Erdogan poised for victory in Turkey's runoff election.

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Erdogan poised for victory in Turkey's runoff election.
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Turkish President Erdogan is positioned to extend his rule into a third decade after winning the first round of the presidential runoff with a nearly five-point lead over his rival Kilicdaroglu. The election will decide not only who leads Turkey but also how it is governed, where its economy is headed, and the shape of its foreign policy. Erdogan's strong showing defied polls and hit the opposition mood, while the nationalist vote was split by different endorsements. Critics fear Erdogan's rule will lead to a "one-man regime."

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