Turkish government quashes attempted military coup

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Turkish government forces under the direction of President Tayyip Erdogan have reportedly regained control of the country following an attempted coup by portions of the military.

Erdogan returned to Istanbul early Saturday morning amid an uprising that claimed more than 160 lives, according to multiple reports.

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