Turkey Warns 'Other Powers' It Sees Behind Deadly PKK Attack -- Christian Science Monitor
Kurdish militants launched their most deadly attacks in years on Turkish soldiers and police on Wednesday, killing at least 24 and prompting cross border raids into northern Iraq and airstrikes by Turkish forces.
The attacks by the Kurdish Workers Party, or PKK, and the robust response by the Turkish government, risk wider resumption of a conflict that has left 40,000 dead since 1984, but been quieter since political efforts to provide greater Kurdish rights commenced in 2009.
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MIDDLE EAST
Report: Turkey launches incursion into Iraq. Kurdish rebels kill 24 Turkish soldiers.
10 killed in Syrian protests; huge pro-Assad rally.
Iran's supreme leader ups fight with Ahmadinejad.
Israeli soldier Shalit probably spent years under ground, doctors say.
Yemen clashes kill 6 in intensifying crackdown.
ASIA
North Korea's Kim says ready to resume nuclear talks.
Clinton arrives in Kabul, show of commitment.
North-South Korea talks in US serious, but civil.
China keeps quiet about Central Committee session.
UN: Southeast Asian floods trigger humanitarian crisis.
Philippines: Thousands flee after troops, rebels clash.
China's Vice Premier to visit North, South Korea.
AFRICA
Libya: NTC tanks bombard Sirte.
NATO nearing decision to end Libya operation.
Kenyan troops advance in Somalia, pursuing Al-Shabab.
Somali rebels fortify defenses, blast kills six in capital.
Uganda cracks down on opposition, arrests leader.
Website showing African rebels' movements attracts interest.
EUROPE
Violent anti-austerity protests grip Greek capital. Greek protesters clash with police at austerity strike.
Merkel: EU will not solve crisis with one summit.
French warning to euro summit.
Russia signs free-trade deal with former Soviet states.
Child abuse claims at UK madrassas 'tip of iceberg'.
AMERICAS
Lawmakers fret over Cuba oil-drilling.
Mexico fires nearly 1,000 police in gulf state.
Argentina's Fernández looks on course for landslide victory.
US Senate tells Justice: No tax dollars for gunrunning programs. Senate adopts John Cornyn amendment to ban funds for gun-walking programs.
Jamaica's prime minister to step down Sunday; Holness to be sworn in.
Chavez opponent says he won't bow out of race.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
IMU claims 2010 attack on Bagram Airbase was executed 'in coordination and cooperation with other jihadi groups'.
White House won't add any more detainees to Guantanamo, lawyer says.
US issues travel alert for citizens in India.
Carlos the Jackal laments not raising his children.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
A trillion Euro insurance policy for the common currency.
Apple misses analyst predictions despite 53pc profits rise.
China quizzes audit giants on foreign regulator contract.
Easing debt crisis will take time, E.U. official warns.
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