nytimes: Blasts in Ankara, Turkish Capital, Kill at Least 30

At least 30 people were killed Saturday when two explosions struck near a central train station in the Turkish capital, Ankara, the Turkish Interior Ministry said in a statement. [more...]

rt.com: Powerful blasts rock Ankara peace rally, at least 30 killed, 126 injured

The explosions occurred at a rally dubbed “Labor, Peace, Democracy” that kicked off at 10:00 local time (0700 GMT). Turkey's largest trade unions were planning to get together for a demonstration to protest the Turkish government’s renewed military campaign against Kurdish rebels. [more...]