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In historic referendum, Turkey's Erdogan faces his biggest test

Supporters of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan wave national flags during a rally for the referendum in Konya, Turkey,yesterday. [Reuters]

 

Much like the vast mosque he has commissioned atop one of Istanbul’s highest hills, President Tayyip Erdogan’s supporters hope a referendum on Sunday will be a crowning achievement in his drive to reshape Turkey.

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