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Istanbul Mayor's Lawyer Arrested in Turkey, Sparking Outcry
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Istanbul Mayor's Lawyer Arrested in Turkey, Sparking Outcry

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Mehmet Pehlivan, imprisoned Ekrem Imamoglu's lawyer, is reported to have been arrested by Turkish authorities.
Protests Surge in Istanbul Over Mayor Imamoglu's Imprisonment
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Protests Surge in Istanbul Over Mayor Imamoglu's Imprisonment

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Turkey's opposition leader has visited Istanbul's imprisoned mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, after six nights of extensive protests demanding his release. Thousands of demonstrators went out onto Istanbul's streets again on Tuesday evening
EU Faces Limited Options as Tensions Rise in Turkey
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EU Faces Limited Options as Tensions Rise in Turkey

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The stakes are high, but the roles are locked. The tensions in Turkey have become a power struggle where no one can afford to back down, fears the political scientist Paul Levin
Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu Named Opposition Presidential Candidate
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Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu Named Opposition Presidential Candidate

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Istanbul's imprisoned mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has been formally appointed as the opposition's presidential candidate, the CHP party's spokesperson announced according to AFP. More than 1,100 people have been detained since he was arrested last week
Turkish Regime Jails Istanbul Mayor, Sparking Opposition Tensions
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Turkish Regime Jails Istanbul Mayor, Sparking Opposition Tensions

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The decision to imprison the imprisoned mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem Imamoğlu, is no surprise. But the Turkish regime's action also appears to be an attempt to divide the opposition, says analyst Aras Lindh
Protests Surge in Istanbul as Mayor Imamoglu Faces Imprisonment
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Protests Surge in Istanbul as Mayor Imamoglu Faces Imprisonment

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The Mayor of Istanbul, opposition politician Ekrem Imamoglu, is being shut out. The message comes after Imamoglu was imprisoned
Imprisoned Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu Poised to Challenge Erdogan
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Imprisoned Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu Poised to Challenge Erdogan

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When the Turkish opposition party CHP held internal elections for its upcoming presidential candidate, ten times as many people voted as the party has members. The vast majority cast their supporting votes for Istanbul's currently imprisoned mayor Ekrem Imamoglu
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu Dismissed After Arrest
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Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu Dismissed After Arrest

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Istanbul's mayor, opposition politician Ekrem Imamoglu, is being shut out. The message comes after Imamoglu was imprisoned pending a trial
Platform X Closes Accounts in Politically Unstable Turkey
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Platform X Closes Accounts in Politically Unstable Turkey

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The platform X, owned by tech billionaire Elon Musk, has shut down several people's accounts in politically turbulent Turkey. This is reported by the news site Politico
Protests Erupt in Istanbul as Mayor Faces Terror Allegations
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Protests Erupt in Istanbul as Mayor Faces Terror Allegations

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Immoral and groundless. That's how Istanbul's arrested mayor Ekrem Imamoglu describes the allegations directed against him
Erdogan's Crackdown on CHP Sparks Concerns Over Turkey's Democracy
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Erdogan's Crackdown on CHP Sparks Concerns Over Turkey's Democracy

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President Erdogan's tightening grip on Turkey has so far mainly targeted the Kurds. That he is now taking on the old state-bearing party CHP is "new and very disturbing", says Turkey expert Jenny White
Massive Protests Erupt in Istanbul Over Mayor's Arrest
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Massive Protests Erupt in Istanbul Over Mayor's Arrest

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Demonstrators and police clash in central Istanbul as protests against the arrest of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu grow. Over 300,000 gathered in protests directed against President Recep Tayyip's regime, according to the opposition
Istanbul Protests Escalate as Police Use Tear Gas and Rubber Bullets
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Istanbul Protests Escalate as Police Use Tear Gas and Rubber Bullets

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The protests continue in Turkey after Istanbul's popular mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was arrested on suspicion of bribery and terrorism offenses. On Thursday evening, the police used tear gas and rubber bullets against demonstrators in Istanbul
Istanbul Erupts in Protest After Mayor's Arrest Despite Ban
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Istanbul Erupts in Protest After Mayor's Arrest Despite Ban

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Thousands of people are protesting in Istanbul after the city's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has been arrested. This despite Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan having banned demonstrations
Istanbul Mayor's Arrest Sparks Political Tensions Across Europe
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Istanbul Mayor's Arrest Sparks Political Tensions Across Europe

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Istanbul's popular mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has been arrested, suspected of supporting a terrorist group. Imamoglu is seen as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's foremost challenger
Turkish streets cleared of dogs after girl's death
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Turkish streets cleared of dogs after girl's death

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Turkey's Interior Ministry promises to fully enforce a controversial law to get rid of millions of stray dogs. The announcement comes after a two-year-old was killed in a dog attack
Large Russian attack on Ukraine – several injured
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Large Russian attack on Ukraine – several injured

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Russia has attacked Ukraine with a large number of missiles and attack drones. At least a dozen people were injured
PKK declares ceasefire after 40 years
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PKK declares ceasefire after 40 years

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The Kurdish terrorist-stamped organization PKK declares ceasefire with Turkey. The message comes two days after the organization's leader urged to lay down arms
Erdogan on PKK's message: "Historic opportunity"
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Erdogan on PKK's message: "Historic opportunity"

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Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomes the announcement that the Kurdish terrorist-labeled organization PKK will be dissolved.
The Kurdish PKK should lay down their arms
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The Kurdish PKK should lay down their arms

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The Kurdish terrorist-labeled organization PKK is to be dissolved. "I urge to lay down the weapons and I take on the historical responsibility for this appeal", announces the group's imprisoned leader Abdullah Öcalan
The PKK should lay down their weapons
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The PKK should lay down their weapons

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The Kurdish terrorist-labeled organization PKK is to be dissolved. "I urge to lay down the weapons and I take on the historical responsibility for this appeal," announces the group's imprisoned leader Abdullah Öcalan
Controversial Özil takes a seat in Erdogan's party
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Controversial Özil takes a seat in Erdogan's party

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During his football career, Mesut Özil received criticism for posing in photos with Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and he quit the German national team in protest. Now, the German-Turk has been elected to the central council of the President's conservative Islamist party
282 arrested in major crackdown on PKK
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282 arrested in major crackdown on PKK

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Turkish police have arrested 282 people in a nationwide raid against the terrorist-designated organization PKK, according to Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya.
Musk's son is everywhere – what does it mean?
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Musk's son is everywhere – what does it mean?

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Behind the president's desk in the White House stands a four-year-old and picks his nose. The boy in a shirt, sweater, and coat is Elon Musk's son
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