Turkish court rejects appeal to cancel controversial election law
Turkish parliament in March passed a controversial package of sweeping changes to Turkey’s electoral laws
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Turkey seeks UN General Assembly resolution on Jerusalem – Official
Israeli troops shot dead dozens of Palestinian protesters on the Gaza border on Monday.
Turkey, Israel expel envoys over Gaza violence
The two countries bicker over the killing of Palestinians by Israel forces following opening of US embassy in Jerusalem
Turkish court orders release of 2 jailed journalists
The journalists were linked to the 2016 failed coup in the country
Turkish President, Erdogan, rejects opposition call for televised election debate
Turkey, nominally a candidate country to join the EU, ranks 157 out of 180 countries on the Reporters’ Without Borders ...
Arms export from Germany to Turkey, Saudi Arabia fall dramatically
Merkel’s conservative bloc and their Social Democrat coalition partners agreed to halt arms exports to some countries.
28 soldiers sentenced to life over failed coup in Turkey
The soldiers were charged with “violating and attempting to overthrow the constitution’’
Three suspected Gulenists arrested in Gabon, sent to Turkey
Turkey accuses Gulen of orchestrating the 2016 failed military coup.
Turkey seeks life in prison for U.S. pastor
Andrew Brunson has denied the charges against him.
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Turkey, Russia, Iran to hold summit on Syria in April – Spokesman
Violence has continued to plague various parts of Syria.
Turkey summons Dutch envoy, ‘firecely’ condenms Armenia genocide vote
The Dutch government said it would continue to discuss “the question of the Armenian genocide.”
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.
FIBA Women’s World Cup: D’Tigress to face Turkey, Argentina
he reigning African Champions are in Group B along with Australia.
Netherlands officially recalls ambassador to Turkey
There has been no Dutch ambassador in Ankara since March 2017, when Turkey expelled the top diplomat
Two Turkish teachers end hunger strike after 324 days
The teachers say they will instead seek recourse through the judicial system
Turkey detains over 1,632 illegal migrants
About 1,556 from Syria were trying to illegally cross into Turkey.
Turkey, Russia sign deal on supply of S-400 missiles – Reports
The S-400 deal is reportedly worth about $2.5 billion.
VIDEO: Withdraw your wards from local Turkish schools, Erdogan tells Nigerians, other Africans
“Whether your nephews, nieces and your children, do not send them to either one of these network schools.”
How shipping companies import illicit firearms into Nigeria – Customs boss
The Customs chief says shipping companies will henceforth bear responsibility for importing illicit items.
Turkey to deploy armed security guards on flights
The reports said that at least, one security guard would be deployed on flights regarded particularly as risky.
Over 48,000 Gulen-linked suspects detained – Turkish minister
Mr. Gulen is a U.S.-based preacher.
Strive for peace, better trade relations, Osinbajo tells D-8 countries
The D-8 consist Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan and Turkey.
Buhari returns to Abuja after Turkey visit
While in Turkey, the president held bilateral meetings with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Erdogan.
FEATURE: The Major Highlights Of Buhari’s Turkey Visit
This was President Buhari’s first visit to Turkey since his election in 2015.
Islamic State commanders flee from Syria into Turkey, monitor says
“Bribes ranging from 20,000 to 30,000 dollars were paid in order to secure their escape into Turkey.
