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• Turkey troops say they seize power; crowds answer Erdogan call to defy them
• Moscow and Washington know what's needed to restore Syria truce: Kerry
• U.S. raps South Sudan for preventing civilians from fleeing fighting
• Libyan forces battling Islamic State in Sirte suffer losses in push to advance
• China tells Japan to stop interfering in South China Sea
• Attempted coup in Turkey carried live on social media, despite blockages
• The Latest: CNN-Turk says soldiers enter media building
• Turkish officials say coup attempt appears to have failed
• U.S. urges support of Turkey government as world watches coup
• Turkish President Erdogan's plane lands in Istanbul, official says
• Investigation of Mexico dump didn't confirm student fire
• Secret chapter of 9/11 inquiry released after 13-year wait
• Istanbul airport hopes to resume international flights soon: Eurocontrol
• Chaos in Turkey as military launches coup
• US reveals suspicions of Saudi ties to 9/11
• The Nice victims: A boy, a businessman, a police official
• Factbox: Turkey's attempted coup
• World unites in horror at Nice carnage, backs France
• Turkish military has a history of staging coups
• Group close to Gulen denies involvement in Turkey coup bid
• Turkey PM Yildirim says situation largely under control
• Pentagon says no impact on Incirlik air base in Turkey
• Turkish state TV back on air, correspondents describe being taken hostage
• Davis Cup: Sock outlasts Cilic to give US lead over Croatia
• Defiance turns to panic in coup-hit Istanbul
• Turkey army says it seizes power; Erdogan says: 'We will overcome this'
• Mexico advises its citizens not to travel to Turkey
• Turkey coup 'has no impact' on anti-IS operations: US official
• Bomb hits Turkish parliament: state-run Anadolu reports
• Josef Newgarden set for Toronto Indy title defense
• Kerry emphasizes 'absolute support' in phone call to Turkish counterpart
• Bulgaria bolsters patrols on border with Turkey
• Celebrations in Damascus after Turkish army says takes power
• Flights diverted, canceled as coup attempt unfolds in Turkey
• Turkish special forces commander: Military does not condone coup
• Turkish jets shoot down helicopter over Ankara: NTV
• Obama, Kerry: all parties in Turkey should back government: White House
• Qatar says denounces military coup attempt in Turkey: state media
• Jackpot! Vegas has ace, shoots 60 in Barbasol Championship

Turkey troops say they seize power; crowds answer Erdogan call to defy them Posted: 15 Jul 2016 05:41 PM PDT By Nick Tattersall and Ece Toksabay ISTANBUL/ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkish troops said on Friday they had seized power but President Tayyip Erdogan vowed that the attempted coup would be put down and crowds answered his call to defy a curfew order and take to the streets to support him. Gunfire and explosions rocked both the main city Istanbul and capital Ankara in a chaotic night, but by the early hours of Saturday there were indications that the coup was crumbling. If successful, the overthrow of Erdogan, who has ruled Turkey since 2003, would mark one of the biggest shifts in the Middle East in years, transforming one of the most important U.S. allies while war rages on its border.

Moscow and Washington know what's needed to restore Syria truce: Kerry Posted: 15 Jul 2016 03:30 PM PDT By David Brunnstrom and Andrew Osborn MOSCOW (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Friday Washington and Moscow had reached a common understanding on the steps now needed to get Syria's peace process back on track. Five years into a Syrian civil war that has killed thousands and forced millions to flee their homes, Russia and the United States are the most influential outside players in the conflict, but the objectives they are pursuing diverge. Russia backs Assad and is giving military help to his campaign against rebel fighters, while the United States believes the Syrian leader has to go and is supporting some of the rebel groups who are fighting to unseat him.

U.S. raps South Sudan for preventing civilians from fleeing fighting Posted: 15 Jul 2016 02:12 PM PDT The U.S. State Department on Friday condemned actions by South Sudan's government to prevent civilians from leaving the country after recent fighting and voiced concern about the beating and detention of some politicians. State Department spokeswoman Elizabeth Trudeau said the situation in the capital Juba remained "fluid" but the United States still believed it was possible the country's longtime political adversaries could come together to restore order. Forces loyal to South Sudan's President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar engaged in five days of street battles with anti-aircraft guns, attack helicopters and tanks until a ceasefire was reached on Monday.

Libyan forces battling Islamic State in Sirte suffer losses in push to advance Posted: 15 Jul 2016 02:41 PM PDT Forces aligned with Libya's U.N.-backed government suffered losses from snipers and mines on Friday as they battled Islamic State to win control of a strategic conference center in the coastal city of Sirte. Islamic State is clinging on in the center of Sirte in the face of a two-month campaign by brigades mainly composed of fighters from the western city of Misrata. Losing Sirte would represent a major setback for Islamic State, which established its most important base outside Syria and Iraq in the Libyan city.

China tells Japan to stop interfering in South China Sea Posted: 15 Jul 2016 04:31 AM PDT By Sue-Lin Wong and Terrence Edwards ULAANBAATAR (Reuters) - Chinese Premier Li Keqiang told Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday that his country should stop interfering and hyping up the South China Sea issue, as the dispute took center stage at a key regional summit in Mongolia. China has refused to recognize Tuesday's ruling by an arbitration court in The Hague invalidating China's vast claims in the South China Sea and did not take part in the proceedings. Meeting in the Mongolian capital Ulaanbaatar, Li told Abe that China's stance on the South China Sea was completely in line with international law, state news agency Xinhua reported.

Attempted coup in Turkey carried live on social media, despite blockages Posted: 15 Jul 2016 05:44 PM PDT By Yasmeen Abutaleb SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The attempted military coup in Turkey exploded across social media late on Friday despite restricted access to Twitter , Facebook and YouTube during the first hours of the putsch. Immediately after the coup attempt began, two groups that monitor internet shutdowns reported that it was difficult or impossible to access social media services. Twitter said it suspected an "intentional slowing" of its traffic.

The Latest: CNN-Turk says soldiers enter media building Posted: 15 Jul 2016 05:42 PM PDT The Latest on what appears to be an attempted military coup in Turkey (all times local): 3:40 a.m. Turkish broadcaster CNN-Turk says a group of soldiers have entered the headquarters of the Dogan Media ...

Turkish officials say coup attempt appears to have failed Posted: 15 Jul 2016 05:41 PM PDT ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish officials said Saturday morning the government had appeared to have repelled an attempted military coup following a night of explosions, air battles and gunfire across the capital that left at least 17 dead, according to state-run media.

U.S. urges support of Turkey government as world watches coup Posted: 15 Jul 2016 05:37 PM PDT By Alistair Bell WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States called on all parties in Turkey to support President Tayyip Erdogan's government against a coup attempt on Friday as world leaders expressed concern about the upheaval in a NATO member country that bridges Europe and the Middle East. President Barack Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry spoke by phone and gave their support to Erdogan after Turkey's military said it had seized power. "The President and Secretary agreed that all parties in Turkey should support the democratically-elected government of Turkey, show restraint, and avoid any violence or bloodshed," the White House said in a statement.  U.S. government sources said a coup attempt was under way in Turkey but it was unclear who was prevailing.

Turkish President Erdogan's plane lands in Istanbul, official says Posted: 15 Jul 2016 05:36 PM PDT ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's plane has landed in Istanbul, a Turkish official said. Separately, broadcaster NTV reported that two people were killed in clashes in the city earlier. (Reporting by Turkey bureau; Writing by David Dolan; Editing by Alison Williams)

Investigation of Mexico dump didn't confirm student fire Posted: 15 Jul 2016 05:34 PM PDT MEXICO CITY (AP) — The most recent forensic investigation of the southern Mexico garbage dump where the government says 43 students were incinerated did not confirm there was a fire there that night.

Secret chapter of 9/11 inquiry released after 13-year wait Posted: 15 Jul 2016 05:34 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Newly declassified pages from a congressional report into 9/11 released Friday have reignited speculation that some of the hijackers had links to Saudis, including government officials — allegations that were never substantiated by later U.S. investigations into the terrorist attacks.

Istanbul airport hopes to resume international flights soon: Eurocontrol Posted: 15 Jul 2016 05:33 PM PDT Staff at Istanbul's Ataturk airport hope to resume international departures soon, European air traffic control agency Eurocontrol said early on Saturday. All arriving flights are being diverted until then because there is no room for any more aircraft at the congested airport following the suspension of departures since 2031 GMT on Friday, the agency said in a bulletin to airlines. "Ataturk hope to re-commence international departures shortly, but until they do, all inbound flights to Ataturk are being diverted," Eurocontrol said, although the "situation is unclear".

Chaos in Turkey as military launches coup Posted: 15 Jul 2016 05:32 PM PDT Elements of the Turkish military announced they had seized control of the country in a military coup on Saturday, sparking bloody clashes in Istanbul and Ankara. An AFP photographer saw troops open fire on people gathered near one of the Bosphorus bridges in Istanbul and state-run news agency Anadolu reported that the parliament in Ankara has been bombed. Earlier in the night, a shaken President Recep Tayyip Erdogan appeared on television from an unknown location insisting he was still in power and vowing the putschists would pay a "very heavy price".

US reveals suspicions of Saudi ties to 9/11 Posted: 15 Jul 2016 05:31 PM PDT The United States probed links between the government of Saudi Arabia and the 9/11 attacks, finding multiple suspicions but no proven ties, declassified documents showed. Part of a Congressional report that had been kept under wraps for more than a decade showed US intelligence believed that Saudi officials may have had multiple contacts with some of the 9/11 hijackers. Fifteen of the 19 hijackers were Saudi citizens.

The Nice victims: A boy, a businessman, a police official Posted: 15 Jul 2016 05:26 PM PDT The Bastille Day crowd on the waterfront in Nice, France, was a festive mixture of French locals and foreign visitors. The truck that slammed into them late Thursday, apparently intent on hitting as many as possible, did not discriminate: Among the 84 dead who've been identified were Americans, Germans, Ukrainians and a Russian.

Factbox: Turkey's attempted coup Posted: 15 Jul 2016 05:19 PM PDT (Reuters) - Below is a timeline of breaking events in Turkey on Friday. All times in GMT, based on the times Reuters reported the events. Reuters does not vouch for events reported by other media. 2313 - Group close to U.S.-based cleric Gulen says accusations it involved in coup attempt are "highly irresponsible". Condemns military intervention in Turkish politics, says concerned about safety of citizens. The justice minister earlier blamed Gulen loyalists. 2305 - President Obama says he and Secretary of State Kerry agree that all parties in Turkey should support elected government. ...

World unites in horror at Nice carnage, backs France Posted: 15 Jul 2016 05:17 PM PDT By Andreas Rinke and Dmitry Solovyov ULAANBAATAR/MOSCOW (Reuters) - World leaders united in horror and pledged their determination to fight terrorism on Friday after a truck attack on a Bastille Day crowd in the French Riviera city of Nice killed 84 people. U.S. President Barack Obama, Russian President Vladimir Putin and European and Asian leaders meeting for a summit in Mongolia joined in condemnation of what they called a terrorist attack in messages to French President Francois Hollande. Police sources said the truck was driven by a 31-year Tunisian known to authorities for petty crime but not Islamic radicalism, who was eventually shot dead after an exchange of gunfire with police.

Turkish military has a history of staging coups Posted: 15 Jul 2016 05:15 PM PDT Turkish military jets have flown over Turkey's capital, Ankara, and deadly fighting has been reported in what appears to be an attempted military coup. A military statement says the military has seized control of the country because of rising autocratic rule and increased terrorism, though Turkey's president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has said "a minority" within the military has attempted a coup and he has urged citizens to take to the streets to support the government.

Group close to Gulen denies involvement in Turkey coup bid Posted: 15 Jul 2016 05:14 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S.-based organization close to Turkish Islamic cleric Fethullah Gulen denied involvement in Friday's coup attempt against President Tayyip Erdogan. "We condemn any military intervention in domestic politics of Turkey," the Alliance for Shared Values group said in a statement. "Comments by pro-Erdogan circles about the movement are highly irresponsible," it said. Turkish Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag said in a television interview that members of the movement loyal to Gulen, who lives in Pennsylvania, were involved in the attempted military takeover. ...

Turkey PM Yildirim says situation largely under control Posted: 15 Jul 2016 05:08 PM PDT ISTANBUL (Reuters) - The situation in Turkey is largely under control, Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said, adding that an attempted coup against the government was an act of rebellion by followers of U.S.-based Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen. Yildirim also told broadcaster NTV that a no-fly zone had been declared over the capital, Ankara. A U.S.-based organization close to Gulen has denied involvement. (Reporting by Humeyra Pamuk and Nick Tattersall; Writing by David Dolan; Editing by Alison Williams)

Pentagon says no impact on Incirlik air base in Turkey Posted: 15 Jul 2016 05:08 PM PDT The Pentagon said on Friday there was no impact to Incirlik air base, which was continuing counter-Islamic State air operations. "We are monitoring the situation in Turkey closely and are taking appropriate steps to ensure the safety and security of our service members, civilians, their families, and our facilities. As of this time, there has been no impact to Incirlik Air Base and counter-ISIL air operations from Incirlik continue," a senior Pentagon official said in a statement.

Turkish state TV back on air, correspondents describe being taken hostage Posted: 15 Jul 2016 05:07 PM PDT ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkish state broadcaster TRT resumed broadcasting on Saturday after going off air during what officials said was an attempted coup by a faction within the military, with its staff describing being taken hostage by the plotters. (Reporting by Humeyra Pamuk; Writing by Nick Tattersall)

Davis Cup: Sock outlasts Cilic to give US lead over Croatia Posted: 15 Jul 2016 05:05 PM PDT PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Jack Sock overcame a two-set deficit to beat Marin Cilic 4-6, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 and give the United States a 1-0 lead over Croatia on Friday in the best-of-five Davis Cup quarterfinal.

Defiance turns to panic in coup-hit Istanbul Posted: 15 Jul 2016 04:54 PM PDT No Turkish military coup would stop them enjoying a Friday night in Besiktas, a popular hangout on the European side of Istanbul. Tensions had been steadily rising all evening and by then there were just a few tables still filled with friends arguing over the military's coup attempt, which if successful would mark the fifth overthrow of the government by Turkish soldiers since 1960. Minutes before the pub owner's warning, Ali, from Istanbul and a proud Besiktas resident, said he did not want another putsch as helicopters flew above and everyone's eyes darted nervously upwards.

Turkey army says it seizes power; Erdogan says: 'We will overcome this' Posted: 15 Jul 2016 04:54 PM PDT By Nick Tattersall and Tulay Karadeniz ISTANBUL/ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey's military said on Friday it had seized power but President Tayyip Erdogan vowed that the attempted coup would be put down. If successful, the overthrow of Erdogan, who has ruled Turkey since 2003, would be one of the biggest shifts in the Middle East in years, transforming one of the most important U.S. allies while war rages on its border. "We will overcome this," Erdogan said, speaking on a video call to a mobile phone held up to the camera by an announcer on the Turkish sister station of CNN.

Mexico advises its citizens not to travel to Turkey Posted: 15 Jul 2016 04:53 PM PDT MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico's government on Friday recommended its citizens should not travel to Turkey until the gravity of the situation became clear following a coup attempt by members of the armed forces. "Mexican citizens with plans to visit Turkey are recommended not do so until there is certainty about the magnitude of the situation, as well as what consequences it could have for their safety in that country," the foreign ministry said in a statement. The ministry also advised Mexicans to stay abreast of developments and said use of social media could be limited. ...

Turkey coup 'has no impact' on anti-IS operations: US official Posted: 15 Jul 2016 04:53 PM PDT A coup attempt in Turkey is not affecting operations targeting the Islamic State, and American forces will continue flying missions from a key air base there, a US defense official said Friday. Turkey, a key NATO ally for the United States, has allowed the US to launch attacks for the past year against Islamic State militants in neighboring Syria from Incirlik Air Base. The situation in Turkey "has no impact on counter-ISIL operations from Incirlik Air Base in Turkey," the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

Bomb hits Turkish parliament: state-run Anadolu reports Posted: 15 Jul 2016 04:52 PM PDT ANKARA (Reuters) - A bomb has hit Turkey's parliament building in Ankara, state-run Anadolu Agency said, and Reuters witnesses in Istanbul reported the sound of a large blast echoing through the city. (Reporting by Dasha Afanasieva, Ece Toksabay and Gulsen Solaker; Writing by David Dolan; Editing by Nick Tattersall)

Josef Newgarden set for Toronto Indy title defense Posted: 15 Jul 2016 04:45 PM PDT TORONTO (AP) — It hasn't always been good times and checkered flags for IndyCar driver Josef Newgarden.

Kerry emphasizes 'absolute support' in phone call to Turkish counterpart Posted: 15 Jul 2016 04:42 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Friday he emphasized the United States' "absolute support" for Turkey's democratically elected, civilian government during a phone call with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu. "I spoke this evening to Foreign Minister Cavusoglu and emphasized the United States' absolute support for Turkey's democratically elected, civilian government and democratic institutions," Kerry said in a statement, adding that Washington viewed the situation in Turkey with the "gravest concern". ...

Bulgaria bolsters patrols on border with Turkey Posted: 15 Jul 2016 04:42 PM PDT SOFIA (Reuters) - Bulgaria bolstered its patrols on the Bulgarian-Turkish border and appealed to Bulgarians to restrain from traveling to the country's southern neighbor, the government press office said in a statement. Prime Minister Boiko Borisov held talks with the security and intelligence services on the situation in Turkey, where the government has said a military coup attempt is under way. The Foreign Ministry advised all Bulgarians already in Turkey to stay indoors and avoid any public places. (Reporting by Tsvetelia Tsolova; Editing by Alison Williams)

Celebrations in Damascus after Turkish army says takes power Posted: 15 Jul 2016 04:41 PM PDT By Tom Perry and Dominic Evans BEIRUT (Reuters) - Supporters of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad celebrated on Saturday after the Turkish army said it was seizing power from President Tayyip Erdogan, while Syrian rebels said the loss of a main regional backer would be a major blow to their struggle. The government in Damascus has accused Erdogan, who said the coup would fail, of fuelling the Syrian conflict by supporting Islamist insurgents battling Damascus and allowing foreign jihadis to cross the border from Turkey into Syria.

Flights diverted, canceled as coup attempt unfolds in Turkey Posted: 15 Jul 2016 04:41 PM PDT Flights to Turkey diverted and departures from Istanbul's Ataturk Airport were canceled as a coup attempt unfolded in the country on Friday and Turkey's military said it had seized power. This was the latest shock to tourism in Turkey, which has taken a hit from a number of bombings this year, including a suicide attack in June that killed 45 people at Istanbul's main airport. A Reuters witness in Istanbul, citing a pilot, said all upcoming flights from the Istanbul airport had been canceled.

Turkish special forces commander: Military does not condone coup Posted: 15 Jul 2016 04:41 PM PDT ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey's armed forces do not condone the coup against the government, the commander of the special forces said, after a group the government has described as a small military faction said it had seized power. General Zekai Aksakalli made the comment to broadcaster NTV, adding that the attempted coup would not succeed and that his special forces were in the service of the people. (Reporting by Ayla Jean Yackley; Writing by David Dolan; Editing by Alison Williams)

Turkish jets shoot down helicopter over Ankara: NTV Posted: 15 Jul 2016 04:37 PM PDT ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkish fighter jets shot down a military helicopter over the capital Ankara that was being used by plotters attempting a coup, broadcaster NTV said on Saturday. Separately, Turkey's state-run Anadolu news agency said 17 police were killed at special forces headquarters in Ankara. Reuters was not immediately able to confirm that report. (Reporting by Ece Toksabay and Gulsen Solaker; Writing by David Dolan; Editing by Catherine Evans)

Obama, Kerry: all parties in Turkey should back government: White House Posted: 15 Jul 2016 04:37 PM PDT U.S. President Barack Obama spoke by telephone with Secretary of State John Kerry on Friday night about events in Turkey and agreed that all parties there should support the democratically elected government, show restraint and avoid any violence or bloodshed, the White House said. "The Secretary underscored that the State Department will continue to focus on the safety and security of U.S. citizens in Turkey. The president asked the secretary to continue to keep him updated as the situation unfolds," the White House said in a statement.

Qatar says denounces military coup attempt in Turkey: state media Posted: 15 Jul 2016 04:36 PM PDT DOHA (Reuters) - The Gulf state of Qatar said on Saturday it denounced and condemned a military coup attempt in Turkey, according to Qatar state news agency QNA. Turkey set up a military base in Qatar in April as part of a defense agreement aimed at helping the two countries confront "common enemies". Qatar and Turkey, both economic heavyweights, have provided support for the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, backed rebels fighting to overthrow Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and raised the alarm about what they say is creeping Iranian influence in the region. ...

Jackpot! Vegas has ace, shoots 60 in Barbasol Championship Posted: 15 Jul 2016 04:34 PM PDT OPELIKA, Ala. (AP) — Jhonattan Vegas failed to qualify for the British Open, relegating the Venezuelan Olympic qualifier to the Barbasol Championship. So far, it has worked out quite well.

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