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‘Not an ordinary country’: Erdogan says US sanctions over S-400s ‘disrespectful’ to crucial NATO ally

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said imposing US sanctions on Ankara over its purchase of Russian-made S-400 air defense missile systems would be a sign of disrespect for Washington’s vital ally. … Read More >‘Not an ordinary country’: Erdogan says US sanctions over S-400s ‘disrespectful’ to crucial NATO ally

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Iran slams Erdogan after Turkish leader recites poem claiming Iranian provinces are part of Republic of Azerbaijan

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Iran’s FM has blasted the Turkish president after he recited a controversial poem, which laments the separation of the historic region of Azerbaijan between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan, during a victory parade in Baku. … Read More >Iran slams Erdogan after Turkish leader recites poem claiming Iranian provinces are part of Republic of Azerbaijan

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US Senate passes National Defense Authorization Act that includes sanctions on Russia & Turkey

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The annual Department of Defense funding bill passed the Senate on Friday despite facing Republican-led opposition. It includes sanctions on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline and on Turkey, for its acquisition of S-400 missiles. … Read More >US Senate passes National Defense Authorization Act that includes sanctions on Russia & Turkey

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Israel, Turkey Might Look to Turn the Page as Biden Presidency Nears

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Relations between Israel and Turkey have soured over the past several years: while Tel Aviv has accused Ankara of supporting Hamas, an Islamist group deemed terrorist by Israel, Turkish officials have pointed the finger of blame at their Israeli counterparts, saying their policies against the Palestinians are unacceptable. … Read More >Israel, Turkey Might Look to Turn the Page as Biden Presidency Nears

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Turkey threatens ‘grave consequences’ after east Libyan forces seize its ship over alleged arms smuggling

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Ankara has condemned the seizure of a Turkish vessel in the Mediterranean by forces from east Libya, promising a robust response to the interception and calling for the ship to be allowed to continue its journey. … Read More >Turkey threatens ‘grave consequences’ after east Libyan forces seize its ship over alleged arms smuggling

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I hope France gets rid of ‘Macron trouble’ soon, Turkey’s Erdogan says, amid growing conflict with EU

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Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said France should get rid of the “burden” caused by President Emmanuel Macron, as the EU prepares to debate possible sanctions on Ankara over tensions in the Mediterranean. … Read More >I hope France gets rid of ‘Macron trouble’ soon, Turkey’s Erdogan says, amid growing conflict with EU

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Put down your pipes: Erdogan urges Turks to ditch shisha as he outlines Covid curfews amid record death surge

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged his country to cut down on cigarettes and shisha pipes as he outlined new weekday curfews and full lockdowns at weekends in a bid to halt coronavirus spread amid record deaths. … Read More >Put down your pipes: Erdogan urges Turks to ditch shisha as he outlines Covid curfews amid record death surge