Turkey Deeply Divided After Vote
(WorldNews Turkey)

Secular Turks fear Erdogan will use his new powers to further the Islamization of society and restrict freedoms. Turkey´s vote for a strong executive presidency has left the country divided and at odds with Europe at a time when it is embroiled in the Syrian conflict and seeking to balance good ties with both Russia and the United States. The April 16 referendum win gives the president powers to control the budget, appoint ministers, dismiss parliament, declare a state of emergency and rule by decree. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he...