Turkey closes embassy in Syria, recalls ambassador
U.S. President Barack Obama, right, stands with Prime Minister of Turkey Recep
By Suzan Fraser
Associated Press / March 26, 2012
ANKARA, Turkey—Turkey and Norway on Monday closed their embassies in Damascus, citing the worsening security situation in Syria.
Turkey's move comes two days after Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said his country, once close to Damascus and now one of its most vocal critics, was on the brink of breaking diplomatic ties.
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