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December 28, 2023

Chain-reaction crash in Turkey kills 10, injures 57 on foggy highway

A chain-reaction crash on the Northern Marmara Highway in northwest Turkey involving seven vehicles resulted in at least 10 deaths and 57 injuries, authorities say.

December 26, 2023

Here's what to know about Turkey's decision to move forward with Sweden's bid to join NATO

Turkish President Erdogan has dropped objection to Sweden's entry into the NATO bloc, which prompted a lengthy parliamentary approval process for the Scandinavian nation's bid.

December 22, 2023

Widow of slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi granted political asylum in US: report

Hanan Elatr, the widow of murdered Saudi journalist and dissident Jamal Khashoggi has been granted political asylum in the U.S. Khashoggi was killed by Saudi officials in 2018.

December 21, 2023

Turkey hikes key interest rate in bid to stem inflation

Turkey's central bank on Thursday raised its key interest rate by 2.5 percent in an effort to combat the country's inflation and economic unease.

December 20, 2023

Top 5 survival stories of 2023

As situations of life or death unfolded throughout 2023, these are some of the top stories of survival and miraculous rescues that happened this year.

December 14, 2023

Turkish lawmaker who suffered heart attack after saying Israel will suffer 'the wrath of God' has died

Hasan Bitmez, a Turkish legislator who suffered a heart attack earlier in the week following a speech where he criticized his country's relationship with Israel, has died.

December 13, 2023

Somalia's president says his son didn't flee fatal accident in Turkey and should return to court

Somali president states that son will appear in Turkish court on charges in fatal crash which killed motorcycle courier

December 13, 2023

Fresh sanctions on Hamas leaders highlights key NATO ally's troubling relationship with terrorists

Turkey's increasingly ardent support for Hamas has placed the U.S. in a difficult situation as Ankara continues to shield terrorist leaders from Israel and its allies.

December 12, 2023

Turkish lawmaker suffers heart attack after declaring Israel will 'not be able to escape the wrath of God'

Saadet Party Kocaeli Deputy Hasan Bitmez gave a speech on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, saying Israel will "not be able to escape the wrath of God," before fainting.

December 12, 2023

Turkish soccer club president punches ref in face in wild melee; all matches suspended

The Turkish Football Federation suspended soccer matches on Tuesday after a team's president punched a referee in the face following a 1-1 draw.