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Ruling Justice and Development Party and main opposition Republican People's Party lawmakers scuffle at the parliament in Ankara during deliberations over a controversial 18-article bill to change the constitution to create an executive presidency January 11, 2017. (AFP Photo)
January 12, 2017, 1:45 pm
Fists fly as Turkey moves to bolster Erdogan powers
Bill to cement rule of Turkish president leads to violent clashes in parliament between opposition and government MPs
By AFP
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, left, attends a ceremony marking the 78th anniversary of the death of founder of the Republic of Turkey Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, at the mausoleum of Anitkabir in Ankara, on November 10, 2016. (AFP/ADEM ALTAN)
November 14, 2016, 8:44 am
Tensions flare as Turkey heads to vote on new Erdogan powers
President seeks reform that would crown him head of state, head of government and head of the ruling party
By Stuart Williams
Turkish people wave flags of their country as they take part in a Democracy and Martyrs' Rally in Istanbul, August. 7, 2016. (Kayhan Ozer/Presidential Press Service via AP)
August 7, 2016, 10:28 pm
At mass rally, Erdogan vows to restore death penalty if ‘nation decides’
Millions of protesters pack Istanbul waterfront area in giant Turkish anti-coup demonstration
By Agencies
Demonstrators wave Turkish flags on August 7, 2016 in Istanbul during a rally against a failed military coup on July 15. (AFP PHOTO / OZAN KOSE)
August 7, 2016, 6:56 pm
Over 1 million gather in Turkey for pro-Erdogan unity rally
Huge crowds assemble in Istanbul in event organized by president’s ruling party after last month’s failed military coup
By Fulya Ozerkan
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses his supporters gathered in front of his residence in Istanbul, early Tuesday, July 19, 2016. (Kayhan Ozer/pool photo via AP)
July 19, 2016, 1:48 pm
85 Turkish generals, admirals charged in coup attempt
Senior military officials among thousands detained for alleged involvement in failed putsch against President Erdogan
By AP
A supporter of Turkey's opposition Nationalist Action Party, (MHP), waves his party and nation flags, in Istanbul, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)
October 31, 2015, 9:30 pm
Turkish parties make their case ahead of Sunday’s election
PM Davutoglu urges Turks to vote for ‘stability’ by restoring the majority of ruling Justice and Development Party
By Desmond Butler
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a rally in the Golbasi district of Ankara, June 5, 2015. (AFP/Adem Altan)
August 21, 2015, 4:43 pm
Erdogan announces snap elections as coalition bid fails
President likely to set poll for November 1, had struggled to form government after poor showing in previous election
By Fulya Ozerkan
Illustrative: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attends a news conference during a meeting with Romania's President at the Cotroceni Palace in Bucharest on April 1, 2015. (AFP PHOTO / DANIEL MIHAILESCU)
June 14, 2015, 10:32 pm
Erdogan will ask AKP to form Turkey coalition
Turkish president tasks prime minister with courting partners; snap elections possible if talks fail
By Stuart Williams
A supporter of pro-Kurdish People's Democracy Party (HDP) makes a victory sign as she celebrates the results of the HDP party as part of the legislative election in Ankara, on June 9, 2015. (AFP photo/Adem Altan)
June 11, 2015, 3:06 pm
Women and minorities shake up Turkey’s parliament
Pro-Kurdish party’s success increases the number of women, Armenians, Yazidis and Roma in the chamber
By Fulya Ozerkan
Turkey's president-elect Recep Tayyip Erdogan, right, greets Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu after he announced Davutoglu as his ruling Justice and Development Party's new leader, in Ankara, Turkey, on Thursday, August 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici)
June 9, 2015, 2:13 pm
Erdogan to meet Turkish PM after election setback
Ruling party prepares to form a coalition government for first time since taking power in 2002
By Burak Akinci
A Turkish man casts his vote in Turkey's general election at a polling station in Istanbul on June 7, 2015. (AFP/OZAN KOSE)
June 7, 2015, 1:12 pm
Turkey votes as Erdogan eyes reinforced powers
A two-thirds majority win for AKP party could see constitution changed to a presidential system
By Dilay Gundogan and Stuart Williams
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