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A man waves a Turkish flag in front of Ataturk Airport during an attempted coup in Istanbul, Turkey July 16, 2016. REUTERS/IHLAS News Agency


Turkish Failed Coup: Minute by Minute

Turkish Failed Coup: Minute by Minute

Ankara –A section of Turkey’s military tried on Friday July 15, to overthrow President Tayyip Erdogan who has been in power since 2003. The coup wasn’t successful and led to the arrest od several generals and lieutenants in the army. Insurgent soldiers took the...
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Ibrahim Sharif as convicted on a charge of inciting hatred. Photograph: Hasan Jamali/AP


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Pakistan Arrests 100 al-Qaeda, LeJ Militants, Foils Jailbreak Plan


Russian opposition leader Navalny released

Russia, AP—A Russian court on Friday released opposition leader Alexei Navalny from custody less than 24 hours after he was convicted of embezzlement and sentenced to five years in prison. The release came after a surprise request by prosecutors, who said that because...
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Turkish choreographer Erdem Gunduz (C) stands on Taksim square during a ‘duranadam’ or standing man protest in Istanbul, Turkey, early 18 June 2013. Source: EPA Vassil Donev


Dozens held in Turkey, silent protester goes viral

Dozens held in Turkey, silent protester goes viral

Istanbul, Reuters—A lone, silent vigil by a man in Istanbul inspired copycat protests on Tuesday, as police detained dozens of people across Turkey in an operation linked to three weeks of often violent demonstrations against Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan. Overnight...