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Turkish government accused of attempt to take down bank

September 16, 2014 Dorian Jones of VOANews Turkey

Turkey’s government is being accused of seeking to destroy one of the country’s banks, which has become embroiled in a

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World 

Turkey struggles to block flow of Jihadists

September 4, 2014September 5, 2014 Dorian Jones of VOANews Turkey

The second brutal murder on video of a U.S. journalist by the Islamic State group (IS) is likely to add

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World 

Erdogan’s first step: Secure more power in new role in Turkey

August 30, 2014 Dorian Jones of VOANews Turkey

In his victory speech after securing his new post, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan mentioned a “new Turkey” and delivered a

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Perspectives 

Turkish markets jittery over Erdogan presidency

August 13, 2014August 13, 2014 Dorian Jones of VOANews Turkey

With the election of Recep Tayyip Erdogan as Turkey’s president, speculation is growing over the future of key economic ministers

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World 

Erdogan wins Turkey presidential poll

August 11, 2014August 11, 2014 Dorian Jones of VOANews Turkey

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won his country’s first-ever direct presidential election, ensuring he will remain Turkey’s leader

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World 

Turkey chooses new president in direct election

August 10, 2014August 10, 2014 Dorian Jones of VOANews Turkey

The people of Turkey are voting for the first time in the country’s history to elect their president. According to

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World 

Analyst: Erdogan presidential bid exploiting privileges of office

August 7, 2014August 7, 2014 Dorian Jones of VOANews Turkey

Hundreds of thousands of ruling AK party faithful attended Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s largest-yet presidential rally in Istanbul Sunday,

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Europe 

Turkey feeling strain from hosting Syrian refugees

July 24, 2014 Dorian Jones of VOANews Syrian refugees, Turkey

Turkey has maintained an open door policy for people fleeing the conflict in neighboring Syria, but recent violent protests in

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Europe 

Turkish police tear gas protesters

June 1, 2014June 1, 2014 Dorian Jones of VOANews Turkey

Turkish security forces moved on protesters in a public square in Istanbul on the anniversary of last year’s anti-government demonstrations.

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