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‘Child suicide bomber’ blamed after 50 people die in wedding party blast
A child suicide bomber was behind the blast which killed 51 people and wounded dozens more enjoying a wedding party in Turkey.
At least 50 killed as ‘Islamic State suicide bomber’ strikes at wedding party
The death toll from a suspected suicide bomb attack on a wedding party in Turkey was lifted to 50 on Sunday.
At least 30 die and dozens hurt as ‘suicide bomber’ strikes at wedding party
At least 30 people were killed and dozens more wounded in a bomb attack on a wedding party in Turkey last night.
At least 22 killed in Turkey wedding attack, near Syria border
At least 22 people were killed and dozens more wounded late Saturday in an attack possibly carried out by a suicide bomber on a wedding party in the Turkish...
38,000 inmates freed early to make room for those arrested after failed coup
About 38,000 prisoners in Turkey are set to be released early - apparently to make room for those arrested over last month’s attempted coup.
Turkey orders closure of over 130 media outlets in post-coup purge
The Turkish government has ordered the closure of more than 130 media outlets amid a deepening crackdown following this month’s failed coup.
Turkey in no position to become EU member any time soon: Juncker
Turkey is in no position to become a European Union member any time soon and all negotiations for it to join will stop immediately if it reintroduces the...
15 social media users under investigation for saying Turkey coup was a hoax
Turkish prosecutors are investigating people who have alleged on social media that a July 15 coup attempt was a hoax carried out by the government.
Turkish suicide attack mastermind is ‘killed in counter-terror operation’
The mastermind of a deadly suicide attack that left at least 28 people dead in the Turkish capital Ankara has been killed in a counter-terror operation.
Turkish citizens to be allowed to visit Europe without visas
The European Union is poised to allow Turkish citizens to travel to Europe without visas on short holidays and business trips.
Greece begins sending migrants back to Turkey in one in, one out deal
The first boats have left Greece carrying migrants to Turkey as part of an EU deal to deport those who have failed to gain asylum.
MIgrant deal doubts as Turkey accused of sending thousands of Syrians home
Turkey has been accused of sending up to 100 Syrians a day back to their own country as its record on dealing with migrants came under renewed scrutiny...
Europe’s leaders to press Turkey for ‘large-scale’ deportation of migrants
European leaders will push Turkey at a summit on Monday to agree to “large-scale” deportations of economic migrants from Greece, as EU chief...
Turkish police fire tear gas to seize country’s largest newspaper
Turkish police have raided the premises of the country’s largest newspaper, staunchly opposed to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, to impose a court...
Turkey targets Kurdish camps in retaliation for deadly Ankara suicide blast
Turkish warplanes have bombed Kurdish militant camps in northern Iraq - as an explosion hit a second military convoy in south-east Turkey.
Turkey denies soldiers entered Syria but insists on right ‘to defend itself’
Turkey has denied reports some of its soldiers entered Syria over the weekend and insisted it has no plans to mobilise forces in the neighbouring country.
Two suspected ISIS members held in Turkey over New Year attack plot
Turkish police have detained two people in Ankara suspected of plotting a New Year suicide attack, say reports.
Russia says black box from jet Turkey shot down is damaged
Russia’s Defense Ministry on Friday publicly opened the black box of a warplane shot down by Turkey last month, a step it hopes will help confirm...
In wake of EU deal, Turkey detains 1,300 migrants in sweep
Turkish authorities rounded up some 1,300 refugees on Monday that they said were planning to sail to Greece from hideouts near secluded Aegean beaches...
Sorry the hardest word: Turkey remains defiant over Russian jet
Turkey’s prime minister dismissed on Monday any suggestion Ankara should apologise for downing a Russian warplane in its airspace last week, after...
Turkey warns Russia not to ‘play with fire’ as jet row escalates further
Moscow slapped sanctions on Ankara on Friday as the war of words over a downed Russian warplane escalated, with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan...
Turkey offers talks over downed jet but warns Moscow: ‘Don’t play with fire’
Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan held out an olive branch to Moscow on Friday while warning it should not “play with fire” in the row...
Turkey offers talks with Putin over downed jet but warns: ‘Don’t play with fire’
Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan held out an olive branch to Moscow on Friday while warning it should not “play with fire” in the row...
China plays peacemaker as row over downed Russian fighter jet simmers
China called for calm on Friday as it stepped into the international row over the shooting down of a Russian fighter plane.
Russia seeks economic revenge against Turkey as spat escalates
Russia on Thursday pledged broad retaliatory measures against Turkey’s economy in revenge for the downing of one of its warplanes, as recriminations...
Russia targets Turkey tourism and food in raft of sanctions over downed jet
Russia is preparing wide-ranging economic sanctions against Turkey for shooting down one of its jets on the Syrian border. Prime minister Dmitry Medvedev...
Rescued Russian pilot insists Turkey ‘gave no warning’ before downing jet
The rescued navigator of a Russian jet shot down by Turkey has insisted he received no warning before his plane was downed.
Alive: One of the two downed Russian pilots ‘safe after 12-hour rescue mission’
One of the pilots of the Russian jet shot down by Turkey survived and is thought to be on his way back to his base, Russia’s defence minister has...
Alive: One of the two downed Russian pilots escaped, says diplomat
One of the pilots of the Russian jet that was shot down by Turkey survived and is thought to be on his way back to his base, a diplomat has said.
Nato calls urgent meeting after Turkey shoots down Russian war plane
NATO allies will hold an “extraordinary” meeting Tuesday at Ankara’s request to discuss Turkey’s shooting down of a Russian fighter...
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