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Sunday, June 12, 2011

Erdogan Wins Third Term in Turkey Though Party Slips Slightly

"Erdogan Wins Third Term in Turkey Though Party Slips Slightly

By Bridget Johnson, About.com Guide June 12, 2011

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan was headed for a third term, albeit with a reduced majority, in elections there Sunday. With 90 percent of ballots counted, the ruling AKP had 50.2 percent of the vote. (Follow the latest vote tallies straight from Turkey at the Hurriyet Daily News.)"

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