Turkey's Parliament Authorises Military Action In Syria -- BBC
Turkey's parliament has authorised troops to launch cross-border action against Syria, following Syria's deadly shelling of a Turkish town.
The bill, passed by 320 to 129, also permits strikes against Syrian targets.
But Deputy Prime Minister Besir Atalay insisted this was a deterrent and not a mandate for war.
Turkey has been firing at targets inside Syria since Wednesday's shelling of the town of Akcakale, which killed two women and three children.
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MIDDLE EAST
Turkey approves military operations in Syria.
'Several' Syrian soldiers killed in Turkish shelling: NGO.
Merchants bring down shutters in Tehran bazaar after clashes.
Rights group criticizes Hamas-run justice system in Gaza.
Saudi Arabia to limit power of religious police.
ASIA
China banks pull out of meetings in Japan.
Afghanistan imposes currency curbs in response to Iran rial dive.
Philippines arrests Gloria Arroyo on plunder charges.
Vietnam's trade with China flourishes despite South China Sea tensions.
Taiwan ex-PM heads to China on landmark visit.
Australia feels the sting of China slowdown.
AFRICA
Darfur peacekeepers killed in ambush.
Islamists in Mali recruit, pay for child soldiers.
Liberia: Mass jailbreak in Zwedru near Ivorian border.
South African inquiry into miners' deaths stalls.
South Africa mines say no to reopening wage talks.
EUROPE
Hollande to meet with Monti, Rajoy in Malta.
Portugal announces ‘enormous’ tax rises.
Police 'foil plot to bomb Spain's Balearic university'.
Europe’s nuclear reactors need repair or upgrades. EU energy chief 'satisfied' with nuclear safety despite critical report.
Greece to spend almost €100m on building F1 track.
AMERICAS
US presidential debate: 60 second highlights as Barack Obama and Mitt Romney go head to head for first time.
Venezuela's Chavez fights young rival in re-election bid.
Colombia, FARC to hold news conference in Oslo October 17.
Colombia's President Santos recovers after cancer surgery.
Brazil Mensalao trial: Lula aide 'led corruption scheme'.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
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UK lawyer: Extremist wanted by US is depressed.
Four Qaeda militants killed in U.S. drone strike.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Facebook hits milestone of 1 billion users.
World food prices rose 1.4% in September, FAO says.
Oil prices fall on China and Europe demand concerns.
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