Government accused of engaging in cyber war against its opponents who have taken to social media to organize protests
Turkey has close political, economic ties with its Western allies and Moscow
Parliament approves legislation to bolster powers of intelligence service, which government claims is necessary to modernize and deal with new threats Turkey faces
Recent court decisions could signal a new political confrontation
The downgrade comes at a bad time for Turkey's prime minister, who is expected to run in the August presidential election
Action draws attention to Turkey's relationship with radical Islamic factions in Syrian conflict, and it resurrects old controversy
While some observers argue ruling party's victory in recent local elections opens door for Erdogan to run in August’s race, his run likely to be fraught with obstacles
Results challenged across country not only by political parties but also, for first time, by non-partisan groups and individuals
BDP defeats Prime Minister Erdogan's ruling AK Party in predominantly Kurdish southeast
Country’s PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan, fighting allegations of corruption in his government, has declared poll referendum on his rule
Prime minister, mired in corruption allegations, has made polls a referendum on his rule
Tensions recently have been on the rise with Ankara strongly condemning ISIS’s tactics in Syria
Mustafa Sarigul hopes to take over as mayor of Istanbul, but the city has been the bastion of the ruling AK Party for two decades
Release of retired senior military figures, crime bosses prompts concern that country's unofficial networks of power could return
Recent deaths of three young men cause growing concerns about rising political violence and polarization
Death of 15-year-old becomes focal point of concerns over police tactics, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's tough stance toward unrest
Prime Minister Recep Erdogan may be turning to army for help in battle against powerful religious cleric, observers say
Turkey lies just 280 kilometers across Black Sea from Crimea - home to community of Turkic Tatars, who are ethnic, linguistic kin of Anatolian Turks and oppose Russia's actions
Government wants to extend powers of National Intelligence Agency, or MIT, and is increasing agency's protection from prosecution
Legislation widely condemned as weakening separation of powers in nation, and also gives impression Gul is avoiding confrontation with PM Erdogan
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