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Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Erdogan Praises Police 'Heroism' Amid Turkish Protests

Erdogan Praises Police 'Heroism' Amid Turkish Protests

06/24/13 06:03 AM ET EDT AP

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey's prime minister has brushed off criticism by human rights groups and some European countries, insisting police officers have displayed "legendary heroism" in quelling weeks of anti-government protests.

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