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US pastor's release a 'tremendous step' - Trump

President Donald Trump said that the release of US pastor Andrew Brunson after two years in Turkish custody was a "tremendous step" toward improved relations with Turkey, but he denied cutting a deal with Ankara.
World • 13 Oct 18

Turkish lira weakens as US warns of further sanctions

The Turkish lira has weakened to 5.86 against the dollar from its previous close of 5.8150 as investors weighed up a US warning that Turkey should expect more economic sanctions unless it hands over detained American pastor Andrew Brunson.
World • 17 Aug 18

United States threatens to increase sanctions on Turkey

The United States has threatened to levy more sanctions on the troubled Turkish economy if an American pastor who is being held on terror-related charges is not released.
Turkey • 16 Aug 18

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