Quake-hit Turkey issues 113 building arrest warrants

Officials in Turkey say 113 arrest warrants have been issued in connection with the construction of buildings that collapsed in Monday's earthquake.

Turkish police have already taken at least 12 people into custody, including building contractors.

Meanwhile, unrest in southern Turkey has disrupted rescue efforts in some places.

The number of people confirmed to have died in Turkey and Syria has risen to more than 28,000.

More arrests are expected - but the action will be seen by many as an attempt to divert overall blame for the disaster. read more