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Turkey's Erdogan says US has ''no excuse'' to keep coup suspect Gulen

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan​ on Wednesday said he would tell US Vice President Joe Biden that Washington has "no excuse" for not handing over the Pennsylvania-based cleric blamed for last month`s failed coup.

Aug 24, 2016, 15:35 PM IST

Joe Biden to visit Turkey; exiled cleric Fethullah Gulen on top of agenda

Fethullah Gulen, the US-based cleric who Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accused of planning an attempted military coup in July, will be on the top agenda when US Vice President Joe Biden visits Turkey on August 24.

Aug 21, 2016, 14:42 PM IST

Turkish Police raids 44 firms in coup probe, to detain executives: Report

The companies were accused of giving financial support to the movement of US-based Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen, who is accused of orchestrating the July 15 putsch.

Aug 16, 2016, 11:31 AM IST

Turkey warns EU it is making 'serious mistakes' over failed coup

Erdogan and many Turks have been incensed by what they see as the undue concern of Europe over a crackdown after the abortive July 15 coup attempt.

Aug 11, 2016, 04:03 AM IST

Turkish admiral seeks asylum in US after coup bid: Report

Turkish authorities have ousted thousands of military personnel including nearly half its generals and admirals.

Aug 10, 2016, 17:15 PM IST

Turkey`s Erdogan accuses West of `supporting terror, coup plotters`

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan blames the coup plot on the US-based preacher Fethullah Gulen.

Aug 02, 2016, 18:20 PM 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

Two of Turkey's four-star generals resign a day after military cull: Report

Two senior Turkish generals resigned from the armed forces on Thursday, broadcaster CNN Turk reported, a day after the military dishonourably discharged nearly 1,700 personnel for their role in a failed coup this month.

Jul 28, 2016, 13:37 PM IST

Turkey orders 47 newspaper journalists, executives detained

Earlier this week, warrants were issued against 42 other journalists, of whom 16 of them have been detained for questioning.

Jul 27, 2016, 14:10 PM IST

Turkey detains Gulen`s nephew after coup attempt: Report

Turkey has detained a nephew of US-based preacher Fethullah Gulen after last week`s failed coup, state-run media reported Saturday, the first time one of the his relatives has been apprehended in the current crackdown.

Jul 23, 2016, 19:56 PM IST

Turkey frees 1,200 soldiers detained after coup bid: Prosecutor

Turkey has freed 1,200 soldiers detained after the failed military coup.

Jul 23, 2016, 16:47 PM IST

Turkish officers fleeing coup go on trial in Greece

Eight Turkish military officers who fled to Greece after last week`s failed coup went on trial Thursday for illegal entry in a case that threatens to strain ties between the NATO allies.

Jul 21, 2016, 14:15 PM IST

Austria summons Turkish envoy over post-coup crackdown

Austria said it will summon Turkey`s ambassador on Thursday to discuss Ankara`s "increasingly authoritarian" behaviour and allegations it had been behind recent Turkish protests in Vienna.

Jul 21, 2016, 13:38 PM IST

Other countries might be involved in coup attempt: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that other countries might be involved in July 15 coup attempt.

Jul 21, 2016, 09:41 AM IST

Turkey will bring coup plotters to account 'within law': PM Yildirim

Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim promised to bring plotters of a failed coup to account but "within the law".

Jul 18, 2016, 16:36 PM IST

Coup bid in Turkey could have been staged, says US-based Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen

U.S.-based cleric Fethullah Gulen, whose followers Turkey blames for a failed coup, said on Saturday the attempted overthrow may have been staged, and he urged the Turkish people not to view military intervention in a positive light.

Jul 17, 2016, 13:51 PM IST

Turkey confirms 3 top commanders held hostage by coup attempters are safe and sound

Three top commanders who were held hostage by the coup attempters were saved on July 16, Defence Minister Fikri Isik announced on Saturday night.

Jul 17, 2016, 09:28 AM IST

Turkey's Army denies planning coup against President Erdogan

Certain media outlets have carried reports speculating over the possibility of a military coup in Turkey.

Mar 31, 2016, 13:40 PM IST

Mediator signals progress in Burkina coup talks; announcement Sunday

Benin President Thomas Boni Yayi, mediating in post-coup talks in Burkina Faso, promised there would be some "good news" emanating from the negotiations on Sunday.

Sep 20, 2015, 01:44 AM IST

African mediators seek return of Burkina`s interim leader after coup

Two African presidents mediating talks aimed at restoring Burkina Faso to its "march to democracy", after this week`s coup, called Saturday for the return of interim president Michel Kafando, offic

Sep 20, 2015, 01:36 AM IST