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Turkish Muslims protest Quran-burning in Sweden

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Some 250 people gathered outside the Swedish Consulate in Istanbul on Sunday. Danish anti-Islam activist Rasmus Paludan burned Islam's holy book outside the Turkish Embassy in Stockholm on Saturday. The protests have renewed concerns about Turkey holding up Sweden and Finland's bid to join NATO.

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The Guardian

Turkey condemns burning of Qur’an during far-right protest in Sweden

Event in front of Turkish embassy will further inflame tensions between two countries

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Turkish Muslims protest Quran-burning in Sweden

ISTANBUL (AP) — Outrage over a Quran-burning protest in Sweden produced a second day of protests in Turkey, reflecting tensions between the two countries.

1 year ago·United States

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KIFI

Turkish Muslims protest Quran-burning in Sweden

ISTANBUL (AP) — Outrage over a Quran-burning protest in Sweden produced a second day of protests in Turkey. Some 250 people gathered outside the Swedish Consulate in Istanbul, where a photo of Danish anti-Islam activist Rasmus Paludan was set on fire. Paludan burned Islam’s holy book outside the Turkish Embassy in Stockholm on Saturday, sparking protests in Istanbul and Ankara that night. Participants in Sunday’s event carried a banner that said…

1 year ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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South China Morning Post

Turkish Muslims protest against Koran-burning in Sweden

Protesters gather outside Swedish consulate in Istanbul, where photo of Danish anti-Islam activist Rasmus Paludan is set on fire.

1 year ago·Hong Kong

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Gold Coast Bulletin

Thousands in Turkey protest Sweden Koran-burning

Thousands gathered on Sunday (January 22) in south-eastern Turkish city of Batman to protest against a Koran-burning incident in Sweden. Crowds carrying the Koran chanted "God is great" in Arabic in the mainly Kurdish-populated city.

1 year ago·Southport, Australia

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Star Advertiser

Turkish Muslims protest Quran-burning in Sweden

ISTANBUL >> Outrage over a Quran-burning protest in Sweden produced a second day of protests in Turkey, reflecting tensions between the two countries.

1 year ago·Honolulu, United States

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