Turkish court sentences 72 people to life in prison for coup
More verdicts are expected to be issued for 71 other defendants in the case.
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Court sentences six journalists to life imprisonment over failed coup
No fewer than 150,000 officials and officers have been dismissed or suspended over the coup.
Buhari to attend D-8 summit in Turkey
Mr. Buhari will visit Ankara and Istanbul.
Turkey docks 143 soldiers in failed coup
Thirty-four people were killed on the bridge over the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul.
Syrian opposition activist, daughter murdered in Istanbul
The victim was also critical of opposition groups.
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OPEC to ask Nigeria, Libya to cut oil production
Kuwait Oil Minister, Issam Almarzooq, said the decision would be in an effort to help rebalance the oil market.
Turkish Airlines flight cancelled after passengers protested non-functional air conditioning
“Here is hot and the crew is insisting on flying despite our protest," a passenger said.
At least 39 dead in Istanbul nightclub attack
“The fight against terrorism would continue to be carried out unflinchingly," a Turkish official said.
Turkey closes 15 media outlets, detains at least 12 journalists
"This is a dark day for the media in Turkey."
Suspected ISIS suicide bombers kill 36 at Istanbul airport
Almost seven hours after the attack, which started around 9:50 p.m. (1850 GMT), no group had claimed responsibility.
Turkish prime minister rules out Islamic constitution
There has been calls by the parliament speaker, Ismail Kahraman, for an Islamic constitution.
CPJ condemns firebomb attacks on newspaper offices in Turkey
CPJ called on all parties in Turkey to respect the role of the media.
10 killed in Turkey tourist hub blast
A source said nine of those killed were Germans.
Nigeria summons Egyptian ambassador, demands apology over maltreatment of teenager
The spat is over the treatment of a Nigerian teenager by Egypt air.
Fire At Kano Airport; Aircraft Damaged, Fuel Tanker Burnt To Ashes
Passenger: “The flight taking my family and I, among many other passengers to Istanbul from Kano was cancelled following indications ...
Ex-Sunshine star gets three-match ban in Turkey
Player walked out of match in anger. Ex-Sunshine Stars striker, Dele Olorundare, has been suspended for three games in ...
Turkey exhumes ex-president’s corpse, 19 years after
Perhaps, former president Turgut Ozal of Turkey was poisoned
