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Seven charged in Turkish probe into alleged coup plot: report
A Turkish court on Saturday remanded seven people, including a retired army officer and a top businessman, in custody in connection with an alleged plot to overthrow the government, the Anatolia news agency reported.
 
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Turkish Authorities Arrest at Least 7 in Ergenekon probe
Turkish media say authorities have arrested at least seven people in connection with an alleged plot to overthrow the Islamic-leaning government.

Russia says Georgia could spark new war in Abkhazia: agency
Russia`s defence ministry on Saturday accused Georgia of harbouring plans to take back the separatist province of Abkhazia by force that could trigger a war, Interfax news agency reported.

Turkish football federation chief dies after heart attack: official
The head of the Turkish Football Federation died on Saturday after suffering a heart attack while holidaying in the southwest of Turkey, the federation said.

Sarkozy throws down gauntlet to Poland over EU treaty
French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Saturday urged his Polish counterpart to ratify the European Union`s Lisbon Treaty, despite Ireland`s rejection, as France seeks to resolve the first crisis of its EU presidency.
Venus outguns Serena in Centre Court thriller
Venus Williams outhit younger sister Serena to claim her fifth Wimbledon crown in exhilarating fashion here on Saturday.
Williams sisters promise Wimbledon final feast
Serena Williams joked earlier this week that she would steal her sister Venus's breakfast on Saturday if they both made it to another Wimbledon singles final.

Iran offers talks but without nuclear freeze
Iran on Saturday offered to negotiate on its nuclear drive but without a freeze on uranium enrichment, in its first comments since responding to an international package aimed at ending the standoff.

Afghan MP shot dead; 16 civilians 'killed' in US-led strike
An Afghan provincial governor said Saturday 16 civilians including women, children and doctors were killed in US-led coalition air strikes but the force insisted the dead were militants.

Bush urges Americans to be proud of country
US President George W. Bush on Saturday urged Americans to be proud of their country and hailed the role played by the US military in various parts of the world.

Turkish President Meets Turkish Businessmen In Kazakhstan
Turkish President Abdullah Gul met on Saturday with Turkish businessmen in Kazakhstan, where he would attend ceremonies to mark the 10th anniversary of proclamation of Astana as the capital.

Four Arrested Under Ergenekon Probe
Ankara Chamber of Trade Chairman Sinan Aygun, retired colonel Hasan Atilla Ugur, Birol Basaran and Ibrahim Ozcan were arrested under the Ergenekon probe early on Saturday.

Prosecutors Demand Court To Arrest 9 More Suspects In Ergenekon Probe
Prosecutors carrying out the Ergenekon probe asked Friday the criminal court on duty to arrest nine of the detained suspects.

 

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