Turkish Raids Target Muslim Cleric’s Contacts

Turkish officials say police have arrested dozens of people in a series of raids targeting businessmen and others believed to be linked to a Muslim cleric accused of trying to topple the government. Authorities said the operation launched Friday was focused on the central city of Konya. Warrants were issued for 66 people, including police officials, Reuters news agency reported. The suspects are accused links to U.S.-based Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan...

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