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Protesters demonstrate against the G20 summit in Hamburg.
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Istanbul airport under control of soldiers loyal to government: senior Turkish official -
Some local resistance by coup plotters in Istanbul and Ankara, but this will end soon: senior Turkish official
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Rebel soldiers have been warned they will be shot down if they attempt to use more military aircraft: senior Turkish official
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Bomb attacks on parliament continuing - senior Turkish official
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Attempted Turkey coup threatens U.S. fight against Islamic State
ReutersThe attempted military coup in Turkey could hamper the United States in its war against Islamic State in Syria and undermine other U.S. goals in the Middle East by weakening democracy and sparking prolonged instability in the NATO pact’s only Muslim member. -
#Breaking Parallel state members attempting military coup open fire on civilians near Parliament, General Staff; casualties reported2:47 AM - 16 Jul 2016
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A man reacts as Turkish soldiers surrender to policemen during an attempted coup in Istanbul's Taksim Square, Turkey, July 16, 2016. REUTERS/Murad Sezer
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People demonstrate outside Ataturk international airport during an attempted coup in Istanbul, Turkey, July 16, 2016. REUTERS/Huseyin Aldemir
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People take cover near policemen as gunfire are heard during an attempted coup in Istanbul's Taksim Square, Turkey, July 16, 2016. REUTERS/Murad Sezer
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People take cover near a bridge during an attempted coup in Istanbul, Turkey July 16, 2016. REUTERS/Yagiz Karahan
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PM Yıldırım: More than 120 people are arrested over the coup attempt2:43 AM - 16 Jul 2016
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The junta is in the Hurriyet building. Journalists evacuate and are in a safe place. Tension outside. #Turkey #coup2:39 AM - 16 Jul 2016
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Turkish soldiers detained by police in Ankara
ReutersAmateur video obtained by Reuters on Saturday (July 16) purported to show a group of Turkish soldiers under detention by police officers in the capital city Ankara. The video, which could not be independently verified by Reuters, showed a group of... -
Turkey's Erdogan says uprising was act of treason
ISTANBUL - The attempted coup by a section of Turkey's military was an act of treason and is a reason to "clean up" the armed forces, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on early on Saturday, hours after the armed forces attempted to overthow him.
Erodgan also said in comments broadcast live on private station NTV that the attempted coup was the work of followers of U.S.-based cleric Fethullah Gulen, a cleric Erdogan has long accused of attempting to use his followers in the judiciary and military to overthrow the government. -
Attempted Turkey coup threatens U.S. fight against Islamic State
ReutersThe attempted military coup in Turkey could hamper the United States in its war against Islamic State in Syria and undermine other U.S. goals in the Middle East by weakening democracy and sparking prolonged instability in the NATO pact’s only Muslim member. -
Turkey's Erdogan appears among crowds in Istanbul after coup attempt
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan emerged to crowds of supporters at Istanbul's main Ataturk airport early on Saturday after what officials said had been a coup attempt by a faction within the armed forces, footage on broadcaster NTV showed.
Turkey's Fox TV meanwhile broadcast a recording of Erdogan speaking earlier in the night, saying an uprising had been attempted against the solidarity and unity of the country but that no power was above the national will. -
TURKEY HAS CLOSED BORDER CROSSINGS WITH BULGARIA- BULGARIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY
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#turkish cnnturk strip says its broadcast is being cut off. Presenter says soldiers ask them to evacuate building https://t.co/uASz9LbKUJ
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Wow. TV anchor says his building, including CNN Turkey, has just been invaded by soldiers. He expects to be cut off. https://t.co/nYzRExggq2
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CNN Turkey anchor says she's being taken off the air by soldiers entering the studio. Live. And it's off.1:40 AM - 16 Jul 2016- Reply
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LIVE: inbound traffic to Istanbul is heading to Southern Turkey https://t.co/gs9TrDc5oy - @NikPhillips666
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What to Know About the Group President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Is Blaming for Turkey's Attempted Coup
TIME.comFethullah Gülen, who lives in exile in Pennsylvania, has been at odds with Erdogan -
Very concerned by events unfolding in #Turkey. Our Embassy is monitoring the situation closely. Brits should follow FCO website for advice10:53 PM - 15 Jul 2016
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Who is Fethullah Gulen?
Islamic preacher Fethullah Gulen is pictured at his residence in Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania September 24, 2013
The Turkish government is blaming the coup on Fethullah Gulen, a cleric who was a one-time ally of President Tayyip Erdogan. In 2013, Turkish law enforcement officials believed to be loyal to Gulen brought corruption charges against Erdogan loyalists. Erdogan responded by purging officials who were part of the investigation. Since then, Erdogan has been cracking down on journalists and media outlets critical of the Turkish government.
One of Erdogan's favorite targets is Gulen.
Murat Bilgincan, Al Monitor, "Everything you've ever wanted to know about Fetthulah Gulen, Turkey's most controversial cleric," April 19, 2016The Muslim religious scholar from Turkey preaches a moderate form of Islam — one that regards terrorism as blasphemy and a woman’s headscarf as secondary to education. In the United States, there are a handful of nonprofit organizations that list him as their honorary president.Gulen is also a wanted man. He is accused in Turkey of leading a terrorist organization that has attempted to topple the government. A Turkish court has issued three arrest warrants for him. He is also being sued in the United States, in a civil case alleging human rights abuses. Gulen and his expansive following face an uncertain future.
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Member of Turkish parliament reached by phone tells Reuters lawmakers hiding in shelters at parliament.
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Embattled Turkish president Tayyip Erdogan addresses the nation through a FaceTime video connection as a coup threatens to topple the government. Diane Hodges reports.
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ANKARA, July 16. /TASS/. Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said Turkey imposed a no-fly zone over Turkish airspace.
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Turkish jets shoot down helicopter over Ankara: NTV
Turkish fighter jets shot down a military helicopter over the capital Ankara that was being used by plotters attempting a coup, broadcaster NTV said on Saturday.
Separately, Turkey's state-run Anadolu news agency said 17 police were killed at special forces headquarters in Ankara. Reuters was not immediately able to confirm that report. -
Turkish state TV back on air, correspondents describe being taken hostage
ISTANBUL - Turkish state broadcaster TRT resumed broadcasting on Saturday after going off air during what officials said was an attempted coup by a faction within the military, with its staff describing being taken hostage by the plotters. -
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MEXICO FOREIGN MINISTRY SAYS MEXICANS IN TURKEY SHOULD STAY AT HOME OR IN HOTEL, RECOMMENDS ITS CITIZENS SHOULD NOT TRAVEL TO TURKEY UNTIL MAGNITUDE OF SITUATION BECOMES CLEAR
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LARGE BLAST HEARD IN ISTANBUL -REUTERS WITNESSES
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BREAKING: Bomb hits Turkish parliament in Ankara: State-run Anadolu Agency
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Attempted coup underway in Turkey - Reuters TV
Reuters TVTurkey has been put under martial law as an attempted coup continues into the late evening. -
Bulgaria bolsters patrols on border with Turkey
SOFIA - Bulgaria bolstered its patrols on the Bulgarian-Turkish border and appealed to Bulgarians to restrain from travelling to the country's southern neighbour, the government press office said in a statement.
Prime Minister Boiko Borisov held talks with the security and intelligence services on the situation in Turkey, where the government has said a military coup attempt is under way.
The Foreign Ministry advised all Bulgarians already in Turkey to stay indoors and avoid any public places. -
WASHINGTON, July 15 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. State Department on Friday advised its citizens in Turkey shelter in place and not attempt to go to the U.S. Embassy or consulates amid an ongoing military coup.
"Continue to shelter in place in Turkey. Do not attempt to go to US Embassy or Consulates at this time," the State Department said in an message for U.S. citizens in Turkey via its Twitter account.
It urged U.S. citizens in Turkey to contact loved ones directly "to let them know if you're okay," it said in another tweet.
"Use email/SMS/telephone if social media blocked," it said.
The U.S. Embassy in Ankara has informed U.S. citizens that "shots fired and explosions have been heard in Ankara and both bridges in Istanbul, the Bosphorous and Fatih Sultan Mehmet, are now closed," the State Department said in an Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens about the "Turkey Uprising" on its twitter account.
It also asked U.S. citizens to monitor local press for updates, avoid areas of conflict, and exercise caution if being in the vicinity of any military or security forces.
Earlier, U.S. President Barack Obama received briefings from his national security aides on the ongoing situation in Turkey, a NATO ally and part of the U.S. coalition in fighting the terror group Islamic State.
"The president's national security team has apprised him of the unfolding situation in Turkey. The president will continue to receive regular updates," said National Security Council spokesman Ned Price in a tweet.
A military statement issued on Turkish media said Friday the Turkish armed forces have fully seized power in the country but President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said early Saturday that the coup attempt has failed, urging people to take to the streets to protect democracy.
The military move was made to restore the constitutional order, democracy, human rights, freedom and the rule of law, the military statement said. Enditem -
QATAR SAYS DENOUNCES AND CONDEMNS MILITARY COUP ATTEMPT IN TURKEY - QATAR STATE MEDIA
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OBAMA, KERRY AGREED ALL PARTIES IN TURKEY SHOULD SHOW RESTRAINT, AVOID ANY VIOLENCE OR BLOODSHED
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U.S. PRESIDENT OBAMA SPOKE BY PHONE WITH SECRETARY OF STATE KERRY ON FRIDAY ABOUT EVENTS IN TURKEY, BOTH AGREED ALL PARTIES IN TURKEY SHOULD SUPPORT ELECTED TURKISH GOVERNMENT - WHITE HOUSE STATEMENT
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Social media access restricted in Turkey: internet monitoring groups
Access was restricted in Turkey on Friday to Facebook Inc (FB.O), Twitter Inc and Alphabet Inc's YouTube shortly after news that a military coup was under way, according to two internet monitoring groups.
Turkey Blocks, a group that monitors internet shutdowns in the country, and Dyn, which monitors internet performance and traffic globally, both reported it was difficult or impossible to access social media services in Turkey.
Turkey's military said on Friday it had seized power, but the prime minister said the attempted coup would be put down.
The Turkish government under President Tayyip Erdogan has repeatedly moved to block social media in periods of crisis and political uncertainty. It was not immediately clear whether the government or another actor ordered the block late Friday.
The government normally implements its internet restrictions through orders to Turkey's main internet service providers. -
Flights diverted, cancelled as coup attempt unfolds in Turkey
Flights to Turkey diverted and departures from Istanbul's Ataturk Airport were cancelled as a coup attempt unfolded in the country on Friday and Turkey's military said it had seized power.
A Reuters witness in Istanbul, citing a pilot, said all upcoming flights from the Istanbul airport had been canceled. Flight tracking website FlightAware.com so far listed 33 canceled departures for Friday and Saturday.
A British Airways light to Istanbul diverted to Sofia, Bulgaria, and a Lufthansa flight to Istanbul returned to its origin in Frankfurt, company spokeswomen told Reuters.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said all U.S.-inbound flights from Istanbul that were in the air prior to the airport's closing would be allowed to land in the United States as planned.
Turkish Airlines and other carriers did not immediately comment.
Turkey's prime minister said the attempted coup would be put down. President Tayyip Erdogan has ruled Turkey since 2003, and Turkey is one of the most important U.S. allies in the region.
This was the latest shock to tourism in Turkey, which has taken a hit from a number of bombings this year, including a suicide attack in June that killed 45 people at Istanbul's main airport. -
Tank rolls through Istanbul amid attempted coup in Turkey
ReutersA group within Turkey's military attempted to overthrow the government of President Tayyip Erdogan. While the military claimed it had seized control of the country, Erdogan said "We will overcome this" in a interview via FaceTime with... -
LOUD EXPLOSION HEARD IN TURKISH CAPITAL ANKARA -REUTERS WITNESSES -
COMMANDER OF TURKEY'S SPECIAL FORCES: A GROUP HAS ENGAGED IN TREASON, THEY WON'T SUCCEED, WE ARE IN THE SERVICE OF THE PEOPLE
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Turkish military stand guard near the the Taksim Square as people wave Turkish flags in Istanbul, Turkey, July 16, 2016. REUTERS/Murad Sezer
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TURKEY'S YILDIRIM: THIS IS NOW THE TIME TO GIVE NECESSARY RESPONSE TO THIS HEINOUS AND IMMORAL STRUCTURE
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TURKISH PM YILDIRIM REITERATES CALL ON SUPPORTERS TO TAKE TO THE STREETS
Hong Kong protests flare ahead of Xi meeting with city leader
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