Erdogan closer to Turkish presidency with allies' public backing
By Jonathon Burch
ANKARA | Tue Sep 3, 2013 12:21pm EDT
(Reuters) - Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan, accused of authoritarian rule at demonstrations in June, has taken a step towards what he hopes will be a stronger executive presidency after two senior politicians publicly backed him for the post.
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