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Post-coup attempt, Turkey-Pakistan relationship on the rocks
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Islamabad, Aug.2 (ANI): Islamabad : 'Erdo-Gone?', this was the headline splashed across the Pakistan's national newspaper 'Daily Times' in it's July 16th issue as news of an attempted coup in Turkey started making it's way across news organisations around t
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Turkish Government releases soldiers arrested for coup
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New York, July 31(ANI): The Turkish Government has released hundreds of soldiers who were arrested after the failed coup attempt by the military on July 15.
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Turkey continues crackdown, shuts dozens of media outlets
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New York, July 28 (ANI) : Continuing its action against military and media institutions after the failed coup attempt, the Turkish government has shut down 45 newspapers, 16 television stations and three news agencies amid the state of emergency.
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Turkey calls upon Pak, other friendly nations to shut Gulen-run institutio
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Islamabad, July 23 (ANI): Turkey has called upon all friendly countries, including Pakistan, to close down institutions run by Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen, who is accused of masterminding and backing the failed coup attempt in the country.
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Obama dismisses accusations of U.S. involvement in Turkey coup attempt
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington, July 23 (ANI): U S President Barack Obama has dismissed Turkey's persistent speculation that Washington was behind the failed military coup there, saying that the rumors threatened the safety of Americans in the country and could damage bilateral ties.
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Erdogan rounds up suspected plotters of Turkey coup attempt
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C., July 18 (ANI): Staying true to his promise of launching a crackdown on those behind the failed military coup attempt, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan continued to round up the suspects and those perceived to have been involved in the rebellion.
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Turkish Prez demands U.S. to extradite rival cleric
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New York, July 17 (ANI): Firmly stating that his government is in full control, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has demanded the U.S to arrest or extradite exiled Islamic cleric Fethullah Gulen whom he blames for a coup attempt.
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Turkish President calls on U.S. to send rival cleric home
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C., July 17 (ANI): Asserting that he had his government back in control, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called on the United States to either arrest or extradite exiled Islamic cleric Fethullah Gulen, who was clearly to blame for the coup attempt that ended up with nearl
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India calls upon all sides to support democracy in Turkey
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi, July 16 (ANI): With Turkey witnessing a coup attempt by the military leading to bloody clashes in major cities, India has called upon all sides to support democracy and mandate of the ballot, and avoid bloodshed, while advising its nationals in Turkey to avoid public places and st
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