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Turkey Detains President's Main Election Rival, Sparking Protests
Turkish police detained Istanbul's powerful mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, Wednesday over graft and terrorism allegations, prompting outrage from the opposition which slammed it as a politically-motivated "coup".
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Turkey Police Detain Istanbul Mayor, Erdogan's Main Rival
Turkish police raided the home of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on Wednesday, detaining him over a corruption probe in a move denounced by the main opposition CHP party as a "coup".
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Fethullah Gulen, Accused Of 2016 Coup In Turkey, Dies In Exile Aged 83
US-based Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen, who was accused by Ankara of organising a failed 2016 coup, has died in exile in the United States aged 83, his movement and the Turkish government said Monday.
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Israel-Gaza War, Turkey Quake, Chandrayan-3: Events That Defined 2023
From Hamas's brutal attacks in Israel, and the fierce retribution it provoked, to the kiss that caused a revolt in Spanish football, here are 10 events that marked a tumultuous 2023
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Turkey Forcibly 'Repatriates' Nephew Of President Erdogan's Enemy: Report
Turkish spies arrested and repatriated a nephew of an enemy of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan who Turkey says ordered a failed coup in 2016, state media reported Monday.
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Erdogan Hails S-400 Deal As Turkey Marks 2016 Coup Bid Anniversary
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday hailed the controversial delivery of a Russian missile defence system despite the threat of US sanctions, as Turkey marked the third anniversary of a bloody coup attempt.
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Turkey Ends 2-Year State Of Emergency, Seeks To Keep Some Powers
Turkey's state of emergency which was imposed after the failed 2016 coup came to an end on Thursday, but the opposition fears it will be replaced by even more repressive legislative measures.
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Turkey's Emergency Comes To End But Repressive Measures Likely To Follow
Turkey's state of emergency which was imposed after the failed 2016 coup is to end today. But, The opposition fears it will be replaced by even more repressive legislative measures.
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In Fethullah Gulen Probe, Turkey Orders Arrested Of 49 Officers: Report
Turkey ordered the detention of 68 suspects, including dozens of colonels, in an operation targeting alleged supporters of the U.S.-based Islamic cleric whom Ankara accuses of orchestrating an attempted coup two years ago, state media said on Monday.
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Turkey Sentences 40 To Life For Plotting To Kill President Erdogan
A Turkish court on Wednesday handed life sentences to 40 people convicted of plotting to assassinate President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at a luxury Aegean hotel during last year's failed coup
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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Issues Stern Warning To 'Chop Off Heads' Of Traitors
Turkey on Saturday marked one year since the defeat of the failed coup bid with mass nationwide rallies seeking to showcase national unity and a stern warning by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to "chop off the heads" of traitors.
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US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson Praises Turkish 'Courage' During Coup Attempt
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Sunday praised the courage of the Turkish people in defending democracy from an attempted coup almost exactly a year ago, although he made no mention of the widespread crackdown that has followed.
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Turkey Amnesty Head Arrested Over Alleged Fethullah Gulen Links
The head of Amnesty International in Turkey was arrested Tuesday over suspected links to the movement of cleric Fethullah Gulen, whom Ankara blames for last year's failed coup, the human rights organisation said.
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Turkey's Tayyip Erdogan Vows Fight Against Enemies As He Returns To Lead Party
President Tayyip Erdogan pledged to fight Turkey's enemies at home and abroad today ahead of his election as leader of the ruling AK Party, which will make him the first Turk in 70 years to serve simultaneously as head of state and of a political party.
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Turkey Extends State Of Emergency By 3 Months: Deputy PM
Turkey extended its state of emergency on Monday by three months starting from Wednesday, its third such extension after a coup attempt last July, a deputy prime minister said.
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Turkey Detains President's Main Election Rival, Sparking Protests
Turkish police detained Istanbul's powerful mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, Wednesday over graft and terrorism allegations, prompting outrage from the opposition which slammed it as a politically-motivated "coup".
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Turkey Police Detain Istanbul Mayor, Erdogan's Main Rival
Turkish police raided the home of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on Wednesday, detaining him over a corruption probe in a move denounced by the main opposition CHP party as a "coup".
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Fethullah Gulen, Accused Of 2016 Coup In Turkey, Dies In Exile Aged 83
US-based Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen, who was accused by Ankara of organising a failed 2016 coup, has died in exile in the United States aged 83, his movement and the Turkish government said Monday.
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Israel-Gaza War, Turkey Quake, Chandrayan-3: Events That Defined 2023
From Hamas's brutal attacks in Israel, and the fierce retribution it provoked, to the kiss that caused a revolt in Spanish football, here are 10 events that marked a tumultuous 2023
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Turkey Forcibly 'Repatriates' Nephew Of President Erdogan's Enemy: Report
Turkish spies arrested and repatriated a nephew of an enemy of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan who Turkey says ordered a failed coup in 2016, state media reported Monday.
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Erdogan Hails S-400 Deal As Turkey Marks 2016 Coup Bid Anniversary
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday hailed the controversial delivery of a Russian missile defence system despite the threat of US sanctions, as Turkey marked the third anniversary of a bloody coup attempt.
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Turkey Ends 2-Year State Of Emergency, Seeks To Keep Some Powers
Turkey's state of emergency which was imposed after the failed 2016 coup came to an end on Thursday, but the opposition fears it will be replaced by even more repressive legislative measures.
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Turkey's Emergency Comes To End But Repressive Measures Likely To Follow
Turkey's state of emergency which was imposed after the failed 2016 coup is to end today. But, The opposition fears it will be replaced by even more repressive legislative measures.
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In Fethullah Gulen Probe, Turkey Orders Arrested Of 49 Officers: Report
Turkey ordered the detention of 68 suspects, including dozens of colonels, in an operation targeting alleged supporters of the U.S.-based Islamic cleric whom Ankara accuses of orchestrating an attempted coup two years ago, state media said on Monday.
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Turkey Sentences 40 To Life For Plotting To Kill President Erdogan
A Turkish court on Wednesday handed life sentences to 40 people convicted of plotting to assassinate President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at a luxury Aegean hotel during last year's failed coup
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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Issues Stern Warning To 'Chop Off Heads' Of Traitors
Turkey on Saturday marked one year since the defeat of the failed coup bid with mass nationwide rallies seeking to showcase national unity and a stern warning by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to "chop off the heads" of traitors.
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US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson Praises Turkish 'Courage' During Coup Attempt
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Sunday praised the courage of the Turkish people in defending democracy from an attempted coup almost exactly a year ago, although he made no mention of the widespread crackdown that has followed.
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Turkey Amnesty Head Arrested Over Alleged Fethullah Gulen Links
The head of Amnesty International in Turkey was arrested Tuesday over suspected links to the movement of cleric Fethullah Gulen, whom Ankara blames for last year's failed coup, the human rights organisation said.
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Turkey's Tayyip Erdogan Vows Fight Against Enemies As He Returns To Lead Party
President Tayyip Erdogan pledged to fight Turkey's enemies at home and abroad today ahead of his election as leader of the ruling AK Party, which will make him the first Turk in 70 years to serve simultaneously as head of state and of a political party.
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Turkey Extends State Of Emergency By 3 Months: Deputy PM
Turkey extended its state of emergency on Monday by three months starting from Wednesday, its third such extension after a coup attempt last July, a deputy prime minister said.
