Turkish authorities are investigating people who allegedly insulted state officials or incited riots on social media, the deputy prime minister has said.

Turkish authorities are investigating people who allegedly insulted state officials or incited riots on social media, the deputy prime minister has said in a sign the government is intent on meting out punishment over the massive protests that have swept the country.

First one sheep jumped to its death. Then stunned Turkish shepherds, who had left the herd to graze while they had breakfast, watched as nearly 1,500 others followed, each leaping off the same cliff, Turkish media reported today.