Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey could hold a referendum on reinstating the death penalty, if parliament fails to pass such a measure. Erdogan made the comment on Friday while campaigning for a "yes" vote in a referendum on whether to expand his powers. On Friday, he went a step further, saying a referendum could be held if parliament fails to reinstate it. Turkey abolished the death penalty more than a decade ago. European leaders say talks on Turkey's bid to join the EU would end if Ankara restores the death penalty.

Source: ABC News February 24, 2017 13:41 UTC