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Turkish Cops Fire Tear Gas On Protestors Amid Government Newspaper Takeover

Turkish police fired tear gas and used water cannons on protestors who protested the government’s take over of the Zaman daily newspaper on Friday.  Police in riot gear fired tear gas into crowds of people who opposed Erdogan’s mass takeover of independent media companies critical of the Turkish government. Todayszaman.com reports: Officers then forcibly broke down a gate and rushed into the building. The footage showed them scuffling with Zaman staff inside the offices.

Shootout In Bastille Area Of Paris, Two Gunmen On Run

A shootout broke out on a major boulevard in the east of the French capital. One man was shot and seriously wounded on the Boulevard de la Bastille in Paris, according to French media. It is understood several shots were exchanged outside a restaurant called Chez Papa. Police have arrested near the scene but local media report that two gunmen are on the run. The motive behind the shootings has not been established The incident comes as Paris is on high alert following the terror attacks In November last year. More details to follow  

Iran Claims Recent Missile Tests Violate No Agreements

Iran says that it has the right to develop and test missiles for purposes of self defense and has no intention to fit the missiles with nuclear warheads and attack other counties, like Israel for example. On Thursday officials said recent ballistic missile tests did not violate any nuclear deal made with the international community. The latest missiles can reach Israel who already has an unofficial arsenal of nuclear weapons and delivery systems.

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