Turkey's Erdogan Receives $400 Million Luxury Jet From Qatar

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan received a $400 million luxury jet from the emir of Qatar last week, triggering a wave of criticism from political opponents. In response, Erdogan Monday said the luxury Boeing 747-8 was a "gift" from Emir Tamim Bin Hamad Bin al-Thani, rejecting claims the aircraft had been purchased. The Turkish leader told reporters Ankara had been interested in buying the plane, but that the emir insisted on offering it as a gift. Erdogan also...

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