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

Turkey defeats Italy in Euro Basketball 2015 group match

Turkey is now scheduled to play against Spain in Berlin at 9 p.m. local time [1900 GMT] Sunday. 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

4.5G network opens new era, Turk Telekom CEO says

Turk Telekom CEO says ultimate winner of new era will be Turkish consumers Full story

Armenian troops accused of injuring Azerbaijanis

The Azerbaijani Defense Ministry claims Armenian troops opened fire on a village along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border, injuring three Azerbaijanis Full story

Europe 'rejects' extradition of PKK suspects

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

Protesters storm Ministry of Environment building

Demonstrators establish sit-in at ministry’s headquarters demanding resignation of environment minister 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

56 dead in bloody Boko Haram attack

Attack took place over the weekend in Nigeria's northeastern Borno state Full story

Turkey wins first blind football Europe victory

Turkish national team defeats Russia 1-0 in final, qualifies for 2016 Rio Paralympic Games Full story

Beirut protests end with 3-day deadline for government

Demonstrations in Lebanon’s capital wrap up with protesters giving government three days to meet their demands Full story

Turkey celebrates Victory Day

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

Libya boat disaster death toll climbs to 119

Local authorities find bodies of at least 119 would-be migrants who appear to have drowned while trying to make it to Europe 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

Turkish swimmer breaks youth record to win fourth gold

Viktoria Zeynep Gunes wins at 200m breaststroke in world juniors, becomes third woman to swim under 2.20.00 in history Full story

ASELSAN in negotiations with Russian, European companies

Turkish defense enterprise ranked 62 in world's top 100 companies in the sector 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

Economy grows, but support for Syriza shrinks

Economy expands 1.6 percent in 2nd quarter, but support shrinks for Syriza Full story

Five policemen injured in Sirnak attack

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

Two more arrest warrants issued in Bangkok bombing case

Warrants for Thai Muslim female and foreigner follow weekend arrest of 28-year-old man and discovery of suspected bomb making components Full story

Daesh razes another ancient temple in Syria’s Palmyra

Militant group demolishes Roman-era Temple of Bel, a 2,000-year-old UNESCO world heritage site 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

Egypt court slaps 3 Jazeera journalists with jail terms

In high-profile retrial, Egypt slaps 3 journalists for Al Jazeera’s English-language news service with 3 years each in jail Full story

24 people injured in Mardin bomb attack

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

US: Turkey's help for Syrian refugees ‘worthy of recognition’

'This is a nation that has taken on more than a million people fleeing Syria, and fleeing violence in Syria,' says White House Full story

TV news employees killed during live report are remembered by colleagues

Two television news employees who were shot to death on air during a live broadcast Wednesday are being remembered by their colleagues as "special people" who could "brighten up a room." 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

Underwater excavations in Mugla lead to discovery of 2,100-year-old stove

Excavations conducted in the ancient city of Knidos, which was largely preserved under water, lead to the discovery of a 2,100-year-old stove. Full story

Laleli Fashion Shopping Festival kicks off, aims to be a world-renowned brand

Laleli Fashion Shopping Festival kicks off, aiming to be a world-renowned brand Organized by the Laleli Industrialists and Businessmen's Association (LASİAD), the Laleli Fashion Shopping Festival will be held for the fourth time, starting today. Full story

Turkey’s 'first solar public bus' to hit Istanbul roads

The Istanbul Electric Tram and Tunnel Company plans to launch one solar-powered bus on Thursday and several more in the coming days Full story

Istanbul Film Festival head resigns

Festival organizers says Azize Tan will continue to support Istanbul Film Festival as advisor Full story

Thousands of Nigerian children perish from malnutrition

At least 1,000 children die of malnutrition in Nigeria every day, making up roughly 55 percent of under-five deaths in country Full story

'UNRWA funding gap may delay Gaza school year'

Dwindling funds at UN’s Palestine refugee agency may delay academic year in beleagured Gaza Strip Full story

World Athletics 2015: Bolt wins 100-meter title

Jamaica's Usain Bolt beats Justin Gatlin to retain 100-meter title at World Athletics Championship in Beijing Full story

Kaljo happy after ban on wearing headscarves removed in basketball

Growing up in the U.S., Bosnian professional basketball player Indira Kaljo, 27, said after she has successfully received approval from FIBA to wear her headscarf during play. Full story

Russia: Transaero faces challenges to stay airborn

Russia’s second-largest airline struggles with financial difficulties as ruble depreciation, sanctions hit revenue Full story

Pentagon warns Iran about Russian missile defense deal

Obama will have military options if Russia delivers S-300 missile systems, says spokesman 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

Rain uncovers more trafficking victims on Thai border

Discovery on Thai-Malay border occurs in same area where police found 139 graves scattered around 28 abandoned transit camps in May 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

Global stocks in rout on Asian crisis fears

Depreciation of emerging market currencies, combined with low commodities prices, make investors around the globe nervous Full story

Beirut sanitation crisis triggers protests, clashes

‘The people want the regime overthrown!’, protesters chant in throwback to ‘Arab Spring’ uprisings of 2011 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

Barrel bombs fall on Syria’s Douma, killing 50

Syrian army helicopters drop barrel bombs on opposition-held Damascus suburb, killing dozens, asserts local source 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

European Commission: Greek snap election, no surprise

European Commission says call by Greek PM Tsipras for snap election was expected following repeated phone calls with President Juncker 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

No clear solution to Europe’s migrant crisis

Turkey has received more people than any other state -- almost 2 million -- with little international help 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

Yunus Emre Institute to hold 'Turkish festival' in Istanbul

The event by state-run int'l cultural organization to start Saturday at Ulker Sports Arena in Turkey's biggest city Full story

Europe warned for discrimination against migrants

International Organization for Migration says nearly 100,000 migrants arrived in Europe by sea in 2015 Full story

British broadcaster BBC defends PKK terror group report

The BBC statement comes after Turkey’s Foreign Ministry condemned it for publishing the report, calling the move 'clear support to terrorism' 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

Five migrants die in effort to reach Greece's Kos

Syrian refugees among those attempting to reach Greek island from Turkey's Bodrum coast 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

Killer Assad forces bombed bazaar in Douma: more than 100 killed

At least 100 are killed after Syrian army helicopters drop ‘barrel bombs’ on opposition-held E. Ghouta, asserts local source Full story

Indonesian plane’s wreckage spotted in Papua mountains

Debris and smoke from flight that went missing with 54 people on board seen miles from destination airport in remote settlement Full story

Terrorist organization PKK's tactics 'risk civilian lives'

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

Death toll after blast at warehouse rises to 114

Tons of sodium cyanide found at site; potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate and calcium carbide also discovered Full story

62 still missing since Egypt's 'Rabaa' massacre

Hundreds were killed in 2013 when security forces dispersed two protest camps in Cairo's Rabaa al-Adawiya and Nahda squares Full story

Besiktas start the new season with a 5-2 victory

Besiktas hammered Mersin Idmanyurdu 5-2 in the Turkish Spor Toto Super League at Mersin Stadium on Sunday night. Full story

Istanbul’s most expensive place to rent property: The Grand Bazaar

Kalpakçılar Street of the Grand Bazaar tops the list of the most expensive streets in Istanbul in terms of rent, starting from $2,000 per square meter per worth. Urban transformation will skyrocket Gaziosmanpaşa district’s house prices. 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

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