Unrest in Turkey as protests clash with police in Istanbul
In Istanbul police cordon streets near Tak sim Square with roadblocks and tear gas to block anti government protesters while Erdogan tackles demonstrations with supporters nearby. Across cities Gezi Park protests began two weeks ago amid rising tensions and a broader political rift.
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Series of Iraqi bombings kill 51 across nation
A wave of coordinated attacks and a shooting across Iraq killed at least 51 people and wounded dozens, with most victims in Shiite areas. The spree struck several cities in the south and center amid rising sectarian tension linked to the Syrian war, including a cafe bombing in Baghdad's al Ameen district that killed 11 and wounded 25.
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North Korea proposes senior level talks with United States
North Korea's top governing body called for senior level talks with the United States to ease tensions and discuss a peace treaty ending the Korean War. The move follows months of acrimony after a December long range rocket launch and a February nuclear test, as U N and U S sanctions tightened.
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