Turkey: 'Mining execs detained' after disaster kills hundreds
Turkish police have detained 19 people, including mining company executives, as part of an investigation into the Soma mining disaster, Reuters have reported citing Turkish media.
Demonstrations across Turkey as Soma buries its dead
As the dead of the Soma mine disaster begin to be buried across Turkey grief has turned to anger over poor safety standards below ground.
Police used water cannon after running clashes with protesters - as thousands took to the streets to demonstrate.
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