Apr 02 Turkish president Erdogan’s party challenges results of local elections By Associated Press Erdogan's conservative and Islamic-based party lost its decades-old stronghold of Ankara to the opposition and is trailing in the tight race for Istanbul. Continue reading
Oct 11 Watch 10:32 How the U.S. should respond to Jamal Khashoggi’s disappearance As details of journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s disappearance emerge, some business leaders are protesting the Saudi government by pulling out of an upcoming summit. Meanwhile, lawmakers are urging President Trump to take decisive action. Foreign affairs correspondent Nick Schifrin talks to… Continue watching
Oct 08 Watch 9:22 Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi has disappeared. Will the U.S. take a stand? Jamal Khashoggi, a singular voice willing to criticize Saudi leaders, has disappeared in Istanbul at the Saudi consulate. The Washington Post columnist and prominent former editor has previously spoken out about some of crown prince Mohammed bin Salman's actions, including… Continue watching
Mar 27 Watch 8:14 Turmoil and terrorism breed economic uncertainty for Turkey By PBS News Hour Turkey's tourism outlook has never been so bleak. Increasing terrorism by the Islamic State group and the PKK have driven the country into its worst tourism slump ever, a major sector of the economy. International concerns about political uncertainty, as… Continue watching
Mar 21 Photo: Turkish women spring forward By News Desk Women jump over a bonfire during the Newroz celebrations at Topkapi Culture Park in Istanbul, Turkey on March 21. Newroz is the March 21 festival that marks the beginning of spring and is celebrated mainly in Iran, Afghanistan, India and… Continue reading
Mar 15 Watch 7:42 Erdogan opponents fear historic vote threatens liberty, secularism By PBS News Hour Turkish citizens will vote next month on a referendum that would grant President Recep Tayyip Erdogan controversial new powers. The referendum is happening at a time of heightened political tension, with an ongoing purge of tens of thousands of government… Continue watching
Dec 12 Watch 3:29 News Wrap: Syrian forces on the verge of recapturing Aleppo By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, the Syrian army and its allies appeared on the verge of recapturing the city of Aleppo. The military said it now controls 99 percent of eastern Aleppo, leaving rebels with a tiny enclave. Also, in… Continue watching
Oct 29 U.S. orders families of consulate workers in Istanbul to leave By Associated Press The State Department is ordering family members of employees posted to the U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul to leave because of security concerns. Continue reading
Aug 27 Turkey opens third Bosphorus bridge By Daniel Moritz-Rabson Turkey has opened its third bridge over the Bosphorus, which connects Istanbul's Asian and European sides. Continue reading
Jul 18 Watch 12:06 After failed coup, Erdogan emerges stronger and Turkey’s secularism weaker By Marcia Biggs Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan appears to have emerged from Friday’s failed coup stronger, but the rule of secular law may suffer. Special correspondent Marcia Biggs reports and Hari Sreenivasan learns more from chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Warner and… Continue watching