The Turkish government said all trade with Israel would pause until a permanent cease-fire is reached in Gaza and “uninterrupted humanitarian aid” is allowed in.
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Turkey Earthquake Trial Opens Amid Anger and Tears
More than 300 people were killed when temblors toppled an upscale residential complex. Survivors hope a court will punish the men who built it.
Cable Car Accident in Antalya, Turkey, Drops Passengers Onto Mountain
Scores of people were stranded, some overnight, after an accident on a rocky hillside above the city of Antalya.
Turkey Restricts Exports to Israel in Protest of War in Gaza
Turkey announced limits on dozens of products, including cement and jet fuel, prompting Israel to threaten retaliatory trade measures.
Turkey’s Opposition Strikes Elections Blow to Erdogan’s Party
A raft of local election victories by rivals of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s governing party could serve as a check on his power.
Istanbul Mayor Headed for Re-election, in Blow to Erdogan’s Party
The opposition chalked up gains against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling party in local elections across Turkey amid voter anger about the economy.
Watch Live: Turkey’s Famous Stork
A 24-hour webcam allows stork lovers worldwide to watch Yaren, who returns to visit his human friend every year.
A Stork, a Fisherman and Their Unlikely Bond Enchant Turkey
Thirteen years ago, a stork landed on a fisherman’s boat looking for food. He has come back every year since, drawing national attention.
Turkey Details Visits by Accused Moscow Attackers to Istanbul
A Turkish official said two of the suspects had made recent trips to Turkey, but were radicalized earlier.
Somalia Faces Potential Conflict With Ethiopia in a ‘Pivotal Year’
Terrorism, hunger and devastating floods have roiled the Horn of Africa nation. Now, it faces an even bigger challenge: the prospect of war with a neighbor, Ethiopia.