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Man is First Openly Gay Parliament Candidate in Turkish History

By Dustin M Braden - May 26, 2015 10:06 AM EDT

A man running for parliament in Turkey is the country's first openly gay person to try and seek such a public position in a country where homosexuality is largely frowned upon.

As Turkish Economy Stutters, Polling Suggests AKP Rule in Danger

By Dustin M Braden - May 25, 2015 10:35 AM EDT

As the Turkish economy stalls, new polling suggests that the ruling AKP party may not be able to gain a majority in parliament, all but decimating the hopes of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to establish a new constitution and presidential system with him at the center.

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