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Greek judges hear Turkish extradition appeal

Two Turkish officers fighting extradition from Greece over July's failed coup were back in court on Tuesday for the final leg of a series of appeals and counter-appeals. An Athens court ruled last month against giving the officers to Ankara, but the public prosecutor appealed. The cases of another six officers, who also fled Turkey, will be heard later this week.

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