Arrests in Turkey Silence Erdogan’s Rivals, Opposition Says

Turkey has arrested at least 390 people associated with the political opposition since March.

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Kurdish PKK Fighters Burn Weapons in Step Toward Peace With Turkey

The disarmament of the P.K.K., a group that has battled since the 1980s for Kurdish independence, could end a conflict that has killed more than 40,000 people.

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Turkey Cracks Down on Fliers Who Stand Up Too Soon, Threatening Fines

As of this month, passengers who stand before planes fully stop may be fined by the Turkish government.

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Will Putin Be in Turkey for Peace Talks? Kremlin’s List Indicates Not.

A hard-line aide to the Russian president will instead lead the delegation, according to a Kremlin statement.

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Detained Tufts Student Must Be Moved to Vermont, Court Rules

Rumeysa Ozturk, an international student from Turkey, was detained in Massachusetts in March and later taken to Louisiana. The ruling said she must be transferred within a week.

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Turkey and Israel Aim to Avoid Clashes in Syria as Tensions Rise

The two sides have started talks to prevent conflicts between their troops in Syria, amid a growing rivalry for influence in the region.

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Turkey’s Opposition Is Energized: ‘The Fire Is Already Lit’

Supporters of the political opposition are finding ways to fight back after the government jailed the top political rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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For Some Autocrats, Even Rigged Elections Can Be Too Much of a Threat

Protests are raging in Turkey after the arrest of the country’s most prominent opposition politician.

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Turkey Deports BBC Reporter Who Covered Mass Protests

Mark Lowen was detained in Istanbul after reporting on unrest prompted by the arrest of a rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the broadcaster said.

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Turkey’s Opposition Calls for Boycott and Mass Protests After Arrest of Istanbul Mayor

To pressure President Recep Tayyip Erdogan over the jailing of his top rival, the opposition wants Turks to boycott companies that back Mr. Erdogan and plans to organize a protest this weekend.

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