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Feb 2023
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Turkey Earthquake Challenges Erdogan Ahe...

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A.M. Edition for Feb. 17. Even before last week’s earthquake, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was facing public discontent over the state of the economy. WSJ reporters Jared Malsin and Daniella Cheslow in Adana, Turkey, detail the added challenges Mr. Erdogan now confronts as he contends with mass displacement, economic damage and tensions amid a call to postpone national elections. Plus, why shares of aircraft lessors are taking off. Luke Vargas hosts. 

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