"Artists have great influence in Turkey. What's more, most of them are dissidents. They take a stand against injustice. It's clear that the government wants to break that," Esen said. Speeches ...

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(AP Photo/Emrah Gurel, File) ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Five military academy graduates and three of their immediate superiors were dismissed from the Turkish Armed Forces for taking a pro-secular oath ...

FILE - Turkey's army soldiers parade as part of celebrations marking the 100th anniversary of the creation of the modern, secular Turkish Republic, in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday, Oct. 29 ...

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ANKARA, Turkey — Five military academy graduates and three of their immediate superiors were dismissed from the Turkish Armed Forces for taking a pro-secular oath during their graduation ...

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Ayse Barim, a renowned manager of Turkish television stars, has always steered clear of politics, but that did not help her escape prison on charges of "attempting to overthrow the government ...