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Comedian convicted for Erdogan 'insult' but freed pending appeal (opens the original)
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An Istanbul court convicted a popular Turkish comedian on Monday of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and another offence but ordered his interim release pending appeal, an AFP reporter in the courtroom said. Following a lively opening session in which Deniz Goktas, 32, offered a quick-witted defence that had much of the courtroom in stitches, the judge convicted him on two charges, sentencing him to just over 19 months prison. But until the sentence is finalised -- which only happens aft
Comedian on trial for allegedly insulting Erdogan in standup show (opens the original)
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A popular Turkish comedian went on trial on Monday for allegedly insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and other offences during a stand-up performance, offering a quick-witted defence that had much of the courtroom in stitches. Deniz Goktas, a 32-year-old comedian known for his dry wit and political satire, was arrested by police on July 3, a week after a YouTube video of his "Dead Sea" show went viral with nine million views. He is facing charges of insulting Erdogan, incitement to public h
Turkey says regional defence pact not against any country (opens the original)
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Turkey's top diplomat stressed Monday the regional defence pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia was not aimed at any particular country and open to others, including Egypt. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan's remarks came after the first ministerial meeting of the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement which commits Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to mutual defence in the event of any of them being attacked. "This alliance is founded on international principles such as respect for the sovereignty and territo
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