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BDP mayor arrested for directing a demonstration

Yesterday, four arrests were made in connection to pro-PKK demonstrations held last week in Adana in which police used video recordings of the event to apprehend suspects.

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Arrest warrant appeals rejected

Istanbul’s 11th High Criminal Court has rejected the requests for appeals of the arrest warrants issued for certain suspects in the indictment for the Balyoz (Sledgehammer) Plan.

A series of appeals in the Balyoz case

Following the recent issuing of arrest warrants for 102 suspects in the ‘Balyoz’ case, otherwise known as the ‘Sledgehammer Plan’ in which suspects are being tried for intending to disrupt the nation’s stability in order to pave the way for a military intervention, 60 suspects have now filed appeals. The 11th High Criminal Court will be in charge of evaluating the applications for appeals....

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EU tightens screw on Iran with extra sanctions

The European Union imposed tighter sanctions on Iran over its disputed nuclear programme on Monday, approving measures to block oil and gas investment and curtail Tehran's refining and natural gas capability. ...

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Those that deceive will be deceived

Erdoğan accused the Republican People’s Party (CHP) of following the footsteps of the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP). Loading harsh criticisms on CHP leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, Prime Minister Erdoğan stated; “Those who deceive their comrades will be victims of deceit themselves.”...

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High security for Israeli athletes in Turkey

Turkey defeated Israel 3-0 in a women's volleyball game Sunday that was guarded by hundreds of police because of concerns that pro-Palestinian demonstrators would try to disrupt the event....

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Despite rift, Israel-Turkey contacts march on

Trade between Israel and Turkey surged in the first half of this year, Israel just lifted a warning on travel to Turkey and an Israeli volleyball team trained in the Turkish capital on Friday ahead of a regional tournament....

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UN rights forum names team to probe Israel ship raid

The United Nations Human Rights Council appointed a team of international experts on Friday to investigate Israel's raid on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla and called on all parties to cooperate. ...

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Twenty-one crew members have remained in the custody of pirates for four months

No action has been taken to ensure the rescue of 21 crew members, 19 of which are Turks, who were taken ransom on the Firigia ship by Somali pirates....

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A message from Kandilli

PKK leader Karayılan stated that the PKK may agree to lay down arms under United Nations supervision. Meanwhile, experts say the organization is seeking autonomy....

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