Tayyip Erdogan

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EU will not give in to Erdoğan's ‘blackmail,’ says Greek MEP

The World's Marco Werman speaks with Anna-Michelle Asimakopoulou, who represents Greece in the European Parliament, about the migrant crisis on Greece's border with Turkey.

EU will not give in to Erdoğan's ‘blackmail,’ says Greek MEP
Khalifa Haftar and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, both wearing suits, are shown shaking hands.

Libyan rivals, cajoled by Putin and Erdoğan, hold indirect Moscow peace talks

Libyan rivals, cajoled by Putin and Erdoğan, hold indirect Moscow peace talks
 US President Donald Trump is shown looking to his right and sitting in front of the US and NATO flags.

Trump criticizes European allies as NATO anniversary gets underway in London

Trump criticizes European allies as NATO anniversary gets underway in London
US Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sit around a table with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan

Turkey agrees with US to pause Syria assault while Kurds withdraw

Turkey agrees with US to pause Syria assault while Kurds withdraw
Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan

New Istanbul mayor's star power could be a challenge for Erdoğan

New Istanbul mayor's star power could be a challenge for Erdoğan
Hundres of people are shown with their hands in the air holding lighters and Turkey flags with a white sign in the middle with a portrait of Ekrem İmamoğlu on it.

Turkey's opposition strikes blow to Erdoğan with Istanbul mayoral win

Turkey's opposition has dealt President Tayyip Erdoğan a stinging blow by winning control of Istanbul in a re-run mayoral election, breaking his aura of invincibility and delivering a message from voters unhappy over his ever tighter grip on power.

Turkey's opposition strikes blow to Erdoğan with Istanbul mayoral win
nba player enis kanter

NBA showdown starring a Turk won't be on Turkish TV

The player, Enes Kanter, has been an outspoken critic of Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan and describes himself as a close ally of US-based cleric Fethullah Gulen, who is blamed by Ankara for a failed coup in 2016.

NBA showdown starring a Turk won't be on Turkish TV
Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan is shown making a speech behind a white podium with several stars on it.

Turkey to re-run Istanbul election lost by Erdoğan's party

Turkish authorities on Monday scrapped the result of a vote for Istanbul mayor lost by President Tayyip Erdoğan's candidate.

Turkey to re-run Istanbul election lost by Erdoğan's party
Russian servicemen dressed in fatigues stand next to a large trucks with surface-to-air missile system on top.

US expects to resolve spat with Turkey over purchase of Russian air defenses

Acting US Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan on Tuesday said he expected to resolve a dispute with Turkey over its planned purchase of Russia's S-400 air defense system, a day after the Pentagon halted delivery of equipment related to F-35 fighter jets to Ankara.

US expects to resolve spat with Turkey over purchase of Russian air defenses
Three large 8-wheeled trucks carrying air defense systems are shown driving down a street.

Turkey and US head for showdown over missile contracts

Turkey is running out of time to avert a showdown with the United States over its plans to buy advanced Russian air defenses and spurn a counter-offer from its NATO partner, raising the chance of US sanctions against Ankara.

Turkey and US head for showdown over missile contracts
US President Donald Trump is shown walking on a grassy lawn with a dark overcoat on.

Trump threatens Turkey with economic devastation if it attacks Syrian Kurd militia

US President Donald Trump threatened Turkey with economic devastation if it attacks a US-allied Kurdish militia in Syria.

Trump threatens Turkey with economic devastation if it attacks Syrian Kurd militia
Kurdish fighters driving Toyota SUVs with green and yellow flags on top are shown driving in head of US military MRAP vehicles.

US-led coalition says it has started Syria withdrawal

The US-led coalition against ISIS has begun the process of withdrawing from Syria, a spokesman said on Friday.

US-led coalition says it has started Syria withdrawal
President Donald Trump is shown walking with Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan with his right hand raised waving at the camera.

Syrian surprise: How Trump's phone call changed the war

President Donald Trump's declaration in a phone call with Tayyip Erdoğan that he was pulling US troops from Syria stunned Turkey and left it scrambling to respond to the changing battlefield on its southern border.

Syrian surprise: How Trump's phone call changed the war
CIA Director Gina Haspel stands behind President Donald Trump with the Agency and US flags behind her.

CIA chief heard recording of Khashoggi killing during Turkey visit

CIA Director Gina Haspel heard an audio recording of the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi during her visit to Turkey this week, two sources told Reuters on Thursday, the first indication Ankara has shared its key evidence.

CIA chief heard recording of Khashoggi killing during Turkey visit
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (center) is shown sitting in a row along with Jordan's King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein.

Trump says Saudis staged 'worst cover-up ever' on Khashoggi; US revokes visas of some Saudis

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Saudi authorities staged the "worst cover-up ever" in the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi this month.

Trump says Saudis staged 'worst cover-up ever' on Khashoggi; US revokes visas of some Saudis