Turkey`s Erdogan says not opposed to military coup plot retrials

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 14:28

Turkey`s appeals court in October upheld the convictions of top retired officers for leading a plot to overthrow Erdogan`s government a decade ago.

Turkey`s Gul urges judiciary to stay impartial in graft investigation

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 09:31

Turkish President Abdullah Gul urged the judiciary to remain impartial as it pursues a corruption investigation shaking the government.

Turkish court orders jailed Kurdish lawmakers be freed

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 20:55

A Turkish court ordered the release from jail on Friday of two Kurdish lawmakers being tried for links to militants in a potential boost to a fragile peace process.

Turkey charges 36 Gezi protesters with terrorism

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 19:00

Turkish prosecutors said Friday they have charged 36 protesters with terrorism over mass anti-government demonstrations that swept the country last year.

Turkish military seeks review of coup plot convictions

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 01:43

Turkey`s military said on Thursday it had filed a criminal complaint over court cases involving members of the armed forces, a move which could pave the way for the retrial of hundreds of officers convicted on coup plot charges.

Another ruling party MP quits over Turkey graft scandal

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 19:51

Another lawmaker from Turkey`s ruling party resigned on Tuesday over a high-level corruption scandal, further shaking Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan`s grip on power.

Turkish minister says fending off "mini coup attempt"

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 19:11

Turkey`s government said it was fending off a "mini coup attempt" by elements in the police and judiciary who served the interests of foreign and domestic forces bent on humbling the country.

Turkey `takes $100 billion hit` from political turmoil

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 09:09

The political crisis engulfing Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has cost the economy $100 billion, a top official said Monday, as financial markets rebounded from a massive freefall.

Three lawmakers resign from Turkey ruling party over corruption scandal

Last Updated: Friday, December 27, 2013, 22:44

Three lawmakers including a former minister resigned from Turkey`s ruling Justice and Development Party amidst a high-level bribery and corruption probe ensnaring close government allies.

Protesting Turkish prosecutor piles pressure on Erdogan

Last Updated: Friday, December 27, 2013, 16:08

A Turkish prosecutor accused police on Thursday of obstructing his pursuit of a high-level graft case, adding to public scrutiny of Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan`s government as it hunkered down defiantly.

Protesting Turkish prosecutor piles pressure on PM

Last Updated: Friday, December 27, 2013, 09:10

A Turkish prosecutor accused police on Thursday of obstructing his pursuit of a high-level graft case, adding to public scrutiny of Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan`s government as it hunkered down defiantly.

Turkey graft probe blocked as defiant PM digs in

Last Updated: Friday, December 27, 2013, 01:22

A graft probe that has shaken Turkey`s government to its core and threatened Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan`s rule has been blocked, a prosecutor alleged Thursday.