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Watch violent supporters of Turkey's Erdogan attack a protester at his New York rally
Kurdish sympathisers interrupted Erdogan's speech at the Marriott hotel in New York City.
Turkey starts building wall on Iran border to boost security
Ankara said the construction of the wall is aimed at curbing the movement of Kurdish separatists.
A German minister accused Erdogan's Turkey of behaving like communist East Germany
German human rights activist and five others are in custody in Turkey pending trial on terrorism charges.
Turkey accuses Germany of interfering with anti-terror fight after activists detention row
Germany considers suspension of aid payments to Ankara as activists remanded in custody on terrorism charges.
Turkey: Midwives among those arrested in Erdogan's latest purge of opponents
Crackdown sees another 115 people arrested on suspicion of being FETO sympathisers.
Turkey's Erdogan could parade coup plotters in 'Guantanamo suits'
In emotional speeches on the anniversary of the 2016 military coup, Turkish President says he could bring back the death penalty.
Turkey's Erdogan to address rallies in Ankara and Istanbul to mark first anniversary of failed coup
The Erdogan administration has come under fire for using excessive force following the coup attempt.
Erdogan accused of genocide against Kurds by Swedish MPs
It is the first such complaint in Swedish legal history.
There's a fake photo circulating with Trump and world leaders fawning over Putin at G20
It's been Photoshopped.
Trump, Merkel, Putin... the gang's all here as leaders pose for 'family photo' at G20 summit
All eyes are on the summit which forms the backdrop for Trump's first meeting with Putin.
Erdogan's Turkey arrests Amnesty director and human rights activists in 'grotesque abuse of power'
Idil Eser, activists and hotel owner arrested during workshop at a hotel in Büyükada island.
Turkey scraps Darwin's evolution theory from school curriculum
The move is likely to enrage secular opposition parties which accuse Ankara of curtailing secular values.
Erdogan talks to Saudi king and prince on Qatar crisis amid royal shake-up in Riyadh
Ankara has a military base in Qatar which hosts about 90 Turkish troops.
Turkey's Erdogan holds talks with Arab leaders and Putin on Qatar crisis
Erdogan called up the leaders of Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Russia.
Turkey summons US ambassador to protest 'aggressive action' against Erdogan's bodyguards in Washington
The move appears to be in retaliation for US criticism of violence used by Turkish security to break up a protest.
NBA star and supporter of Fethullah Gulen blames Erdogan after being denied entry into Romania
Oklahoma City Thunder star Enes Kanter calls Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan a 'dictator' for cancelling his passport.
Turkey orders arrest of 85 ministry staff in post-coup investigation targeting Gulen network
Turkey has fired thousands of people accused of having links to US cleric blamed for failed July 2016 coup.
Row between Germany and Turkey escalates as Merkel mulls troop withdrawal
German soldiers at the Incirlik airbase may be moved to Jordan instead.
Turkey warns Wikipedia: We don't support terrorists
Minister confirms warning after Ankara banned online encyclopedia.
Erdogan calls on Muslims to flood Jerusalem's iconic mosque and protect its Islamic identity
The Turkish president compared Israel's policies to South Africa's Apartheid system.
Indian university confers honorary doctorate on Turkey's Erdogan
The New Delhi-based Jamia Millia Islamia University's decision has come in for criticism.
Turkey's Erdogan sacks 3,900 officials in another mass purge
This is the second crackdown since Erdogan won a landmark referendum.
US slams Turkey for unapproved airstrikes in Syria and Iraq
Erdoğan defends strikes that killed Kurdish fighters battling Isis.
Turkey: Prime minister orders opposition to respect referendum result, as thousands take to streets
The Republican People's Party called for the vote to be annulled citing irregularities including an electoral board decision to accept ballots that didn't bear official stamps.
Donald Trump congratulates Turkish President Erdogan on controversial referendum victory
US president strikes different tone to EU leaders amid concerns over curtailment of democratic freedoms.
Turkish President Erdoğan warns OSCE election observers to 'know your place'
The president has shrugged off talks of a recount in the voting outcome.
Erdoğan's claims Turkish referendum victory in ballot marred by killings
Reports claim multiple deaths after violence broke out at polls across Turkey.
Turkey's Erdoğan makes final push for voters ahead of controversial referendum
Critics say that the country will slide further into authoritarianism if 'Yes' vote wins.
Turkey ends Euphrates Shield campaign in Syria ahead of Rex Tillerson visit
The war in Syria is expected to be a point of discussion in the meeting between the Nato allies.
Arrest of Turkish banker in US for violating Iran sanctions adds to Turkey-US diplomatic woes
Turkish foreign minister plans on raising the issue when Secretary of State Rex Tillerson visits the country this week.