The handling of a pro-Erdogan rally in Cologne over the weekend has put further strain on already tense relations between Turkey and Germany.

Ankara (Turkey) - In Turkey two senior generals have resigned, as the prime minister prepared to meet military commanders for a major overhaul the armed forces in the wake of a failed coup. Their resignations come one day after the mass dismissal of military personnel.

Turkey ordered another 47 journalists detained on Wednesday as part of a sweeping crackdown in the wake of the failed July 15 military coup.

Ankara (Turkey) - The crackdown is intensifying in Turkey, following a failed coup attempt over a week ago.

Ankara (Turkey) - Turkey has stepped up its purge following Friday’s coup attempt, now targeting universities and schools.

On Wednesday morning broadcaster TRT reported that the Turkish Higher Board of Education had “banned all academics” from travelling abroad.

Ankara (Turkey) - President Erdogan of Turkey has told supporters that he will approve the death penalty being reintroduced if parliament votes for it.

Ankara (Turkey ) - Turkey’s prime minister says he has sent evidence to the United States to support an extradition request for the exiled cleric Ankara says was behind Friday’s failed coup.