U.S. condemns attack on American sailors in Istanbul

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Three American sailors were assaulted in Istanbul on Wednesday in what the United States is calling an "action that disrespects Turkey’s reputation for hospitality."

Video emerged showing the sailors being pelted with paint and shoved by the attackers, before a plastic bag is placed over one of their heads.

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The U.S. Embassy in Turkey responded to the video, saying that the treatment of the three sailors was "appalling."

(1/4)The video showing an assault on three visiting American sailors is appalling.

— US Embassy Turkey (@USEmbassyTurkey) November 12, 2014 Read more...

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