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Iranians use Turkey border to access internet during blackouts

KAPIKOY BORDER CROSSING, Turkey (AP) — A border crossing with Iran in Turkey’s eastern province of Van has not seen a major influx of Iranians seeking asylum from the unrest in their country, but many have been making short jaunts across the border to get around communications blackouts.

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