Turkey police raid opposition TV station, halting live broadcasts
Halk TV says its staff are unable to enter the building in Istanbul, and a new manager was appointed to run the channel.
BBC News reports: Halk TV says its staff are unable to enter the building in Istanbul, and a new manager was appointed to run the channel.
This entertainment story centres on Turkey. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Halk TV, TV and Istanbul.
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