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Key figure in graft probe withdraws defamation case after Iran application

Reza Zarrab, the controversial businessman involved in the bribery claims in Turkey's suppressed graft probe, has withdrawn his defamation case against Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) leader Devlet Bahçeli.

The decision came on Dec. 16, as the court hearing the case awaited documents from Iranian officials on his business ties in the neighboring country. 

Woman stabbed by co-worker in ministry building

A woman tea-maker at the Youth and Sport's Ministry in Turkey's capital Ankara was severely wounded after being stabbed six times by a male co-worker on Dec. 16. 

The man, also a tea-maker only identified at F.B., stabbed his colleague, only identified as G.Ç., six times early on Dec. 16 inside the ministry's building in Ankara, reportedly due to money issues.

Turkish main opposition CHP calls for unity against AKP-led ‘media coup’

The leader of Turkey’s main opposition has called on all opposition groups to stand against the “coup plotted by the government against democracy,” following raids against members of the Gülen movement.

Republican People's Party (CHP) head Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu also expressed concern that the mainstream media "could soon feel the government’s wrath."

Turkish opposition slams government during budget talks

Opposition parties have criticized the government over its targets during budget talks in Parliament, asking it to reveal spending details.

Main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has called on the government to explain where taxpayers' money is going and how the budget is being used.

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