Turkish president: Trump apologized for indictment of security staff in brawl
(The Guardian United States)

Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Trump called him about US legal action targeting 19 people involved in clash with peaceful protesters in Washington this yearAfter the Turkish president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, claimed Donald Trump called to apologize for the US indictment of 15 Turkish security officials over a violent brawl with peaceful anti-Erdogan protesters in Washington this year, the White House issued a denial.In an interview with PBS´s Judy Woodruff to air Tuesday night, Erdogan said, according to a translator: `President Trump called me about a week ago about this issue. He said that he was sorry and he told me that he was going to follow up on this issue when we come to the United States within the framework of an official visit.` Continue reading...