Turkey

Hamas Calls United States 'Rude and Racist'

Hamas takes exception with the United States' expression of dissatisfaction over Turkey’s contacts with the group.

Armed Attacker Arrested Outside Turkish PM Office

Man armed with automatic weapon hurls grenade at police outside Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul, where prime minister office is housed.

Turkish PM: Israel 'Reducing the Islamic Character' of Jerusalem

Ahmet Davutoglu says he backs Palestinian Arabs in their efforts to oppose Israeli attempts to "reduce the Islamic character" of Jerusalem.

Jordan Asks Turkey for Help in Locating Captured Pilot

Jordan has reportedly asked Turkey for help in rescuing a Jordanian pilot captured last week by ISIS.

Hamas Leader Praises Turkey for Support

Khaled Meshaal addresses annual congress of ruling Islamist AKP party, says Turkey 'a source of power for all Muslims.'

Erdogan to Europe: Don't Criticize Us, Fight Islamophobia

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan slams European countries for criticizing deteriorating press freedom in Turkey.

Turkey Arrests Teen for 'Insulting' Erdogan

Police in Turkey arrest a 16-year-old on charges of insulting President Erdogan. He could face up to four years in prison.

Erdogan Wishes Turkish Jews a Happy Hanukkah

Turkish president sends Hanukkah greetings to the Jewish community, says Jewish citizens are “the fundamental elements of Turkey.”

Turkey Raids Anti-Erdogan Media, Arrests 27

Turkish police raids supporters of an American-based cleric who has become President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's top foe.

Iran Condemns Israel's 'Assassination' of PA Minister

Iran says "assassination" of Ziad Abu Ein proves Israel's "criminal nature". Washington, meanwhile, calls for a "fair probe".

Erdogan Vows to Make Ottoman Turkish Compulsory in Schools

Turkey's President says he will make lessons in the Ottoman language compulsory despite objections from secularists.

Egypt Restricts Travel to Turkey to Stem Terrorist Recruitment

Egypt enacts new rules requiring citizens aged 18-40 to apply for security clearance before traveling to Turkey.

US, Turkey Close to Deal on Joint Action against ISIS

Wall Street Journal: US, coalition partners to receive access to Turkish air bases for launching air strikes.

Turkish Minister: Muslims Discovered the Earth is Round

Turkish Science Minister claims Muslims 'preceded Galileo' in discovering spherical Earth.

Pope Condemns 'Barbaric' ISIS Attacks

Pope Francis condemns the "extremist and fundamentalist" ISIS, and calls for inter-religious cooperation to fight it.

Turkish MP Submits Bill to Define Israel as a 'Terrorist State'

Turkish parliament to debate a bill, proposed by far-right MP, which would define Israel as a 'terrorist state'.

Erdogan Says Women Can't be Treated Equal to Men

Turkey’s President continues to stir up controversy, this time with claims that women cannot be treated as equal to men.

Turkish Governor Under Fire Over Threat to Synagogue

Turkish governor accused of inciting hatred after suggesting a synagogue be turned into a museum as a reprisal over Al-Aqsa.

Turkish Governor Threatens to Turn Synagogue into Museum

Storm erupts once again in Turkey over anti-Semitic comments made by another high-profile official in 'revenge' for Temple Mount clashes.

Erdogan Slams Critics of 'Muslims Discovered America' Claim

Turkey's president says that the Muslim discovery of America should be taught in schools.

US Concerned over Anti-Semitism in Turkey

Ira Forman, State Dept. envoy, says US is concerned with leaders telling Jews to denounce Israel and demolition sign on Istanbul synagogue.

Watch: Turkish Mob Attacks US Sailors, Place Bags on Their Heads

Video footage shows US Navy sailors surrounded by anti-American mob in Istanbul in shocking assault.

Turkish Cyprus FM to Israel: Don't Get Involved

The Foreign Minister of 'Turkish Cyprus' called on Israel not to support development of gas projects with the 'real' Cyprus.

Israel Urges Turkey to Respect Cyprus's Right to Energy

Liberman joins forces with Cyprus's foreign ministry to dissuade Turkey from drilling near Israeli gas pool ahead of negotiations for deal.

Turkish Hair Removal Ad Features 9/11 Mastermind

Turkish cosmetics company says it featured the mastermind of 9/11 in a hair removal ad “for his hair, not terrorism”.

Turkey to Allow Kurdish Fighters into Syria to Battle ISIS

Ankara confirms reports it will allow Iraqi Peshmerga forces to cross into embattled Kobane; move likely the result of US pressure.

Erdogan: No Help for Kurds Via Turkey

Forget arms transfers to Kurdish fighters trying to defend Kobane, says Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Three Toronto Teenagers Attempt to Join ISIS

Teenage girls and aspiring 'terror brides' apprehended in Istanbul; officials praise parents' alerting authorities in time.

Israel and Embattled Kurdistan

Turkey to Train 4,000 Moderate Syrian Rebels

Turkey will let coalition forces use its bases for operations against ISIS, and will also train moderate Syrian rebels after screening them.

Turkish FM: Don't Expect Help from Us Defending Kobane

Turkey said Sunday that using Turkey as a corridor to defend the city of Kobane from ISIS militants was 'unrealistic'

Turkey Asks U.S. to Step Up Airstrikes Against ISIS

Turkey's Deputy PM says his country asked Washington to step up airstrikes in order to prevent ISIS from seizing town of Kobane.

Watch: Turkish Police Fire Teargas at BBC Crew

TV crew sent scrambling for cover while filming clashes with Kurdish protesters - when police fired directly at their car.

Cyprus Suspends Peace Talks with Turkey over 'Aggressive' Moves

Danger of conflagration as Turkish frigate violates Cyprus’ southern waters, Cyprus accuses Turkey of provocation.

Turkish Warship in Cyprus Zone Sends Tensions Soaring

Turkey is sending a seismographic vessel to explore areas in the Cypriot Exclusive Economic Zone.

Turkish PM: Attack ISIS, but Also Remove Assad

Ahmet Davutoglu says his country is prepared to send ground forces to help eradicate ISIS, as long as the removal of Assad is guaranteed.

Biden Apologizes to Erdogan Over ISIS-Related Comments

U.S. Vice President apologizes to Turkey's President for saying Erdogan admitted his country erred by allowing foreign fighters into Syria.

Iran Warns Turkey Against Fighting ISIS

Iran urges Turkey not to "aggravate tensions", after the parliament in Ankara authorizes military intervention in Syria and Iraq.

Egypt Set to Boycott Turkey Over Muslim Brotherhood Support

Officials in Egypt are demanding an immediate and total boycott of Turkish goods, as tensions between the two countries worsen.

Erdogan: Turkey Can't Stay Out of Fight Against IS

Turkish President says his country cannot stay out of the international coalition fighting IS, says ground troops may be needed.

France Charges Three Jihadists Returning from Syria

Terrorists include brother-in-law of 2012 Toulouse terrorist Mohammed Merah; Paris rushes to bring men to trial after near-bungle.

Islamic State Conquering Syria's Turkish Border

Thousands of Kurds flee to border as ISIS takes 21 border towns; Turkey initially doesn't let them in - same night 21 wounded Gazans let in.

European Court: Mandatory Islam Classes 'Coercive'

Ruling says Turkey's Sunni Islam classes 'violate educational freedoms'; PM counters program fights radicalization.

Turkey 'Would Welcome' Exiled Muslim Brotherhood Leaders

Turkey-Egypt tensions spike further as Erdogan offers new home to Islamists booted out of Qatar, rejects reports he is buying oil from ISIS.

Turkey Refuses to Transfer 'Inhumane' Israeli Gas to Europe

Turkish energy minister rejects $2.2 billion gas pipeline project with Israel, unless it makes 'peace' with Hamas terrorists.

Ya'alon: Hamas's Foreign Headquarters are in Turkey

Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon calls on the international community to speak up over certain countries' support for terrorism.

Istanbul Store Bans Entry to 'Jew Dogs'

Rampant anti-Semitism on display in Turkish capital as centrally located store posts sign dehumanizing Jews; local Jews slam world apathy.

Obama and Erdogan Discuss Fighting Anti-Semitism

White House says U.S. President and Turkish President discussed the importance of "combating the scourge of anti-Semitism."

Turkey's New PM: No Hope of Normalization with Israel

Turkey's new prime minister, Ahmet Davutoglu, pessimistic regarding his country normalizing ties with Israel.

Leading Turkish Jews Protest Anti-Semitism over Israel's Gaza Op

Turkish-Jewish intellectuals sign letter denouncing 'racist' targeting of Jews over Israel.

Erdogan Shakes Israeli's Hand After Six Years

Turkey’s new president and former prime minister shakes the hand of the director of the Israeli embassy at a Victory Day event.

Analysis: New Turkish PM's 'Pan-Islamic' Foreign Policy

Former foreign minister Ahmet Davutoglu brings with him a troubled foreign policy legacy of support for jihadists, isolation from west.

Well-Known Turkish Jewish Couple Murdered

Well-known Turkish Jewish couple found murdered at their home in Istanbul. Motive unknown.

Turkey Evacuates Second Batch of Gaza Wounded

Israel flies 17 wounded Gazans and 17 escorts to Turkey for medical treatment, despite Turkey's connections with Hamas.

'Flotilla II' by End of 2014, Say Activists

A group of activists say they will send a flotilla of ships to break “Israel's siege of Gaza” by the end of 2014.

IHH Confirms New Gaza Flotilla

Turkish group says it will send a new flotilla of ships to “break Israel's siege of Gaza”, four years after the Marmara incident.

Report: Norway, Turkey Offered Gaza Seaport to Hamas

Hamas's demands for unlimited transportation and import power allegedly garnering international support as talks continue.

Erdogan Wins in First Round in Presidential Elections

Erdogan won race for Turkish presidency with about 52%, against 38% for his main rival, officials said.

Turkish Elections Likely to See Erdogan Re-elected

Anti-Semitic tirades and suppression of free speech aside, analysts claim Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to win elections yet again.

Erdogan Tells Female Journalist to 'Know Your Place'

Chauvinist remarks, anti-Semitic smear spark outrage in Turkey in latest tirade from Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.