Friday, February 26, 2010

High-ranking military arrests stir fresh Turkey concern

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Two retired generals were charged on Friday over a plot to unseat the government, raising the stakes in a potential stand-off between the ruling party and armed forces that has hit Turkish markets.

The military has overthrown four governments in Turkey in the past 50 years and with many of its officers still in detention, and more than 30 charged with crimes, tensions remain high and markets nervous. High-ranking military arrests stir fresh Turkey concern

More charged over 'plot' in Turkey
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