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Turkey Investigates Social Media Postings That Allegedly Insult Officials

Turkey Investigates Social Media Postings That Allegedly Insult Officials

By SUZAN FRASER 06/27/13 11:04 AM ET EDT AP

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish authorities are investigating people who allegedly insulted state officials or incited riots on social media, the deputy prime minister said Thursday, in a sign the government is intent on meting out punishment over the massive protests that swept the country in June.

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