Turkey's opposition stuns in sweeping local elections victory over Erdogan's party
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"We will correct our mistakes and redress our shortcomings," President Erdogan said in a speech Sunday night, acknowledging his party's significant defeat.

In a speech Sunday night, Erdogan admitted his party had “lost altitude” and would work to rectify its errors.

“We will correct our mistakes and redress our shortcomings,” he said from the balcony of the presidential palace. Erdogan, 70, has governed Turkey since 2003.