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Has Putin Set Up Military Clash Between US and Turkey?
An outbreak of hostilities would drive a stake directly into the heart of NATO.
In Turkey Erdoğan Mounts Christmas Purge of Journalists
There are now more journalists imprisoned in Turkey than in any other country in the world.
Why Is Erdogan Tricking NATO Into an Apology?
Erdogan manufactured a crisis the Norwegians were blamed for.
Erdogan Is Throwing Turkey's Journalists Into Jail
Fifteen universities, 1,000 schools, 28 TV channels, 66 newspapers, 19 magazines, 36 radio stations, 26 publishing houses, and five news agencies have been shut.
Why Has Trump Stopped Turks From Coming to America?
The latest visa move targets a key NATO ally and undermines an already tense relationship.
Why Turkey Has Suspended Visas for Americans
The tit-for-tat began after Turkey arrested a Turkish worker at the U.S. consulate.
Erdogan Must Free US Pastor From a Turkish Prison Now
Erdogan is holding Brunson hostage in hopes the US will turn over a Muslim cleric living in Pennsylvania.
Fight Breaks Out at Turkish President's New York Speech
Erdogan was speaking near Times Square when pro-Kurdish protesters got into a scuffle with men in suits.
Man Streams Anti-Erdogan Leaflets Onto Istanbul Street
The messages were printed in a hotel in the Taksim district of Turkey's largest city.
Turkey Says Trump Laptop Ban Will Be Lifted on July 5
Transportation Minister Ahmet Arslan says new security measures will lead the U.S. to lift the ban.
Istanbul Bans Gay and Transgender Pride March
It will be the second year running that Istanbul's LGBT march, described in the past as the biggest in the Muslim world, has been blocked by city authorities.
Woman Punched on Istanbul Bus for Wearing Shorts
The man said he had been "provoked" by her choice of clothing.
Scientists Solve Turquoise Puzzle in Bosporus
The new color stretches along Istanbul, all the way to the Black Sea.
Erdogan's Bodyguards Clash With Protesters in D.C.
Police said that nine people were injured and one is in a critical condition.
Turkey Warns U.S. of Blowback if it Arms Syrian Kurds
The warning came a week before Turkey's president is due to visit Washington.
Wikipedia Appeals to Top Turkish Court Over Access Ban
The ban came after two site entries accused Turkey of links to Islamist militant groups.
Erdogan Says Working to Halt 'Judaization' of Jerusalem
The Turkish leader earlier urged more Muslims to visit the city to support the Palestinians' claim to contested site.
'Cat of Peace' Escapes ISIS to Find New Home in Turkey
The white and marmalade kitten was rescued by Turkish soldiers in al-Bab.
Michael Rubin: Erdogan Uses the Dutch as a Distraction
The Netherlands drama is inspired by Erdogan's perpetual quest for enemies.
Why Are the Dutch Scapegoating the Turks?
A usually tolerant nation draws a line at Turkish election involvement.
Turkey: Germany Trying to Scupper Referendum
Foreign minister says forces in Germany are preventing Turkish leaders from campaigning to get expats to vote "yes" to increased presidential powers.
Turkey Awaits Arrival of CIA Director on First Visit
The CIA has not confirmed the visit, but officials and media expect Pompeo Thursday.
Turkey Detains 400 ISIS Suspects in Roundup
Biggest roundup of suspected militants in Turkey involved operations in at least six provinces
Israel and Turkey Set for First Talks in Six Years
Relations between the two countries soured after the Israeli commando raid on the Mavi Marmara in 2010.
Dozens Barred From Flying to U.S. From Istanbul
Although Turkey is not on Trump's list of nations, Ataturk airport is a major regional hub in the Middle East.
What We Know About Suspected Istanbul Nightclub Killer
The alleged gunman confessed to the mass murder after police captured him late Monday.
Istanbul Nightclub Attacker Caught in Istanbul
The reports could not be confirmed; but Hurriyet said the man, who media quoted police as saying had operated under the cover name Ebu Muhammed Horasani, was caught in an operation along with his son.
Turkish Parliament Backs Bill Giving Erdogan New Powers
If the bill receives final approval from lawmakers, a referendum is expected in the spring.
Turkey Arrests Five Soldiers For 'Helping Terror Group'
A suicide bomb attack on a military bus in the central city of Kayseri last month killed 14 soldiers.
Turkish Society Is Under Threat From Inside and Out
President Erdogan's state of emergency risks destroying the very fabric of Turkish society.