Government vs. media in Turkey

The World

The World’s Aaron Schachter reports that Turkish authorities have charged the country’s largest media group with tax evasion and slapped the company with a record fine. Some critics say it’s a brazen attempt to stifle Turkey’s media. Other say the country’s media moguls are getting what they deserve.

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