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Turkey opposition cries foul over vote expanding Erdogan powers

The Republican People's Party (CHP) has questioned the legitimacy of the close result, citing irregularities in the electoral process.

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's push for an executive presidency succeeded with just over 51% of the vote.

The win was met with both celebrations and protests across Turkey.

The CHP is refusing to accept the Yes victory and is demanding a recount of 60% of the votes, criticising a decision to pass unstamped ballot papers as valid unless proven otherwise.

Erdogan appears in Istanbul to denounce army coup attempt

He was seen surrounded by cheering supporters, and said the coup attempt was an "act of treason" and the army must be cleansed in a live TV speech.

Forty-two people died during overnight clashes in the capital, Ankara, most of them civilians, prosecutors said.

Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said the situation was largely under control and 130 people had so far been arrested.

He has ordered the military to shoot down aircraft being used by coup plotters.