Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, flanked by Prime Minister Binali Yildirim (2nd L), deputy prime ministers Mehmet Simsek (L), Numan Kurtulmus (R) and Nurettin Canikli (2nd R), chairs a cabinet meeting at the presidential palace in Ankara, Turkey, July 20, 2016. Kayhan Ozer/Presidential Palace/Handout via REUTERS
BBC: Turkey coup attempt: State of emergency announced
Turkey's president has declared a state of emergency for three months following Friday night's failed coup.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan said citizens should not have "the slightest concern with regards to democracy, rule of law, fundamental rights and freedoms".
The state of emergency would protect those values from attacks against them, he said, in a speech in Ankara.
The president praised those who were killed fighting against the coup as "martyrs".
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MIDDLE EAST
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ASIA
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U.S. says its forces will keep operating in South China Sea.
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North Korea is criticised by South Korea for 'spy broadcasts'.
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Indian lawmakers in uproar over attacks on lower castes.
Taiwan fishermen pack flags, noodles, set sail for disputed South China Sea 'island'.
Swiss prosecutors file charges against alleged Tamil Tiger fundraisers.
AFRICA
European police evacuated from South Sudan without consulting UN.
Gambia opposition leader gets 3-year jail sentence: court.
France confirms three soldiers killed in Libya. Libya attack: French soldiers killed in Benghazi helicopter crash
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EUROPE
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France says west plans strike on Islamic State in Iraq, confirms Libya presence.
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AMERICAS
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On anniversary, U.S. and Cuba cite progress toward closer ties.
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Colombia to press for open border with Venezuela after food queues.
Visa row between Chile, Bolivia.
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