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Turkish main opposition contests local elections results

Turkey's main opposition party to Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is contesting the results of Sunday's local elections in Ankara and Istanbul, 2 days after the Erdogan claimed victory. Duration: 00:48

Apr 2, 2014

Residents in Istanbul react to ruling party's sweeping poll win

Residents of Istanbul react after the victory of Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan's AKP party in local elections.

Apr 1, 2014

Turkey PM claims victory, warns rivals 'will pay price'

Turkey's Premier Recep Tayyip Erdogan claims victory for his Islamic-rooted party in key local elections and warns his foes they will "pay the price" for plotting his downfall. Duration: 00:39

Mar 31, 2014

Three candidates set for Istanbul mayoral vote Sunday

Turkey prepares to go to the polls Sunday for local and mayoral elections and the spotlight is on Istanbul after prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared "the battle for Istanbul is the battle for Turkey." Duration: 01:22

Mar 29, 2014

Three candidates prepare for Istanbul mayor election Sunday

Turks prepare to go to the polls on Sunday for the country's local elections and the spotlight is on Istanbul after prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared 'the battle for Istanbul is the battle for Turkey.' Duration: 00:56

Mar 27, 2014

Erdogan and Gulen: rivalry at the heart of Turkish politics

Turks will vote in key local elections on Sunday, after a campaign dominated by corruption allegations, and open warfare between the government and a seventy-three year old imam who was once its ally, Fetullah Gülen. Duration: 02:43

Mar 27, 2014

Turkey blocks Twitter, PM threatens to 'wipe out' service

Twitter was blocked in Turkey late Thursday, just hours after Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatened to "wipe out" the social network which, along with others, was highlighting corruption allegations against his inner circle.

Mar 21, 2014

Turkey PM accuses his opponents of being 'charlatans'

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday accused his opponents of trying to stir up chaos ahead of key local elections later this month, a day after clashes in which two people died. Duration: 00:36

Mar 14, 2014

Turkish protesters denounce corruption amid political scandal

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in Turkey Tuesday to denounce corruption, after a leaked audio recording was released online of Prime Minister Erdogan and his son allegedly discussing how to hide large sums of money. Duration: 00:37

Feb 26, 2014

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Another Brawl in Turkish Parliament Leaves MP With a Bloody Nose [Photos+Videos]

This would be the second time that the MPs in the Turkish Parliament have gotten into a fight. The fight broke out in Turkey's parliament during a heated debate over a new law that would give the government more control in the appointment of judges.

Feb 16, 2014

Embattled Erdogan rallies Berlin's Turkish community

Wracked by a damaging corruption scandal at home, a defiant Turkish prime minister took his election campaign to the streets of Berlin Tuesday, seeking to rally Germany's vast Turkish community. Duration: 00:47

Feb 6, 2014

Erdogan urges more German support for EU bid

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged Germany Tuesday to step up support for Turkey's European Union entry bid but acknowledged his country must also press on with reforms. Duration: 00:45

Feb 5, 2014

Hologram of Turkish PM greets voters at campaign rally

Turkish prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan was unable to make an election rally in western city of Izmir, so instead he recorded a message which was broadcast to the crowd in the form of a three-metre high hologram. Duration: 00:37

Jan 31, 2014

Turkey PM tells EU he won't budge on controversial reform

Turkey's embattled leader, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, refused to budge on a much-criticised reform of the country's top judicial body on his first EU visit in five years. Duration: 00:33

Jan 22, 2014

Erdogan denounces Islamic rival's 'empire of fear'

Turkey's embattled Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared open war Wednesday on what he labelled an "empire of fear" created by an Islamic rival at the heart of a deepening political crisis. Duration: 00:39

Jan 16, 2014

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