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Turkey to re-run Istanbul election lost by Erdogan's AKP

Turkey to re-run Istanbul election lost by Erdogan's AKP

The move hits the lira and draws opposition accusations of ‘dictatorship’.

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Turkey says will search Saudi consulate where journalist vanished

Turkey says will search Saudi consulate where journalist vanished

Turkish sources said they believe Khashoggi, a prominent critic of Saudi policies, was killed.

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Turkey sacks over 18,000 civil servants as emergency nears end

Turkey sacks over 18,000 civil servants as emergency nears end

Among those sacked include 199 academics, over 9,000 police officers, and 5,000 armed forces personnel.

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Turkish journalist Mehmet Altan released from prison

Turkish journalist Mehmet Altan released from prison

He was jailed for life on charges of aiding plotters behind a failed military coup.

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