EU official calls for restraint in Turkey

The European Union's foreign policy chief called for "restraint and respect for democratic institutions" in Turkey after the military said that it seized control of the country Explosions have been heard in the capital with gunfire also erupting in both cities Government officials, including President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, tried to play down reports that the military was in control Erdogan called for citizens to take to the streets in a show of support for the government and said the coup attempt would be unsuccessful