Turkey detains 343 people over protests against Istanbul mayor’s detention, interior ministry says
Turkish authorities have detained 343 people during overnight protests in several cities against the detention of Istanbul ...
With Erdogan Rival Detained, Critics See Democracy Eroding in Turkey
Opponents say President Recep Tayyip Erdogan manipulates the courts and the media to tighten his grip on power, and now is ...
Turkey and Israel face mounting tensions over future of post-Assad Syria
The fall of Syrian President Bashar Assad's government has aggravated the already tense relations between Turkey and Israel, ...
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Syria flashes signs of peril and promise in a week of violence and diplomacy
After Syria’s longtime autocratic ruler was toppled late last year, the man who led rebel groups to victory immediately faced ...
Istanbul Mayor's Arrest Throws Turkey's Kurdish Peace Bid Into Doubt
"The people are of course anxious and worried when the government detains the mayor of Turkey's largest city," said DEM ...
Istanbul mayor testifies in court as protests continue across Turkey despite ban on gatherings
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu faced questioning in court on Saturday by prosecutors over allegations of corruption and ...
Turkish Prosecutors Demand Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu to Be Jailed Pending Trial
Turkish prosecutors have asked a court to jail Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and four of his aides pending trial on terrorism ...
In Turkey, prosecutors request formal arrest of Istanbul mayor, Erdogan's top challenger, amid mass protests
The arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has intensified political tensions, triggering Turkey's largest wave of protests ...