The capital ankara in a chaotic night. As government officials vowed to put down the coup attempt. People were running off the main squares, off the main streets, toward the side streets to try to take shelter. To avoid military presence. The president vowed the coup crowd would not succeed and told people to take to the streets to support him. The state department told people to stay in their homes. Secretary of secretary of state john kerry who met friday with russian officials spoke with president obama by phone about turkey. The white house agreed that all parties in turkey should support the democratically elected government and avoid any violence or blood shed. In the early hours of saturday morning in turkey, there were indications that the coup was crumbling. The Wire Service Reports said two loud explosions were heard in istanbul where police and en itary were exchanging fire. Early saturday large crowds greeted president erdogan. I could say that this is actually this attempt
Turkeys staterun News Agency Says more than 700 military members have already been arrested for taking part in the coup. Turkeys president Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived at istanbuls airport a few hours ago. He said he will not compromise with coup forces. And he says military members who depart in the attempt to oust him have committed treason. Across the country people took to the streets to fight off the military. Look at this scene. Protesters climbing on top of a tank. But there are now at least 60 deaths reported. President obama is closely monitoring the situation. He spoke on the phone today with secretary of state john kerry. Lets begin our Team Coverage with abc News Reporter. The situation in istanbul and ankara has deteriorated quickly. Bombs and bloodshed spilling into the turkish streets. Chaos unfolding on the streets of turkey. Bombs exploding at the Turkish Parliament in ankara. These pictures on social media showing the aftermath of the overnight in turkey, the presiden
Attempted. A short time ago we spoke to a professor in istanbul who listened to the president. He has actually been calling on the turkish people to rise up very remarkable get out in the streets get out in the squares and defy the military with guns. Professor david sayers says he has not heard any explosion and his neighborhood is quiet. But he said his parents were unable to get over a main bridge that is blocked by troops. Kpix 5 reporter sharon chin is at sfo for us where Turkish Airlines flight is supposed to take off for istanbul anytime now. But sharon, there are reports of explosions that are happening right now at the airport there in istanbul. What can you tell us . Reporter well, believe it or not, that flight to istanbul is still scheduled to take off on time at 6 10 tonight. We caught up with travelers lined up at the ticket counter. They have heard the airport is closed and planes diverted elsewhere but theres also a report that only Turkish Airlines planes have been abl
To respect the democratically elect government and no bloodshed. The Turkish Military considered itself the guardian of turkish democracy and secular constitution. The president of turkey has given islam a prominent role in turkey and government over the last several years. And he has had a rocky relationship with the United States. Well have much more on turkey coming up in the newscast. Now to our other big story tonight. The latest information in the bastille day attack in nice, france. Heres what we know so far. There are 84 dead including 10 children. A man to drove through a street last night is Mohamed Lahouaiej bouhlel a tunisian living in france. The french Prime Minister called the attack a work linked to radical islam. Among the victims a father and son from texas, Sean Copeland and brodie were on a Family Vacation to the french riviera. And still missing is a 20year old ucberkeley student who was in the crowd. Family and friends tell cbs news that nick leslie was able to av
We spoke with a stethoscope State University professor trapped in that country. Reporter lets get to the new images. These pictures of soldiers, what it appears they are doing giving themselves up to government forces. They are walking amongst their tanks with their hands held up. The president of turkey addressed this country tonight saying his government brought to power by the people is in charge. The coup is being crushed. I hail of bullets dissenting from a helicopter. Gunshots fired in the streets of turkey. The crowd ducking for cover. Also in the neighborhood were many government offices are located, would this is a helicopter dropped a bomb. A San Francisco State University professor in turkish studies is in istanbul right now. He tells kron4 news there is chaos on the streets. Helicopters circling overhead , carson street honking. Either the military or the government. Reporter people in the people are being told to stay indoors but many stocked up on supplies. Im a little wo