Demonstrators taking part in sweeping anti-government protests across Turkey say they are surprised by the excessive use of force riot police have used against protesters and activists since the unrest kicked off in Istanbul Friday.
In an unprecedented deal, Kurdish militants will begin withdrawing from positions in Turkey. Will the peace hold?
Think Marxist terrorists went out of style in the 1990s? In Turkey at least, they’re back.
An explosion outside the US embassy compound in Ankara killed and wounded several people.
Relations between US and Turkey have soared under US President Barack Obama.
Former Pakistani cricket star Imran Khan’s demonstration, including 32 US activists, is headed toward a showdown with authorities.
Political parties compete for space alongside religious groups during demonstrations against US-made anti-Islam film.
Political upheaval diverts attention from country’s urgent energy problem, which is crippling the economy.
By Suzanna Koster
June 20, 2012