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Turkey’s government under fire over mine disaster

May 21, 2014 Dorian Jones of VOANews Turkey

Dozens of arrests have been made in connection with the fire and explosion at the Soma coal mine located in

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Turkey’s central bank hikes interest rates

April 15, 2014April 15, 2014 Dorian Jones of VOANews

Concerns are growing about Turkey’s economy after Moody’s cut its debt-rating outlook from stable to negative. The financial rating agency

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Turkish PM Erdogan’s presidential bid faces bumpy road

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

With Turkey’s ruling party having won a resounding victory in nationwide local elections on March 30, observers claim the door

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Turkey vote tally under increased scrutiny

April 7, 2014 Dorian Jones of VOANews Turkey

The recent elections in Turkey are under increased scrutiny, with results being challenged across the country not only by political

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Europe 

Voting ends in Turkey’s local elections

March 30, 2014 Dorian Jones of VOANews Turkey

Voting has ended in critical local elections in Turkey.  Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, whose government is mired in corruption

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Europe 

Turkish funerals fan flames of political discord

March 18, 2014 Dorian Jones of VOANews Turkey

The recent deaths of three young men connected to political unrest in Turkey have caused growing concerns about rising political

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World 

Turkish courts order release of convicted military conspirators

March 12, 2014 Dorian Jones of VOANews Turkey

Turkish courts have ordered that high-ranking generals convicted of conspiring to overthrow the government be released from prison, casting a

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Europe 

Turkey’s government tries to expand intelligence agency powers

February 27, 2014 Dorian Jones of VOANews Turkey

The Turkish government is pushing through legislation extending the powers of the country’s National Intelligence Agency, or MIT, and increasing

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Turkey PM says recordings fabricated

February 26, 2014 Dorian Jones of VOANews Turkey

Turkish prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan says a leaked recording of conversations he allegedly had with his son about hidden

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