AK Party

Turkey returns to single-party rule in boost for Erdogan

Turkey's Islamist-rooted AK Party swept to an unexpected victory in elections on Sunday, returning t...

Nov 02, 2015 05:59 AM EST

Bomb attack deepens divisions as Turkey faces bitter election

Aside from a carefully worded statement urging unity, President Tayyip Erdogan was unusually quiet a...

Oct 12, 2015 01:49 AM EDT

Turkey's main opposition accuses Erdogan of blocking coalition efforts

Turkey's main opposition leader has accused President Tayyip Erdogan of blocking efforts to form a c...

Aug 03, 2015 08:35 AM EDT

Turkey's Erdogan: Snap vote 'inevitable' if no government within deadline

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said a snap election would be "inevitable" if both the ruling AK Pa...

Jun 14, 2015 06:47 PM EDT

Kurdish party thwarts Erdogan's ambitions with Turkish election advance

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's hopes of assuming greater powers suffered a major setback on Sund...

Jun 08, 2015 05:54 AM EDT

Regional crises push Turkey, Saudi closer despite ideological rift

Turkey is cultivating closer relations with Saudi Arabia’s new leadership, putting aside long-stan...

May 08, 2015 10:29 AM EDT

Turkish PM denies bid to stifle graft investigation

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said graft allegations against four former ministers were par...

Jan 07, 2015 03:06 AM EST