b_179_129_16777215_00_images_TUR130607aa001.jpegISTANBUL — Hundreds assembled in the city's main Taksim Square Sunday night to show their support for President Recep Erdoğan, who urged people to come out and display their loyalty a day after his government thwarted a military coup attempt.

"People from all walks of life are here, and we are happy because the coup failed,” said Recep Alpay, 42. “For one week or 10 days we'll be celebrating in the streets."

Read more at USA Today

You are here: Home Newsroom Featured stories FEATURED: Europe / Caucasus Turkish president: Backers cheer as critics fear for democracy: