Coup
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Why a coup in Kolkata when Delhi is the capital, Amit Shah asks Mamata Banerjee
National | Dec 06, 2016, 07:10 PM ISTRidiculing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her claim of a 'near-coup' following deployment of the Army at two toll plazas in the state "without informing the state", BJP president Amit Shah today asked
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Turkish govt orders arrest of 125 police officers
World | Oct 11, 2016, 05:23 PM ISTThe Turkish government today issued arrest warrants against 125 police officers, who are suspected of having ties with Islamic preacher Fetullah Gulen, who was accused of being the mastermind of the country's failed attempted coup
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Outfit responsible for coup in Turkey 'infiltrated' India: Turkish Foreign Minister
World | Aug 22, 2016, 06:39 AM ISTThe Turkish government has claimed that Fethullah Gulen Terrorist Organisation (FETO), blamed for last month's failed coup to topple President Tayyip Erdogan, has "infiltrated" India. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu during talks with his In
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Former air force chief of Turkey confesses to plotting coup: State media
World | Jul 18, 2016, 10:15 PM ISTAnkara: At a time when the Turkish government is detaining many thousands of officials suspecting their involvement in the failed coup, former Air Force chief of Turkey has confessed his role in plotting the conspiracy
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Turkey widens crackdown on suspects of failed coup, detains 9,000 security officials
World | Jul 18, 2016, 07:34 PM ISTIstanbul: Days after a failed coup attempt against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Turkish government has now stepped up its crackdown on the alleged supporters of the conspiracy by removing nearly 9,000 security officials. In
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US suspends military aid to Thailand after coup
May 24, 2014, 07:36 PM ISTWashington: The US has suspended about $3.5 million in military assistance to Thailand following a coup, the State Department said Friday.The US is reviewing the rest of the annual direct assistance to Thailand—which totalled $10.5
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South Sudan repulses coup attempt, minister says
World | Dec 16, 2013, 05:34 PM ISTJuba: Disgruntled soldiers and politicians led by a former vice president attempted to overthrow the South Sudanese government, a top government official said Monday, as sporadic fighting continued between factions of the military in the
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Alleged coup plotters arrested in Malawi
World | Mar 11, 2013, 09:11 PM ISTBlantyre, Mar 11: Malawi's Government says it has arrested at least 10 former top government officials for allegedly plotting a coup to stop then Vice-President Joyce Banda from becoming President after the death of former
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Coup Fears Baseless, Says Antony
India | Apr 04, 2012, 04:59 PM ISTVisakhapatnam, Apr 4: Defence Minister A K Antony today termed as “absolutely baseless” fears of any coup attempt by the armed forces and expressed confidence that they will not do anything to undermine democracy.“Absolutely baseless.
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China Orders Blocking Of All Internet News Amid Rumours Of Attempted Military Coup
World | Mar 23, 2012, 08:09 AM ISTBeijing, Mar 23: Nervous leaders in China have blocked all internet reports of an alleged attempted coup.Online reports of tanks on the streets of the capital Beijing and shots fired within the secure leaders' compound
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Mali Junta Shuts Borders After Coup, President Safe
World | Mar 23, 2012, 07:52 AM ISTBamako, Mar 23: Coup leaders in Mali on Thursday ordered all borders closed after taking over key buildings in Bamako and ousting President Amadou Toumani Toure overnight, sparking international concern and condemnation.The band of mutineers,
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Gilani's Office Denies He Spoke To UK Envoy About Coup
World | Jan 13, 2012, 09:48 PM ISTIslamabad, Jan 13: The Pakistan government today denied a media report that Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani had called the British envoy and sought his support to prevent a feared military takeover.The spokesman for the
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Not Another Coup, Please, Pak Media Tells Army
World | Jan 12, 2012, 04:04 PM ISTIslamabad, Jan 12: ‘Not another coup, please', was the advice given by the Pakistani media today to the powerful military, which is engaged in a major stand off with the weak civilian government over the
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Musharraf Was Planning Coup For A Year, Says Ex-General
World | Oct 12, 2010, 10:49 PM ISTIslamabad, Oct 12: Pervez Musharraf had plans to oust the elected government of Nawaz Sharif a year before he actually led a military coup in 1999, says a retired general whose appointment as army chief
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Gilani Rejects Rumours Of Coup In Pakistan
World | Sep 17, 2010, 11:20 AM ISTIslamabad : Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Thursday rejected rumours about a change of the government in Pakistan, saying that the ruling coalition led by his party and the parliament would protect democracy.