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Erdogan slams modern 'Lawrence of Arabia' in Mideast

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan launches an angry tirade at modern day "Lawrence of Arabia" who he says were bent on causing trouble in the Middle East. Duration: 00:57

Oct 14, 2014

Turkey leaders insist Turkey doesn't support IS group

Turkey's Presaident Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu on Friday insisted that Turkey was opposed to Islamic State (IS) militants, who have seized swathes of territory in Iraq and Syria. Duration: 01:03

Oct 10, 2014

Erdogan: ground troops needed to beat IS group in Kobane

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned on Tuesday that the Syrian border town of Kobane is on the verge of falling to jihadists, saying a ground operation was needed to defeat the militants. Duration: 00:40

Oct 8, 2014

An employee at Turkey's consulate in Mosul is welcomed by her relatives at Esenboga airport in Ankara.

Turkey Swapped 180 ISIS Fighters Including 2 British Jihadists for its Mosul Embassy Staff

Initial reports had indicated that Turkey may have released 50 ISIS fighters, but the number now seems to be much more.

Oct 6, 2014

Turkey Frees Yemeni ISIS Militant in Exchange of Hostages

A Yemeni ISIS militant claims that he was freed by the Turkish government, in exchange of hostages.

Oct 2, 2014

Turkey may Back up US-led Forces against Islamic State

Ahmet Davutoglu stressed that Turkey can remain a bulwark of regional stability only if peace was consolidated among its neighbours.

Sep 27, 2014

Turkish Consul General of Mosul Yilmaz is welcomed by his relatives as Turkish Prime Hakan Goktepe looks on.

ISIS Traded Turkish Hostages for Captured Militants, Hints President Erdoğan

Turkey has been highly secretive over the means by which it secured the release of its embassy workers from ISIS.

Sep 23, 2014

Turkey's opposition CHP discusses future strategy

Turkey's opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) holds an extraordinary congress to decide its future strategy amid internal divisions after its candidate was defeated by Recep Tayyip Erdogan in presidential elections. Duration: 01:00

Sep 5, 2014

Turkey's Erdogan approves cabinet stacked with allies

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan approved a new cabinet stacked with loyal allies on Friday, just a day after he moved from premier to head of state. Duration: 00:38

Aug 30, 2014

Turkey's former PM Erdogan sworn in as president

Turkey's outgoing premier Recep Tayyip Erdogan was sworn in as president Thursday, extending his decade-long rule, while opponents who accuse him of authoritarianism walked out of the ceremony. Duration: 00:35

Aug 29, 2014

Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey's new president

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who will be Turkey's next president after an easy election victory, climbed from a humble youth in Istanbul to become significant but controversial leader in the Islamic world. Duration: 03:04

Aug 28, 2014

Erdogan vows 'new era' after Turkish presidency win

Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan wins the Turkish presidency, promising a "new era" as thousands of people celebrate on the streets of Istanbul.

Aug 11, 2014

Erdogan to win Turkish presidency: first round initial results

Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan was set to triumph in Sunday's presidential elections and extend his domination of Turkey, despite warnings by opponents that the country is moving towards a one-man autocracy. Duration: 02:10

Aug 10, 2014

Final days of campaigning before Turkey presidential election

Turkey prepares to vote on Sunday in its first direct presidential election, with Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan seeking to be elected head of state. Duration: 01:06

Aug 9, 2014

Rock-star charisma, 'new Turkey' at heart of Erdogan appeal

With his rock star charisma Recep Tayyip Erdogan has dominated Turkish politics for more than a decade, and widespread protests, a corruption scandal, and curbs on the Internet have not shaken his popularity. Duration: 02:03

Aug 8, 2014

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