Islam Karimov: Turkey announces Uzbek leader's death
Image copyright AP Image caption Mr Karimov had governed Uzbekistan since 1989 Uzbek President Islam Karimov, one of Asia's most authoritarian leaders, has died, Turkey says - despite no official Uzbek confirmation. Mr Karimov, 78 and in power since 1989, was taken to hospital last week after a brain haemorrhage but the government has only said he is critically ill.On Friday, Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim told a televised meeting Mr Karimov h..>> view originalOne Year Ago, Alan Kurdi's Body Washed Ashore And Shocked The World
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