by WorldTribune Staff, July 18, 2016 The swiftness with which Turkey moved to round up alleged coup plotters indicates President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government had a prepared list of dissidents beforehand, a European Union official said. “It looks at least as if something has been prepared. The lists are available, which indicates it was prepared […]
by WorldTribune Staff, July 18, 2016 Germany slammed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s response to a failed coup attempt, criticizing what it called “revolting scenes of caprice and revenge.” German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s spokesman Steffen Seibert told reporters on July 18 that Berlin had grave questions about Erdogan’s response, which included consideration of a return […]
by WorldTribune Staff, July 17, 2016 The coup attempt in Turkey “is not surprising” as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan “aims to make Turkey an Islamic state again,” Israeli analyst Dr. Ephraim Herrera said. “Erdogan is connected to the Muslim Brotherhood, so naturally the partisans of the Ataturk movement, who follow Mustafa Kemal Ataturk who’d removed […]
by WorldTribune Staff, July 17, 2016 A Turkish government official said the United States was behind the failed coup attempt in Turkey. Labor and Social Security Minister Suleyman Soylu accused the Americans despite U.S. President Barack Obama’s call Friday for all sides in Turkey to support the democratically elected government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. […]
by WorldTribune Staff, July 17, 2016 Egypt blocked a United Nations Security Council statement drafted by the United States that called on all parties to “respect the democratically elected government of Turkey,” diplomats said. The move came after Turkish forces loyal to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan turned back an alleged military coup on July 16. […]
by WorldTribune Staff, July 17, 2016 The failed coup attempt in Turkey was poorly planned and executed and could have been “staged” by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, according to cleric and Hizmet movement leader Fethullah Gulen. Gulen, who lives in exile in the United States, rejected any accusation that he was behind the coup. The […]
The following was published on May 8, 2016. The Turkish military reports it has “fully seized control” of the country from Recep Tayyip Erdoğan amid reports of scattered gunfire and explosions. Turkey’s state broadcaster TRT, announced the military coup was under way. Erdoğan issued a mobile phone appeal for the people to take to the […]
by WorldTribune Staff, July 13, 2016 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has led “the most right-wing government in Israeli history” to a trio of stunning diplomatic successes. Analysts say Netanyahu continues to prove the conventional wisdom wrong after his “triumphant” tour of Africa, warming of relations and increased security cooperation with Egypt and the restoration of […]
by WorldTribune Staff, July 8, 2016 After rebuilding ties with Israel and Russia, Turkey is now set to restore relations with Egypt. Ankara will soon send a delegation to Cairo for talks on restoring ties, according to the deputy leader of Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP). “God willing ties with Egypt will also […]
Special to WorldTribune.com By Norman Bailey Israel has conceded Turkish demands and betrayed allies in return for illusory gains. After years of a hostile political relationship, Israel and Turkey have decided to restore diplomatic relations, apparently on the following bases: Having already apologized to Turkey for the passengers on the Turkish blockade runner Mavi Marmara […]
