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Turmoil Continues as Turkey’s Political Parties Meet
Major upheaval has brought this gathering where Turkey’s political parties meet to discuss changes
New Lebanon Political Movement Follows Teen’s Death
Sixteen year-old Mohammad al-Chaar was killed in Lebanon bombing after taking “selfie” photo with friends minutes before and a new Lebanon political movement against violence has been sparked
Major Istanbul Protests Seek Turkey PM’s Ouster
Tens of thousands march in Istanbul as protests seek Turkey PM’s ouster and new government vote
Turkey’s Independent Judiciary Under Threat in Court
Ruling party is attempting to gain political control over Turkey’s independent judiciary system
Over 100 Journalists Murdered During Last Year
Under assault across the world with spiking violence in Middle East, many journalists murdered during last year
Law Will Legalize and Institutionalize Saudi Dictatorship
Many observers warn law signifies move to institutionalize Saudi dictatorship refusing any reform
New Resignation Rocks Turkey’s PM as Ally Defects
Another member of ruling party quits and resignation rocks Turkey’s PM as close scandal continues
Call to Release Iran Opposition Held Without Trial
Major liberal leaders under house arrest since protests as Iran opposition held without trial
Turkey PM Fights Graft Allegations as More Defect
Tayyip Erdogan Turkey PM fights graft allegations amid more discontent from opposition and allies