Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday that an early election would be considered if the parliament that is debating on a presidential system proves unable to perform its duty.
"We never consider early election would ever be appropriate," the president told reporters following Friday prayers in Istanbul. "But if they make the parliament dysfunctional, it wouldn't be something outRead more
The US-led coalition fighting the Islamic State group is prepared to support Turkish forces battling the fighters in northern Syria, a US military official said Wednesday.
Turkey has asked for such assistance from the coalition but none has been forthcoming so far.
Colonel John Dorrian, speaking via video conference from Baghdad, said support will be offered.
"I can confirm forRead more