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Turkey’s Erdogan labels student protesters ‘terrorists’, vows crackdown on demonstration after university appointment outcry

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The Turkish president has denounced demonstrators as “terrorists” as educators and students alike protested against the controversial appointment of a government loyalist to head Istanbul’s most prestigious university. … Read More >Turkey’s Erdogan labels student protesters ‘terrorists’, vows crackdown on demonstration after university appointment outcry

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US unrest ‘disgrace for democracy,’ Turkey’s Erdogan says, hopes ‘peace’ will return after Biden’s inauguration

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The Turkish president has blasted those involved in the storming of Capitol Hill on Wednesday, which claimed the lives of five people, labeling it a “disgrace.” … Read More >US unrest ‘disgrace for democracy,’ Turkey’s Erdogan says, hopes ‘peace’ will return after Biden’s inauguration

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Turkey wants better ties with Israel, but has ‘issues with people at the top level’ – Erdogan

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Ankara is seeking to have better relations with Tel Aviv, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip has said, while also criticizing Israel’s top leadership and condemning its “merciless acts” towards Palestinians. … Read More >Turkey wants better ties with Israel, but has ‘issues with people at the top level’ – Erdogan

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‘What Kind of Alliance is This?’ Erdogan Blasts US Sanctions as Attack on Turkey’s Sovereignty

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On Monday, the US Treasury slapped sanctions on four Turkish officials and the Presidency of Defence Industries, a federal office responsible for managing Turkey’s defence industries. The restrictions are related to Ankara’s purchase of the S-400, an advanced Russian-made air defence system. … Read More >‘What Kind of Alliance is This?’ Erdogan Blasts US Sanctions as Attack on Turkey’s Sovereignty

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France is a country of ‘racist rhetoric,’ Erdogan says, after official uses racial slur during Paris Champions League game

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Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has accused France of being a place where racism has become ‘intensified’ after a slur was used by an official during a Champions League match. … Read More >France is a country of ‘racist rhetoric,’ Erdogan says, after official uses racial slur during Paris Champions League game

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Turkey considers itself integral part of Europe, Erdogan says, calls on EU to grant it FULL MEMBERSHIP

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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called upon the EU to abide by its “promise” and grant Turkey full membership. The ascension talks have long been stalled, while Ankara has had multiple run-ins with the bloc’s members. … Read More >Turkey considers itself integral part of Europe, Erdogan says, calls on EU to grant it FULL MEMBERSHIP

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You are ‘not persecuted,’ Islamic group tells Muslims in France amid Erdogan’s call for French products boycott

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Muslims in France have been told they are “not persecuted,” after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan blasted French President Emmanuel Macron over his “problem with Islam.” … Read More >You are ‘not persecuted,’ Islamic group tells Muslims in France amid Erdogan’s call for French products boycott

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France recalls ambassador from Turkey after Erdogan urges Macron to seek ‘mental help’ over his attitude towards Muslims

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Paris has recalled its envoy from Turkey following scathing remarks by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who questioned his French counterpart’s mental health, accusing Emmanuel Macron of “mistreating” millions of Muslims. … Read More >France recalls ambassador from Turkey after Erdogan urges Macron to seek ‘mental help’ over his attitude towards Muslims