after British citizens arrested for attempting to cross into Syria.

Turkish Anger at Pope for Calling Armenian Massacres 'Genocide'

Ankara summons Vatican ambassador after Pope Francis compares massacre of Armenians by Ottoman Turkey to Holocaust, Stalinism.

Mayor Arrested for Building Robot Statue with Public Funds

Criminal complaint filed against Turkish mayor Melih Gökçek for using taxpayers money to erect a 6-meter robot statue in Ankara.

Erdogan Visits Rouhani, Turkey and Iran Vow Doubling of Trade

Turkish and Iranian presidents confer, avoiding detailed talk on Yemen fallout and focusing on bilateral trade in wake of nuclear deal.

Turkey Lifts Twitter Ban, Offending Photos Removed

Photographs of a prosecutor held at gunpoint by far-left militants and later murdered were deleted. Youtube still blocked.

Turkey Blocks Access to Social Media Sites

In most comprehensive ban to date, Islamist AKP government bans Facebook, Twitter and Youtube in response to images of captive prosecutor.

Does Israel Need to Worry about Saudi Outreach to Turkey?

Saudi Arabia is trying to build a bloc of Sunni states to combat Iran. Does that mean it will cut loose Israeli cooperation?

Ankara: 'No One in Turkey is Anti-Semitic'

Despite exodus of Turkish Jews, anti-Israel tirades, Turkish Deputy Prime Minister insists Turkey is merely protesting Israel's policies.

Turkey Urges Further Concessions to be Pressed on Iran

Turkish FM Cavusoglu says nuclear deal is even more lax than position reached in 2010 negotiations, hopes Iran 'will come to that line.'

Son of British Politician Among Nine Detained in Turkey

The son of a British local councillor among nine people detained by Turkish authorities for trying to cross the Syrian border.

Turkey Arrests Nine British Nationals Trying to Enter Syria

Turkey arrests nine British nationals who tried to illegally cross the border into Syria, possibly to join jihadists.

Turkey: Armed Men Seize Office of Erdogan's AKP Party

Two intruders burst into district office of AKP in Istanbul, day after prosecutor taken hostage and killed in the city.

Iranian Hackers Suspected over Massive Turkish Blackouts

Scores of provinces in Turkey suffered huge power outage for several hours Tuesday; Iranian regime among the suspects.

Regardless of Yemen Fallout, Erdogan En Route to Tehran

After Iranian parliamentarians threaten to cancel visit for 'domination' criticism, Erdogan says he will make tense visit anyway.

Turkish Army Chief Visits Ottoman Tomb in Syria

After hastily pulling tomb of Suleyman Shah out of reach of ISIS, army chief and top commanders visit new site for first time.

Ottoman Era Synagogue Reopens in Turkey Following Restoration

Turkey reopens the Great Synagogue in Edirne, following a restoration protect at a cost of $2.5 million.

Erdogan: Iran is Trying to Dominate the Middle East

Turkish President lashes out at Iran, says its efforts to dominate the Middle East are annoying Ankara.

Missing British Medical Students Feared to Have Joined ISIS

Nine 'top students' went missing during trip to Turkey, families fear the worst.

Turkey to Deport British Woman Detained En Route to Syria

A British woman arrested in Turkey this week as she attempted to join ISIS fighters in Syria will be sent home to Britain.

Kerry's Assad Reconciliation Enrages Turkey

Turkey responds furiously after Kerry says US will 'have to negotiate' with Assad, asks 'talks with regime that killed over 200,000?'

Turkey: Stuck Between Iran and Kurdistan

Expert reveals Turkey’s hesitation to support Iraqi Kurds keeps door open for more Iranian influence in Iraq, and explains why that's so.

Britain Arrests Teens Believed to Have Been Headed to Syria

Three British teenagers suspected of trying to travel to Syria released on bail late after being questioned for 24 hours.

Turkey Feels Trapped by ISIS

Turkey started its support for ISIS as part of a general support for Syrian rebel groups. They did not expect ISIS to morph the way it did.

Report: Syrian Agent Worked as Courier to Deliver Money to ISIS

Syrian man who helped three British schoolgirls enter Syria to join Islamic State was also funneling money to the terror organization.