Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan cancels three public appearances due to illness. Head of state had already had to interrupt a live TV interview on Tuesday because of "stomach flu" Erdogan, 69, is running a brisk campaign for re-election on May 14.
His main rival, Kemal Kiliçdaroglu, 74, immediately wished a "good recovery" to the head of state. The Turkish leader's health fueled speculation after a large intestine operation in late 2011, followed by further surgery the following year.