Turkey seeks second US consulate worker in visa row

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Image caption The US has suspended all non-immigrant visa services

Turkish prosecutors are seeking a US consulate worker for questioning as a suspect, the state news agency reports.

The detention of a member of staff, a Turkish national, in Istanbul last week triggered a diplomatic row, prompting both sides to halt most visa services.
The first worker was held over alleged links to a cleric blamed for the failed 2016 Turkish coup, but no reason has been given for the latest action.
The row has driven down Turkey's currency and stocks.
Turkey has asked Washington to review its decision to suspend all non-immigrant visa services, taken on Sunday in response to last week's arrest.
On Monday Turkey's foreign ministry said the suspension was causing "unnecessary tensions".
Turkey has also suspended "all visa services".

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