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'Everyone is nervous': fear in Ankara as first bomb funerals are held

Everyday life resumed on Monday close to the scene of Ankara’s latest bombing. But understandably there is fear on the streets of the Turkish

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Turkey strikes at Kurdish PKK after deadly Ankara bombing

Turkey has been quick to target Kurdish rebels in the southeast of the country and in Iraq, in the wake of Sunday’s deadly car bomb in Ankara that

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Ankara bombing: a witness gives his account of what happened

As Ankara’s hospitals struggled to cope with the casualties, the walking wounded began telling reporters what they had seen. One witness had been

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At least 37 dead after car bomb explosion in Ankara, Turkey

A car bomb has caused carnage in the centre of the Turkish capital Ankara. The authorities now say at least 37 people have died and some 75 have been

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Turkey: Dozens killed and injured in Ankara car bomb

*NB An updated version of this story taking account of Monday’s events is available here.* A large explosion – thought to have been caused by a car

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Syrian Kurdish party denies Ankara attack

As the funerals for the 28 soldiers who died in Wednesday’s suicide bomb attack in Ankara take place, Turkey is on the offensive. The Turkish

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Turkish press says 'foreign powers' behind Ankara blast

There is widespread agreement across the Turkish press that the Ankara bombing was a direct attack on the country and that so-called "foreign powers" are to blame.

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Turkish PM blames Syrian Kurd militants for deadly Ankara blast

Turkey’s Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has accused the Syrian-based Kurdish YPG militia of being behind Wednesday’s deadly bombing in Ankara

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Two attacks strike Turkish military in as many days

As its military appears to be the target of two attacks in as many days, Turkey arrests nine people in connection with the Ankara bombing.

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Ankara rocked by bomb blast

A bomb attack in the heart of the Turkish capital Ankara – apparently targeting the country’s military – killed at least 28 people and injured more

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Ankara blast: Witness describes narrow escape

The explosion which targeted an army convoy was witnessed by an Ankara resident. Noury had only seconds before driven past the scene of the blast and

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Erdogan claims Turkey's "right to retaliate" after Ankara bombing

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reacted immediately to the bombing, issuing an “official statement condemning the

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At least 28 dead as car bomb targets military in Turkish capital Ankara

A bomb attack in the heart of the Turkish capital Ankara – apparently targeting the country’s military – has killed nearly 30 people and injured more

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Car bomb targeting military buses kills 28 in Turkish capital Ankara

A large explosion in the Turkish capital Ankara has killed 28 people. Officials said a vehicle laden with explosives detonated as military buses passed close to Turkey's military headquarters.

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Turkey's Erdogan slams pro-Kurdish Demirtas for "provocation and treason"

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accused one of the co-leaders of the pro-Kurdish HDP Party of “provocation and treason.” Selahattin

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Fire rips through Turkish bazaar

A ferocious fire burned down some 250 stores in a bazaar in the Turkish capital Ankara on Sunday morning (December 20). The cause of the fire was not

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Turnout vital in key Turkish election for the country and region

Turkey is going to the polls in a key election for the country and the region. #TurkeyElections: Polls open in 26th general election #Turkeyvotes

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Turkish explosions may be linked to ISIL and PKK, says Davutoglu

Turkey’s Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has told reporters that an investigation into Saturday’s (October 10) bombings was being intensified. “We are

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Prime suspects for Turkey twin bombing silent about attack

Two explosions, seconds apart, struck a peace rally of pro-Kurdish activists and civic groups in Turkey’s capital city Ankara on Saturday. Opponents

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Prime suspects for Turkey twin bombing silent about attack

Two explosions, seconds apart, struck a peace rally of pro-Kurdish activists and civic groups in Turkey’s capital city Ankara on Saturday. Opponents