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today, however, it is an entire different scene that we re seeing play out in turkey. you are seeing istanbul, a center square, but it has been difficult throughout the country. you often hear it characterized as a cultural battle. those who support the president. those who support conservatism. and those who want some kind of change. if you have ever been to turkey, it is very unlike many of the middle eastern countries you may have heard and seen on the news before. it is very modern. there is a lot of wealth. a lot of advancement. a lot of freedom. a lot of social freedom. it is not exactly what you think of as the typical place that you have seen arab spring uprisings before. which is why this has taken so many people by surprise. there you have it. many of them armed with molotov cocktails. and wooden shields, trying to battle up against a very strong riot police force. i think arwa damon is back up with us. arwa, are you with us on the phone? are you safe? reporter: yeah, i m o

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