Turkey probes social network postings

Turkey's deputy prime minister says authorities are investigating people who allegedly insulted state officials or incited riots through social media postings, a sign that the government is intent on meting out punishments for the anti-government protests that swept Turkey in June.

Bekir Bozdag said Thursday the government will submit to Parliament a proposal to further curb the military's powers, in an apparent effort to reaffirm its democratic credentials that were tarnished by the protests. (AP)