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Reuters: Turkish court blocks disputed park project

Two protesters lie on the ground of Taksim Square as they stage a silent protest in Istanbul

            By Ayla Jean Yackley Wed Jul 3, 2013 1:10pm EDT (Reuters) – A Turkish court has canceled an Istanbul building project backed by Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan which provided the trigger for nationwide anti-government demonstrations last month, a copy of the court decision showed. Authorities may well appeal against cancellation of plans for a [...] → Read the full article…