Turkish police teargas thousands-strong secularist demo (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
Tear gas and water cannons met thousands of protesters in Ankara who had staged a pro-secular rally on Republic Day. The clashes mark a growing gap between the Islam-leaning government and the country's secular layers.
“Turkey is secular and will remain secular!” chanted protesters waving Turkish flags and banners.
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