Turkey, mining firm deny negligence in mine fire, survivor says lax inspections contributed
By DESMOND BUTLER and SUZAN FRASER Associated Press
SAVASTEPE, Turkey — Government and company officials denied Friday that negligence caused Turkey's worst mining disaster, as opposition lawmakers raised questions about oversight and a survivor said safety inspectors never visited the lower reaches of the mine.
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