Turkey’s president claims victory in vote to increase his power; foes protest
Results could worry the West about possible authoritarian rule in key NATO ally.
Results could worry the West about possible authoritarian rule in key NATO ally.
Results could worry the West about possible authoritarian rule in key NATO ally.
Turkey held a constitutional referendum Sunday that could give sweeping powers to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Turkish opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu cast their votes in the referendum on expanding the powers of the country’s president, seen as a crossroads in the modern history of the nation. Video provided by AFP
ISTANBUL — Turks voted Sunday on a referendum that could radically chanwent to the polls Sunday to determine the fate of a referendum that would radically change their government system and tighten the political grip of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
Francis condemns ‘vile’ attack in Syria, violence sweeping the world.
North Korea’s failed missile launch did not provoke a U.S. response but both countries are preparing for military confrontation.
Francis condemns ‘vile’ attack in Syria, violence sweeping the world.
Residents and tourists in South Korea react to the recent missile test and tension between South and North Korea. Video provided by AFP