U.S. backs justice for coup plotters but urges Turkey to keep rule of law

By David Brunnstrom and Robin Emmott BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The United States backs Turkish efforts to bring those involved in the weekend's failed coup to justice, but urges the government to uphold the rule of law and not take excessive measures, Secretary of State John Kerry said on Monday. Speaking after meeting EU counterparts in Brussels, Kerry said he had also made clear to Turkey it must provide evidence that withstands scrutiny when requesting the extradition of U.S.-based cleric Fethulla