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A young girl holds placard reading "Al Quds belongs to Muslims" on May 11, 2018 in Istanbul, during a demonstration against US President Donald Trump’s controversial decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital by opening a US embassy there. (AFP/ File Photo)

May 14th, 2018 - 11:51 GMT

In Trump Snub, Erdogan Says 'East Jerusalem is the Capital of Palestine'

“East Jerusalem is the capital of Palestine,” despite all steps taken to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Sunday.

Supporters of the Lebanese Communist party take part in an International Workers' Day rally in Beirut (ANWAR AMRO/AFP)

May 1st, 2017 - 02:41 GMT

Not such a happy Labor Day for child workers in Lebanon

Izmir's Republic Square cordoned off in preparations for rallies in support of Turkey's President Erdogan and the constitutional amendments. (Facebook)

April 10th, 2017 - 11:31 GMT

The countdown begins: Turks brace themselves for rallies ahead of referendum

Turkish Prime Minister and the leader of Turkey's ruling party, Justice and Development Party (AK Party) Binali Yildirim gives a speech during the AK Party's group meeting at the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) in Ankara, on February 7, 2017. (AFP/Adem Altan)

February 8th, 2017 - 07:00 GMT

Emergency decree in Turkey sees 4,500 more teachers, police fired

Smoke billows after an air strike on Jarablus, Syria, 24 August. (AFP/File)

August 24th, 2016 - 04:00 GMT

UPDATE: Turkish tanks and rebels cross into Syria’s Jarablus

A Turkish army tank drives towards Syria in the Turkish border city of Karkamis on August 24, 2016. (AFP/Bulent Kilic)

August 24th, 2016 - 08:46 GMT

Turkish tanks and rebels cross into Syria’s Jarablus

Turkish anti-riot police escort soldiers who allegedly took part in a military coup, as they leave a courthouse in Istanbul on July 16, 2016. (AFP/Ozan Kose)

August 17th, 2016 - 08:00 GMT

Turkey raids 44 companies. shuts down Kurdish newspaper, as purge continues

Pro-Erdogan supporters gather at Taksim square in Istanbul to support the government on July 16. (AFP/File)

July 21st, 2016 - 05:00 GMT

Turkey considers additional security measures following failed coup

Turkey demands resignation of every university dean in country after dismissing 15,000 education staff. (AFP/File)

July 20th, 2016 - 04:00 GMT

Turkey purges entire education sector

Women gather in Taksim square in Istanbul on July 16, 2016 during a demonstration in support to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after a coup that claimed more than 250 lives. (AFP/Yasin Akgul)

July 17th, 2016 - 02:00 GMT

At least 6,000 people arrested in the wake of coup attempt in Turkey

Turkish military control a road in Istanbul on July 16, 2016, after Turkish troops launched a coup. (AFP/Gurkan Ozturk)

July 15th, 2016 - 11:59 GMT

Turkey coup: Despite curfew, Turkish citizens take to the streets

Fethullah Gulen, a prominent US-based cleric, became Erdogan's chief foe after launching a corruption probe into the Turkish president's inner circle. (AFP/File)

April 5th, 2016 - 04:00 GMT

Turkey detains 68 in probe against Gulen movement

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June 10th, 2015 - 11:56 GMT

Turkish parliament to convene on June 24 following recent elections