Russian Su-24 downed upon order from ex-PM Davutoglu - Hurriyet

Former Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has stressed that it was he who gave the order for the shooting of a Russian plane in November last year, adding that the order was not for a specific plane but a general instruction for the defense of Turkish skies, Hurriyet Daily News reports.

Turkey's Davutoglu says he will not seek a new term. He will continue to hold the premiership until the May 22 party congress.

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu announced his resignation as leader of the ruling AK party on Thursday. The decision effectively ends his premiership, handing another victory to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Turkey blames West’s 'wrong Syria policy' for attacks

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has blamed wrong policies of the West on Syria for the spate of recent terror attacks in Turkey and Europe.

Terror targets civilians in Ankara

At least 27 people were killed and 75 others were wounded after a car exploded in Ankara's central Kizilay neighborhood at 6.45 p.m. local time (1645 GMT) Sunday evening, Ankara Governor's Office said in a statement.

Turkey warns Russia of consequences for meddling in Syria

Turkey's Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu on Tuesday warned Russia against possible consequences of its moves in neighboring Syria, suggesting that Moscow might be mired in the country as the Soviet Union did in Afghanistan in 1979, Daily News reported.

Is Turkey preparing to invade Syria? Russia believes so

 Russia on Thursday accused Turkey of actively preparing to invade Syria, saying it had spotted troops and military equipment on the border with the war-torn country.

Merkel: Turkey worth 3 billion euros role in the refugee crisis

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu pledged on Friday to continue to work intensively together to solve Europe’s migrant crisis — not only to stem the flow of people but to improve conditions in camps in Turkey and to try and bring about a peace deal in Syria.

Protéger la Turquie: Joe Biden se dit «prêt» à une solution militaire en Syrie

Joe Biden a déclaré samedi que les Etats-Unis et la Turquie étaient prêts à une solution militaire en Syrie au cas où un accord politique s'avérerait impossible. Le vice-président américain a également qualifié le PKK de menace pour la Turquie.

Turkish army shells ISIL in response to Istanbul blast

Turkish ground forces have heavily shelled Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) positions in response to a suicide attack blamed on the group that killed at least 12 people in Istanbul, Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has said.

Nine Germans killed in Istanbul bomb attack

Nine Germans and a Peruvian man were killed in a suicide bombing in the heart of Istanbul's historic tourist district, which is being blamed on a Syrian member of the so-called Islamic State group.

Turkey says to keep up military support for Iraq until Mosul is freed from ISIS/ISIL

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said on Tuesday that Turkey's military training and equipment support for Iraq will continue until Mosul is liberated from the Islamic State (IS) militants.

Turkey dismisses any Syria plan with Assad in place

Turkey's prime minister has dismissed any attempt at ending the Syrian war that does not include the removal of the country's President Bashar al-Assad.

Russian Foreign Ministry comments on Turkey's accusations of ethnic cleansing in Syria

Ankara’s statements about "ethnic cleansing" allegedly made by Russia in Syria, testify to the fact that Turkey is detached from reality, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Thursday.

Turkey PM accuses Russia of wanting 'ethnic cleansing' in Syria

Turkey's prime minister has accused Russia of attempting "ethnic cleansing" with its air strikes in northern Syria.

Turkey threatens to sanction Russia

Turkey has considered possible measures against Russia and will impose sanctions if necessary, Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said on Tuesday, but added that Ankara remains open to dialogue with Moscow.

Irak recurrirá a la ONU si Turquía no retira sus tropas en 48 horas

Irak se reserva el derecho de tomar todas las medidas posibles, incluida una demanda ante el Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU, si las tropas turcas no abandonan el territorio del país en 48 horas, declaró el primer ministro de Irak, Haider al Abadi.

Turkish, German leaders discuss Syria, refugee crisis

Top Turkish and German leaders have discussed the upcoming mini-summit that will take place between Turkey and eight EU countries on Dec. 17 in Brussels, where they will discuss how to best handle the growing refugee crisis.

Turkish PM vows to do all to fight IS, clear borders amid Russia's accusations of terror links

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said on Thursday that his country is doing all to control its border with Syria and to remove Islamic State (IS) elements from Syrian side of the border with coalition forces.

Turkey gives the cold shoulder to US proposal to seal Syria border

Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu has underlined the difficulties and potential complications of a move by Turkey to close the border with Syria, as a report revealed Ankara’s anger over U.S. leadership’s insistence on using Turkish ground forces on the border to accomplish this goal.

Turkey will not apologise for downing Russian fighter jet (Ahmet Davutoglu)

Turkey will not apologise for downing a Russian fighter jet along the Syrian border but urged Moscow to reconsider retaliatory sanctions in the hope of calming the crisis, Turkish Premier Ahmet Davutoglu said Monday.