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Turkish Ruling Opens Door for Erdogan To Become Prime Minister

Dec 4, 2002 | 18:09 GMT

Summary

The annulment of a local election in Turkey has paved the way for the leader of the ruling AK Party, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, to take over the government early next year. But his quick and convenient ascension could lead to trouble with both the European Union and the country's secular military.

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