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Anti-war Russians watched the Wagner mutiny from Turkey, and worry about what's next
Russians who fled to Turkey after their country invaded Ukraine worry that Russian President Vladimir Putin may increase repressive measures that will affect their loved ones back home.
Polls have closed in Turkey's presidential runoff election
Voters in Turkey returned to the polls Sunday to decide whether the country's longtime leader stretches his increasingly authoritarian rule into a third decade or is unseated by a challenger.
Turkey's runoff election will decide if Erdogan extends his 20-year rule
After an inconclusive round one, Sunday's vote should decide whether citizens still want President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in charge for another five-year term, and he could have an edge to win.
The Ukraine grain deal is extended 2 months, helping ease the global food crisis
An agreement allowing Ukrainian grain to ship through the Black Sea has been extended for two months just a day before its expiration — overcoming Russia's threats to pull out of the deal.
Takeaways from Turkey's election as it heads toward a runoff
Neither longtime Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan nor his main challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu were able to win more than 50% of the vote. That means Turkey is heading for a runoff on May 28.
Turkey's Erdogan says he would accept a presidential election runoff
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was locked in a tight election race, with a make-or-break runoff against his chief challenger possible as the final votes were counted.
How Recep Tayyip Erdogan became Turkey's most powerful leader
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is facing a united opposition in Sunday's election that threatens his grip on power. But how did Erdogan manage to stay untouched for so long?
Turkey's president has built vast power over 20 years. But he may lose on Sunday
A struggling economy and slow earthquake response add up to a tough election for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has dominated Turkish politics for the past 20 years.
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