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After Hagia Sophia, Erdogan Voices Jerusalem Ambitions
Recep Tayyip Erdogan is an Islamist dictator with neo-Ottoman regional ambitions.
Erdogan's Hagia Sophia Decree Stokes Tensions and Erases History
The West must do a better job of deterring Erdogan's hegemonic ambitions.
Hagia Sophia Must Stay a Monument of Coexistence
We must oppose Erdogan's efforts to convert the famed Hagia Sophia into a mosque.
Amnesty International Calls Jamal Khashoggi Murder Sentences 'A Whitewash'
Amnesty International described the Saudi Arabian government's sentencing of five men to death for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi a "whitewash" of justice because they cleared the top officials tied to Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman.
Trump Turkey 'Conflict of Interest' Feeds Into a Pattern of Abuse: Senator
The president previously described a construction project in Istanbul as "a little conflict of interest" in his dealings with Turkey.
Ivanka Photo Resurfaces Showing Trump in Istanbul to Open New Luxury Towers
Trump's business ties in Turkey have raised concerns that White House policy is being influenced by the president's own commercial interests.
Ivanka Tweet Thanking Turkey's Erdogan for Trump Towers Launch Re-Emerges
Donald Trump admitted in 2015 that the towers represent a conflict of interest in his dealings with Turkey.
The Murder of Jamal Khashoggi, One Year On: His Friends on Saudi Prince MBS
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has steadfastly denied ordering the dissident journalist's murder, despite significant evidence linking him directly with the kill team.
Saudi Crown Prince Says Jamal Khashoggi Murder Hurt Him
Khashoggi was murdered by a Saudi hit squad in the country's Istanbul consulate in 2018, allegedly under Mohammed bin Salman's direct orders.
Turkey's Redo of Elections Is the 'Last Fig Leaf' of Democracy
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's political party has succeeded in its bid to nullify the results of the March 31 elections and hold new ones after the political opposition won by a slim margin.
Saudi Arabia's Leaders 'Have Leverage Over Trump'
The Jamal Khashoggi "episode shows you the degree to which this administration has gone all in on Saudi Arabia," John Kirby said.
Senator Corker Blasts Trump's Support of Saudi Prince
The GOP politician from Tennessee slammed the White House's response to Jamal Khashoggi's killing.
Germany Bans Jamal Khashoggi Murder Suspects
The travel ban effectively blocks the suspects from entering 26 nations in Europe.
Saudi Arabia Wants Death Penalty for Khashoggi Killers
Although allegations linking Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the killing are unconfirmed and denied by Saudi officials, many analysts suggest that evidence increasingly points to his involvement.
Khashoggi Body 'Dissolved in Acid': Turkish Official
Yasin Aktay, the top adviser to Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said the Saudis wanted "to leave no trace behind."
Journalist Khashoggi Strangled at Mission Door—Report
Turkey gives its first official account of the journalist's disappearance.
Trump Describes Plot to Kill Khashoggi as 'Bad Concept'
"It's very simple," the president said. "Bad deal. It should have never been thought of."
Will Trump Cancel Saudi Arms Deal? Merkel Halts Sales
The chancellor said there was an "urgent need for further clarification" of the circumstances surrounding Jamal Khashoggi's killing.
Republicans and Democrats Unite Against Saudi Arabia
"You don't bring a bone saw to an accidental fistfight," Senator Ben Sasse said Sunday.
Rush Limbaugh: Jamal Khashoggi a 'So-Called Journalist'
"The Democrats seriously believe they have a way of blaming Donald Trump for this," Limbaugh said.
Donald Trump Says Jamal Khashoggi Likely Dead
Trump made his comments Thursday in an interview with The New York Times, admitting that he believes intelligence reports pointing to a top Saudi official are accurate.
Pompeo: I Don't Want to Talk About 'Facts' of Khashoggi
The top diplomat had been dispatched by President Donald Trump to Saudi Arabia in the wake of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi's alleged murder.
Saudi Media Claims Jamal Khashoggi's Fiancé Is Fake
Supporters of the Saudi government quickly started calling the incident a conspiracy theory, claiming the journalist was killed or disappeared in order to frame Riyadh by international foes.
Khashoggi Was Wearing Apple Watch When He Disappeared
Turkish investigators believe that the journalist was not only killed in the Saudi consulate, but subsequently cut into pieces and flown out of the country in boxes.
Turkey Believes Missing Journalist Killed, Dismembered
Journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a self-exiled Saudi journalist critical of his government, disappeared after entering Riyadh's embassy in Turkey.
Washington Post Columnist 'Killed' In Saudi Consulate
"We believe that the murder was premeditated and the body was subsequently moved out of the consulate," a Turkish official said.
Student Who Stopped Deportation Flight May Face Jail
"It is not right to send people to hell," Elin Ersson told fellow passengers.
Mother Delivers Her Own Baby With the Help of YouTube
Tia Freeman's DIY childbirth story has wowed Twitter users.
Massive Cargo Ship Smashes Historic Istanbul House
"It was like a horror film. Nobody understood what was going on," Aslı Zeynep Ertürer said.
Turkey Moves to Strengthen Blocks on Online Broadcasts
The new law is again stoking fears of new restrictions on freedom of expression.