Turkish President offering to mediate a resolution to Ukraine war | 9 News Australia
Turkish President offering to mediate a resolution to Ukraine war | 9 News Australia
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Turkish lawmaker smashes phone with hammer in parliament to protest social media bill
A Turkish opposition lawmaker had broke a smartphone with a hammer during his speech in the parliament on Wednesday (October 12) to protest a proposed disinformation and social media bill.
Burak Erbay, a member of the main opposition People's Republican Party, had taken out a hammer from a bag and started smashing the cellphone as he addressed the parliament during the debate for the proposed bill.
"If the (disinformation) law passes the parliament, you can break your phones and throw them away like this - my young brothers and sisters. You do not need to use them anymore." said Erb
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Dozens killed in two Turkish road accidents | Al Jazeera Newsfeed
A camera caught the moment a truck veered off the road in one of two separate crashes in Turkey on Saturday that killed at least 34 people and has left a dozen critically injured. It’s brought attention to the country’s poor road safety record.
Taliban rejects reports of a deal with Turkey, Qatar | Afghanistan News | Latest English News
Taliban has rejected reports of a deal with Turkey and Qatar. The denial comes hours after reports claiming that Qatar and Turkey have breached an agreement with Taliban to manage five airports.
Towering waterspout twists on Turkey's coastline | USA TODAY
A massive waterspout emerged off the southwestern coast of Turkey after a rainstorm passed through.
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Breaking News: Explosion occurs in Turkish city of Diyarbakir
There has been an explosion in the Turkish southeastern city of Diyarbakir. The cause of the explosion is still unknown.
Turkish activist Osman Kavala sentenced to life in prison - BBC News
A Turkish court has sentenced activist and philanthropist Osman Kavala to life in prison in a case Turkey's international allies said was politically motivated.
Mr Kavala has already spent more than four years in prison without being convicted.
He was found guilty of charges related to the nationwide protests in 2013 and the failed coup attempt in 2016.
Kavala denied the charges and has accused the government of "judicial assassination".
Breaking News: Turkish lira plummets to new low, dragging cenbank to the rescue | 14th Dec 2021
Breaking News: Turkish lira plummets to new low, dragging cenbank to the rescue | 14th December 2021
Black McDonalds Operators Association hosting turkey giveaway through Saturday
Now through Saturday, anyone can visit one of the participating McDonald's locations to grab a turkey and sweet treats from Bimbo's Bakery.
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Take a tour of Turkey's dystopian defunct amusement park
Drone video shows the decaying attractions inside Turkey's Wonderland Eurasia, once touted as 'Europe's biggest theme park.'
WATCH: Wild turkey faces off against Canadian police officer
This police officer had one job to do – to get rid of a wild turkey that was approaching vehicles in Barrie, Ont. It did not go well.
NATO chief says Turkey's concerns are legitimate
Security concerns raised by Turkey in its opposition to Finland's and Sweden's NATO membership applications are legitimate, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said
Turkey nightclub attack: IS says it carried out shooting - BBC News
So-called Islamic State says it was behind the new year attack on a Turkish nightclub that killed 39 people.
The group said in a statement it was carried out by "a heroic soldier". At least 600 revelers were celebrating in the early hours of Sunday at Istanbul's Reina nightclub when the gunman began firing indiscriminately.
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Death toll rises to 41 in Turkey coal mine explosion
(15 Oct 2022) Funerals for the miners killed in a coal mine explosion in northern Turkey have begun as officials raised the death toll to at least 41 people. (Oct. 15)
Turkey’s Erdogan: U.S. Must Keep Its Promises In Syria | NBC News
President Erdogan insisted the Turkish offensive would resume if any Kurdish fighters remained in place. He also said he would not forget the undiplomatic tone of President Trump’s controversial letter.
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Turkey mine blast kills 41 miners
At least 41 people have been killed in a coal mine explosion in Turkey - with dozens more still trapped inside.
Some 110 people were in the mine at the time of the eruption, which the country's energy minister said was caused by firedamp - a reference to flammable gases found at the site.
Dozens dead in Turkey after compounded road crashes | DW News
Saturday was a tragic day on Turkish roads. At least 32 died in multiple traffic accidents in two separate locations, where vehicles crashed into first responders following earlier accidents. We must warn you the following report contains footage some viewers may find disturbing.
Erdogan sacks chief statistician as Turkey's economic crisis worsens | World Latest English News
President Erdogan sacks chief statistician as Turkey's economic crisis worsens. Erdogan has been receiving flak for currency Lira's free fall.
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Sweden considers PKK a terrorist organization, vows to counter threats to Turkey
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said his government considers the Kurdish paramilitary group PKK as a terrorist organization on Tuesday, after meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan about countering terror threats to the country.
Kristersson said his government would “live up to” the security commitments it made prior to being invited to join NATO. He added that his government has committed US$1 million to the NATO anti-terrorist trust fund.
The Swedish prime minister also said he had “offered ways” to Erdoğan that his country could help Turkey fight terrorism.
Turkey and Hungary are the only two NATO members who have yet to ratify the treaty changes that would approve membership for Finland and Sweden.
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Las Vegas locals concerned about turkey shortage going into Thanksgiving
The clock has been ticking to get the bird and all the Thanksgiving fix-ins.