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Turkish riot police hold shields to push back protesters demonstrating against attacks launched by the Islamic State targeting the Syrian town of Kobani, on Dec. 1, 2014, in Istanbul. Demonstrators denounced Turkey's unwillingness to intervene militarily against the Islamic State. — OZAN KOSE/AFP via Getty Images

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Leader of Turkey's Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) Devlet Bahceli gestures as he addresses his supporters during an election rally in Ankara on June 23, 2018. - Turkey is preparing for tight presidential and parliamentary elections on June 24, while many analysts say the incumbent President wants a major foreign policy success to give him a final boost. (Photo by ADEM ALTAN / AFP) (Photo credit should read ADEM ALTAN/AFP/Getty Images)

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