Istanbul 's AKP rejects a proposed ban on the country 's ruling party . seven of seven justices voted to ban the party but seven votes were needed . Constitutional Court will face a financial penalty rather than being forced to close .
Turkey 's Constitutional Court rejects a proposed ban on the country 's ruling party . Six of 11 justices voted to ban the party but seven votes were needed . AKP will face a financial penalty rather than being forced to close .