Christians in Turkey Frightened

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MALATYA, Turkey -- The slayings of three Christians in this eastern town highlight Turkey's uneasy relationship with its minorities, and Christians expressed fear Thursday that growing nationalism and intolerance could lead to more violence against them.

Police detained five more suspects Thursday in the attack at a Christian publishing house that distributes Bibles. Some reportedly said they carried out the killings to protect Islam.

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Christians in Turkey Frightened

The three victims -- a German man and two Turks who converted to Christianity -- were found with their hands and legs tied and their throats slit. The victims had bruises on their faces and cuts on their wrists from the ropes that ...

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