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Early Results Go Against Erdogan and Turkey’s Ruling Party in Historic Election
Polls have closed in the Turkish election, with initial results indicating that the president's plans for constitutional change will not be successful.
Syrian Refugees Can’t Vote in Turkey’s Election — But They Have A Lot Riding on the Outcome
The huge influx of Syrian refugees has led to tensions in Turkey, and many are worried about the possibility of a backlash after Sunday’s election.
Volunteers Rush to Monitor Turkish Elections Amid Fears of Fraud
Tens of thousands of volunteers have signed up to monitor Turkey's general elections amid fears that the process will not be free and fair.
Erdogan Hopes to Further Consolidate Powers in Turkish Election
Turkey will go to the polls on Sunday in a general election that could make or break President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's plans to vastly increase his own powers and further shape the country to his vision.
Our Cleric's Better Than Your Cleric: Turkey's President Promises Top Imam a Private Jet
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says if the Pope has a private jet then so should his country's top cleric — although it turns out the pontiff actually travels by Alitalia.
Kurdish Anger Simmers as Turkey Accused of Killing Unarmed Teenagers
VICE News visited Cizre, southeast Turkey, where fearful Kurdish residents accuse the state of shooting dead several children and young militants have set up armed checkpoints.
VICE News Capsule: Wednesday, January 21
Turkish authorities target Erdogan opponents in wiretapping raids, dozens of migrants accuse French police of brutality in Calais, Italian police bust mafia drug ring in Rome, and India's tiger population is up by almost a third in four years.
A Mysterious Twitter Whistleblower Is Trying to Take Down the President of Turkey
An anonymous Twitter user has captivated Turkey with explosive revelations, including the claim that the country's president plotted terrorist-style attacks on civilians to frame his opponents.
Turkey's President Erdogan Tells EU to 'Mind Its Own Business' Over Media Arrests
The leader said he did not care about damaging Turkey's bid for EU membership, after the bloc denounced the detentions of at least 27 opposition media figures as "against European values."
Kobane Offensive Adds Obstacles to Kurdish-Turkish Peace Process
Just 18 months after the Kurdish Worker's Party in Turkey announced a ceasefire, the siege in Kobane could put the fragile peace process between the government and Kurds at risk.
Kurds Don't Believe Turkey Wants To Fight The Islamic State
Ankara is expected to authorize military operations against the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq. But Syrian and Turkish Kurds are still convinced the two are allies.