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Turkeys Erdogan addresses rallies to mark first anniversary of failed coup

Turkeys Erdogan addresses rallies to mark first anniversary of failed coup

One year after the failed coup Turks gathered for a commemorative event in Istanbul. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan opened a memorial on 15 July Martyrs Bridge.More than 240 people died before the military coup was shut down. A far-reaching crackdown after the coup has impacted Turkish society. Around 150,000 people were fired and 50,000 detained for having a supposed connection to the coup. Critics accuse Erdogan of using the state of emergency to target opposition leaders and journalists. Jul 16, 2017
How strong is the Russian military?

How strong is the Russian military?

The Russian military is one of the largest in the world. Although it can be seen from two different perspectives, on one Russia can be considered as one of the most powerful global forces. On the other is an aging body of troops still utilising Soviet equipment.  Jul 15, 2017
Watch military band play Daft Punk medley for Macron and unimpressed Trump

Watch military band play Daft Punk medley for Macron and unimpressed Trump

Following a tribute to the victims of the Nice terror attack exactly one year ago, a military band treated French President Emmanuel Macron and visiting U.S. President Donald Trump to a Daft Punk medley.During the parade marking Bastille Day, it played the bands greatest hits including Get Lucky and Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger. Macron seemed to enjoy the surprise performance while Trump appeared unimpressed. Jul 14, 2017
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