0119 - The attempted coup was an act of treason and is a reason to "clean up" the armed forces, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan says. 1027 - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan sends a mass text message imploring people to take to the streets against a "narrow cadre". He says a group within Turkey's military has attempted to overthrow the government and security forces have been called in to "do what is necessary". 0339 - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addresses thousands waving flags at Istanbul's main airport, urges supporters to stay on streets until the situation normalises. 0954 - Turkish military helicopter lands in northern Greece, eight men on board request political asylum, men arrested, say Greek officials.

Source: bd News24 July 16, 2016 00:11 UTC