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June 11, 2013

Turkish Riot Police Descend on Protesters in Taksim Square 
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Turkish police in riot gear have descended on a protest encampment in
Istanbul's Taksim Square, firing tear gas and rubber bullets and forcing
many to flee into nearby Gezi Park. Today marks the 12th day of a rising
protest movement against Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan who stands
accused by the protesters of imposing religious and authoritarian rule.
Today's raid came a day after Erdogan's deputy said the prime minister
would meet with protesters.

Bulent Arinc: "The prime minister gave an appointment to representatives
of some of the groups that have been organizing these protests. He will
meet some of them on Wednesday upon their request and he will meet other
groups in the coming days."
More Than 70 Killed in Iraq Violence
Iraq appears to be falling deeper into sectarian conflict as a wave of
bombings and shootings killed more than 70 people Monday. Nearly 2,000
people have died since April amid rising tensions between Iraq's
Shiite-led government and Sunni militants.

 

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