15 Turkish opposition lawmakers switch parties in show of solidarity as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's rivals scramble to unite against him before surprise snap election called for June

The leader of Turkey's main opposition party is confident his party will win the upcoming snap elections and oust the powerful Turkish president, despite the party's lagging performance in past polls.

Turkey's parliament has approved holding the country's presidential and parliamentary elections a year-and-half early, a change President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said is needed because of uncertainties over Syria

Turkey's weak opposition is scrambling to mount a meaningful challenge against strongman President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with just nine weeks to prepare for snap elections

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has caught Turkey off guard by calling early elections for June, in a move that could cement his grip on power a year ahead of schedule

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his country will hold early parliamentary and presidential elections on June 24

Turkey's deputy prime minister says the ruling party will evaluate a call for early presidential and parliamentary elections

Politicians eager to shape Iraq's future have campaigned in earnest well in advance of the official campaign period that began Saturday

Egypt's press syndicate says prosecutors summon 9 journalists over their coverage of presidential election

Egypt statistics agency says inflation rate drops again in March, continues decline after last summer's peak