December 19th, 2013 - 05:24 GMT Turkey: Istanbul police chief dismissed After probes into police practices as elections near in Turkey, Istanbul's police chief is relieved of his duty after corruption trails turn up bribery and threats of local governments. Read more
![Istanbul Police Headquarters in Fatih are seen on December 18 ,2013 in Istanbul. Turkish police detained more than 20 people including the sons of three cabinet ministers and several high-profile businessmen. [AFP]](/sites/default/files/styles/d08_traditional/public/im/Turkey/000_Par7746765.jpg?itok=L4DQWl4O "Istanbul Police Headquarters in Fatih are seen on December 18 ,2013 in Istanbul. Turkish police detained more than 20 people including the sons of three cabinet ministers and several high-profile businessmen. [AFP]")
