Erdogan’s control is predicted to extend to even selecting key ministers in Davutoglu's government
Nation's ruling AK Party selects Ahmet Davutoglu, a close ally of President-elect Erdogan, in widely expected move
Some say it is far from clear where Ankara's loyalties lie regarding radical Islamist groups like Islamic State, though others see signs of improving intelligence cooperation
Analysts say markets are concerned about who will succeed Erdogan as prime minister and leader of the ruling AK Party
Main executive power under Turkish constitution held by prime minister, so analysts say finding a malleable leader who also can unite AK Party is vital
Incumbent PM wins absolute majority in first ever popular election of president; critics fearful of possible power grab, authoritarian tendencies
Turnout expected to be high as PM Erdogan faces Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, former chief of Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and Selahattin Demirtas of pro-Kurdish People's Democracy Party
Prime Minister Erdogan holds lead amid concerns over increasingly acrimonious campaign
Prime minister parlays state-financed public appearances into campaign stops, crisscrossing country in well-financed US-style presidential campaign
Two biggest opposition parties back Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu to challenge prime minister's presidential bid, but he is facing uphill struggle to convince voters
Trailing two other presidential hopefuls in polls, HDP candidate Selahattin Demirtas could have vital impact on Aug. 10 presidential contest
With Sunni jihadist group stepping up attacks in Syria along the border with Turkey, concern is growing
Turkey denies ties to ISIL; Ankara accuses Turkish Kurds of being under PKK control, an allegation they deny
Turkish citizens are increasingly frustrated with Syrian refugees not living in camps, some of whom are found begging in cities around the country
Turkish PM has been criticizing US policies in Middle East, particularly regarding Syrian conflict and fighting between Israel, Palestinians in Gaza Strip
Palestinian authority leader visit to Turkey is being seen as an effort to consolidate support for Palestinians amid an ongoing offensive by Israeli forces in Gaza
Both rivals of Prime Minister Erdogan in August election crying foul over its fairness, saying state broadcaster TRT guilty of blatant disparity
Iraq is Turkey's second largest trading partner, with Turkish companies exporting roughly $14 billion of goods a year
In the three-decade conflict between the Turkish state and Kurds seeking greater minority rights, tens of thousands of people were killed, and some of the victims' families fled to Europe. One of those was Leyla Imret, who grew up in Germany after her activist father was killed by Turkish security forces. Imret returned to Turkey to take up her father’s struggle, though, and became the country’s youngest mayor at 27. Dorian Jones has the story for VOA.
Leyla Imret, 27, daughter of slain Kurdish activist, after remarkable journey, welcomed back in hometown of Cizre
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