Turkey to use jets in Iraq's Mosul when time comes: PM Binali Yildirim
Turkish jets have not yet been used in the offensive to retake the Iraqi city of Mosul from Islamic State, but will be deployed when the time comes, Prime Minister Binali Yildirim was quoted as saying on Tuesday.
Oct 18, 2016, 19:06 PM IST
Turkey will never allow ''artificial state'' in northern Syria: PM
Turkey will never allow the formation of an "artificial state" in northern Syria, Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said on Sunday, referring to the US-backed Kurdish fighters whose advance Ankara is now aiming to stop.
Sep 05, 2016, 05:05 AM IST
Turkey PM vows retaliation after 'vile' Cizre attack
Turkey on Friday vowed to retaliate after a suicide truck bombing by suspected Kurdish militants in the southeastern town of Cizre, which killed at least 11 police officers.
Aug 26, 2016, 16:17 PM IST
Can't yet verify if wedding bomber was child or linked to Islamic State: Turkish PM
Turkish authorities are not yet in a position to verify the organisation responsible for a weekend suicide bombing that killed more than 50 people at a wedding, or whether the perpetrator was a child, the prime minister said on Monday.
Aug 22, 2016, 23:55 PM IST
Turkish PM says US is `strategic partner, not our enemy`
Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said the United States was Turkey`s "strategic partner, not our enemy", after Ankara repeatedly criticised Washington for failing to extradite Pennsylvania-based Islamic preacher Fethullah Gulen, whom it blames for the July 15 coup bid.
Aug 20, 2016, 16:13 PM IST
Ankara sees no compromise with US over Gulen extradition: Turkish PM
Turkey`s prime minister said on Saturday that Ankara could not compromise with the United States over its request for the extradition of Islamic cleric Fethullah Gulen which it blames for orchestrating last month`s attempted coup.
Aug 13, 2016, 17:46 PM IST
Turkey's premier withdraws about 1,500 insult lawsuits
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said he has withdrawn lawsuits against about 1,500 people, for insulting him or his office.
Aug 03, 2016, 04:31 AM IST
Turkey dismantles barracks, airbase used by coup plotters
Turkey has said that it is preparing a request for Gulen`s extradition from the United States but Washington has not confirmed the receipt of a formal request.
Jul 29, 2016, 23:32 PM IST
Turkish military promotes 99 colonels in shake-up, top brass little changed
The dishonourable discharges included around 40 percent of Turkey`s admirals and generals.
Jul 29, 2016, 11:19 AM IST
Erdogan wants Army under President's control after coup: Turkish official
Turkey accuses US-based Islamic cleric Fethullah Gulen of masterminding the coup and has suspended or placed under investigation tens of thousands of his suspected followers.
Jul 29, 2016, 09:54 AM IST
Turkey forms state of emergency coordination committee
The Turkish government has set up a state of emergency coordination committee chaired by Prime Minister Binali Yildirim, Anadolu Agency reported on Sunday.
Jul 24, 2016, 21:38 PM IST
Turkey PM warns against `feeling of revenge` after coup
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim on Tuesday warned against any "feeling of revenge" in the aftermath of a failed coup targeting his government.
Jul 19, 2016, 15:47 PM IST
Turkey's deadly military coup attempt: As it happened
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan successfully battled to regain control over Turkey on Saturday after a coup bid by discontented soldiers, as signs grew that the most serious challenge to his 13 year
Jul 16, 2016, 18:13 PM IST
Recep Tayyip Erdogan urges Turks to defend state after coup `foiled`
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged Turks to remain on the streets on Saturday, as his forces regained control after a spectacular coup bid by discontented soldiers that claimed more than 250 lives.
Jul 16, 2016, 15:40 PM IST
Attempted military coup in Turkey: What we know so far
A Turkish army faction backed by tanks and fighter jets launched a coup attempt against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that appeared to be faltering on Saturday.
Jul 16, 2016, 13:32 PM IST![Turkey army says it seizes power; Erdogan vows a "very heavy price"](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/styles/zm_700x400/public/2016/07/16/509763-turkey12.jpg "Turkey army says it seizes power; Erdogan vows a "very heavy price"")
Turkey army says it seizes power; Erdogan vows a "very heavy price"
Soldiers were seen on the streets in Istanbul and Ankara as jets flew low overhead, while ordinary citizens rushed for the safety of their homes after witnessing the coup attempt.
Jul 16, 2016, 02:17 AM IST
Seven killed in military helicopter crash in northern Turkey: Sources
A brigadier general, colonel and two majors were among those on board when the helicopter crashed, the private Dogan news agency reported.
Jul 06, 2016, 02:46 AM IST
Tunisian killed in Istanbul attack seeking IS-linked son
A Tunisian killed in the Istanbul airport attack blamed on the Islamic State group was in Turkey to secure the release of his son detained for joining the jihadists, diplomats said Wednesday.
Jun 30, 2016, 06:46 AM IST
Turkish PM says first signs in Istanbul attack point to IS
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said Wednesday that early signs suggested the Islamic State group was behind a triple suicide bombing at Istanbul airport, as he announced the death toll in the attack had risen to 36.
Jun 29, 2016, 06:27 AM IST
Turkish PM retracts compensation offer for downed Russia jet
Turkish Prime Minister went back on an earlier offer of compensation to Russia for shooting down one of Moscow's military jets in November.
Jun 28, 2016, 17:56 PM IST
