Turkish Parliament vote paves way for referendum on greater powers for Erdogan

Turkey will have a referendum on whether to greatly expand the powers of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's office.

Turkey's parliament on Saturday approved a contentious constitutional reform package that paves the way for the vote.
The decision marks a victory for Mr Erdogan, a divisive but overall popular figure, who critics view as increasingly autocratic.
In an all-night session that ended early on Saturday, politicians voted in favour of a set of amendments presented by the ruling party, founded by Mr Erdogan.
The reform bill cleared the minimum threshold necessary to put the measures to a national referendum for final approval.
The vote took place with 488 parliamentarians in the 550-seat assembly in attendance, and 339 voted yes, 142 no, five cast empty ballots and two were ruled out as invalid.
Prime Minister Binali Yildirim celebrated the result saying the decision was now in the hands of the Turkish people who would make the right choice.
"Don't you ever doubt that the people will most certainly make the best decision regarding the constitutional reforms," he said.
"Our people will head to the polls, will vote with their hearts and minds and make the best choice for...