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.

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.

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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