BREAKING NEWS

Turkey's Erdogan at 55.08 pct with 70.5 pct of presidential votes counted

ISTANBUL - President Tayyip Erdogan had 55.08 percent of the vote with 70.5 percent of the votes counted in Turkey's presidential election on Sunday, broadcasters said.

Muharrem Ince, the main opposition's presidential candidate, stood at 29.4 percent nationwide, television channels said. If no candidate wins more than 50 percent in Sunday's vote, a second round run-off will be held on July 8.