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Turkey court gives cult head Adnan Oktar over 1,000 years in jail

Court in Istanbul sentences Oktar to prison for 1,075 years over charges of founding a criminal organisation and sexual abuse.

NBA player and international fugitive Kanter cheers up Boston protesters

Enes Kanter, who is wanted on terrorism charges by Interpol, joins protesters in US city of Boston, saying "we are on the right side of history."

FETO struggles to survive two years after attempted coup in Turkey

After failing to make inroads into Turkey, the group behind the failed coup attempt is now looking for ways to remain relevant in the US and Europe.

Turkey and Pakistan reiterate cooperation against FETO

Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim warns that the Fethullah Gulen-led network remains active in 170 countries and poses a threat to both Turkey and Pakistan.

CIA chief visits Ankara to discuss mutual security concerns

This will be the first visit by a high level Trump administration official to Turkey and the new CIA chief's first visit outside of the US.

Two officers sentenced in first trial following attempted Turkish coup

The two officers were sentenced to life in jail. The ruling was the first in a trial following the attempted coup in July 2015.

Senior EU figure says FETO "certainly played a role" in failed coup

First vice president of the European Commission Frans Timmermans' statements marks the first time a senior European Commission official has spoken about FETO's involvement in the coup attempt.

GCC members designate FETO as terror group

Gulf states Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar reiterate their support for the Turkish government in a summit meeting.

Turkish, Kurdish and Arab tribes condemn PKK

The heads of 181 powerful families vital to maintaining peace and security in Turkey's southeast declare support for the government amid increasing tensions and clashes in the region.

UK pledges support for Turkey's EU bid despite Brexit

British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson is blasted by pro-Brexit campaigners after pledging support for Turkey's EU bid despite using Turkish accession to the bloc as a scare tactic to get Britons to vote to leave the EU.

Turkey asks Greece to extradite coup soldiers

Turkey officially seeks the extradition of eight soldiers linked to the attempt to overthrow the democratically elected Turkish government on July 15 fled to Greece in a military helicopter a day after the coup failed.

Azerbaijan to probe FETÖ network

Azerbaijan launches an investigation into individuals linked to the FETÖ network in a move showing solidarity with ally Turkey while it recovers from a coup attempt.