Deutsche Welle says Turkey seized minister's interview

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  • Author(s): By:ZEYNEP BILGINSOY Associated Press
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    Associated Press: Worldstream, September 6, 2016 International, 2pp
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    • Abstract:
      ISTANBUL (AP) - Germany's state broadcaster on Tuesday accused Turkey of "blatant violation of press freedom," saying Turkish authorities confiscated video footage of its interview with the country's youth and sports minister. Deutsche Welle said in a statement that ministry employees seized the footage after a spokesman for the minister, Akif Kilic, said the international news outlet wouldn't be allowed to air the interview dealing with the failed July 15 coup and its aftermath...