Turkey votes in pivotal test for Erdogan

Turkey on Sunday awaited the outcome of its most tightly-fought elections in recent years, with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan seeking a new mandate and control over parliament in the face of a revitalised opposition and weakening economy.Over 56 million eligible voters were for the first time casting ballots for both president and parliament, with Erdogan looking for a first round knockout and an overall majority for his ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) to extend his 15 year grip on p