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Gülen probe launched into some US bureaucrats

The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has launched a probe into 17 individuals including US politicians, bureaucrats and academics, who are suspected of being linked to the Fethullahist Terrorist Organization (FETÖ).

The decision comes after some Turkish attorneys filed a criminal complaint against the individuals. 

US Secretary of State Tillerson to visit Turkey on March 30: FM Çavuşoğlu

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will visit Turkey on March 30, Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said late on March 16. 

Tillerson's visit will be the highest level talks with a senior official from the new U.S. administration since President Donald Trump took office in January, as Ankara hopes to have better relations with the White House. 

Top Republican challenges Trump to prove wiretapping claim

A senior Republican lawmaker on March 12 challenged U.S. President Donald Trump to prove his claim that his phone was tapped by predecessor Barack Obama during last year's election campaign - or else retract the unsubstantiated allegation.

Senator John McCain, a frequent Trump critic, issued his demand in an interview with CNN.

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