Describing it as 'utterly false and ludicrous', Turkish Embassy in Washington denied allegations of kidnapping Gulen. The Turkish Embassy in Washington on Saturday denied allegations that Turkey would use unlawful ways of extraditing Fetullah Gulen, the U.S based-leader of the FETO terror group. "All allegations that Turkey would resort to means external to the rule of law for Gulen's extradition are utterly false, ludicrous and groundless," according to a statement released by the embassy. Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETO) and its U.S.-based leader Fetullah Gulen orchestrated the defeated coup attempt on July 15, 2016, which left 250 people martyred and nearly 2,200 injured.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Mike Pence expressed “deep concern” to Turkey’s prime minister on Thursday about the arrests of American citizens and local staff of U.S. missions in Turkey, the White House said.  The matters raised by Pence are some of the issues that have created tension between the two NATO allies in recent months, along with a dispute over a Turkish cleric living in the United States whom Ankara accuses of orchestrating a failed military coup in Turkey last year.

By The Associated Press - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday to discuss cooperation between his companies and Turkish firms, including the launch of Turkish satellites, a senior official said. Presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin told state-run Anadolu Agency that the two also talked about electric cars and sustainable energy. The meeting took place at the presidential palace complex in Ankara.

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Pittsburgh-based Ablak Holdings announced today the acquisition of international Turkish food, gifts and services website, Tulumba.com. The acquisition marks an important addition to Ablak's impressive 30-year history and portfolio which includes Vocelli Pizza, Rock 'n' Joe Coffee Bar, Sincerely Yogurt, V3 Flatbread Pizza and Zing Basket. Established in 2003, Tulumba.com has developed an international following and grown to be the #1 website for Turkish products outside of Turkey.  The site offers a remarkable array of products and services including Turkish foods, media, home & personal accessories, gifts & flowers, sports & games, and more.