Defense, religion propel Erdogan to win in tight Turkish election

Defense, religion propel Erdogan to win in tight Turkish election

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ISTANBUL -- President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won reelection Sunday in Turkey's first-ever presidential runoff, overcoming an inflation rate exceeding 40% by winning over conservative voters with his promotion of Islam and the defense industry. The election was Erdogan's toughest race to date, as he…

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