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Turkish authorities have detained 939 people in connection with anti-government protests across 30 provinces, Interior Minister Muammer Guler told Turkey's semi-official Anadolu news agency on Saturday.

The demonstrations began this week in protest of government plans to level a park in Istanbul. But many demonstrators say they now are protesting against authoritarian policies of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

As demonstrators clashed with police Friday in Istanbul, protests spread to several other cities, including Ankara, the capital, and the port city of Izmir. Ref. CNN

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Social media and opposition to blame for protests, says Turkish PM:

'Social media is the worst menace to society,' says Recep Erdogan after thousands take control of Istanbul's main square Ref. Source 5

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Turkish army 'could quell protests'

Turkish Deputy PM Bulent Arinc says army could be used to quell unrest, first such threat since protests broke out. Ref. BBC

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Turkish parliament debate devolves into brawl

A brawl has occurred in Turkey's parliament during a debate over the corruption scandal that has ensnared Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government, and an opposition legislator was punched in the face and hospitalised. Ref. Source 3

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Turkey: Recordings expose involvement of PM's son in Etiler land job:

A new batch of voice recordings leaked by Twitter user Haramzadeler appears to document the involvement of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's son Bilal Erdogan in an illicit plan to transfer the valuable land of the Etiler Police Academy to a company called Bosphorus 360. Ref. Source 3

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The scary rise of the 'new Turkey'

WITH a soaring political rhetoric and a shift away from the west, Turkey may not be as friendly as it once was. What does it mean for Australia, the Middle East, and the world? Ref. Source 5

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No surprise, any middle eastern state is capable of turning towards.its extremists side simply because their culture is geared for.it. There already is an unspoken hate for foreigners and their religions so any changes made by leaders is usually welcomed.by the majority.

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Plunged into uncertainty, Turkey could face early election:

Turkey faced the prospect of weeks of political turmoil after the ruling AK Party lost its parliamentary majority in weekend polls, dealing a blow to President Tayyip Erdogan's ambitions to acquire sweeping new powers. Ref. Source 9l