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Turkish opposition urges board to cancel referendum result

Monday, 17 April 2017, 13:26 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Turkey's main opposition party urged the country's electoral board Monday to cancel the results of a landmark referendum that granted sweeping new powers to the nation's president, citing what it...

Updated: Pope decries 'vile' attack on Syrians in Easter address

Sunday, 16 April 2017, 11:18 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Tens of thousands of faithful are braving heavy security checks for a place in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican as Pope Francis celebrates Easter Sunday Mass. Many more tourists, pilgrims and...

Polls open in Turkey's historic referendum on reforms

Sunday, 16 April 2017, 10:14 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Polling stations for Turkey's historic referendum opened Sunday, when voters are set to decide on the future of their country: Whether to approve or reject reforms that would concentrate power in the...

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