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Surprise losses for ruling party in Turkish election

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, walks to cast his ballot during the local elections
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, walks to cast his ballot during the local elections Source: AAP

Local election results show President Erdogan’s ruling party has lost both Ankara and Istanbul to an opposition party.


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By Jessica Washington

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Local election results show President Erdogan’s ruling party has lost both Ankara and Istanbul to an opposition party.



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