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Drowned Syrian boy's story stirs strong emotions over migrant crisis

The tiny body of a drowned Syrian boy has become the symbol of Europe’s migrant crisis. Pictures of little Aylan Kurdi in a bright red T-shirt and

Turkey

Istanbul: hundreds rally in support of migrants

Protesters have gathered in Istanbul’s Taksim square to criticise Europe’s migrant policies. Some of them carried banners depicting the image of

Turkey

Father of Syrian boy washed up on Turkish beach recalls boat horror

The images of the tiny body of a Syrian boy, washed up on a beach in Turkey, have shocked the world. Aylan Kurdi was just three-years-old. His

Turkey

Turkey calls on nations to be more sensitive to the refugee crisis

The Turkish president has called on developed nations to be more sensitive to the refugee crisis. Recep Tayyip Erdogan was speaking after a

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Economy

Turkey's inflation likely to bust 2015 target

Turkey’s annual consumer price inflation is back above seven percent as the August figures were well above forecasts. The news sent the currency, the

Turkey

Aylan Kurdi: the boy whose picture broke the world's heart

News outlets in Turkey have identified as Aylan Kurdi the 3-year-old Syrian boy who lost his life when the boat he and his family had boarded en route to Europe capsized off the Turkish coast on Wedne

Europe News

Stay in Turkey, Hungary's Orban tells Syrian refugees

Hungary’s prime minister says Syrian refugees should stop travelling to Europe. Viktor Orban made the comments at a press conference in Brussels. He

Turkey

Outcry over Bodrum migrant tragedy

Relatives of people who drowned as two boats sank after leaving southwest Turkey have identified the bodies. At least 12 people believed to be

Turkey

Five children among a dozen migrants to drown off Turkish coast

Among the latest tragic deaths of people trying to reach Europe are some one dozen Syrians who drowned after they set out in two boats from Bodrum, a

Thailand

Bangkok bombing: eighth arrest warrant issued

Police in Thailand have issued an eighth arrest warrant in connection with last month’s deadly bomb attack at a popular Bangkok shrine. Turkish

Iraq

At least 17 Turks abducted in Habibiya, Iraq

At least 17 Turkish workers have been abducted in Iraq. They were building a sports complex in the Baghdad suburb of Sadr City. Security officials

Iraq

Turkish construction workers kidnapped in Iraq

Turkey

Turkish soldier missing on Syrian border after shootout with ISIL

Two wounded Turkish soldiers have been rushed to hospital in Turkey’s southeastern province of Kilis after cross-border fire from ISIL extremists in

Turkey

Turkey cracks down on opposition media group

Six people have been arrested by Turkish police after raids on several firms linked to a US based cleric accused of plotting to overthrow the

Turkey

Turkish police raid media group over 'terrorist financing'

United Kingdom

British journalists charged with 'terrorist offences' in Turkey

Two British journalists and their translator have been formally charged by a Turkish court with terrorist offences, in a case that is raising more

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Turkey celebrates Victory Day

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Turkey joins US-led coalition in airstrikes against ISIL in Syria

Previously reluctant, Turkey has joined the US-led coalition in airstrikes against ISIL strongholds in Syria.

Turkey

Turkey: President approves interim cabinet

Turkey’s President has approved an interim government to run the country until elections in November. Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu revealed details

Turkey

Several killed in Turkey as soldiers clash with Kurdish militants

Up to six people, including at least four civilians, have been killed in clashes between Turkey’s armed forces and militants in the mainly Kurdish