
Turkish left party rebels in favour of new constitution

An illustration of the tension just days ahead of a key referendum in Turkey: Some 7,300 members of the DSP leftist party have resigned en masse because they plan to defy their party and vote ‘yes’ to constitutional reform in the September 12 poll.

No decision for Brazil, Turkey to join Iran talks

In response to a news report quoting Iranian foreign minister as saying that the Vienna group "has accepted" the presence of Brazil and Turkey in fuel swap talks, diplomats says no such decision has been made.

EU officials assure Turkey over accession

The commitment came after a meeting in Istanbul between EU officials, Turkish Foreign Minister Davutoglu and Turkey's chief negotiator in membership talks, Bagis.

All eyes on Turkey’s Constitutional Court

Constitutional Court is faced with a historic decision, which might increase the possibility of early elections.

Gül tells Europe not to worry

Turkish President reitares Turkey part of EuropeTurkey is not shifting away from Europe.

Iran says nuclear talks to resume with Brazil, Turkey

Iran said on Tuesday it would soon resume nuclear talks with Turkey and Brazil -- a tentative first step back to international negotiations after a new wave of sanctions was imposed on Tehran over its disputed nuclear work.

Man arrested over explosive find ahead of G8

Canadian police have charged a man with possession of explosives as security remains tight for today’s G8 summit in Ontario.

Poland taking its EU presidency seriously, early

Poland is getting a head start on preparations for its turn holding the rotating European Union presidency.

Parliament pushes Commission into driving seat

The four main political groupings in the European parliament have told the European Commission it’s time to stir itself and propose ideas for the EU’s economic governance.

TURKISH FM: NOBODY CAN UNJUSTLY ATTACK OUR PEOPLE

DURING THE CONFERENCE ON INTERACTION AND CONFIDENCE-BUILDING MEASURES IN ASIA," İN İSTANBUL, TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER AHMET DAVUTOGLU ANSWERED REPORTERS' QUESTIONS ON THE RECENT ISRAELI RAID ON GAZA AID SHIP.

Full Text of Turkish FM Davutoğlu's speech in UN Security Council

This action was uncalled for. Israeli actions constitute a grave breach of international law.

TURKISH PM: “AID SHIP RAID IS ISRAELI STATE TERRORISM”

Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan on Monday accused Israel of state terrorism after Israeli marines stormed a Turkish aid ship bound for Gaza.