New details of the Justice Department’s handling of the accusations against Halkbank reveal how Turkey’s leader pressured the president, prompting concern from top White House aides.
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Turkey Sentences U.S. Consulate Guard Nazmi Mete Canturk to Over 5 Years in Jail
Nazmi Mete Canturk, a guard at the United States Consulate, was accused of aiding a terrorist group, a charge the Americans and other critics say is baseless.
Roots of War: When Armenia Talked Tough, Azerbaijan Took Action
While Azerbaijan is the main driver of the Nagorno-Karabakh war, analysts say, Armenia’s populist prime minister pushed the situation to the brink.
Russian Airstrikes Kill Dozens of Turkish-Backed Rebels in Syria
Analysts say the assault, which violated a seven-month truce, could be seen as a warning to Ankara.
U.S. Embassy in Turkey Issues Security Alert and Suspends Services
The embassy said it had received “credible reports” of potential attacks and kidnappings aimed at Americans and other foreign nationals in Istanbul.
Turkey Moves Closer to Activating Its Russian Air Defense System
With the firing of a test missile, Turkey appeared to ignore an agreement with the Trump administration to delay putting the S-400 system into operation.
For Nagorno-Karabakh’s Dueling Sides, Living Together Is ‘Impossible’
Armenians and Azerbaijanis coexisted in Soviet days. But conflict over the disputed territory exploded in the late 1980s, leaving festering wounds that have erupted anew.
Turkish Defector Says He Was Ordered to Kill Politician in Austria
The testimony by the man, who claimed to be an intelligence agent, offers insight into President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s pursuit of foes and undermines the conviction of a U.S. Consulate employee in Istanbul.
Fighting Eases, Briefly, After Cease-Fire Between Armenia and Azerbaijan
The Armenian Defense Ministry said most of the front line was “relatively calm.” But renewed shelling was reported at night.
Chevron’s Purchase Could Unlock Israel’s Natural Gas Bonanza
The oil giant’s takeover of Noble Energy gives it a foothold in an emerging energy hot spot: the eastern Mediterranean Sea.