Turkey

Turkey Punishes Israel, Blocks It from NATO Summit

Turkey has “punished” Israel by blocking it from a NATO summit for not apologizing for killing terrorists on the Mavi Mamara.

Video: ‘Crazy’ Assad Shoots in Syria and at Refugees in Turkey

Has Assad lost his mind? Soldiers fire on refugees in Turkey, China is getting fed up, and the Chicago Tribune insinuates he is crazy.

New Conditions from Syria's Assad, Won't Withdraw Troops

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has come up with new conditions in order to withdraw his troops from cities as promised by April 10.

Turkey: More Than 2,000 Refugees from Syria in One Day

More than 2,300 Syrian refugees pour into Turkey in a day. 22,000 Syrians so far have crossed into Turkey.

Ankara We Have A Problem: Iran

Iran Rejects Istanbul As Venue For Nuclear Talks, Wants Baghdad

Stung by Turkey's backing of the Syrian insurgents Iran has ruled out Istanbul for nuclear talks.

Iranian Terror Cell to Attack Jewish, Western Targets in Turkey

Intelligence report: 'Unit 400' of al-Quds Brigade planning to carry out attacks in Turkey against Jewish, Israeli and Western targets.

Erdogan Rejects 'Outside Pressure' on Iran

Turkey's PM scored big points in Tehran when he rejected not only an attack on Iran's nuclear program, but sanctions as well.

'Shampoo Hitler' Outrages Turkish Jewry

Turkey's chief rabbinate rushed to condemn a controversial shampoo commercial for "real men" starring Nazi Fuhrer Adolf Hitler.

Turkish Commercial Featuring... Hitler

A Turkish cosmetics company has launched an advertising campaign for a men’s shampoo featuring Adolf Hitler.

Turkey Protesters Call for Masses to March to Jerusalem

Dozens demonstrate outside against the Israeli Embassy in Ankara, call for participation in Global March to Jerusalem.

Israelis Receive Travel Warning Ahead of Spring Holidays

Counter-Terrorism Bureau issues travel warning to Israelis for the spring holidays. Sinai, Turkey, Tunisia, Nigeria especially dangerous.

Syrian General Staff Suffering Brain Drain

Generals continue to defect from Bashar al-Assad's army to join the rebels; two more left for Turkey as fighting erupted in Damascus.

Turkey Seeking Its Journalists in Syria

Turkey has asked the Syrian government to locate two of its nationals, working journalists, who have gone missing in the war-torn country.

Erdogan Blocked from German 'Tolerance Prize'

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan was blocked Saturday by German protesters from receiving an award for “humanity and tolerance.”

Erdogan Considers Buffer Zone Along Border with Syria

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan suggests a safe zone could be established along his country’s border with Syria.

Turkish Airstrikes Target PKK in Northern Iraq

One day after Turkey's prime minister castigated Israel for striking terrorists in Gaza, Ankara strikes at terrorists in Iraq.

Erdogan Accuses Israel of 'Massacre' in Gaza

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan attacks Israel, says it conducts a "slow but methodical massacre" in Gaza.

Counter-Terrorism Bureau Issues Travel Warning to Turkey

Counter-Terrorism Bureau issues a travel to Turkey, says terrorists are planning attacks on Israeli and Jewish targets.

Turkey Rejects Israel Airline Request for Increased Security

The Turkish government rejected a request by Arkia Israel Airlines for increased security at the Antalya airport.

Turkey Condemns Israel but Not Gaza Terrorists

Turkey strongly condemns Israel over its air strikes in Gaza but fails to condemn Hamas' rocket and mortar firing terrorists.

Report: Israel Warned Turkey of Attacks on Diplomats

A report said that Israel had warned Turkish authorities that Iran was organizing attacks on Israeli diplomats in that country

Erdogan Dismisses Rumors He is Dying

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan told reports only God knows when anyone will die, but skirted whether he has cancer.

Turkey Announces Purchase of 100 F-35s

Ankara announced it plans to purchase 100 F-35 joint strike fighters in a move that could erode Israel's regional air superiority.

Israelis Refrain from Visiting Turkey as Turks Tour Israel

In the past year there has been a decline in the number of Israelis who visit Turkey. Turks, however, continue to visit Israel.

Turkey's Erdogan Undergoes Second Surgery

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan undergoes a second surgery, follow-up to abdominal surgery in November.

Turkish FM: Israeli Attack on Iran Will be a 'Disaster'

Turkey’s Foreign Minister warns against attacking Iran, calls for diplomatic dialogue with the Islamic Republic over its nuclear program.

Turkish Ship Unloads Aid to Gaza at Ashdod

20 months after the Mavi Marmara, Turkey sends assistance to Gaza without trying to break blockade.

Turkey: Assad is Doomed

Assad is doomed, says Turkish president Abdullah Gül. “The end is certain. The question is how painful it will be.”

Turkey Agrees to Help Hamas Financially

Hamas' chief Ismail Haniyeh’s official tour opened the door to cooperation between the terror group and Turkey.

Turkey Warns Sarkozy Over Armenian Genocide Law

Turkey continues to threaten France as President Nicolas Sarkozy prepares to sign a bill recognizing the Armenian Genocide.

France Approves Armenian Genocide Bill

French Senate votes 127 to 86 to pass the bill which makes it a crime to deny the 1915 Armenian Genocide. Turkey threatens.

Netanyahu to Become 1st Israeli PM to Visit Cyprus

PM Binyamin Netanyahu is about to become the first Israeli prime minister to make a state visit to Cyprus.

Ankara in New Row - With Baghdad

Turkish prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has managed to infuriate Iraq's prime minister- and demanded an apology instead of giving one.

Turkey Claims Israel is Aiding Kurdish Rebels

Turkish intelligence agencies are claiming that Israeli drones recently spotted in Turkey are spying for the PKK.

Rick Perry Suggests Turkey Led by Muslim Terrorists

Republican party presidential hopeful Rick Perry says Turkey “is being ruled by what many would perceive to be Islamic terrorists.”

Russia Suspected of Sending Ammo to Assad

Russia last week managed to outsmart the EU sanctions against Syria and slipped a ship filled with bullets through to the port of Tartus.

Davutoglu Lauds Ties with Iran

Turkey Seeks Broker Role Between Iran and EU

Turkey is trying to mediate between Iran and the EU as well as Iran and the Sunnis, to its own advantage.

Turkey Arrests Ex-Military Chief

Former Turkish chief of staff Ilker Basbug has been arrested for "attempting to destabilize" Turkey's Islamist-leaning government.

Turkey Nearly Downs Israeli UAV

Report: Turkish army nearly downs an Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) after it is spotted spying on Turkish equipment.

Gaza Leader Boards IHH Flotilla Ship in Turkey, Lauds ‘Martyrs’

Haniyeh’s first diplomatic tour leaves no doubts on his aims as he boards the IHH ship whose terror activists attacked IDF soldiers.

French Deputy Receives Threats

Valerie Boyer Is Threatened and Her Website Is Hacked by Turks

The threats on Valerie Boyer, an author of the bill criminalizing denial of the Armenian genocide, has united France's politicians.

Report: Knesset to Recognize Armenian Genocide

Will Israel join France and recognize the Armenian genocide? A Knesset committee discussion may end up doing so.

Turkey Reassures Iran Over NATO Missile Defense Shield

Turkey's foreign minister makes a special effort to reassure Iran his country will not join any "foreign interference" the Islamic Republic.

Turkey Criticized in Europe US

Turkey is not Faring Well in the US and Europe

Turkey, despite its pivotal role in the region, is assailed in Europe and the US for mistreating Armenians, Christians and Journalists.

Israel Freezes Equipment Sales to Turkey

Defense Ministry orders the cancellation of the sale of advanced intelligence equipment to Turkey.

Turkey Cuts Ties with France over Armenians

Ankara will pull its ambassador from France, cancel all bilateral political, military and economic meetings.

Turks Try to Twist French Arms

Turks Seek to Avert French Armenian Genocide Bill by All Means

The Turkish government is pulling out all the stops to get France to shelve a bill criminalizing denial of Turkish crimes against Armenians

Erdogan Suffering from Cancer or ‘Just Resting’?

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan emphatically denies reports he is suffering from cancer, but Obama is worried.

Turkey's FM: Our Policies "Made Israel Kneel Down"

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu: It is our policies which made Israel kneel down in the region in front of us.

Turkey, Egypt in Joint Naval Exercises

Turkey and Egypt are both concerned over the Iranian threat - and are conducting a joint military exercise to show their solidarity.

Report: Clinton Also Criticized Israel's Foreign Policy

In her remarks at the Saban Forum, Clinton criticized Netanyahu for not apologizing to Turkey over Marmara incident.

Arab League Adds Travel Ban, Tightens Sanctions on Syria

The Cairo-based Arab League has tightened its sanctions on Syria, listing 17 high-ranking officials on a travel ban to other Arab nations.

Kuwait Warns Citizens 'Leave Syria Now'

Kuwait warned its citizens Thursday to leave Syria "to ensure their safety" while they still can.

Turkey Hits Syria with Sanctions

Turkey has struck Syria with a list of economic sanctions designed to break the regime of President Bashar al-Assad.

Erdogan Undergoes Abdominal Surgery

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has undergone abdominal surgery. The operation was a success.

EU Adds More Sanctions Against Syria

One day after the Arab League imposes sanctions against Syria, the European Union adds to those it has already levied on Damascus.

'No-Fly' Zone for Syria

With the blood-drenched soil of Libya barely dry, Syria is poised to face the same fate as Arab nations plan a "no-fly zone."

Turkish PM Apologizes to Kurds

For the first time in history, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has apologized for the 1930s genocide of some 14,000 Kurds.

Western Powers Warn Citizens, Leave Syria Now!

Westerns powers are warning their citizens to get out of Syria while they still can. The US embassy heightened an alert Wednesday.

Turkey: Syria at 'Point of No Return'

Turkish President Abdullah Gul warned the Royal Society Wednesday in London that Syria has “come to a point of no return.”