Turk PM hits back at Kurd unrest
Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan says efforts will continue to improve conditions for the Kurdish minority, after a week of unrest. However he again attacked Kurdish separatists, warning them “not to dare to test the power of the state.” Fifteen people have died in protests involving Kurds and security forces in Istanbul and the south-east. Correspondents say Mr Erdogan’s remarks – tough yet conciliatory – reflect the pressures he faces over the Kurds. Full Story