As Impeachment Looms, GOP Revolts Against Trump on Syria
Oct 7, 2019 Sen. Lindsey Graham calls it "a disaster"; other Republicans express deep concerns, and Syria's Kurds accuse the U.S. of turning its back on allies.Erdogan Defends Istanbul Vote Redo; Critics See Power Grab
May 7, 2019 The Turkish president insists that rerunning the Istanbul mayoral vote that was won by the opposition will strengthen democracy.Erdogan: Turkish Ruling Party Emerges as Winner
Mar 31, 2019 Recep Tayyip Erdogan's party emerges the winner of Turkey's municipal elections, but loses the mayoral seat of Ankara after 25 years.Trump Concedes Khashoggi Likely Dead, Threatens Consequences
Oct 18, 2018 The president's warning comes as the administration toughens its response to the disappearance of the Saudi journalist, which has sparked global outrage.
Turkish-Backed Forces Seize Syrian-Kurdish City of Afrin
Mar 19, 2018 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan achieves an important objective by taking control of a key area from Kurdish fighters.
Trump Sends Troops to the Turkish-Syrian Border
May 1, 2017 The president is in the position of trying to separate—and make peace between—a major military power and a band of leftist Kurds.
Erdogan Claims Ultimate Power in Turkey After a Razor-Thin Referendum Victory
Apr 17, 2017 As an opponent noted: "Threats, oppression, imprisonment, censorship, defamation—and yet [nearly] half of the people of Turkey" voted against expanding the president's authority.
Russian Ambassador to Turkey Killed by Gunman
Dec 19, 2016 “We die in Aleppo, you die here," the shooter of Ambassador Andrei Karlov reportedly said.
Turks Briefly Block Access to U.S. Air Base and Nuclear Bombs in Turkey
Aug 1, 2016 Troops, police and citizens blockaded the Incirlik air base for several hours after intelligence raised suspicions of another coup being plotted in the wake of the failed attempt in mid-July.
Turkish People-Power Foils Attempted Coup
Jul 16, 2016 Among the reasons for the failure of the overthrow attempt by Turkey's military was the determined stance of the people, who stood up for their democracy even though about half of them deeply dislike President Erdogan.
