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Egypt blocks UN call to respect ‘democratically elected’ government in Turkey
Egypt

Egypt blocks UN call to respect ‘democratically elected’ government in Turkey

The United Nations Security Council failed on Saturday to condemn the violence and unrest in Turkey after Egypt objected to…
EgyptAir cancels flights to Istanbul following coup attempt
Egypt

EgyptAir cancels flights to Istanbul following coup attempt

State airline EgyptAir cancelled all flights on Saturday to Istanbul, the company said in a statement, following an overnight coup…
Egypt reacts angrily to Erdogan’s critique of policy on Muslim Brotherhood
Egypt

Egypt reacts angrily to Erdogan’s critique of policy on Muslim Brotherhood

Egypt has reacted angrily to comments from Turkish President Recep Tayip Erdogan in which he slammed Egypt's "oppressive regime" for…
Germany, Turkey at odds over Incirlik base visits
Middle East

Germany, Turkey at odds over Incirlik base visits

Germany is pressing Turkey to allow German lawmakers to visit 250 German soldiers stationed at Incirlik air base in southern…
Turkey mends fences with Israel, Russia in foreign policy reset
Middle East

Turkey mends fences with Israel, Russia in foreign policy reset

Turkey announced the restoration of diplomatic ties with Israel on Monday after a six-year rupture and expressed regret to Russia…
Pope urges Armenia and Turkey to reconcile, shun vengeance
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Pope urges Armenia and Turkey to reconcile, shun vengeance

Pope Francis urged Armenia and Turkey on Saturday to seek reconciliation and to shun "the illusory power of vengeance" a…
Turkish nationalist’s resignation adds to pressure on veteran leader
Middle East

Turkish nationalist’s resignation adds to pressure on veteran leader

Turkey's nationalist opposition leader faced a growing challenge on Thursday after a veteran party member resigned from his parliamentary role,…
Islamic State suspects held in Turkey over transgender attack plot: Dogan
Middle East

Islamic State suspects held in Turkey over transgender attack plot: Dogan

Three suspected Islamic State militants were arrested in Istanbul late on Tuesday after a tip-off they had planned an attack…
Power struggle in Turkey’s nationalist opposition in legal limbo
Middle East

Power struggle in Turkey’s nationalist opposition in legal limbo

The main challenger for the leadership of Turkey's nationalist opposition vowed on Friday a party congress would go ahead this…
Turkish ruling party preparing to replace PM Davutoglu: officials
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Turkish ruling party preparing to replace PM Davutoglu: officials

Turkey's ruling party is set to replace Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu at an extraordinary congress in the coming weeks, officials…
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