The archive of all headlines from July 16, 2016, organized by time of publication.
“The government elected by the people remains in charge,” said the prime minister, while the military reportedly issued a statement saying it had “taken over.” Military forces shut two bridges over the Bosporus in Istanbul, and fighter jets were seen flying over Istanbul and Ankara, the capital.Our reporter is in Istanbul.
• Martial law imposed and curfew declared across country • Action taken to ‘reinstate constitutional order and human rights’, say armed forces
A Turkish news agency reported that that the military said the step was taken 'to reinstall the constitutional order, democracy, human rights and freedoms, to ensure that the rule of law once again reigns in the country, for the law and order to be reinstated.'
• Martial law imposed and curfew declared across country • President Erdoğan tells nation: ’We will overcome this’ • Action taken to ‘reinstate constitutional order and human rights’, say armed forces
The country's president responds by calling on Turks to take to the streets in a show of support for the government. Loud explosions have been heard in Turkey's capital Ankara and CNN-Turk reports an explosion occurred at the state-run television building.
“There is no power higher than the power of the people,” said President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, amid contradictory accounts of who was in control. The state-run news agency said hostages had been taken at military headquarters in Ankara, the capital, including the chief of staff.Our reporter is in Istanbul.
The country's president responds by calling on Turks to take to the streets in a show of support for the government. Loud explosions have been heard in Turkey's capital Ankara and CNN-Turk reports an explosion occurred at the state-run television building.Straddling East and West, Turkey is a critical ally of the U.S.
Turkey's armed forces say they have 'fully seized control' of the country, and the president responds by calling on Turks to take to the streets in a show of support for the government.Straddling East and West, Turkey is a critical ally of the U.S.
• Martial law imposed and curfew declared across country • President Erdoğan tells nation: ’We will overcome this’ • Armed forces: action taken to ‘reinstate constitutional order and human rights’
• Martial law imposed and curfew declared across country • President Erdoğan tells nation: ’We will overcome this’ • Armed forces: action taken to ‘reinstate constitutional order, human rights and freedoms’
Turkey's armed forces say they have 'fully seized control' of the country, and the president responds by calling on Turks to take to the streets in a show of support for the government.Straddling East and West, Turkey is a critical U.S. ally in fight against Islamic State
“There is no power higher than the power of the people,” said President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, amid contradictory accounts of who was in control. The state-run news agency said 17 police officers were killed in a military helicopter attack outside Ankara.Our reporter is in Istanbul.
• Martial law imposed and curfew declared across country • President Erdoğan tells nation: ’We will overcome this’ • Armed forces: action taken to ‘reinstate constitutional order, human rights and freedoms’
“There is no power higher than the power of the people,” said President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. As events continued to develop, reports emerged that coup leaders did not have a tight grip. The state-run news agency said 17 police officers were killed in a military helicopter attack outside Ankara.Our reporter is in Istanbul.
Turkey Military Coup
“There is no power higher than the power of the people,” said President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. As events continued to develop, reports emerged that coup leaders did not have a tight grip. The state-run news agency said 17 police officers were killed in a military helicopter attack outside Ankara.Our reporters are in Istanbul.
• Martial law imposed and curfew declared across country • President Erdoğan tells nation: ’We will overcome this’ • Armed forces: action taken to ‘reinstate constitutional order, human rights and freedoms’
Supporters of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan flooded the streets and protested the coup attempt. There were reports that some coup leaders had been arrested, a signal that their attempt was failing.Our reporters are in Istanbul.
The chaos in a country that is a NATO ally, regarded as pivotal in the fight against the jihadists of Islamic State, bodes ill for a region already roiled by violence.Straddling East and West, Turkey is a critical U.S. ally in fight against Islamic State
Turkey Military Coup
Turkey Military Coup
• Martial law imposed and curfew declared across Turkey • President Erdoğan tells nation: ’We will overcome this’ • Armed forces: action taken to ‘reinstate constitutional order, human rights and freedoms’
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made a dramatic public appearance early Saturday after his supporters flooded the streets of Turkey’s largest city. As the president spoke, there were reports that some of the military plot’s leaders had been arrested.Our reporters are in Istanbul.
• Resistance on streets to army elements trying to bring in martial law • President Erdoğan tells nation: ’We will overcome this’ • Coup leaders claim they acted to ‘reinstate constitutional order, human rights and freedoms’
More than 130 people have been arrested in connection with the plot, but the abrupt turn of events left President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s grip on power uncertain. The coup attempt plunged Turkey into chaos and left dozens dead in a nation that is a crucial American ally.Our reporters are in Istanbul.
Turkey Military Coup
Army elements trying to overturn government face swift resistance on streets as Recep Tayyip Erdoğan declares he remains in control and will punish those responsible. Follow all the latest developments
More than 130 people have been arrested in connection with the plot, but the abrupt turn of events left President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s grip on power uncertain. The coup attempt plunged Turkey into chaos and left dozens dead in a nation that is a crucial American ally.Our reporters are in Istanbul.
The state-run news agency says 754 members of the armed forces have been arrested after overnight violence threatened a key U.S. ally in the fight against ISIS.Straddling East and West, Turkey is a critical U.S. ally in fight against Islamic State
Dozens killed as army revolt faces swift resistance on streets, with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan declaring he remains in control and will punish those responsible. Follow all the latest developments
More than 130 people have been arrested in connection with the plot, but the abrupt turn of events left President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s grip on power uncertain. The coup attempt plunged Turkey into chaos and left dozens dead in a nation that is a crucial American ally.
Dozens killed as army revolt faces swift resistance on streets, with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan declaring he remains in control. Follow all the latest developments
More than 750 people have been arrested by forces loyal to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a fight for control of the country. Mr. Erdogan, an Islamist who has dominated politics for more than a decade, has alienated many Turks with his increasingly autocratic behavior.
Dozens killed as army revolt faces swift resistance on streets, with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan declaring he remains in control. Follow all the latest developments
More than 1,500 people have been arrested by forces loyal to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a fight for control of the country. Mr. Erdogan, an Islamist who has dominated politics for more than a decade, has alienated many Turks with his increasingly autocratic behavior.
• Dozens killed in Turkey coup attempt as army revolt faces swift resistance on streets • President insists he remains in charge after night of chaos and bloodshed • Huge crowds of Turks defied a military curfew
• Erdoğan vows crackdown on ’treasonous uprising’ • President insists he remains in charge after night of chaos and bloodshed • Huge crowds of Turks defied a military curfew
• Erdoğan vows crackdown on ’treasonous uprising’ • President insists he remains in charge after night of bloodshed • Huge crowds of Turks defy a military curfew
Turkey Military Coup
Turkey Military Coup
The prime minister says more than 1,400 people were wounded in the chaos, and 2,800 people have been detained. He describes the night as a “dark stain for Turkish democracy.”Straddling East and West, Turkey is a critical U.S. ally in fight against Islamic State
Turkey Military Coup
• Government to consider death penalty for coup plotters • Almost 3,000 military personnel detained as Erdogan signals crackdown • Up to 47 civilian and 104 soldiers killed in fighting
• Government to consider death penalty for coup plotters • Almost 3,000 military personnel detained as Erdogan signals crackdown • Up to 47 civilians and 104 soldiers killed in fighting
The death toll hits 161, with 1,440 wounded. More than 2,800 plotters have been detained, but the uprising appears not to have been backed by the most senior ranks of the military.Straddling East and West, Turkey is a critical U.S. ally in fight against Islamic State
Nearly 3,000 people have been arrested by forces loyal to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a fight for control of the country. Mr. Erdogan, an Islamist who has dominated politics for more than a decade, has alienated many Turks with his increasingly autocratic behavior.Prime Minister Binali Yildirim called the insurrection “a stain in the history of democracy.”
The state-run news agency says 754 members of the armed forces have been arrested after overnight violence threatened a key U.S. ally in the fight against ISIS.Straddling East and West, Turkey is a critical U.S. ally in fight against Islamic State
The death toll hits 161, with 1,440 wounded. More than 2,800 plotters have been detained, but the uprising appears not to have been backed by the most senior ranks of the military.Straddling East and West, Turkey is a critical U.S. ally in fight against Islamic State
• Government to consider death penalty for coup plotters • Almost 3,000 military personnel detained as president signals crackdown • Up to 47 civilians killed in fighting
The state-run news agency says 754 members of the armed forces have been arrested after overnight violence threatened a key U.S. ally in the fight against ISIS.Straddling East and West, Turkey is a critical U.S. ally in fight against Islamic State
The death toll hits 161, with 1,440 wounded. More than 2,800 plotters have been detained, but the uprising appears not to have been backed by the most senior ranks of the military.Straddling East and West, Turkey is a critical U.S. ally in fight against Islamic State
Nearly 3,000 people have been arrested by forces loyal to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a fight for control of the country. Mr. Erdogan, an Islamist who has dominated politics for more than a decade, has alienated many Turks with his increasingly autocratic behavior.Prime Minister Binali Yildirim called the insurrection “a stain in the history of democracy.”
• Government to consider death penalty for coup plotters • An estimated 160 dead and 2,840 military arrested • Up to 47 civilians killed in fighting
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan calls the coup attempt 'an act of treason' carried out by a militant faction within the armed forces.Straddling East and West, Turkey is a critical U.S. ally in fight against Islamic State
Nearly 3,000 people have been arrested by forces loyal to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a fight for control of the country. Mr. Erdogan, an Islamist who has dominated politics for more than a decade, has alienated many with his autocratic behavior.
The state-run news agency says 754 members of the armed forces have been arrested after overnight violence threatened a key U.S. ally in the fight against ISIS.Straddling East and West, Turkey is a critical U.S. ally in fight against Islamic State
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan calls the coup attempt 'an act of treason' carried out by a militant faction within the armed forces.Straddling East and West, Turkey is a critical U.S. ally in fight against Islamic State
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• Government to consider death penalty for coup plotters • An estimated 160 dead and 2,840 military arrested • Up to 47 civilians killed in fighting
Nearly 3,000 people have been arrested by forces loyal to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a fight for control of the country. Mr. Erdogan, an Islamist who has dominated politics for more than a decade, has alienated many with his autocratic behavior.
After suppressing an attempted coup and arresting nearly 3,000 soldiers, the Turkish government put the blame for the uprising on an opposition figure now living in the United States.Straddling East and West, Turkey is a critical U.S. ally in fight against Islamic State
• Government to consider death penalty for coup plotters • An estimated 160 dead and 2,840 military arrested • Up to 47 civilians killed in fighting • Top general and judge detained
Nearly 3,000 people have been arrested by forces loyal to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a fight for control of the country. Mr. Erdogan, an Islamist who has dominated politics for more than a decade, has alienated many with his autocratic behavior.
France Truck Attack
• Government to consider death penalty for coup plotters • An estimated 160 dead and 2,840 military arrested • Up to 47 civilians killed in fighting • Top general and judge detained
Trump introduced the Indiana governor with a rambling address hammering Hillary Clinton’s record but also boasting about primary victories and even a hotel he’s renovating.Donald Trump's new campaign logo was mocked so much that it got quickly replaced
Nearly 3,000 people have been arrested by forces loyal to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a fight for control of the country. Mr. Erdogan, an Islamist who has dominated politics for more than a decade, has alienated many with his autocratic behavior.
Rebel leaders could face death penalty, while more than 2,700 judges are dismissed over ‘links to plotters’
The night seemed to encapsulate Turkey’s recent turmoil, as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan blamed his one-time ally, the Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen, for the coup attempt.Our reporters in Istanbul described a night of violence that felt more like life in war-stricken neighbors like Syria or Iraq.
The Islamic State issued a tenuous-sounding claim of responsibility for the truck rampage in Nice, France, that killed at least 84 people in this seaside resort.Nice's Promenade des Anglais reopens, drawing throngs of mourners
The state-run news agency says 754 members of the armed forces have been arrested after overnight violence threatened a key U.S. ally in the fight against ISIS.Straddling East and West, Turkey is a critical U.S. ally in fight against Islamic State