Mediagazer: Turkish court acquits German journalist Mesale Tolu after years on trial for terror-related charges; Turkey had previously barred her from leaving the country (Associated Press)

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Turkish court acquits German journalist Mesale Tolu after years on trial for terror-related charges; Turkey had previously barred her from leaving the country — ISTANBUL (AP) — A Turkish court has acquitted German journalist Mesale Tolu after years on trial for terror-related charges.

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