Massive security for Pope's Turkey visit

Turkish security teams are in position around the cities of Ankara and Istanbul today, as Pope Benedict XVI begins his first visit to a predominantly Muslim country.

Turkish security teams are in position around the cities of Ankara and Istanbul today, as Pope Benedict XVI begins his first visit to a predominantly Muslim country.

Small protests broke out in both cities, but authorities say security measures for the Pope – who angered Muslims worldwide with comments in September on Islam and violence – will be tighter than they were for the visit of US president George Bush.

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