Turks free state TV station
Protesters have taken back a Turkish state-run television station which was briefly under control of military members belonging to the coup attempt.
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U.S. on Turkish coup
In a statement, the White House has said it must back the democratically elected government of Turkey. That would put the U.S. on the side of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a president who has been criticized by the White House on a consistent basis. Margaret Brennan has more.
Protesters vs. tank
Dramatic video shows Turkish protesters challenged machine gun armed soldiers during the chaos of Turkey's coup attempt.
Chaos in Turkey
The Turkish president has told the people of his country to take to the streets to defy the military faction attempting to take control. There are reports of tanks opening fire in the country's largest city, Istanbul. Holly Williams joins CBSN with more.
Helicopter opens fire in Turkey
Turkish state-run television is reporting that 17 police officers were killed during a helicopter attack in Turkey. The country is in the throes of a military coup. Reena Ninan has more.
U.S. on Turkey
The U.S. is calling a suspected coup in Turkey an uprising. American diplomats are having trouble reaching anyone inside the government, so they're not sure who is in control. Secretary of State John Kerry has called for stability. Margaret Brennan reports.
Turkey coup reports
U.S. officials are trying to figure out who's in charge in Turkey after members of the military launched a coup. Margaret Brennan has more from the State Department.
Fmr. CIA director on Istanbul attack, Donald Trump's rhetoric
CBS News has confirmed that the three suspected ISIS suicide bombers at the Istanbul airport were not Turkish. Retired four-star general and former CIA Director Michael Hayden joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how this suggests ISIS is "looking for winds" beyond local battlefields, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's "erratic" foreign policy, the potential for an attack in the U.S and why he does not support Donald Trump.
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Russian President Putin and Turkey's Erdogan meet Thursday to discuss the escalating fighting in Syria's Idlib province. The national police chief of the Philippines survives a helicopter crash. And scientists hope a new tracking system for locusts prevents a second surge of Kenya's worst plague in 70 years. Gwen Baumgardner rounds up world headlines from London.
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Russia and Turkey have agreed on a ceasefire between their forces in Syria's Idlib province. Even on his third attempt, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is still short of a majority, which could mean an unprecedented fourth election in a row. And a U.K. court ruled that Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai, had two of his daughters abducted, imprisoned and tortured. Gwen Baumgardner rounds up the world headlines from London.
Turkey passes new law extending sweeping powers over social media
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Erdogan designates Hagia Sophia as a mosque
Turkey's President Erdogan issued a decree on Friday formally changing the status of the Hagia Sophia from a museum to a mosque. The decision was met with controversy as the historical landmark has roots in both Christianity and Islam. Holly Williams reports.
World Council of Churches "dismayed" by Hagia Sophia decision
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan formally converted the former museum back into a mosque Friday and declared it open for Muslim worship.
U.S. kicks Turkey out of fighter jet program
Tensions are escalating between the U.S. and Turkey, a NATO ally. The Pentagon has stopped selling F-35 warplanes to Turkey after the country bought a S-400 missile defense system from Russia. CBS News State Department reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.
Erdogan says Syria offensive has started
Turkey's president announced Wednesday its invasion of northern Syria has started, as Kurdish forces move to defend the border. CBS News State Department and foreign affairs reporter Christina Ruffini has more.
Pence says Trump told Erdogan to implement immediate ceasefire
Vice President Mike Pence announced Monday that the Trump administration was imposing sanctions against Turkey over its invasion of northern Syria. He told reporters at the White House that the president has been monitoring the situation, had spoken to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and called for an immediate ceasefire. Pence also said that Mr. Trump had directed him to lead a delegation to Turkey to bring the bloodshed to an end.
Trump orders sanctions on Turkey
President Trump is imposing sanctions on Turkey and increasing tariffs on Turkish steel. This comes as the White House faces bipartisan criticism over its decision to pull U.S. troops from northern Syria, leading to the Turkish invasion. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joined CBSN AM with the latest.
Pence, Pompeo to meet with Turkish leader
Turkey has demanded Kurdish fighters surrender and leave the Syrian border by tonight as violence escalates across the region. Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo are expected to meet with Turkish President Erdogan tomorrow. CBS News State Department and foreign affairs reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.
Violence in Syria despite ceasefire
There is new evidence today of violence in Syria despite the announcement of a ceasefire. CBS News State Department and foreign affairs reporter Christina Ruffini and Washington Post White House reporter Anne Gearan joined CBSN with more.
Some troops may stay in Syria
As about 1,000 U.S. troops move out of Syria into Iraq, CBS News has learned that the White House is considering a plan to keep 200 troops in the northeast region. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams has the latest from the Syrian border, and former U.S. Navy SEAL Dave Sears joins CBSN to discuss the president's policy shift.
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Tehran has asserted that the Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management" after President Trump said the U.S. might "keep it."
Senators demand answers about conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
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Kennedy Center board votes to restore Trump's name on building
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Trump administration's antisemitism lawsuit against Harvard dismissed
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Sources: Mangione discussing federal plea deal
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