Turkish leaders have formally tapped Binali Yildirim as the candidate to lead the party in addition to becoming its next premier replacing former Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu who resigned on May 4, The Associated Press reported. Omer Celik, spokesman of the ruling Justice and Development Party, announced the appointment, saying Yildirim was chosen “with great consensus.” Yildirim is Turkey's minister of transport, maritime and communication as well as a founding member of the AKP. He will run unopposed for the party leadership at a special convention Sunday in Ankara. Traditionally, the post of premier in Turkey goes to the leader of the largest party in parliament. Davutoglu stepped down...
