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Russia frees US reporter in major prisoner swap with West

Ankara, Turkey—US journalist Evan Gershkovich and a Russian intelligence colonel jailed for a Berlin killing were among 24 prisoners and two minors freed Thursday in...

NATO chief to visit Ankara in ‘near future’ to push Sweden membership 

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday said he would visit Ankara "in the near future" to push the ratification of Sweden's membership, after the...

Turkish capital hit by freak sandstorm

A freak sandstorm hit Ankara on Saturday, the Turkish capital's mayor said, as officials said six people were injured after strong winds. A spectacular video...

Prickly PH-Turkey snafu averted

The Philippines has aborted its plan Friday to file a diplomatic protest against Turkey over an apparent deal with the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in...

Conflict in Syria rages as war enters 8th year

BEIRUT"•Syria’s lacerating conflict entered its eighth year Thursday with the country riven by international power struggles, as Turkey encircled a besieged northern Kurdish enclave,...

Turkey detains six over Russian envoy’s murder

ANKARA"•Turkish authorities were on Tuesday holding six people over the assassination of the Russian ambassador to Ankara by an off-duty policeman, as Russia urgently...

Turkey demands Gulen’s extradition

Ankara—Turkey warned the United States on Tuesday not to sacrifice bilateral ties over Pennsylvania-based preacher Fethullah Gulen, whom Ankara blames for the failed coup...

20 people feared dead in twin Ankara blasts

At least 20 people were feared dead Saturday in twin explosions in Turkey’s capital Ankara, targeting activists gathering for a peace rally organised by...
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