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Thousands arrested in Turkey following failed coup bid

Supporters of  Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan celebrate in Istanbul, Turkey (AAP)
Supporters of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan celebrate in Istanbul, Turkey (AAP) Source: Supporters of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan celebrate in Istanbul, Turkey (AAP)

A failed coup in Turkey has reportedly left at least 60 people dead.Authorities are conducting widespread arrests among the military .. after aerial bombings, military blockades and clashes between mobs and armed forces.


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By Sonja Heydeman, Sima Tsyskin

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A failed coup in Turkey has reportedly left at least 60 people dead.Authorities are conducting widespread arrests among the military .. after aerial bombings, military blockades and clashes between mobs and armed forces.



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