Turkey
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Ready to discuss cleric Fethullah Gulen's extradition, US tells Turkey
World | Jul 19, 2016, 08:06 AM ISTThe United States has said that it was ready to discuss with Turkey the extradition of Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen, blamed by President Tayyip Erdogan for failed coup.
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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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17th July News in Nutshell: Important stories of the day
India | Jul 17, 2016, 07:48 PM ISTImportant news stories
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Turkey: President Erdogan tightens grip on power post coup attempt, 265 killed
World | Jul 17, 2016, 06:46 AM ISTAnkara: At least 265 people were killed in Friday's failed coup, the Prime Minister of Turkey Binali Yildirim said yesterday. Coup plotters, pro-government forces and civilians were among the dead, Yildrim said. The
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16th July News in Nutshell: Important stories of the day
India | Jul 16, 2016, 07:31 PM ISTImportant news stories
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All 149 Indian athletes in Turkey safe: Sports minister Vijay Goel
Other Sports | Jul 16, 2016, 06:09 PM ISTUnion Sports Minister Vijay Goel today said that all 149 Indian athletes participating in the World School Games at Trabzon in Turkey are safe.
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Don’t visit Turkey until normalcy returns, Sushma swaraj tells Indian nationals
India | Jul 16, 2016, 03:03 PM ISTForeign Minister Sushma swaraj today asked Indian nationals not to visit Turkey until normalcy returns to that country.
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All parties should support Erdogan’s government, urges Obama after Turkey coup attempt
World | Jul 16, 2016, 08:24 AM ISTIssuing a quick response to the attempted military coup in Turkey that left at least 42 people dead, the US President Barack Obama urged all political sides to support the democratically elected government of President Tayyip Erdogan.
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161 killed in Turkey coup attempt, President Erdogan reasserts control
World | Jul 16, 2016, 04:47 PM ISTTurkish officials said Saturday morning the government had appeared to have repelled an attempted military coup following a night of explosions, air battles and gunfire across the capital that left at least 17 dead, according to state-run media. Tur
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41 dead, over 239 injured as blasts rock Istanbul Ataturk Airport, ISIS prime suspect
World | Jun 29, 2016, 04:41 PM ISTIstanbul: A triple suicide bombing and gun attack at international terminal of Istanbul's Ataturk airport Tuesday killed at least 36 people and left scores wounded, in the latest deadly strike to rock Turkey's biggest city.
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This amazing 'ghost phone' keeps your screen hidden from prying eyes
Jun 27, 2016, 07:18 PM ISTTurkey: Have you ever felt exasperated by strangers peeping into your phone over your shoulder when you're on the train or bus? It becomes very difficult to keep things private nowadays where everyone carries smartphones and tablets to communicate.
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Turkey to open border with Syria on Eid ul-Fitr
World | Jun 22, 2016, 09:27 PM ISTAnkara: Turkey said it will open the Hatay border with Syria during the Muslim festival of Eid ul-Fitr for Syrians in Turkey to return home, the media said today. The border opening will be restricted
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Euro 2016: Luka Modric moment of class lifts Croatia to 1-0 win over Turkey
Football | Jun 12, 2016, 09:51 PM ISTParis: Croatia began their Euro championship campaign with their star midfielder Luka Modric's superb volleyed goal on Sunday with a 1-0 win over Turkey. The Real Madrid midfielder scored with a dipping volley in
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EU-Turkey deal is reckless and illegal, halt refugee returns to Turkey: Amnesty International tells EU
World | Jun 03, 2016, 05:23 PM ISTIstanbul: Amnesty International on Friday said that the European Union (EU) must immediately halt plans to return asylum-seekers to Turkey on the false pretence that it is a “safe country” for refugees. The rights group
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Former Miss Turkey gets 14-month jail for insulting President on Instagram
World | May 31, 2016, 09:09 PM ISTAnkara: A court today convicted a former Miss Turkey of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan through social media postings and gave her a 14-month suspended sentence, amid deepening concerns that the country is swaying toward
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Abortion ‘murder’, no Muslims should engage in birth control: Turkish President
World | May 31, 2016, 08:21 AM ISTTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that no Muslim family should adopt birth control measures, stressing that his country's population will grow.
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104 ISIS militants killed in air, land strikes in Syria, claims Turkey
World | May 28, 2016, 04:11 PM ISTAnkara: Turkey's state-run news agency says US-led coalition airstrikes and Turkish artillery fire against the Islamic State (ISIS) group in Syria have killed 104 militants. Anadolu Agency today said the strikes came late Friday, hours
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Turkey strikes Islamic State positions in Syria, kill 34 militants
World | May 02, 2016, 01:03 PM ISTIstanbul: The Turkish military says its forces have hit Islamic State positions in Syria, killing 34 militants. The state-owned Anadolu Agency said Monday the strikes took out multiple rocket launchers and gun positions.
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Naxals have close links with groups in Philippines, Europe: Kiren Rijiju
National | Apr 26, 2016, 05:07 PM ISTThe Naxals have close links with Maoist organisations in the Philippines and Turkey and get support from several organisations in Europe