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Almost 500 face court in Turkey's biggest coup trial

Nearly 500 suspects, including army generals and pilots, have gone on trial in Turkey, many accused of commanding last year's failed coup attempt from an air base in the capital, Ankara.
News • 01 Aug 17

Erdogan says Turkey will work with US against terrorism

US President Donald Trump welcomed Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan to the White House and told reporters the two would have "long and hard discussions" that would make their bilateral relationship better.
World • 16 May 17

Erdogan will back death penalty if it is voted in

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told a rally of more than a million people in Istanbul that he would approve the death penalty if parliament voted for it, following last month's failed coup.
News • 08 Aug 16

Turkey expels nearly 1,400 personnel from army

The Turkish government dismissed nearly 1,400 military personnel for suspected links to a cleric it blames for an attempted coup, state media said.
News • 02 Aug 16

Turkey dismisses 1,600 military personnel

Turkish authorities have announced the dismissal of more than 1,600 military personnel and the closure of more than 130 media outlets, CNN Turk has reported.
News • 28 Jul 16

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