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CHP head denounces appointment of controversial deputy minister
Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Kemal K?l?çdaro?lu has denounced the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) government for appointing a controversial former deputy Abdurrahim Boynukal?n, who delivered a fiery speech addressing hundreds of protesters who attacked daily Hürriyet on Sept. 6, as the country's deputy minister of youth and sports.
11 migrants killed off Turkey's Aegean coast
A total of 11 migrants were killed on Dec. 22 when a migrant boat capsized off Turkey's Aegean coast near Ku?adas?.
According to initial reports, 11 migrants were killed in the capsizing, while the Turkish Coast Guard rescued seven migrants from the sea.
Air-supported rescue efforts on the sea were ongoing.
Russian sanctions against Turkey are 'unsustainable'
A Turkish minister has described Russian sanctions as "unsustainable" and added that Ankara is open for dialogue with Moscow to resolve the recent political crisis.
Turkish president says Putin not telling truth about lack of intel on Syria's Turkmens
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an said Russian President Vladimir Putin does not tell the truth over Turkey not sharing intelligence about Turkmens in Syria before Russia started conducting airstrikes in the country.
Few migrants can afford safer Aegean travel, figures show
Most of the migrants who risk their lives trying to reach European Union member Greece from Turkey's shores use dinghies to pass over the Aegean Sea as few can afford safer modes of transport, with the number of voyages of hope increasing rapidly, according to fresh data.
11 migrants drown off Turkey's west amid rise in boat crossings
A total of 11 Syrian migrants, including children, have drowned off Turkey's west coast after a fiber boat carrying at least 18 migrants capsized off the Aegean province of Ayd?n, while new data has shown an increase in the number of migrants crossing to Greek islands in an effort to reach European countries.
Vegan convict in Turkish prison ends hunger strike after food demands met
Osman Evcan, a Turkish convict serving a prison sentence in the northwestern province of Kocaeli, has put an end to his 39-day hunger strike after officials agreed to serve him sufficient vegan food.
Erdo?an refers to Iraq's reaction as 'hypocrisy'
Iraq's recent reaction regarding the additional deployment of Turkish troops in the country's north is an example of "hypocrisy," Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an has said.
China: Downing of Su-24 loss for anti-terror campaign
The shooting down by Turkey of a Russian Sukhoi 24M bomber was "a loss for the international anti-terrorist campaign," the Chinese Foreign Ministry has said.
The shooting down by Turkey of a Russian Sukhoi 24M bomber was "a loss for the international anti-terrorist campaign," the Chinese Foreign Ministry has said.
MHP head questions latest foreign policy moves by AKP government
Turkey's nationalist opposition leader has lambasted the ruling Justice and Development Party's (AKP) recent foreign policy moves, particularly questioning rapprochement with Israel and a decision to remove troops from the Bashiqa camp near Mosul.
US anticipates recommitment of Kurdish peace process amid curfews
U.S. State Department has voiced its ambitions for recommitment to Turkey's long-stalled Kurdish peace process as the country's eastern and southeastern regions continue to experience curfews amidst violent conflict.
US welcomes potential agreement between Turkey and Israel
U.S. State Department spokesman John Kirby welcomed Dec. 21 a potential agreement between Israel and Turkey to improve the tense relations which have been simmering for more than five years.
"We've seen reports of a potential agreement between Israel and Turkey to restore diplomatic relations," said Kirby during a daily press briefing on Dec. 21.
Lockheed 'meets goal of delivering 45 F-35 jets in 2015'
Lockheed Martin Corp met its goal of delivering 45 F-35 fighter jets to the U.S. government and key allies in 2015, a 25 percent increase from 2014 that brought the number of jets delivered to 154, the Pentagon said on Dec. 21.
AKP's Nov 1 victory turned Israel toward Ankara: Turkish PM
Israel was led to pursue better relations with Turkey due to the overwhelming victory of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) in the Nov. 1 elections, Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu has said.
Turkish exporters meet Iranian counterparts to boost ties
A total of 50 Turkish food, furniture and sea food exporters met their Iranian counterparts as well as Iranian authorities to discuss further opportunities of cooperation in the new period of Iran. The future of the relations seems to be quite promising, according to Turkish exporters.