Erdogan approves new govt:

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday approved a new government formed by one of his most trusted allies, who immediately asserted the intention to institute constitutional reforms that would expand the powers of the presidency.

Binali Yildirim, 60, formerly minister of transport and communications, replaces Ahmet Davutoglu, who stepped down as prime minister on Sunday amid a range of differences with the president, including Davutoglu’s seemingly lukewarm support for a constitutional overhaul to give the largely ceremonial presidency executive powers. (AP)