Sep 19 Erdogan defends his actions after coup attempt in PBS NewsHour interview By Larisa Epatko Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told the PBS NewsHour that it is wrong for the United States to deny the sale of guns to his guards in response to his crackdown on terrorist organizations. You can watch excerpts of the… Continue reading
Sep 18 Watch 2:53 Erdogan raises questions about U.S. partnership over weapons deal By PBS News Hour Turkey has been an important ally to the U.S. for years, but conflicts over fighting the Islamic State in Syria, human rights and other issues have driven a wedge into that relationship. Judy Woodruff talks with William Brangham about her… Continue watching
Sep 18 After violence at embassy, U.S. withdraws proposal to let Turkish security guards buy guns By Josh Lederman, Associated Press The Trump administration has withdrawn a proposal to let Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's security guards buy $1.2 million in U.S.-made weapons, a congressional official said Monday, following violence against protesters during Erdogan's visit to Washington this spring. Continue reading
Aug 30 Watch 9:09 Erdogan’s crackdown targets every aspect of Turkish society By PBS News Hour, Nick Schifrin A failed military coup in Turkey last July served as a turning point for government efforts to crack down on opposition groups. The coup prompted Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to declare a state of emergency and since then thousands… Continue watching
Aug 20 Germany welcomes release of writer sought by Turkey By Associated Press Germany's foreign minister welcomed the release Sunday of Dogan Akhanli, a German writer detained in Spain on a Turkish warrant. Continue reading
Jul 15 Watch 4:07 Turkey continues crackdown one year after failed coup By PBS News Hour It has been one year since renegade soldiers in Turkey attempted a failed coup to oust President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Since Erdogan's security forces stopped the coup, his government has cracked down on perceived opponents with thousands of civil servants… Continue watching
Jul 12 Watch 3:37 News Wrap: Yellen signals likely interest rate hike By PBS News Hour In the our news wrap Wednesday, Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen affirmed that short-term interest rates are likely to rise again in the coming months, but left the door open to change those plans. Also, Brazil's former president was convicted… Continue watching
Jul 10 Tillerson hopes to mend strained U.S.-Turkey ties By Matthew Lee, Associated Press ISTANBUL — U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Monday acknowledged severe strains in U.S.-Turkey relations, although he said he is hopeful of mending ties with the NATO ally and partner in the anti-Islamic State coalition. He also said he… Continue reading
Jun 15 Watch 3:19 Adding to tensions with Turkey, Erdogan’s security team charged in assault of D.C. protesters By PBS News Hour A month since demonstrators were attacked by Turkish security forces outside the ambassador's residence in Washington, D.C. authorities have issued warrants on assault charges. Some suspects have been arrested, but most returned home to Turkey after the attack. Hari Sreenivasan… Continue watching
May 16 Watch 9:25 Trump meets with Turkey’s Erdogan amid slew of tensions By PBS News Hour President Trump welcomed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to the White House Tuesday amid increased tensions between the two allies. Chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Warner reports, then Jeffrey Brown speaks with Soner Cagaptay of The Washington Institute and Ali… Continue watching