Obama meanwhile told Turkey there is a “vital need” for all parties to “act within the rule of law”. Turkey detains 6,000 in purge after failed coupTurkish authorities pressed on Sunday with a ruthless crackdown against suspects in the failed coup against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, with 6,000 people detained as he vowed to stamp out the “virus” of the putschists. Erdogan said Turkey could consider reinstating the death penalty following the putsch bid, despite concerns in the international community. People protest against the coup, outside the Parliament in Ankara, Turkey, Saturday, July 16, 2016. Turkey shut down airspace around Incirlik after the coup, forcing the US to halt its strikes in Syria.

Source: Manila Bulletin July 17, 2016 20:15 UTC