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Turkish court rejects appeal seeking release of arrested mayor Ekrem Imamoglu
ISTANBUL — Judicial officials in Turkey on Monday rejected an appeal seeking the release of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu from…
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How much support is there for Imamoglu, Istanbul’s jailed mayor? | Explainer News
Supporters of the imprisoned mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem Imamoglu, say millions have rallied to protest against his arrest on corruption…
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Middle East
US judge throws out corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams | Politics News
Judge ruled that the case could not be revived, condemning what he described as an apparent quid pro quo arrangement.…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams criminal case permanently dismissed by federal judge
A federal judge has permanently dismissed the criminal case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, weeks after the Trump…
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Global
Thousands attend CHP rally in Istanbul against mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu’s arrest
İmamoğlu, widely seen as the main political challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s 22-year rule, was jailed on 23 March…
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CHP says protests to continue until jailed mayor is freed
Orla Guerin Senior international correspondent in Istanbul EPA The rallies have been largely peaceful, but on Sunday, fierce clashes saw…
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Istanbul elects Aslan interim mayor amid ongoing protests over Imamoglu | Politics News
The city council has chosen a temporary mayor to take over from Ekrem Imamoglu, who was jailed last week. Istanbul’s…
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Global
Turkey’s CHP party leader visits jailed Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu in prison
İmamoğlu’s arrest has been widely viewed as politically motivated and sparked demonstrations in cities across the country, some of which…
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The mayor, the scam, and the Chinese spy accusations: Who is Alice Guo?
Tony Han BBC Global China Unit BBC In early 2022, residents of the rural Philippine town of Bamban, north of…
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Turkey protests are about far more than fate of Istanbul’s mayor
Beneath the acrid smell of tear gas on the night air in Istanbul, there is a hint of something else…
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Middle East
Turkish court orders Istanbul mayor jailed pending trial | Courts News
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Court orders Imamoglu, a key rival to President Erdogan, jailed pending the outcome of a trial on…
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Detained Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu denies ‘terrorism’ charges: Report | Protests News
Detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has denied “terrorism” charges brought against him, according to a court document seen by the…
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Global
Thousands rally in Istanbul for second night to protest against mayor İmamoğlu’s arrest
Prosecutors accuse İmamoğlu of exploiting his position for financial gain, including the improper allocation of government contracts. ADVERTISEMENT Thousands of…
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Istanbul mayor and Erdogan presidential rival arrested
The Mayor of Istanbul has been detained as part of a Turkish corruption investigation – just days before he was…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Turkey orders detention of Istanbul mayor and 100 others, prosecutors say
ANKARA — Turkish authorities have ordered the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a key rival to President Recep Tayyip…
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Middle East
Turkiye’s Istanbul University annuls Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu’s diploma | Politics News
Opposition leader slams the university’s move as ‘unlawful’, saying it does not have the power to make the decision. Turkiye’s…
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