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Turkeys standing man
>Are you there? Share your story on CNN iReport, but please remember to stay safe. Istanbul (CNN) -- Turkish protesters are giving their government the silent treatment. Hundreds of men and women stood silently Tuesday in Istanbul's Taksim Square emulating the performance artist whose quiet protest Monday night quickly gained him the nickname "Standing Man. "For more than five hours, Erdem ...
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Syrians protest in Damascus backing Turkey demos
Damascus on Tuesday for a rare demonstration in support of Turkish protests against the government of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan."Erdogan leave," the demonstrators chanted, waving Syrian flags and pictures of ...
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Viral Standing Man Protests Defy Turkish Govt Raids
'Standing man' protests are going viral across Turkey in a silent show of resistance amidst violent government raids on the country's expanding ...
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Where Istanbuls next cataclysmic quake will hit
North Anatolian Fault . Since 1939, massive temblors have marched westward on the fault, moving closer to the city. When this section of the fault finally topples, an earthquake of more than magnitude 7.0 will strike one of Europe's biggest cities. Now, researchers think they've pinpointed the spot where ...
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Turkeys standing man shows how passive resistance can shake a state | Richard Seymour
'Erdem Gunduz's protest was both an affront and a question for the authorities: beat him? Why? He's just standing there. Leave him alone? Then he wins, doesn't he?' Photograph: Vassil ...
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Turkeys standing people protest spreads amid Erdoğans crackdown
People stand in silent protest at Taksim Square after a lone, silent vigil by one man in Istanbul inspired copycat protests across Turkey. Photograph: Murad ...
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With Inspiration From Turkey Brazil Discovers Mass Protests
A mass protest in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Monday night was one of several across the country where demonstrators raised a host of grievances. Some demonstrators said they drew their inspiration from the protests in ...
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Turkey protests Why the state portrays Turkish protesters as others
Turkey , nearly 5,000 civilians have been injured, five killed, and thousands, including civilians, lawyers, and journalists, have been imprisoned. The protests started as a peaceful demonstration of 50 civilians opposed to the removal of trees in the park for the rumored construction of a shopping mall. Following the violent response of the police to the non-violent demonstrators, the protest ...
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Man inspires new form of protest in Turkey simply by standing
Last Saturday, Banff mechanic Tim Bartlett was christening a new motorcycle through the Rocky Mountains when he had a rare wildlife encounter that was equal parts terrifying and ...
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Turkey PM claims victory over protests
TURKISH Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has claimed victory over anti-government protesters after a heavy crackdown, as police raided homes and arrested dozens of demonstrators in a bid to stamp out nearly three weeks of ...
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U.N. chief urges maximum restraint in Turkey amid protests
Turkey as confrontations between Turkish security forces and protesters continued after three weeks of demonstrations against Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan. "(Ban) remains concerned about ongoing clashes between protesters and security ...
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`You work 10 years to make a global image but tarnish it in a week. Don`t be unfair to Turkey` Gul said
`You work 10 years to make a global image, but tarnish it in a week. Don`t be unfair to Turkey,` Gul said ANKARA - Turkish President Abdullah Gul said Tuesday the demonstrations in the streets had to be stopped related to the Gezi Park protests.Pointing out that the protests damaged Turkish economy, Gul said, "No one realizes but the recent incidents has caused hesitation among the foreign ...
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Turkey Threatens Army Intervention
ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey, unable to halt anti-government protests, hasthreatened to deploy the army to restore order. Officials said the government of Prime Minister Recep Erdogan hasexamined the feasibility of deploying Turkey's huge army, the second largestin NATO, to quell nationwide protests. They said Turkish police, despite thearrest of thousands, have failed to stop the ...
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U.N. rights chief frustrated with Turkey
The police use of force against demonstrators in Turkey has been excessive at times, the top U.N. human rights official said Tuesday from Geneva. Demonstrations against plans to raze a historic park in Istanbul have evolved into nationwide protests against the Turkish government. The United Nations estimates "thousands" of people were injured during the protests and at least four ...
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Turkeys New Protest Tactic Standing Still
The first such protest was carried out on Monday by performance artist Erdem Gunduz. He stood for hours at Istanbul's central Taksim Square, in passive defiance of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip ...
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Turkish markets down domestic unrest Fed eyed
(Adds closing prices, details) ISTANBUL, June 18 (Reuters) - Turkey's markets weakened on Tuesday as values remained under pressure from domestic unrest and uncertainty over the U.S. asset purchase programme. There was little reaction to Turkey's central bank to keep interest rates on hold. The bank said capital inflows had fallen and hinted it could act again to support the lira ...
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Flashpoint Found for Istanbuls Next Earthquake
North Anatolian Fault . Since 1939, massive temblors have marched westward on the fault, moving closer to the city. When this section of the fault finally topples, an earthquake of more than magnitude 7.0 will strike one of Europe's biggest cities. Now, researchers think they've pinpointed the spot where ...
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Dozens held in Turkey silent protester goes viral
ANKARA/ISTANBUL (Reuters) - A lone, silent vigil by a man in Istanbul inspired copycat protests on Tuesday, as police detained dozens of people across Turkey in an operation linked to three weeks of often violent demonstrations against Prime Minister Tayyip ...
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EU parliament scraps Turkey visit this week in wake of Erdogan criticism
BRUSSELS - The European Union has scrapped a parliamentary visit to Turkey following the Ankara government's stinging criticism of an EU resolution about the handling of Turkish protests. European parliamentarian Elmar Brok said that Wednesday's visit of the legislative delegation was postponed following last week's rebuke and told Turkey that it "should understand how to ...
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AFAD said 324290 Syrians fled to Turkey since clashes and 124199 of them returned to Syria…
AFAD said 324,290 Syrians fled to Turkey since clashes and 124,199 of them returned to Syria ANKARA - Turkish Prime Ministry Disaster and Emergency Management Directorate (AFAD) announced Thursday that there were 200,091 Syrians currently staying in tent and container cities in Turkey after fleeing clashes in their country. In a written statement released Thursday, AFAD reminded that they set up ...
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A State Department spokesperson refuted accusations that US groups or individuals were responsible for Istanbul`s Gezi Park protests
A State Department spokesperson refuted accusations that US groups or individuals were responsible for Istanbul`s Gezi Park protests WASHINGTON - A US State Department spokesperson on Monday rejected a news story that appeared on a Turkish daily which accused a US-based think tank was behind Istanbul`s Gezi Park protests."I did see the report and we absolutely reject the accusations that US ...
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Turkish premier says powers of police will be expanded
Plans to grant more powers to the Turkish police force follows Gezi Park ANKARA - Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, "While some circles intended at our democracy and economy, we made vital preparations about our democracy, economy and foreign policies."Speaking at Justice and Development (AK) Party's parliamentary group meeting, Erdogan briefed about 10th ...
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Turkish MFA investigates spying claims says minister Simsek
Turkish Finance Minister Simsek said Turkish Foreign Ministry officials were investigating claims of spying ANKARA - Turkish Minister of Finance Mehmet Simsek on Tuesday said Turkish Foreign Ministry were examining the spying claims of the British newspaper, The Guardian.Simsek answered the questions of journalists prior to attending Ak Party Group meeting in Parliament. Simsek said Turkish ...
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Among those detained in Turkish provinces of Istanbul Ankara and Izmir 5 were journalists
Among those detained in Turkish provinces of Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir 5 were journalists ANKARA - Twenty-seven foreigners were detained in Taksim Gezi Park protests across Turkey while 21 others were released as anti-government protests continued for the second week. Officials said nationals of Iran, Russia, France, Britain, Greece, and Canada were detained within the scope of Istanbul`s ...
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EP resolution on Turkey unacceptable
Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu defied EP resolution over Gezi Park protests in Turkey ANKARA - "Once European Parliament notified Turkey about their resolution on the country, Turkey would send it back immediately," Turkey`s Foreign Minister Davutoglu said of a non-binding resolution the European Parliament adopted Thursday over Gezi Park protests that expressed concern over ...
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Turkey remains bridge between civilisations in railway plans
Turkey is often described as the gateway between two great civilisations, this is a theme employed commonly in our promotional material to encourage tourism and it has been invoked as part of the rhetoric used in ongoing efforts to join the EU, but the fact remains that Turkey is a key player in the world of geopolitics and this is seen most clearly in two major railway projects currently being planned between three regions of the world.
Turkey’s largest city, Istanbul, is famous for being the only metropolitan region in the world that spans two continents, sitting as it does in both between Asia and Europe. This idiosyncrasy of the city has made it a popular tourist destination due to the diversity of culture and architecture, but on a wider scale, the geopolitical significance of Turkey is growing and will indeed grow further if two major infrastructure plans in the Middle East and Asia take shape in the next few decades. Read more
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