President Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday admitted there were problems with his government's initial response to a devastating earthquake in southern Turkey, amid anger from those left destitute and frustrated over the slow arrival of rescue teams.
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In the currency markets, movements were rather muted.
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A Reuters investigation found children as young as 12 working in hazard-laden Alabama factories linked to the automotive giant.
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