Turkey’s Erdogan says he is saddened to learn of Queen Elizabeth’s death

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FILE PHOTO: President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan is greeted by Britain’s Queen Elizabeth during a private audience at Buckingham Palace, LondonÊMay 15, 2018. John Stillwell/Pool via Reuters/File Photo

ISTANBUL — Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday he was saddened to learn of Queen Elizabeth’s death and sent his deepest condolences to the royal family and the people and government of the United Kingdom.

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