Turkey

Football rivalry can stretch back over decades.

World Bank plans to boost lending over next decade by cutting costs and charging richer countries.

Pegasus flight forced to land in Istanbul after hijack attempts to divert plane to Winter Olympics city.

Critics say bill is against people's freedom of speech and right of access to information.

RedHack publishes 600 records relating to Turkish government officials after hacking ISP TTNET.

Specially bred dromedaries draw crowds to wrestling matches and beauty contests.

Turkish police fired tear gas to disperse hundreds of protesters in Istanbul's central Taksim Square on Saturday (January 18), who are demonstrating mainly against a government bill that would increase controls over the Internet.

Conversation between suspect Omer Guney and Turkey's intelligence reveals alleged Ankara involvement.

Officer captured on camera firing teargas in woman's face during Taksim Square protests to be tried.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan continues efforts to contain corruption scandal shaking Ankara.

Government increases VAT on goods after wave of economic and political instability

Prime minister and powerful cleric at odds over graft probe.

Turkey's bribery arrests highlight wide coalition opposing authoritarian rule of Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Influential imam has denied connection with corruption-related detentions. Is a power struggle going on in Turkey?

Eight months after scientists found Pluto's Gate, the guards of hell have emerged.

Feud between cleric in exile and Erdogan cited as main reason behind high-profile arrests and police sacking.

211 journalists were jailed for anti-government criticism in 2013.

Americans can enjoy their Thanksgiving feasts for less cash this year

Turkey's parliament has relaxed a ban on female lawmakers wearing trousers in a further liberalisation of dress rules in the secular nation.

China's ability to bag sophisticated defence deals and growing clout worry US.

The 'Halal Sex Shop' website to sell sex products in accordance with religious rules

China's booming arms sales underpinned by discount model and Beijing's willingness to sell weapons to risky recipients.

Nine Lebanese Shiite pilgrims held captive for one year are on their way home, having arrived in southern Turkey.

Ankara intelligence blamed for leaking details of Israeli spy network operating in Iran in an 'effort to slap the Israelis'.

Public officials with exception of judges, prosecutors and military personnel allowed to don headscarf.

China state-owned CPMIEC defeated rival bids from US, Russian and European firms.

Lead singer of Firock band may fall foul of Turkey's religious laws.

Leaders of Syrian National Coalition flee Egypt following crackdown.

As Snowden keeps seeking asylum, allies demand answers over snoop.

Turkey pondering reaction to latest leak on NSA snooping on embassies.