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US calls on Turkey to 'strengthen democracy' after Erdogan win

The US has called on Turkey to "strengthen democracy" after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan secured the presidency with a majority vote.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan waves to celebrating supporters

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, waves to supporters of his ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) in Ankara, Turkey. Source: AAP

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