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Turkish 1980 coup leader defends himself in court, saying takeover was necessary

Turkish 1980 coup leader defends himself in court, saying takeover was necessary

By The Associated Press November 21, 2012

ANKARA, Turkey - Turkish media say the leader of the country's 1980 military coup has defended himself in court, describing the takeover as a necessary act he would repeat under the same conditions today.

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