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Turkey Has Identified Istanbul Nightclub Attacker: Foreign Minister
Turkish authorities have identified the gunman responsible for the attack on an elite nightclub that killed 39 people celebrating New Year, the foreign minister said Wednesday.
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Turkey Removes More Than 2,700 Judges Following Coup Attempt
Turkish authorities on Saturday removed 2,745 judges from duty following an attempted coup by a military faction overnight, broadcaster NTV reported, citing a decision by the High Council of Judges and Prosectors (HSYK).
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UN Rights Chief: Turkey Must Probe Shooting Of Civilians
The UN human rights chief is calling on Turkish authorities to investigate the alleged shooting of unarmed people in southeastern Turkey that turned up in "extremely shocking" footage posted online last week.
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3 Jailed in Turkey for Female Student's Murder
A Turkish court today sentenced three men to life in prison for the murder and attempted rape of a 20-year-old female student that unleashed a wave of anger over violence against women.
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NATO in 'Close Contact' With Turkey After Russian Jet Downed
NATO is in "close contact" with Ankara and watching developments after key alliance member Turkey shot down a Russian fighter jet on the Syrian border, an official said today.
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British Jihadist May Have Planned Paris-Style Attack in Istanbul: Sources
Turkish authorities suspect a high-profile British jihadist detained in Turkey last week may have been planning attacks in Istanbul similar to those in Paris, two security sources told Reuters on Sunday.
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Turkey Detains Suspected Close Associate of 'Jihadi John': Official
Turkish authorities have detained a suspected close associate of the notorious Islamic State (IS) group militant known as "Jihadi John" who Washington believes was likely killed in a drone strike in Syria, a Turkish official said Friday.
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Turkey Confirms Identity of 1 of Ankara Suicide Bombers: PM Ahmet Davutoglu
Turkish authorities have confirmed the identity of one of two suicide bombers who blew themselves up outside Ankara's main train station on October 10, killing 102 people, Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said today.
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Turkey Detains 2 Over 'Prior Knowledge' of Ankara Attack
Turkish authorities have detained two people with alleged links to the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) on suspicion of having prior knowledge of the attack in Ankara that killed 97 people, officials said today.
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Turkey Says 17 PKK Rebels Killed in New Curfew Operation
Turkish authorities today imposed a curfew in the mainly Kurdish southeastern town of Silvan, saying 17 suspected Kurdish militants had already been killed hours after the military lockdown was enforced.
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Turkey Detains Fifth Suspect Over Migrant Toddler's Death: Report
Turkish authorities have detained a fifth suspect over the deaths of 12 Syrian migrants in two boat sinkings last week, including a three-year-old boy whose image became a viral symbol of the tragedy of refugees, a report said today.
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Turkey Detains More Suspected Islamic State Members: Reports
Turkish authorities today detained at least a dozen suspected members of the Islamic State (IS) jihadist group amid rising concerns about security throughout Turkey in an escalating cycle of violence.
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Turkey Prime Minister Says Suspect Identified Over Suicide Bombing
Turkish authorities have identified a suspect over the suicide bombing close to Turkey's border with Syria that left 32 activists dead, Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said on today.
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Under Pressure Turkey Steps Up Fight Against Islamic State
Turkey is stepping up its role in the fight against Islamic State extremists after realising the threats to its own security from jihadists and responding to pressure from its Western partners, analysts say.
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Why Fergie, Duchess of York, faces 20 years in prison
The Duchess of York could face more than 20 years in jail, after Turkish authorities charged her for breaching the "privacy" of orphans in that country by secretly filming them for a TV documentary.
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Turkey Has Identified Istanbul Nightclub Attacker: Foreign Minister
Turkish authorities have identified the gunman responsible for the attack on an elite nightclub that killed 39 people celebrating New Year, the foreign minister said Wednesday.
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Turkey Removes More Than 2,700 Judges Following Coup Attempt
Turkish authorities on Saturday removed 2,745 judges from duty following an attempted coup by a military faction overnight, broadcaster NTV reported, citing a decision by the High Council of Judges and Prosectors (HSYK).
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UN Rights Chief: Turkey Must Probe Shooting Of Civilians
The UN human rights chief is calling on Turkish authorities to investigate the alleged shooting of unarmed people in southeastern Turkey that turned up in "extremely shocking" footage posted online last week.
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3 Jailed in Turkey for Female Student's Murder
A Turkish court today sentenced three men to life in prison for the murder and attempted rape of a 20-year-old female student that unleashed a wave of anger over violence against women.
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NATO in 'Close Contact' With Turkey After Russian Jet Downed
NATO is in "close contact" with Ankara and watching developments after key alliance member Turkey shot down a Russian fighter jet on the Syrian border, an official said today.
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British Jihadist May Have Planned Paris-Style Attack in Istanbul: Sources
Turkish authorities suspect a high-profile British jihadist detained in Turkey last week may have been planning attacks in Istanbul similar to those in Paris, two security sources told Reuters on Sunday.
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Turkey Detains Suspected Close Associate of 'Jihadi John': Official
Turkish authorities have detained a suspected close associate of the notorious Islamic State (IS) group militant known as "Jihadi John" who Washington believes was likely killed in a drone strike in Syria, a Turkish official said Friday.
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Turkey Confirms Identity of 1 of Ankara Suicide Bombers: PM Ahmet Davutoglu
Turkish authorities have confirmed the identity of one of two suicide bombers who blew themselves up outside Ankara's main train station on October 10, killing 102 people, Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said today.
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Turkey Detains 2 Over 'Prior Knowledge' of Ankara Attack
Turkish authorities have detained two people with alleged links to the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) on suspicion of having prior knowledge of the attack in Ankara that killed 97 people, officials said today.
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Turkey Says 17 PKK Rebels Killed in New Curfew Operation
Turkish authorities today imposed a curfew in the mainly Kurdish southeastern town of Silvan, saying 17 suspected Kurdish militants had already been killed hours after the military lockdown was enforced.
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Turkey Detains Fifth Suspect Over Migrant Toddler's Death: Report
Turkish authorities have detained a fifth suspect over the deaths of 12 Syrian migrants in two boat sinkings last week, including a three-year-old boy whose image became a viral symbol of the tragedy of refugees, a report said today.
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Turkey Detains More Suspected Islamic State Members: Reports
Turkish authorities today detained at least a dozen suspected members of the Islamic State (IS) jihadist group amid rising concerns about security throughout Turkey in an escalating cycle of violence.
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Turkey Prime Minister Says Suspect Identified Over Suicide Bombing
Turkish authorities have identified a suspect over the suicide bombing close to Turkey's border with Syria that left 32 activists dead, Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said on today.
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Under Pressure Turkey Steps Up Fight Against Islamic State
Turkey is stepping up its role in the fight against Islamic State extremists after realising the threats to its own security from jihadists and responding to pressure from its Western partners, analysts say.
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Why Fergie, Duchess of York, faces 20 years in prison
The Duchess of York could face more than 20 years in jail, after Turkish authorities charged her for breaching the "privacy" of orphans in that country by secretly filming them for a TV documentary.
