Turkey coup reports

U.S. officials are trying to figure out who's in charge in Turkey after members of the military launched a coup. Margaret Brennan has more from the State Department.

• Jul 15, 2016
• 03:28

Fmr. CIA director on Istanbul attack, Donald Trump's rhetoric

CBS News has confirmed that the three suspected ISIS suicide bombers at the Istanbul airport were not Turkish. Retired four-star general and former CIA Director Michael Hayden joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how this suggests ISIS is "looking for winds" beyond local battlefields, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's "erratic" foreign policy, the potential for an attack in the U.S and why he does not support Donald Trump.

• Jun 30, 2016
• 09:48

The full episode of the CBS Evening news from the October 12, 2015 edition

Around 250 people have been stranded on a 5,000-acre island in South Carolina since last Monday; despite his resolute public attitude toward the war, documents detailed in the new book "The Last of the President's Men" reveal that President Richard Nixon had his doubts about America's efforts in the Vietnam war

• Oct 12, 2015
• 20:18

Two suicide bombers killed at least 97 marchers at a peace rally in Turkey

Two suicide bombers killed at least 97 marchers at a peace rally in Turkey. Although authorities say a number of people are under arrest, it's still unclear who exactly was behind the attack. Holly Williams reports from Turkey.

• Oct 12, 2015
• 02:08

The Turkish military's incursion into Syria to save the tomb of Suleyman Shah was a show of strength, but experts believe Turkey still hasn't determined what its posture will be in the broader fight against ISIS

CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Jeff Pegues talks with CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate about the Turkish military's recent incursion into Syria to save an Ottoman tomb and what it might say about Turkey's role in the fight against ISIS.

• Feb 24, 2015
• 03:04

Charlie Rose spoke to Erdogan about Russia's recent activities in Ukraine

Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been accused of using Russian President Vladimir Putin as a model for dictatorship. In a PBS interview, Charlie Rose spoke to Erdogan about Russia's recent activities in Ukraine.

• Apr 29, 2014
• 03:23

Turkey accused of selling out Uighurs

The Associated Press detailed allegations Turkish lawmakers are making against the country's government of selling out Uighurs, a Muslim minority group, in exchange for vaccines from China, which has been cracking down on the group within its borders. One of the authors of that article Dake Kang joined CBSN AM to talk about the accusations and the vaccine.

• Feb 10, 2021
• 06:18

Summit on Syria and more world headlines

Russian President Putin and Turkey's Erdogan meet Thursday to discuss the escalating fighting in Syria's Idlib province. The national police chief of the Philippines survives a helicopter crash. And scientists hope a new tracking system for locusts prevents a second surge of Kenya's worst plague in 70 years. Gwen Baumgardner rounds up world headlines from London.

• Mar 5, 2020
• 02:39

Syria ceasefire and more world headlines

Russia and Turkey have agreed on a ceasefire between their forces in Syria's Idlib province. Even on his third attempt, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is still short of a majority, which could mean an unprecedented fourth election in a row. And a U.K. court ruled that Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai, had two of his daughters abducted, imprisoned and tortured. Gwen Baumgardner rounds up the world headlines from London.

• Mar 6, 2020
• 02:25

Turkey passes new law extending sweeping powers over social media

"It will be the most important tool to curb political speech on the internet," lawyer says.

• Jul 30, 2020

Erdogan designates Hagia Sophia as a mosque

Turkey's President Erdogan issued a decree on Friday formally changing the status of the Hagia Sophia from a museum to a mosque. The decision was met with controversy as the historical landmark has roots in both Christianity and Islam. Holly Williams reports.

• Jul 11, 2020
• 02:17

World Council of Churches "dismayed" by Hagia Sophia decision

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan formally converted the former museum back into a mosque Friday and declared it open for Muslim worship.

• Jul 11, 2020

U.S. kicks Turkey out of fighter jet program

Tensions are escalating between the U.S. and Turkey, a NATO ally. The Pentagon has stopped selling F-35 warplanes to Turkey after the country bought a S-400 missile defense system from Russia. CBS News State Department reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.

• Jul 18, 2019
• 04:00

Erdogan says Syria offensive has started

Turkey's president announced Wednesday its invasion of northern Syria has started, as Kurdish forces move to defend the border. CBS News State Department and foreign affairs reporter Christina Ruffini has more.

• Oct 9, 2019
• 08:05

Pence says Trump told Erdogan to implement immediate ceasefire

Vice President Mike Pence announced Monday that the Trump administration was imposing sanctions against Turkey over its invasion of northern Syria. He told reporters at the White House that the president has been monitoring the situation, had spoken to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and called for an immediate ceasefire. Pence also said that Mr. Trump had directed him to lead a delegation to Turkey to bring the bloodshed to an end.

• Oct 14, 2019
• 04:29

Trump orders sanctions on Turkey

President Trump is imposing sanctions on Turkey and increasing tariffs on Turkish steel. This comes as the White House faces bipartisan criticism over its decision to pull U.S. troops from northern Syria, leading to the Turkish invasion. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joined CBSN AM with the latest.

• Oct 15, 2019
• 05:29

Pence, Pompeo to meet with Turkish leader

Turkey has demanded Kurdish fighters surrender and leave the Syrian border by tonight as violence escalates across the region. Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo are expected to meet with Turkish President Erdogan tomorrow. CBS News State Department and foreign affairs reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.

• Oct 16, 2019
• 04:54

Violence in Syria despite ceasefire

There is new evidence today of violence in Syria despite the announcement of a ceasefire. CBS News State Department and foreign affairs reporter Christina Ruffini and Washington Post White House reporter Anne Gearan joined CBSN with more.

• Oct 18, 2019
• 09:59

Some troops may stay in Syria

As about 1,000 U.S. troops move out of Syria into Iraq, CBS News has learned that the White House is considering a plan to keep 200 troops in the northeast region. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams has the latest from the Syrian border, and former U.S. Navy SEAL Dave Sears joins CBSN to discuss the president's policy shift.

• Oct 21, 2019
• 06:35

235,000 flee Syrian Army offensive

More than 235,000 people have fled Syria's Idlib region over the last two weeks as attacks by Russian-backed Syrian regime intensify on the country's final rebel stronghold. The director of policy and advocacy at the International Rescue Committee, Kelly Razzouk, joins CBSN's Tom Hanson to talk about the unfolding humanitarian disaster.

• Dec 27, 2019
• 05:43

Captured al-Baghdadi wife revealed plenty about ISIS, source says

She was the first of what was thought to be four wives the ISIS leader had and was caught in Turkey in June 2018, source says

• Nov 7, 2019

Turkish leader announces capture of slain ISIS leader's wife

But President Erdogan says Turkey "didn't make a fuss," while criticizing U.S. communications campaign

• Nov 6, 2019

Syria fallout "essentially irreversible," retired admiral says

Sandy Winnefeld said about territory being left by U.S. troops: "That ground is gone now. We handed it over for free."

• Oct 17, 2019

Turkish forces capture key border town as troops push further into Syria

It marks their most significant gain since the assault started

• Oct 12, 2019

Turkish President calls for re-vote in Istanbul mayoral election after party loss

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for a re-vote in the 2019 Istanbul mayor election

• May 7, 2019

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