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The artillery-fired cluster munitions could be lethal to Russian troops—and Ukrainian civilians.

ANKARA: The recent US announcement to impose export controls on several Turkish companies for allegedly doing business with Russia has stirred debate on the effectiveness of these sanctions and whether Ankara, with elections looming, should respond in some manner to protect its rising trade relations with Moscow. This is the first time Washington has sanctioned Turkish

Challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu is showing signs of closing the gap on incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

As Turkey's elections near, NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Soner Cagaptay, an expert on Turkish politics, about President Recep Tayyip Erdogan political fate after last month's deadly earthquakes.

Turkey holds the key to Swedens application to join NATO. Ankaras demands that Stockholm drop its support for Kurdish independence groups is worrying Kurdish exiles.

The earthquake’s staggering reconstruction bill will join other economic woes as the country’s autocratic leader faces re-election.

The US secretary of state will view earthquake relief efforts at Incirlik Air Base and meet with his Turkish counterpart in Ankara.

Join us for an expert webcast with on-the-ground insights into the humanitarian crisis in Turkey and Syria following the earthquakes centered near Gaziantep. Watch live starting at 1:00 p.m. EST (1800 GMT) on Wednesday, February 15, 2023.

We’re nine months into Sweden and Finland’s NATO bid, and it’s looking ever-less likely that their wish will be granted.

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