Bloody Clashes Break Out in DC Between Kurdish Protesters and Turkish Government Supporters
Nine were injured, and reports claim the Turkish president’s private security manhandled some protesters.
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Man Put on Trial For Comparing Turkish President to Gollum from Lord of the Rings
Erdogan is somewhat *precious* about his image.
Europe is on the Brink of War, but at Least People Are Making Sick Memes
Ironic meme makers are already hard at work lambasting the shooting of a Russian ambassador.
Donald Trump Orders Mike Flynn, Jr. Off Transition Team After Pizzagate Tweets
President-elect Trump gave the direct order to remove the younger Flynn.
I’m Glad Our Foreign Secretary Called Turkey’s Erdogan a Goat-F***er
Boris Johnson’s mocking limerick was no gaffe – but a perfect example of how robust diplomacy can work.
Twitter’s Censors Now Setting Their Sights on Turkish Journalists
Twitter was founded on the principles of free speech. Has it strayed?
Censorship: Here Are 5 Things Erdogan Banned After the Failed Military Coup
The Turkish leader has introduced a range of extreme measures to keep hold of power.
Just Some Things Turkey’s President Erdogan Doesn’t Want You To See
The strongman president is getting harsher and harsher at home – so we’re publishing some stuff he won’t like.
10 World Tyrants Whose Gold Chairs Are Classier Than Donald Trump’s
The GOP nominee just can’t compete with these authoritarian furniture aficionados.
How the Clintons and the Rest of Washington Are Getting Rich From the Turkey Coup
Here’s one outcome of the Turkish coup attempt that you can bet on: Washington will be getting rich off it.