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1st Thailand pro-democracy march since 2014 coup
Discontent with the administration of ex-army chief Prayut Chan-O-Cha is seething, with a progressive opposition party disbanded and the country's economy faltering
More than 250 arrested after Ethiopia coup bid – officials
The country has been on high alert since the attack in the capital Addis Ababa and northern Amhara state left the national army chief, a retired general, and 3 senior regional officials dead
Rioting breaks out in Venezuela amid 'attempted coup'
(UPDATED) Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro says he has defeated an attempted coup – congratulating the armed forces for having 'defeated this small group that intended to spread violence through putschist skirmishes'
Venezuela opposition's Lopez leaves Chile embassy for Spanish consulate
Chile's foreign minister tweets: 'Lilian Tintori and Leopold Lopez – who are of Spanish descent – moved to the Spanish embassy. They made a personal decision.'
How the world is reacting to Venezuela 'coup bid'
Here are some initial reactions from world governments
Politicos register for Thailand's first election since 2014 coup
The registration is marked by a festive atmosphere, with supporters of dozens of groups waving neon banners and party flags as they enter a stadium in central Bangkok
Thailand to hold first election since coup on March 24
(UPDATED) The poll date is set to ignite campaign season in a country where colorful and boisterous political rallies have often tipped into deadly violence
South Korea apologizes for rapes by 1980 martial law troops
'On behalf of the government and military, I bow deeply and offer my words of apology for the unspeakable, deep scars and pain inflicted on innocent victims,' says a public apology by defense minister Jeong Kyeong-doo
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Trillanes scores victory, court junks arrest warrant
(5th UPDATE) Saying his court is 'powerless' to undo an earlier ruling dismissing the coup charges against the opposition senator, Makati Judge Andres Soriano rejects a justice department plea to arrest President Duterte's chief critic
Judge Soriano of Makati is at 'last stage’ of deciding Trillanes case
The Makati judge skips a conference in Tagaytay to finish what is arguably the biggest legal battle of the opposition this year
Guevarra: Up to Duterte if he wants to review other amnesties
'For now, the focus is on Senator Trillanes,' says the justice secretary
Reporter testifies with amnesty officials: I saw Trillanes apply
GMA News Online news editor Mark Merueñas, who was a defense reporter in 2011, takes the stand before Makati Judge Andres Soriano
Trillanes says he has no special request if jailed
The mutineer-turned-senator says he will surrender to authorities when the time comes: 'We are prepared for the worst. Yayakapin ko 'yang eventuality na 'yan.'
Scott Morrison sworn in as new Australian PM after bitter coup
(3rd UPDATE) Morrison, an ally of deposed leader Malcolm Turnbull, wins a party vote 45-40
Alvarez-Arroyo showdown, lawmakers in pre-SONA talks
Several sources tell Rappler several lawmakers met over the weekend to secure numbers to oust Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez
Turkey sacks 18,500 staff before expected end of coup emergency
The Official Gazette says 18,632 people had been sacked including 8,998 police officers over suspected links to terror organizations that 'act against national security'
Venezuela sends 'coup plotters' to jail
The group Foro Penal announces that a military court has handed down sentences of between 3 and 6 years
Turkey releases 2 more journalists in newspaper trial
'Turkey's problems are not resolved just because we are set free. As journalists, our mission is to do our job fearlessly as we did before,' says Sabuncu
EDSA 3? Alejano says Duterte critics tap legal processes
'We're not [taking] the law into our own hands,' says Magdalo Representative Gary Alejano, who was once part of two failed coups d'état
Yemen gov't warns of coup as separatists take over headquarters
(3rd UPDATE) Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed bin Dagher warns that the events are headed towards 'total military confrontation'
Turkey dismisses over 2,700 in post-coup purges
(UPDATED) A total of 2,756 people were removed from different bodies including the interior, foreign and defense ministries
Zimbabwe war veterans at heart of Mugabe's downfall
Just before the president stepped down, war veterans' leader Christopher Mutsvangwa called further street protests, telling Mugabe "Smell the coffee. Your time is up."
Sedition, coup, graft complaints filed vs Trillanes
(2nd UPDATE) Senator Antonio Trillanes IV says the complaints will not stop him from 'exposing' President Rodrigo Duterte and his son, Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte
Mugabe under house arrest as military takes control
(UPDATED) Military vehicles block roads outside the parliament in Harare and senior soldiers deliver a late-night television address to the nation
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Almost 500 go on trial in Turkey's biggest coup case
The suspects are accused of running the coup bid from the Akinci air base northwest of the capital which the authorities regard as the headquarters of the plotters
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Turkey marks coup defeat with rallies, Erdogan warning to 'traitors'
UPDATED The authorities have declared July 15 an annual national holiday of democracy and unity billing the foiling of the putsch as a historic victory of Turkish democracy
Turkey marks failed coup that changed country
The country is in the throes of the biggest purge in its history against alleged coup supporters while President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has seen his grip on power tightened rather than weakened
Where does the military stand with Duterte?
In the last 9 months the military has been acting like the adult in its complex relationship with the commander in chief
Venezuela president rejects coup claims in crisis
UPDATED Maduro s opponents and political analysts allege a coup after the Supreme Court took over powers from the legislature and removed lawmakers immunity
Turkey threatens migrant deal after Greek coup ruling
Turkey could not look favorably on a country which protects terrorists traitors coup plotters says Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu
Turkey dismisses over 8,000 in new wave of post-coup purges
According to 3 new decrees published within the state of emergency imposed after the coup 8 390 more civil servants are to lose their jobs from 63 different state institutions
Turkey coup suspects trial begins in Istanbul
The trials following the failed coup against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan are set to be the most far reaching legal process in Turkish history
Turkey fires 15,000, shuts 375 NGOs in latest coup purge
More than 100 000 people have already been suspended or sacked so far in a crackdown on those alleged to have links to coup plotters while dozens of media outlets have been shut down
Tensions flare as Turkey heads to vote on new Erdogan powers
The prime political concern of Erdogan following the failure of the coup has been winning support to change the existing constitution to create a presidential system
Duterte: 'No need to stage coup vs me. I myself will swear you in.'
The President also offers dinner and Cabinet posts to his human rights critics
Over 35,000 suspects arrested in Turkey coup probe – minister
More than 35 000 people have been arrested over alleged links to the group said to be behind the failed coup in July
With coup defeated, Erdogan eyes vote on revamped powers
The plan to create a presidential system means Turkey is likely to be heading to a referendum in the first half of next year analysts say
Trillanes: No need for coup vs 'self-destructing' Duterte
Alam nyo di na kailangan mag coup sa gobyernong ito dahil nagsasarili naman says Senator Antonio Trillanes IV on allegations he is among those behind an ouster plot against the President
Turkey suspends 12,800 police, shuts TV channel
3rd UPDATE Of the 12 801 suspended from duty as part of the investigation into the coup attempt 2 523 were police chiefs the police authorities say in a statement
Turkey police detain Gulen's brother in coup probe
Kutbettin Gulen is accused of membership of an armed terror group says the state run Anadolu news agency
Evasco: LP members, Trillanes plotting coup
UPDATED Senator Trillanes dismisses the allegation saying it is absolutely not true
Turkey set to extend state of emergency, 32,000 jailed
The state of emergency has provided the legal framework for the biggest crackdown in Turkey s modern history but also raised alarm among its partners in the European Union and United States
Turkey dismisses 87 spy agency staff over failed coup
The National Intelligence Organization has suspended 141 personnel in an internal probe over links to US based preacher Fethullah Gulen
Back to school in Turkey after post-coup teacher purge
Students arriving at school were handed pamphlets from the education ministry commemorating the triumph of democracy on July 15 and in memory of the martyrs
Turkey detains prominent journalist in coup probe
Journalist Ahmet Altan and his brother Professor Mehmet Altan were detained early in the morning by Istanbul anti terror police the state run Anadolu news agency reported
Turkey, EU agree to ease tensions after failed coup
Several Turkish and EU officials had engaged in a war of words after the attempted putsch
