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ANKARA: Turkey's main opposition Thursday submitted to parliament a draft to amend legislation that it claims has been used by the army as a pretext to meddle in politics and plot coups.The Republican People's Party's (CHP) proposal comes as a challenge to the Islamist-rooted ruling party which has portrayed itself as a champion of democracy amid probes

ANKARA, Turkey - Turkey will hold a referendum on Sept. 12 about controversial constitutional amendments that would empower civilian courts to prosecute military commanders and give parliament a say in appointing judges.

ANKARA, Turkey, May 7 (UPI) -- The Turkish parliament approved a package of constitutional changes the government says will help its bid to join the European Union.

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) Turkey's parliament has narrowly passed a series of fiercely contested constitutional amendments that include putting military commanders before civilian courts and g...

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) Turkey's parliament has narrowly passed a series of fiercely contested constitutional amendments that include putting military commanders before civilian courts and giving parliament a say in appointing judges.