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Protests reach fever pitch in Taksim Square – Arwa Damon reports
The situation intensifies in Turkey where protest leaders are now scheduled to sit down face-to-face with the very man they've been rallying against: The prime minister.
Protests reached a fever pitch in Taksim Square last night when demonstrators fended off tear gas, water cannons and stun grenades. And, at times, they themselves set off fireworks in celebration and protest. There was cleanup this morning, but riot police are back out in the square.
Senior International Corresponent Arwa Damon joins us live from Istanbul overlooking Taksim Square with the latest developments.
Police move into Istanbul's Taksim Square in day 12 of protests – Nick Paton Walsh reports
CNN is reporting breaking news from Turkey this morning.
Police in riot gear have moved into Istanbul's Taksim Square where they have been facing off with protesters using tear gas and water cannons. Turkey's Prime Minister spoke with lawmakers about the situation just moments ago and plans to meet with protest organizers tomorrow.
CNN's Nick Paton Walsh is live with the latest on the riots and discontent in Istanbul.
Turks clash with police despite top official's apology – Nick Paton Walsh has the latest
A top Turkish official's apology over "police aggression" during the initial demonstration at an Istanbul Park did little to calm nerves. Overnight, there were more clashes in Istanbul and police used tear gas and water cannons against rock-throwing protesters in eastern turkey.
Nick Paton Walsh has the latest from Turkey's capital, Ankara, where protests are also going on.
