Turkey to use jets in Iraq's Mosul when time comes: PM Binali Yildirim
Turkish jets have not yet been used in the offensive to retake the Iraqi city of Mosul from Islamic State, but will be deployed when the time comes, Prime Minister Binali Yildirim was quoted as saying on Tuesday.
Oct 18, 2016, 19:06 PM IST
Ankara police, activists clash on bombing anniversary: Report
Turkish police used tear gas and plastic bullets to prevent pro-Kurdish activists holding a protest to mark the one-year anniversary on Monday of the country`s worst attack in its modern history in the capital Ankara, an AFP correspondent said.
Oct 10, 2016, 14:35 PM IST
Turkey orders detention of 166 people in coup-related operation: Media
Turkish authorities issued detention warrants on Friday for 166 people including police chiefs, state media reported, launching a fresh operation linked to July`s attempted coup which Ankara blames on followers of US-based cleric Fethullah Gulen.
Oct 07, 2016, 12:52 PM IST
Turkey suspends thousands of police, shuts down TV station as crackdown widens
Turkish authorities suspended nearly 13,000 police officers, detained dozens of air force officers and shut down a TV station on Tuesday, widening a state-ordered clampdown against perceived enemies in the wake of July`s failed coup.
Oct 04, 2016, 19:28 PM IST
Turkey suspends more than 12,000 police officers in coup probe
Turkish authorities suspended more than 12,000 police officers over alleged links to Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen, accused of masterminding the July failed coup, the police headquarters said on Tuesday.
Oct 04, 2016, 12:25 PM IST
EU launches programme to issue cash cards to migrants in Turkey
The European Union launched a programme on Monday to issue monthly electronic cash grants to benefit a million refugees in Turkey, as part of a deal under which Ankara will curb the numbers trying to enter Europe.
Sep 26, 2016, 20:46 PM IST
Turkey welcomes withdrawal of Syrian Kurdish fighters from Manbij: Deputy PM
A significant portion of Kurdish YPG militia fighters who were in the northern Syrian town of Manbij are withdrawing to the east of the Euphrates river in a move welcomed by Turkey, Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus told reporters on Monday.
Sep 26, 2016, 17:52 PM IST
Rights group accuses Turkey, pro-Kurdish forces over Syria civilian deaths
Turkish air strikes in northern Syria in late August killed 24 civilians, Human Rights Watch said on Thursday, accusing Ankara of failing to properly identify the target and pro-Kurdish forces of grouping fighters together with civilians.
Sep 15, 2016, 15:41 PM IST
Turkish air strikes hit 12 targets in north Iraq: Military
The PKK has been fighting a three-decades-old insurgency against Ankara to demand autonomy in Turkey`s southeast region.
Sep 06, 2016, 10:36 AM IST
Bomb attacks targeting police, military in Turkey kill at least 14, wound 220 others
A string of bombings, blamed on Kurdish rebels and targeting Turkey's security forces, killed at least 14 people and wounded more than 220 others, officials said today.
Aug 19, 2016, 00:31 AM IST
EU, Turkey can still save migrant deal: Turkish envoy
The European Union and Turkey have overcome strains in the past and can still save a crucial deal stemming migrant flows to Europe, Ankara's envoy to Brussels said Wednesday.
Aug 10, 2016, 20:53 PM IST
Turkish admiral seeks asylum in US after coup bid: Report
Turkish authorities have ousted thousands of military personnel including nearly half its generals and admirals.
Aug 10, 2016, 17:15 PM IST
Turkey accuses EU of `encouraging` coup plotters
Russia and Turkey would work together on military, foreign affairs, and intelligence.
Aug 10, 2016, 16:19 PM IST
Turkey warns US not to `sacrifice` relations for sake of Gulen
Turkey has repeatedly pressed the US to extradite Pennsylvania-based preacher Fethullah Gulen to face trial over the attempted putsch.
Aug 09, 2016, 14:29 PM IST
Arrest warrants issued against 98 officials of Turkish Army hospital
The Turkish prosecutor on Tuesday ordered the arrest of 98 employees of the Gulhane military hospital in Ankara.
Aug 03, 2016, 01:48 AM IST
Turkey issues arrest warrants for 100 staff at Ankara hospital: Official
Turkey on Tuesday issued arrest warrants for 100 staff, including doctors, at the main military hospital in Ankara as part of an investigation into last month`s failed coup, a Turkish official and reports said.
Aug 02, 2016, 17:43 PM IST
Turkey detains 3 top businessmen in probe after coup
Turkish authorities on Friday widened their post-coup crackdown to the business sector, detaining three top tycoons as part of investigations into the activities of US-based preacher Fethullah Gulen.
Jul 29, 2016, 13:00 PM IST
Erdogan to visit Russia on August 9
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will visit Russia on August 9 for his first face-to-face meeting with Vladimir Putin since Moscow and Ankara mended ties damaged by the downing of a Russian jet last year, Turkish officials said on Tuesday.
Jul 26, 2016, 16:00 PM IST
Turkey issues warrants for 42 journalists after coup: TV
Turkish authorities have issued arrest warrants for 42 journalists as part of the investigation into the failed coup aimed at toppling President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, television news channels said Monday.
Jul 25, 2016, 13:21 PM IST
Turkey detains Gulen`s nephew after coup attempt: Report
Turkey has detained a nephew of US-based preacher Fethullah Gulen after last week`s failed coup, state-run media reported Saturday, the first time one of the his relatives has been apprehended in the current crackdown.
Jul 23, 2016, 19:56 PM IST
