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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Fists Fly As Lawmakers Brawl In Turkish Parliament | NBC News
Fighting broke out after a member of the opposition accused President Erdogan of disrespecting Turkish troops killed in Idlib, Syria.
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WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT – At least 32 killed in Turkey in separate crashes
At least 32 people were killed in southeast Turkey when vehicles crashed into first responders who were attending two earlier accidents.
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2 bus crashes in Turkey kill at least 31 people at sites of earlier car collisions
WARNING: Video contains graphic images not suitable for all viewers. Discretion is advised.
A truck plowed into a crowd near a filling station in the Derik district of Mardin in southeastern Turkey on Saturday, killing at least 16 people and injuring 29.
Video footage captured the moment of the crash as emergency services were attending the scene of another collision, which showed the green semi-trailer mowing into vehicles and pedestrians at high speed.
According to local reports, first responders were attending to another collision when the truck lost control and drove into the crash site.
In a separate incident in the country, an additional 15 people, including emergency workers and journalists, died when a second bus crashed into an earlier collision site, according to regional governor Davut Gül from the southeastern province of Gaziantep.
Another 20 people were wounded and received treatment in this incident.
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Turkish lawmaker smashes phone with hammer
Burak Erbay, a Turkish opposition lawmaker, destroyed a smartphone during his speech in parliament to protest a proposed disinformation and social media bill.
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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Breaking News: Explosion in Turkish city of Diyarbakir
Explosion reported in one of the largest cities in southeastern Turkey.
Civilians Flee as Turkey Intensifies Shelling Near Northeast Syria Town
The Turkish military has increased its bombardment of Kurdish forces near the town of Tal Tamr in northeast Syria, forcing hundreds of villagers to flee their homes. VOA’s Zana Omar has more, in a story narrated by Sirwan Kajjo.
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.
'Caravan of light’ refugees blocked at Turkey-Greece border | Al Jazeera Newsfeed
Turkish police have blocked a convoy of Syrian refugees from crossing into Greece. The convoy, which organisers dubbed the ‘Caravan of Light’, say they were fleeing discrimination experienced in Turkey.
Turkey opens record-breaking bridge between Europe and Asia | 9 News Australia
Turkey opens record-breaking bridge between Europe and Asia | 9 News Australia
Breaking News: Turkish military helicopter crashes in Sirnak province
A Turkish military helicopter has crashed in Sirnak province in the southeast of the country.
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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.
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.'
Putin: Russia may leave UN grain deal again, but exports to Turkey are guaranteed
The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, has said his country would not impede the future export of grain through a deal mediated by the UN and Turkey with Ukraine, but that it reserves the right to withdraw if necessary.
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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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Breaking News: Turkish banker found guilty in US court
The former Halkbank executive Mehmet Hakan Atilla has been convicted on five counts, including bank fraud and conspiracy. He's been acquitted of one money-laundering charge. Atilla was accused of taking part in a complex scheme in which Iran traded its oil and gas for gold, with some of the proceeds moved through U.S. financial institutions without their knowledge. The case has strained ties between the US and Turkey. A senior Turkish official says the verdict against Atilla is void, and that international law has been violated.
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Woman Rescued From Her Roof After Heavy Flooding In Turkey
Video shows the moment the Turkish coast guard rescued a woman stranded on her rooftop after heavy flooding in the country. Hundreds of people have had to be evacuated.
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.
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