Turkey’s opposition faces an uphill battle in runoff with Erdogan | CNN

Istanbul CNN  —  A hushed silence fell over the crowd outside the Istanbul headquarters of Turkish…

Turkey’s Erdogan takes early lead in national election, state-run news agency says

Early returns from Turkey’s national election Sunday had President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with a solid lead…

Polls open in Turkey’s fiercely fought elections that could unseat Erdogan | CNN

Istanbul CNN  —  Polls have opened in Turkey’s fiercely fought presidential and parliamentary elections that could…

In polarized Turkey, not even an earthquake can shake deep ideological divisions | CNN

Antakya, Turkey CNN  —  Bedi Değirmenci has taken his first breaths of fresh air since a…

Richard Riordan, former Los Angeles mayor, dead at 92

File: Richard Riordan Chelsea Lauren/Variety/Penske Media via Getty Images Richard Riordan, a wealthy Republican businessman who…

Strong earthquake strikes Afghanistan, with tremors felt in Pakistan and India | CNN

CNN  —  A strong earthquake struck northeast Afghanistan on Tuesday, with tremors felt in cities in…

At least 12 dead after magnitude 6.8 earthquake shakes Ecuador | CNN

CNN  —  At least 12 people died after a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck southern Ecuador on…

Christian Atsu: Ghana soccer star laid to rest in a state-assisted funeral | CNN

CNN  —  Ghana soccer star Christian Atsu has been laid to rest in a state-assisted funeral…

A quake of unthinkable proportions is due in Istanbul. Residents ask if the city is prepared | CNN

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Erdogan’s ‘polar opposite’ wants to replace him as president of Turkey | CNN

Editor’s Note: A version of this story first appeared in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East…