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US forces not involved in Turkish downing of Russian warplane
It appeared to be the first time a NATO member's armed forces have downed a Russian or Soviet warplane since the...
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NATO calls 'extraordinary meeting' after Turkey downs Russian jet
Ankara said two of its F16 fighters shot down a Russian Su-24 after it violated Turkish airspace 10 times
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Islamic State women and enforcers in Syria recount collaboration, anguish and escape
The three described themselves as modern; one was into Hollywood, the other into Bollywood, third loved the internet
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Turkey shoots down Russian military plane on Syria border
Turkish presidency says Russian Su-24 plane was downed because it violated country's air space
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Stung by attacks, Turkey toughens stance against Islamic State
Islamic State has been listed as a terror organisation by Turkey since its emergence
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Turkish police arrest suspected Islamic State scout in Paris attacks
Separately, Turkey deported a group of Moroccans detained at Istanbul's main airport this week
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Several Paris attackers were on US watchlists: officials
At least one and possibly more of the attackers was also on a more selective US 'no fly list'
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Turkey detains 8 Europe-bound Islamic State suspects 'posing as refugees'
The eight men told police that they were just tourists who had been planning to spend a few days in Istanbul
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13 Kurdish rebels killed in new southeast Turkey air strikes: army
Warplanes carried out a new wave of air strikes against Kurdistan Workers' Party militants, according to officials
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Turkey warned France over Paris attacker: Turkish official
Turkish police says it notified France twice about Mostefai who was one of three suicide attackers in Paris
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Turkey says foiled Istanbul terror plot on same day as Paris attacks
Turkish police on Friday detained five people including suspected close associate of IS militant called 'Jihadi John'
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Turkey cancels $3.4 bln missile deal with China
One of the main reasons is that we will launch our own national missile project, said an official
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Revitalised Erdogan seeks to bask in G20 glory
After the latest vote, Erdogan is now seeking a powerful presidency with full executive powers
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Divided G20 seeks harmony on Syria at Turkey summit
Leaders from world's top 20 industrial powers meet on Sunday seeking to overcome differences on a range of issues
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Britain commits 275 million pounds to help Turkey handle refugees
Britain's pledge forms part of a 3 billion euro fund planned by the EU
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Uproar as Turkey cancels raki festival
Turkish religious body demanded that the festival be cancelled saying it was a disgrace and a way of promoting alcohol
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Turkey opposition dazed after Erdogan poll knockout
Analysts say it will be an uphill battle to defeat AKP in 2019 when legislative, presidential polls are scheduled
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Turkish state broadcaster kicks off recruitment drive in Pakistan
TRT interviewing Pakistan's top journalists and editors for its new English-language project TRTWorld
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Turkey detains 38 foreigners seeking to join Islamic State
The group which includes women and children were reportedly seeking to join the extremists in Syria
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400,000 Syrian refugee children not in school in Turkey: HRW
HRW called on international community and Turkey to act urgently to ensure syrians have greater access to education
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Burqa-clad Turkish 'suicide bomber' turns out to be lover in disguise
Locals alerted police after noticing that a burqa-clad 'woman' talking on the phone was wearing men's shoes
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Saudi King books entire luxury hotel in Turkey for G20 summit
Reports indicate that King Salman will be staying at Mardan Palace for a whopping $18 million
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In first, headscarf-wearing judge conducts trial in Turkey
Over the past two years, the government has lifted bans on women and girls wearing headscarves in schools
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Turkey may hold referendum to strengthen presidential powers
Opponents fear it could mark the start of authoritarian one-man rule
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Turkey votes again
The AKP has reversed the result of June 2015 election in which it lost its parliamentary majority
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Turkish police detain 44 Gulenists after AKP win
Erdogan accused US-based cleric, Gulen, of plotting to bring down his government
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Erdogan takes to Twitter to hail poll win
The tech-phobic President issued a series of tweets after AKP reclaimed its parliamentary majority in Sunday's vote
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Germany urges Turkish leaders to rule 'in spirit of national unity'
Angela Merkel's chief spokesperson said Germany would 'continue to closely cooperate with the Turkish government'
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Erdogan's AKP wins critical Turkey vote
Justice and Development Party won over 49 percent of the vote to secure 315 seats out of 550
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Erdogan: Turkey's abrasive 'Sultan'
He has raised eyebrows with a series of bizarre comments, declaring Muslims discovered the Americas before Columbus
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US approves sale of 'smart bomb' kits to Turkey
The kits are used to turn unguided bombs into all-weather smart munitions using GPS guidance systems
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Turkey election a high-stakes gamble for Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is fighting back, desperate to restore his absolute grip on power
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Turkey to provide 34 T-37 aircraft free of cost to Pakistan
Pakistan will also get spare parts of the aircraft as part of landmark deal signed between both countries
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Two more boys charged with 'insulting' Erdogan
Critics say Erdogan has become increasingly authoritarian since becoming president in August 2014
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Two Turkish policemen, four Islamic State militants killed in southeast Turkey
Turkish authorities have extended operations into suspected IS cells after a double suicide bombing in Ankara
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Erdogan party hits the hustings ahead of Turkey vote
Turkish President's party is working overtime trying to reclaim its parliamentary majority
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Russia to hold key Syria talks with US, Saudi Arabia and Turkey
On September 30 Russia launched air strikes in Syria allowing Assad's battle-weary forces to go on the offensive
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Turkish teen detained for 'insulting' Erdogan
It is illegal under Turkish law to insult the president and those found guilty face up to four years in jail
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Four held in Turkey over Ankara attack, bomber identified
Prosecutor issued a warrant for nine suspects accused of playing a part in October 10 attack that killed 102 people
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Turkey 'not concentration camp', won't host migrants permanently: PM
Brussels has offered Turkey financial help and an acceleration of its drive for EU membership among other sweeteners
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British journalist found hanged in Istanbul airport
According to media, she was distressed after missing a connecting flight and having no money to buy a new ticket
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Turkey arrests 50 foreigners in Ankara blasts probe
The suspects were preparing to travel to Iraq and Syria to join IS
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Turkish police arrest 50 in Ankara bombing probe
The suspects were preparing to travel to Iraq and Syria to join Islamic State
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Turkey says it downed drone close to Syria border
Origin of drone unknown; Turkish officials say it was an "unmanned aircraft"
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Ankara bombing attacks trail leads to homegrown militants
So far no group has claimed any of the three attacks that have rocked Turkey
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Turkish PM mocked over '360 degrees difference from IS' slip
The opposition and bloggers were quick to point out that 360 degrees implies a full circle
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Turkey seeks Pakistan’s help against PKK, IS
Ankara unhappy with US withdrawal of missile systems along its Syria border
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Support for Turkey
Although threat by IS to both Turkey and Pakistan is real, the way it manifests itself is different in both countries
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Turkey warns US, Russia over support for Syrian Kurds
Turkey summons US, Russian envoys to warn against supplying arms, support for Syrian Kurdish forces fighting the IS
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Three top Ankara police officials sacked after bombings
Erdogan has admitted there were security shortcomings but said their magnitude would only be made clear later