Sign up to The Irish Times Archive (1859 - 2008)My Account »
Sat 07 Jul 2008AK Party dismisses Turkish election speculation
ISTANBUL -Turkey's ruling AK Party tried yesterday to quash growing media speculation about a possible early parliamentary election as it faces being closed on charges of Islamist activities.
Constitutional Court judges will begin discussing on Monday whether to shut the Islamist-rooted party for allegedly attempting to introduce Islamic rule in the predominantly Muslim but officially secular state.
Choose a Subscription type - required
