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Turkish court jails 6 human rights activists pending trial
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Turkish court jails 6 human rights activists pending trial

A court in Istanbul ordered six human rights activists, including Amnesty International’s Turkey director, formally arrested Tuesday pending a trial…
German ‘IS brides’ found in Mosul
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German ‘IS brides’ found in Mosul

Five German women are in custody following a military operation in the Iraqi city of Mosul. It is alleged that…
Juncker: EU’s hand remains outstretched to Turkey
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Juncker: EU’s hand remains outstretched to Turkey

The head of the European Union’s executive body says the EU’s hand remains outstretched to Turkey but is renewing warnings…
The Latest: 7,400 civil servants dismissed in Turkey
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The Latest: 7,400 civil servants dismissed in Turkey

The Latest on the first anniversary since Turkey quashed last summer’s coup attempt (all times local): 2 p.m. Turkey has…
Turkey issues detention orders for 34 former state TV personnel
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Turkey issues detention orders for 34 former state TV personnel

Turkey issued detention warrants on Wednesday for 34 former personnel of the state-owned broadcaster TRT in an investigation targeting supporters…
Amnesty says Iraq and allies violated international law in Mosul battle
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Amnesty says Iraq and allies violated international law in Mosul battle

Amnesty International said on Tuesday it had identified a pattern of attacks by Iraqi forces and the US-led military coalition…
Turkey’s failed coup: Warrants issued for 105 tech experts
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Turkey’s failed coup: Warrants issued for 105 tech experts

Turkey’s state-run news agency says authorities have issued detention warrants for 105 information technology experts suspected of aiding last year’s…
Turkey orders 72 university staff detained in coup-related probe: Anadolu
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Turkey orders 72 university staff detained in coup-related probe: Anadolu

Turkey issued arrest warrants for 72 university staff, state media said on Monday, including a former adviser to the main…
Austria bars Turkish economy minister for event marking coup anniversary
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Austria bars Turkish economy minister for event marking coup anniversary

Austria has barred Turkish Economy Minister Nihat Zeybekci from entering the country to attend an event marking the anniversary of…
Turkish opposition leader’s 25-day march to end with rally
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Turkish opposition leader’s 25-day march to end with rally

The leader of the main opposition party in Turkey was set to complete the final stretch of a 25-day “March…
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