Does Alleged Corruption Video Spell the End Of Turkey’s Erdogan?

A video of the Turkish prime minister allegedly telling his son to hide large sums of money has created a crisis for the once-unassailable leader just weeks before key elections.

Published Feb. 27 2014 3:35PM EST

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ISTANBUL—It was Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s 60th birthday this week, but the Turkish Prime Minister could be forgiven for not being in the mood for celebrations.

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Already under fire for more than two months because of corruption allegations against his government, Erdogan is now facing calls for his resignation after recordings emerged...

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Does Alleged Corruption Video Spell the End Of Turkey’s Erdogan?

A video of the Turkish prime minister allegedly telling his son to hide large sums of money has created a crisis for the once-unassailable leader just weeks before key elections.

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Thomas Seibert