Istanbul prepares to vote in high-stakes mayoral election re-run
Erdogan’s party faces uphill battle to wrest back control of Turkey’s largest city
Erdogan’s party faces uphill battle to wrest back control of Turkey’s largest city
Post-coup purge and ailing economy led many AK Party supporters to vote against reforms
AKP’s success in election has confounded analysts and voters alike
Move a challenge to Erdogan, who seeks to bolster his power after winning presidency
Rivals fear move may entrench authoritarian rule in Turkey
Hassan Rouhani in Turkey for two-day state visit
At least 284 workers confirmed dead, with 18 still trapped inside
There’s distrust of the official death toll as well as of the government
More than 140 miners remain trapped as death toll in explosion climbs close to 300
Hopes fade for 100 inside as anger grows over government’s cosiness with mining firms
Riot deployed in central Istanbul square in anticipation of clashes
Berkin Elvan (15) dies months after being hit in the head with tear-gas canister during protest
PM mooted idea of shutting sites to stop foes posting recordings purportedly exposing corruption
In one recording, Erdogan purportedly tells shipping magnate to appeal frigate tender rfesult
Mustafa Sarigül is currently the focus of much attention – both good and bad
Deepening corruption scandal claims first victims from PM’s inner circle
Ankara accused of backing organisations bent on spreading instability
Anti-government demonstrators attempt to regroup after hundreds evicted from Gezi Park last night
Comments followed meeting of Turkey’s Erdogan with select group of protesters
Erdogan vows to press ahead with plans to redevelop Taksim Square in Istanbul
Prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan signals he could mobilise mass support to crush protests
Prime minister’s pugnacious style allows no compromise or concession of error
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