The result may fire up a long subdued opposition in its endeavor to take on an "invincible" leader.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday told MPs from his ruling party that the “savage” killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was planned days in advance before he was murdered in Istanbul.

Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi vanished on October 2, following his visit to the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo pressed Turkish counterpart for the release of detained American pastor.

Turkey has undergone a dramatic transformation during the two years of emergency.

Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been re-elected as the country's president, a victory that hands him sweeping powers to control the cabinet, make judicial appointments and issue decrees with the force of law.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had carried out a sweeping purge in the aftermath of the 2016 coup bid.

The elections under a new system could set the stage for the republic's transition into a single-party state.

Thousands of books tossed in trash could have succumbed to an early death at landfill sites.

Nearly 249 civilians were killed and Turkish Parliament was bombed thrice during the failed coup attempt.