Memory of drowned Syrian toddler haunts Turkish gendarme

Memory of drowned Syrian toddler haunts Turkish gendarmeFull story

President Erdogan accuses EU of 'tolerating' terrorist PKK

Turkish president also slams Iran, Russia for supporting Syrian regime Full story

Two policemen martyred in eastern Turkey attack

The Diyarbakir Governorate has declared a curfew in Sur district after a rocket attack on an armoured police car, which has also left three policemen injured Full story

16 Turkish soldiers martyred in southeastern Turkey

Several Turkish soldiers martyred in southeastern Hakkari province in mine attack Full story

Turkish president condemns 'atrocious' attack in southeast

In operation following attack, 13 PKK targets were bombed, Turkish General Staff says Full story

HDP Deputy detained while delivering supplies to PKK terrorists

Turkish security forces on Monday have detained nine people including Şafak Özanlı, a Peoples' Democratic Party's (HDP) deputy from Kars for transporting food and other supplies to the terrorist PKK. Full story

President Erdogan: The West has always condoned the PKK terrorist organization

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan gave an interview to CNN International on Sunday in which he emphasized the Western World's indifference towards PKK terror. Full story

Drowned Syrian toddler Aylan buried

Dead body of drowned Syrian child, whose picture on Turkish beach went viral on social media, has been buried in Syria's Kobani. Full story

2 civilians killed in PKK attacks in eastern Turkey

Woman dies in hospital after being critically wounded in PKK terrorist attack Friday on police station in Tunceli Full story

Deputy PM Turkes expelled from his party

He was referred to MHP's disciplinary board after accepting deputy prime minister post in defiance of party line Full story

G20 urged to act as 'representatives of humanity'

In his speech to G20 finance ministers in Ankara, Turkish PM Davutoglu has said that some global issues required one to act as an official of humanity Full story

Two policemen martyred in eastern Turkey attack

The Diyarbakir Governorate has declared a curfew in Sur district after a rocket attack on an armoured police car, which has also left three policemen injured Full story

4 policemen martyred in Southeastern Turkey

Members of Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) are believed to be behind the attack, say police Full story

Europe 'rejects' extradition of PKK suspects

Hundreds of suspected Kurdish militants remain in EU countries, says security source Full story

Policeman martyred in Batman clash

Over 60 policemen and soldiers have lost their lives in renewed clashes between the security forces and the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) since June Full story

19 civilians killed in terror attacks in 56 days

Attacks blamed on PKK, YDG-H and DHPK-C -- all three listed as terrorist groups by Turkey Full story

Turkey celebrates Victory Day

Despite being overshadowed by renewed violence in southeast, Turkey celebrates battle that led to independence Full story

Syrian safe zone to provide refuge on Turkey's border

Main aim of Turkey's joint air operations in anti-Daesh coalition is creation of safety zone in northern Syria Full story

President Erdogan, PM reassure of election security

Leaders say government to take measures to bar any fraud or public disturbance on Nov. 1 when Turkey heads back to polls in renewed general election Full story

Five policemen injured in Sirnak attack

The injured policemen have been admitted to the Idil State hospital Full story

Prime minister hails Turkey's new Cabinet

Ahmet Davutoglu says new government 'represents every color of Turkey' Full story

Turkey launches strikes as part of anti-Daesh coalition

First airstrikes against extremist group in Syria launched Friday evening, foreign ministry says Full story

Terrorist organization PKK have killed 14,000 since 1984

Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) kill more than 6,700 civilians, 7,200 members of security forces Full story

24 people injured in Mardin bomb attack

The injured include at least 10 riot policemen in southeastern Mardin province Full story

President Erdogan says holding election is obligatory

Every effort to form a coalition government was made before calling a rerun of June’s general election, Turkey’s president said Wednesday. Full story

Two policemen injured in Bingol province attack

An armored vehicle has also been hit in the attack on a police station in eastern Turkey’s Bingol province Full story

Turkey heads towards renewed general election

President Erdogan decides on 'renewal of parliamentary elections' a day after deadline for coalition government expires Full story

Flood, landslides 'kill 8 people' in northeastern Turkey

Eight people were killed while two others remained missing due to flood and landslides in Turkey’s northeastern Artvin province, its governor said Monday. Full story

Two soldiers martyred in terrorist organization PKK's attack

Two Turkish soldiers have been martyred and three others injured in a suspected attack by Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) militants in the eastern Hakkari province, security sources said on Monday. Full story

1 soldier martyred, 4 injured in Sirnak attack

Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) militants are suspected to be behind the attack on a security post in southeastern Turkey’s Sirnak province Full story

PKK terror threatens Kurdish people's honor

Turkey has been carrying out operations against the PKK since July 24 Full story

Daesh hurting Islam and human dignity

Turkish Prime Minister Davutoglu also says Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) and Daesh are both evils that must be eradicated Full story

Turkish president calls for early elections for Nov. 1

After failure of coalition talks, Erdogan plans to call for new parliamentary elections expected to take place Nov. 1 Full story

Turkish PM Davutoglu in caretaker gov't 'final call'

PM Davutoglu urges CHP and MHP to support government to lead Turkey to snap election, likely within two months Full story

Turkish military strikes leave '41 PKK terorists' dead

Out of the 41 suspected militants killed, 29 have been killed in northern Iraq, while 12 others have been killed in Turkey's Sirnak province Full story

Over 40 suspects detained by anti-terror police

Early morning operations in Istanbul and Mersin target DHKP-C militants Full story

21 foreigners among 22 'Daesh supporters' held

The suspects have been held in an operation in southern Kilis province’s Elbeyli district Full story

Dolmabahce attack injures 1 policeman, 2 held

A policeman has been slightly injured in a gun attack on a security post near Istanbul's Dolmabahce Palace on Wednesday, security sources said. Full story

12 Turkish soldiers martyred in double attacks in two days

Armored vehicle targeting claims eight, and gunfight occurred with outlawed PKK member leaves 4 dead in southeastern Siirt and Diyarbakır provinces Full story

Turkey moves closer to election rerun

President’s office issues order that extends state of emergency, which expired Monday, in conflict-hit region. Full story

Terrorists attacked Star Media Group's head in Istanbul

Chairman of a leading Turkish media group was attacked by armed men Thursday in Istanbul. Full story

Election body denies poll date reports

Supreme Election Board president denies media reports suggesting Turkey would hold early election on Nov. 1. Full story

3 soldier martyred, 1 injured in Diyarbakir

The outlawed PKK group and security forces have clashed in the province’s Lice district Full story

President Erdogan vows payback for 'every bullet, every bomb'

Turkish president says 'we will never allow parallel state elements within the state' Full story

PKK terrorists kills 8 soldiers in bomb attack in eastern Turkey

Eight soldiers have been killed in a mine attack by PKK terrorists in Turkey's southeastern Siirt province. Full story

AK Party-MHP coalition talks end without result

Turkish PM Davutoglu met with MHP leader Bahceli on Monday Full story

NATO: Syrian missiles 'could fall into Turkey'

Risk of Syrian missiles hitting Turkey remains as US, Germany reveal plans to end Patriot missile deployments Full story

US Navy's Aegis ships remain defending Turkey

After US, Germany withdraw Patriot missile defenses, US reiterates navy's commitment to eastern Mediterranean Full story

Terrorist organization PKK's tactics 'risk civilian lives'

Militants declare 'self-rule' in southeast towns, endangering civilians Full story

Turkey mourns loss of lives on commemoration of Marmara earthquake

Today is the 16th anniversary of one of the greatest disasters in recent Turkish history, which took nearly 18,000 lives. Some regulations have been implemented to improve construction safety after the earthquake, yet the country still has not reached the ideal level. Full story

Turkey's Davutoglu to meet MHP leader in coalition bid

Prime Minister Davutoglu and Devlet Bahceli meet after AK Party/CHP talks ended in failure last week Full story

Turkey observes 16th anniversary of Marmara quake

Crowds gather for early morning ceremony at center of quake that killed more than 18,000 Full story

Fatal landmine blast in eastern Turkey

PKK blamed for attack in province of Bingol Full story

President Erdogan: Coalition decision 'due this week'

President Erdogan speaks ahead of AK Party and MHP meeting on Monday to discuss coalition government Full story

Turkish forces find nearly 500 migrants in Aegean area

Military says 493 migrants were discovered in locations up and down Turkey's western shores Full story

Attack in Turkey's southeast leaves three soldiers dead

Military reports patrol near Iraqi border ambushed, six injured Full story

Turkey to seek prosecutors' extradition from Germany

President says extradition request will be issued for officials wanted over coup allegations Full story

President Erdogan asks to wait for ‘final stage’ in coalition talks

Turkish President Erdogan has cautioned against drawing early conclusions, saying situation will be evaluated after the AK Party-MHP meeting Full story

'Wide splits' led to end of Turkey's coalition talks

Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu says sides would face difficulties in long-term government Full story

AK Party-CHP coalition talks end without result

Early elections are a 'strong possibility', Turkish PM Davutoglu says, after negotiations between AK Party and CHP prove inconclusive Full story

US begins manned airstrikes from Incirlik

American military confirms to Anadolu Agency strikes launched Wednesday Full story

Terrorist organization PKK's Syrian branch to be blocked from 'safe zone'

Turkish diplomatic sources say zone near border, which is to be cleared of Daesh, will be made 'safe' after US-Turkey joint operation Full story

Turkish fighter jets hit PKK targets in southeast

Two anti-aircraft gun positions hit by Turkish jets in southeastern Sirnak province Full story

Terrorist organization PKK claims attack on Istanbul police station

Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) claims responsibility for Monday's attack on police station in Sultanbeyli district Full story

President Erdogan vows to fight terror inside country

President Erdogan: Combat against terrorist organizations to continue Full story

Four policemen killed in Sirnak 'terrorist attack'

Another policeman has also been injured in the remote-controlled roadside bomb attack in southeastern Sirnak province Full story

US Consulate attack in Istanbul: Suspect is member of DHKP-C

The woman suspected of participating in US consulate attack is member of far-left DHKP-C, police say Full story

Turkey slams Arab League chief over remarks on PKK ops

Turkey’s Foreign Ministry summons Arab League representative after its chief criticizes Turkish operations against PKK in northern Iraq Full story

Erdogan discusses anti-terror effort with Rouhani

Turkish President Erdogan holds phone talks with Iranian President Rouhani on Ankara's recent operations at home and abroad against terrorist groups Full story

Survey reveals ambivalence of Turks to EU membership

A new EU sponsored public opinion poll has revealed that 40 percent people think EU membership would be 'bad' for Turkey Full story

Blast hits Baku-Tbilisi-Erzurum pipeline

Officials say investigation is underway Full story

Turkish military denies targeting civilians in northern Iraq

'Airstrikes only targeted members of separatist terrorist organization,' Turkish military says Full story

2 soldiers killed, 24 wounded in PKK suicide attack in eastern Turkey

Separately, another Turkish soldier has been killed and four others have been injured in a landmine blast around the Kirkuk-Yumurtalik Pipeline. Full story

President Erdogan: Daesh actions bear no relation to Turkey

Turkish leader says Daesh is product of 'dirty war' in Syria Full story

PM Davutoglu: Turkey to respond to 'terrorism with full resolve'

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has outlined Turkey's stance against terrorism in an article for the Washington Post daily Full story

Attacks see spike in Turkish military conscription

Turkish General Staff reports rise in rate of conscripts coming forward as armed forces take on Daesh, PKK Full story

Military operations 'kill 260 PKK terrorists'

The Turkish military strikes since July 24 has also left hundreds injured, including Nurettin Demirtas, the brother of HDP leader Selahattin Demirtas Full story

PKK terrorists fired military helicopter which rescues pregnant woman

Woman, whose pregnancy was put at risk by militants blocking a key road in Hakkari, has been transferred to a hospital by military helicopter Full story

Three terrorist killed in eastern Turkey

Members of PKK terrorist organization and an affiliated group killed in clashes with security forces Full story

MHP leader Bahceli urges end to CHP-HDP 'collaboration'

Leader of Nationalist Movement Party says parties were wrong to demand inquiry into violence across Turkey since Suruc bombing Full story

PM Davutoglu: Daesh, PKK attacks might be linked

Turkish PM Davutoglu hints at common masterminds behind recent wave of terrorist attacks by Daesh and PKK. Full story

HDP leader faces probe over deadly protests

If a criminal case is brought against him, Demirtas may face up to 24 years in jail for inciting violence Full story

President Erdogan: Terrorists like Daesh 'not part of Islam'

Speaking to China's CCTV, Turkish President Erdogan says Islam 'rejects extremism and recommends middle path' Full story

President Erdogan slams HDP leader for Suruc bombing claims

Erdogan calls Selahattin Demirtas' comments on bombing that killed 32 'vulgar,' says 'presidency a very high position and should not to be dishonored like this.' Full story

Violence threatens Turkey's 'solution process' dividend

Renewal of attacks in southern and eastern provinces could jeopardize progress of cease-fire years Full story

More than 1,300 arrested in Turkish police sweep

Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc reveals extent of operations against suspected militants and supporters Full story

Deputy PM: HDP 'used' to kill off Kurdish solution process

Deputy PM says 'supporters of the status quo' have sabotaged solution process Full story

Oil pipeline blown up in east Turkey

Valves closed to stop extra oil flow after explosion at Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline, Turkish Energy Minister Yildiz says Full story

PKK attacks forced Turkey to strike northern Iraq, says US

US officials say Turkey is clear that its operations in Syria target Daesh while in northern Iraq its focus are camps, PKK Full story

Turkish Jets target 'separatist terrorists' in Sirnak

It is believed that the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) was the intended target Full story

Three soldiers injured in Agri rocket attack

Air-and-land operations are underway to find the attackers Full story

Turkey authorizes use of air base by US-led coalition

Ankara officially allows use of air bases after announcing July 24 that U.S.-led coalition can deploy aircraft at bases inside Turkey Full story

PM Davutoglu: Turkey facing 'planned escalation' of terror attacks

'Although Daesh, PKK, DHKP-C feed from various sources, all subservient to the evil that are united around a shared goal,' says Davutoglu Full story

PM Davutoglu: 'We target only those who target Turkey'

Turkish PM warns against the misconception that since Turkey is going through a transitional period, its security forces are incapable of taking measures Full story

Turkey-Iran gas pipeline blown up in Agri province

Turkish Energy Minister Yildiz says that although the explosion caused a fire, it was extinguished within a short time Full story

President Erdogan calls on NATO to 'do its part'

President says Turkey exercising self-defense in bombing raids on Daesh and Kurdish militants Full story

Police detain over 800 in raids against Daesh and PKK terror

Suspects are accused of being members of terrorist organizations Full story

Turkey moves to halt flow of foreign fighters to Syria

Risk analysis centers at airports, improved border security are among efforts to stop militant recruits Full story

Istanbul police hold funeral service for shot officer

City's Chief of Police says Muhammet Fatih Sivri will be neither the first nor the last martyr in the country Full story

Over 2,000 acts of violence by PKK in Turkey in 2015

Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) has been involved in more than 2,000 acts of violence across Turkey in 2015, statistics show Full story

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