Erdogan’s rival has gone through a political makeover ahead of the elections | CNN

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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…

Turkey kills ISIS leader in Syria operation, Erdogan says | CNN

CNN  —  Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan claimed on Sunday that the country’s intelligence forces had…

Leaked US military document reveals Russia’s Wagner mercenary group tried to buy weapons from NATO member | CNN Politics

CNN  —  A Russian paramilitary group fighting in Ukraine on behalf of Vladimir Putin attempted to…

Erdogan’s political fate may be determined by Turkey’s Kurds | CNN

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Turkey to start ratifying Finland’s NATO membership after months of opposition | CNN

CNN  —  Turkey’s president says his government will begin ratifying Finland’s bid to become a NATO…

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

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Turkey is blocking NATO’s expansion. It could backfire and hand Putin a propaganda coup | CNN

CNN  —  When Sweden and Finland declared their intention to join NATO last May, it was…

Turkey earthquake: Erdogan admits ‘shortcomings’ as death toll tops 15,000

Devastating earthquakes wreaked havoc on Turkey and parts of Syria, killing thousands of people. Turkish President…

The world looks on as Erdogan jockeys for a third decade of power in Turkey | CNN

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