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Turkey investigating Russian claims on smuggled Syrian antiquities

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ISTANBUL Turkey is investigating Russian claims that Islamic State militants in Syria and Iraq have profited from smuggling stolen antiquities through its territory, but it believes the charges are politically motivated, a Turkish official said on Thursday.

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Turkey grants temporary protection to Syrians returned from Greek islands 07 Apr 2016

ISTANBUL Turkey will grant temporary protection status to Syrian migrants sent back from Greek islands, the government said on Thursday, a step required under an agreement with the European Union to combat illegal migration.

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Turkey, Germany herald progress as migrant flow to Greece slows 07 Apr 2016

ATHENS/DIKILI, Turkey Turkey and Germany said on Wednesday an agreement between Ankara and the EU meant to stem the flow of migrants to the Greek islands was showing signs of success, but many were still trying to cross the sea and the route remained far from sealed off. | Video

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Turkey, Germany herald progress as migrant flow to Greece slows 06 Apr 2016

ATHENS/DIKILI, Turkey Turkey and Germany said on Wednesday an agreement between Ankara and the EU meant to stem the flow of migrants to the Greek islands was showing signs of success, but many were still trying to cross the sea and the route remained far from sealed off. | Video

UPDATE 3-Turkey, Germany herald progress as migrant flow to Greece slows 06 Apr 2016

* Turkey moves to tighten rules on Syrian migrants (Adds EU proposal on asylum rules, details)

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Turkey launches inquiry into leak of 50 million citizens' data 06 Apr 2016

ISTANBUL Turkey is investigating how hackers have posted online the identity data of some 50 million Turks, including what they said were details about the president and prime minister, after what is believed to be the biggest data breach seen in the country.

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Turkey launches inquiry into leak of 50 million citizens' data 06 Apr 2016

ISTANBUL Turkey is investigating how hackers have posted online the identity data of some 50 million Turks, including what they said were details about the president and prime minister, after what is believed to be the biggest data breach seen in the country.

REFILE-Turkey launches inquiry into leak of 50 million citizens' data 06 Apr 2016

ISTANBUL, April 6 Turkey is investigating how hackers have posted online the identity data of some 50 million Turks, including what they said were details about the president and prime minister, after what is believed to be the biggest data breach seen in the country.

EU takes legal chances with returning migrants to Turkey 06 Apr 2016

BRUSSELS The European Union was in such a rush to start deportations of unwanted migrants from Greek islands to Turkey this week that it skirted legal questions weighing on the scheme as it tries to stem an influx into Europe.

EU takes legal chances with returning migrants to Turkey 06 Apr 2016

BRUSSELS The European Union was in such a rush to start deportations of unwanted migrants from Greek islands to Turkey this week that it skirted legal questions weighing on the scheme as it tries to stem an influx into Europe.

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Belgium launches appeal to find 'man in hat' bombing suspect

BRUSSELS Belgian prosecutors appealed for help in finding a man suspected of leaving a bomb at Brussels Airport on March 22, saying they were eager to find a coat he had discarded and to speak to people who saw him on his hour-long walk back into the city. | Video

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