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Turkish, Australian ministers speak amid Gallipoli spat

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Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses the supporters of his ruling Justice and Development Party during a rally in Eregli, Turkey, Tuesday, March 19, 2019. Ignoring widespread criticism, Erdogan has again shown excerpts of a video taken by the attacker who killed 50 people in mosques in New Zealand at a campaign rally. (Presidential Press Service via AP, Pool)

Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan sparks diplomatic row with New Zealand, Australia

By Suzan Fraser - Associated Press

Fifty pairs of white shoes line up as a memorial to the victims of Friday March 15 mass mosque shootings in front of a church in Christchurch, New Zealand, Tuesday, March 19, 2019. Four days after Friday's attack, New Zealand's deadliest shooting in modern history, relatives were anxiously waiting for word on when they can bury their loved ones. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

The Latest: Police say mosque gunman planned another attack

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In this photo taken on Sunday, March 17, 2019, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses the supporters of his ruling Justice and Development Party during a rally in Antalya, Turkey. Erdogan has screened excerpts from a video live streamed by the attacker who killed 50 people in Friday's shooting on two mosques in New Zealand. Erdogan used montaged clips during the weekend's campaign rallies for March 31 local elections. (Presidential Press Service via AP, Pool)

Erdogan shows New Zealand attack video in weekend rallies

By ZEYNEP BILGINSOY - Associated Press

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech at a rally of his ruling Justice and Development Party's (AKP) in Gaziantep, southeastern Turkey, Friday, March 15, 2019, ahead of local elections scheduled for March 31, 2019. Erdogan says at least three Turkish citizens were injured in the attack that targeted Muslim worshippers in New Zealand and that he has spoken to one of them. Turkish media reports said the man had left a 74-page manifesto that among other things, threatened to make Istanbul _ which was called Constantinople before the Ottoman conquest _ "Christian-owned once more." (Presidential Press Service via AP, Pool)

Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey’s president, shows New Zealand mosque shooting video at rallies

By Zeynep Bilginsoy - Associated Press

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses the supporters of his ruling Justice and Development Party, AKP, during a rally in Ankara, Turkey, Thursday, March 14, 2019. Continuing an exchange of words with the Israeli prime minister, Erdogan says Benjamin Netanyahu is &quot;walking around with this stain&quot; of corruption, in an interview with Haberturk television late on Thursday. (AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici)

Turkey’s Erdogan renews verbal attack against Israel

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Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses the supporters of his ruling Justice and Development Party, AKP, during a rally in Istanbul, Tuesday, March 12, 2019, ahead of local elections scheduled for March 31, 2019. The banner in the background reads: &quot;Istanbul, a love story.&quot; (Presidential Press Service via AP, Pool)

Turkish, Israeli name-calling covers ‘tyrant’ to ‘dictator’

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Turkey dismisses US warning over S-400 Russian missiles

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Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses the MPs of his ruling Justice and Development Party at the parliament, in Ankara, Turkey, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019. (Presidential Press Service via AP, Pool)

Turkey, Greece stress need for dialogue

By SUZAN FRASER - Associated Press

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, greets Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan prior to their talks in the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. (Alexander Nemenov/Pool Photo via AP)

Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey’s president, in Moscow for Syria talks with Vladimir Putin

By Vladimir Isachenkov - Associated Press

President Donald Trump pauses while speaking about the partial government shutdown, immigration and border security in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House, in Washington, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Donald Trump discuss Kurds, Syria

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Illustration on U.S./Turkey relations and the Kurds by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

The offer Recep Tayyip Erdogan couldn’t refuse

By Jed Babbin

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2019, file photo, New York Knicks center Enes Kanter, of Turkey, warms up prior to the team's NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, in Denver. Turkish media reports said Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, that Turkish prosecutors are seeking an international arrest warrant and had prepared an extradition request for Kanter, accusing him of membership in a terror organisation. Sabah newspaper said prosecutors were seeking an Interpol &quot;Red Notice&quot; citing Kanter's ties to Fethullah Gulen, who Turkey blames for a failed 2016 coup, and accusing him of providing financial support to the group. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

NBA’s Silver backs Kanter’s decision to skip London trip

By ZAC BOYER - Associated Press

In this Sunday, Jan 13, 2019 photo, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan talks to supporters during a rally in Sakarya, Turkey. (Presidential Press Service via AP, Pool)

Donald Trump warns Recep Tayyip Erdogan in direct call against mistreating the Kurds

By Dave Boyer and S.A. Miller - The Washington Times

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gestures as he delivers a speech to MPs of his ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) at the parliament in Ankara, Turkey, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. Erdogan said Turkey's preparations for a new military offensive against terror groups in Syria are &quot;to a large extent&quot; complete. Erdogan made the comments just hours after U.S. national security adviser John Bolton met with Turkish officials seeking assurances that Turkey won't attack U.S-allied Kurdish militia in Syria. (AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici)

The Latest: Russian MPs patrolling near Kurd-held Manbij

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Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks to the media at the parliament in Ankara, Turkey, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. Erdogan said Turkey's preparations for a new military offensive against terror groups in Syria are "to a large extent" complete. Erdogan made the comments just hours after U.S. national security adviser John Bolton met with Turkish officials seeking assurances that Turkey won't attack U.S-allied Kurdish militia in Syria. (AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici)

Trump Syria withdraw plan scuttled by Erdogan Kurd offensive plan

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

New York Knicks center Enes Kanter, center, tries to shoot as Los Angeles Lakers center Ivica Zubac, left, and guard Lance Stephenson defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 4, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Knicks’ Kanter to skip London trip, fearing Erdogan reprisal

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan listens to Iraq's President Barham Salih during a joint news conference in Ankara, Turkey, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019. Erdogan has reaffirmed support for Iraq's reconstruction following the end of the fight against the Islamic State group and said the two countries would deepen cooperation against terror groups.(AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici)

Turkey claims FBI officials visiting Ankara to discuss Gulen

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, right, welcomes Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan to Ankara, Turkey, Friday, Jan. 4, 2019. The two expected to discus bilateral and regional issues. (Presidential Press Service via AP, Pool)

Turkey to host meeting on Afghanistan in the spring

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Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks to journalists after Friday prayers, in Istanbul, Friday, Dec. 28, 2018. Erdogan says the facts on the ground in a key northern Syrian town remain uncertain but he emphasised Turkey's goal of ousting a Kurdish militant group. (Presidential Press Service via AP, Pool)

Erdogan picks ex-prime minister to run for Istanbul mayor

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