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Thousands of Turkish Shia braved freezing temperatures to commemorate the death of Imam Hussein on the day of Ashura. They walked through Istanbul streets beating their chests as is the religious ritual to feel the suffering of Imam Hussein at Karbala. The Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan attended the commemorations this year, a first since his party came to power in 2002. Erdogan's message was one of unity between Shia and Sunni Muslims, he himself a follower of the Sunni hanife faith. People here told us that although they were in mourning, the Prime Minister's message was one of hope. The former Iranian Foreign Minister echoing this message by calling on Muslims to stand stead fast in the face of those who want to spread havoc in the Islamic world. This perhaps a reference to the latest attack in Iran. An attack the Turkish prime minister strongly condemned. Every year, Turkish Shia reenact the battle of Kerbala as is their tradition, however blood letting is forbidden here. Turkish Shia perform their religious duty by donating blood to the Turkish red crescent. Ashura is an important day on the Shia calendar, and this year it was also acknowledged by Turkey's Sunni leadership.

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan - رجب طيب أردوغان - Hypocrisy - Turkish sub English and Arabic

[22 May 2012] Erdogan addresses Pakistan parliament - English A warm welcome for visiting Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

[27 June 2012] Turkey after NATO intervention in Syria - English Turkey has deployed a large number of tanks and other armored vehicles to the Syrian border amid rising tensions with Damascus over the downing of a Turkish fighter jet by the Syrian army. The move comes hours after Turkish Prime Minster Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed to retaliate against Damascus over the downing of its fighter jet. Erdogan said that Turkey changes the rules of engagement with Syria and branded its former ally as "a clear and imminent threat". Syrian military says that it had engaged the jet in the Syrian airspace "according to the laws that govern such situations." NATO has condemned Syria's downing of the Turkish jet as 'unacceptable' and promised support for Ankara. Syrian Foreign Ministry spokesman Jihad Makdissi on Monday warned NATO against forging any anti-Syria conspiracy on the downing of the Turkish fighter jet. Press TV has conducted an interview with Ali al-Ahmed, director of IGA, to hear his opinion on this issue.

Following his arrival at the Ankara Arena Sports Hall for the ruling Justice and Development Party\'s Congress, Turkey\'s Prime Minister Tayyip Erodogan wasted no time in launching into talk of terrorism and the media.

Turkey\\\'s Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan is tackling the biggest challenge of his rule from what he describes as a foreign-backed conspiracy to undermine him and create a \\\"state within a state\\\", in reference to a series of anti-corruption raids and the detention of senior businessmen close to Erdogan as well as sons of three cabinet ministers. What has led to Erdogan\\\'s declining popularity? Will he and his party be able to win back public support before the elections next year? In this debate, we\\\'ll discuss what has gone so wrong for Turkey under AK Party\\\'s rule, including his foreign policies mistakes, and whether what is happening to Erdogan is the result of an evil probe (or) foreign plot.

More investment and more trade is what Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Ordogan is publicly pursuing in relations with Pakistan. But behind closed door meetings with Pakistani leaders -- Ordogan talked about the possiblity of reviving peace talks with Taliban militants. Ankara is seeking Islamabad\'s help to re-engage Taliban to avert a possible chaotic situation once the U-S led foreign forces exit from Afghanistan.Turkey has offered to host peace talks with the Afghan Taliban, however there remains serious douts about Ankara\'s success in its efforts.

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Ankara and Tehran share a similar approach to fighting terrorism, and thus can cooperate to that end. Erdogan made the comment at a joint press conference with Iran\'s first Vice-president, Es\'haq Jahangiri in Tehran. The two sides said relations between Iran and Turkey have been developing over years. Both countries are determined to further expand their relations.

Chaired by David Ignatius Associate Editor and Columnist The Washington Post USA the 2009 World Economic Forum is also a Forum for Israel to express their thoughts regarding the recent conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Recep Tayyip Erdogan Prime Minister of Turkey had some words for Shimon Peres after Peres had a 25 minute speech about Gaza sadly Recep was only allowed one minute. Seems odd other people are allowed speech time but hey I am sure the Washington Post is not biased. Amre Moussa Secretary General League of Arab States Cairo Shimon Peres President of Israel had to listen as the Turkish PM got off a few short words regarding the situation there and briefly talked about the children dying.

Turkeys PM has received a heros welcome on his return to Istanbul after he stormed out of a debate about Gaza at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Recep Tayyip Erdogan had reacted angrily when he was refused the chance to respond to Israeli President Shimon Peres defence of the operation. Thousands of people turned out in the city to greet Mr Erdogans plane. He told them Mr Peres language and tone had been unacceptable so he acted to stand up for Turkish honour.

On this edition of Peter Lavelle's CrossTalk, he asks his guests whether Turkey must decide to look to the West,... RussiaToday — June 14, 2010 — On this edition of Peter Lavelle's CrossTalk, he asks his guests whether Turkey must decide to look to the West, or to the East.

[19 Nov 2012] Majority of Turks oppose government Syria stance - English

[15 Feb 2013] Turkish PM promises retaliation over Syria border bomb blast - English

[31 Mar 2013] Turkish opposition slams Erdogan stance on Syria - English

Thousands of people have taken to the streets of Antakya, a city in Hatay province, to protest the government of Prime Minister Raccip Tayyip Erdogan. The protesters called on Erdogan and his ruling AK Party to step down.

Turkey\\\'s ruling AK Party led by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has come under fire for its anti-Syrian stance. Major opposition parties have slammed Erdogan not only for aiding the militants, but also for the lax border patrol that recently resulted in dozens of deaths in the Turkish border town of Reyhanli. In other developments, the Turkish President Abdullah Gul has praised the European Union for lifting an arms embargo on the foreign-backed militants fighting the Syrian government. Press TV\\\'s Serena Shim reports from Istanbul.

On this episode of the program, George Galloway comments on the Turkish unrest and asks if the Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is paying the price for the policies he has been pursuing across the border in Syria and elsewhere over the last few years. Turkey has been the scene to a fierce anti-government unrest in the last week. The unrest broke out after police crushed a sit-in staged in Taksim Square on May 31 which was held to protest against the government plan for Gezi Park. The anti-government demonstrations have mainly been held in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Mugla, Antalya, and many other cities and towns. Turkish Human Rights Foundation says some 4,300 people have been hurt or sought medical care for the effects of tear gas inhalation. Four people have also been killed during the unrest. Galloway asks if Erdogan is earning the wage of his sin in support of the Syrian militants. The government of Erdogan has been one of the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad\'s harshest critics and has supported the foreign-backed militants fighting to topple his government. The Syrian crisis resulted in the death of many Syrians and the destruction of the Syrian cities.

Anti-government protestors stand defiantly against volleys of tear gas and jets of water. Prime Minister Rejeb Tayyip Erdogan says the protests are engineered by vandals, terrorist elements and foreign forces. The protestors say they want an end to dictatorship.

Respect for the National woe has been the theme for the Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan\'s addresses to his supporters in Istanbul today and Ankara yesterday was \'respect for the national will\', understood to be his party\'s kickstart to national elections that are scheduled to take place in Turkey in March 2014. The prime minister vows that the people of Turkey protect their democracy and willpower. Verenia Keet, Press TV, Istanbul

Turkish security police continue to detain and arrest anit-govenrment protesters in what many lawyers call witch-hunt for people with any links to the Gezi protests. Since late May, the protesters have been calling for the downfall of the ruling AK Party led by Prime Minister Raccip Tayyip Erdogan. The association of photographers says over one hundred photographers have been detained, or badly beaten as well. They have also had their photos erased by the police during the demos in Istanbul and Ankara. One photographer who accepted to talk to us on condition of anonymity says he had a yellow press ID card when the police attacked him.

Turkish prosecutors in Istanbul have charged eight people with corruption and fraud. The defendants have been placed in pre-trial detention as part of a wide graft investigation. The eight are among 52 people who were arrested in a series of raids on Tuesday. They are accused of offences, including accepting and facilitating bribes for development projects. The sons of three ministers and several top business leaders are among those arrested. In the wake of the raids, several dozen police officers have also been sacked, accused of abusing power. Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has labeled the corruption investigation a dirty operation aimed at undermining his government. The probe has prompted opposition parties to call for the government\\\'s resignation.

Turkey\\\'s political establishment has been rocked by a high-profile corruption probe. The investigation has targeted people close to the administration of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The premier, however, seems to be determined to hit back. The political crisis is the latest in a series of headaches that Ankara has been suffering from in recent years.

Clashes have broken out between Turkish police and a group of protesters in Istanbul. Police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse the demonstrators. Protesters were angry at the government\\\\\\\'s urban plans and graft allegations involving several top ruling party politicians. Earlier, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatened to QUOTE break the hands of his opponents if they try to use the case against his government. Erdogan made the remark among his supporters in the north of the country. His ruling party has been in hot waters since twenty-four top officials were arrested as part of the corruption probe. Interior minister Muammar Guler has already tendered his resignation after the arrest of his son due to his involvement in the scandal.

Turkish riot police have attacked anti-government protesters with water cannons, tear gas, and plastic bullets in Istanbul. The angry protesters were calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his government. More than 30 people were arrested in the clashes around Istanbul\\\'s Taksim Square. Similar demonstrations were held in the city of Izmir, and in the capital, Ankara, where police also fired water cannons to disperse the crowds. Erdogan is facing mounting pressure over the accusations he is trying to cover up a corruption and bribery scandal that has implicated his allies. But the prime minister claims the corruption probe is a \\\"smear campaign\\\" mounted by obscure international forces in order to undermine his government and the country\\\'s economy.

In Turkey, a high-level bribery and corruption investigation involving high-ranking officials has led to another outpouring of anger toward the government of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. A new wave of anti-government demonstrations has already begun, with protesters calling for Erdogan\\\'s ouster. Here\\\'s more:

An underground protest in Turkey. Crowds of people have held an anti-government demonstration in the underground station at Istanbul\\\'s Taksim Square. The demonstration was held a day after the station\\\'s security guard beat a homeless man, sending him to the hospital with a brain hemorrhage. The 20-year-old man had reportedly jumped over the turnstile to board a train without paying. The guard\\\'s brutality sparked underground protests at metro stations in Istanbul and Ankara. Local media outlets say one person has been injured in the Ankara protest. In Istanbul, anti-government activists held up pictures of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan\\\'s son Bilal and shouted slogans against the government and condemning the latest corruption scandal.

The Leader of Iran\\\\\\\'s Islamic Revolution has called for using all existing potentialities to deepen bilateral relations between Iran and Turkey. Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei was speaking during a meeting with visiting Turkish Prime Minister Rajab Tayyip Erdogan. The leader believes Tehran and Ankara should make proper use of the current opportunities. He noted that brotherhood between Iran and Turkey has been matchless over centuries. The Turkish prime minister said he considers Iran as Turkish officials\\\\\\\' second home. Erdogan was also received by President Hassan Rouhani. During the meeting, Rouhani said both Ankara and Tehran agree on the need to fight terrorism. Erdogan said terrorist groups operating in the name of Islam have nothing to do with the religion. The Turkish prime minister left Tehran after his meetings with Ayatollah Khamenei and President Rouhani.

[30 Mar 2014] Erdogan government claims victory in the country local elections - English