Erdogan's Health Scare Disrupts Election Campaign Plans.

Turkish President Erdogan canceled public appearances for two days after falling ill during a live televised interview due to a "serious stomach flu." The cancellation comes as crucial elections loom, with Erdogan hoping to extend his power into a third decade. The pro-Kurdish Peoples' Democratic Party's decision not to put forward its own presidential candidate could allow its supporters to vote for Erdogan's main rival, Kemal Kilicdaroglu. The HDP is seen as the kingmaker in the elections.