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Bomb kills five in Istanbul as Kurdish violence flares


Tuesday, 22 June, 2010 , 12:26 AFP A roadside bomb blew up a bus carrying military families in Istanbul, killing four soldiers and a girl, as Kurdish rebels stepped up their separatist attacks.

Istanbul bomb kills four as Kurdish violence flares


Tuesday, 22 June, 2010 , 10:50 AFP A roadside bomb blew up a bus carrying military families in Istanbul, killing three soldiers and a girl, as Kurdish rebels stepped up their separatist attacks.

Seven Kurds, a soldier killed in Turkey clashes: army


Tuesday, 22 June, 2010 , 08:40 AFP Seven Kurdish rebels and a soldier have been killed in fresh clashes in Turkey, the military said Tuesday.

Kurd rebels mock Turkish use of Israeli drones


Monday, 21 June, 2010 , 14:12 AFP Kurdish rebels on Monday mocked the Turkish army's confirmation that it has deployed Israeli drones in coordination with the United States to monitor their movements inside northern Iraq.

Turkey mulls measures against Kurd rebels, US offers help


Monday, 21 June, 2010 , 12:32 AFP Turkish leaders Monday discussed measures to counter a dramatic rise in Kurdish rebel violence as the United States offered to help its NATO ally despite recent chills in bilateral ties.

US ready to help Turkey against Kurd rebels: ambassador


Monday, 21 June, 2010 , 10:46 AFP The United States supports Turkey's struggle against separatist Kurdish rebels and is ready to "urgently" consider any new request for help from Ankara, the US ambassador to Turkey said Monday.

Turkish leaders meet over Kurdish rebel violence


Monday, 21 June, 2010 , 08:59 AFP Turkish President Abdullah Gul Monday held talks with senior government and military officials about the dramatic increase in Kurdish rebel violence that killed 12 soldiers at the weekend.

Turkey uses Israeli-made drones against rebels in Iraq: army


Monday, 21 June, 2010 , 08:52 AFP The Turkish army has begun using Israeli-made unmanned aircraft to monitor Kurdish rebel movements in neighbouring Iraq, the Anatolia news agency reported Monday, quoting the army chief.

Turkish army chief urges patience in war against rebels


Monday, 21 June, 2010 , 07:56 AFP Turkey's army chief Monday called for patience in what he described as a "long-term effort" against separatist Kurdish rebels, Anatolia news agency reported.

Turkish troops enter Iraq after deadly Kurd rebel attacks


Sunday, 20 June, 2010 , 15:24 AFP Turkish forces pushed into northern Iraq on Sunday, killing four people, including a 15-year-old girl, as they hit back against hideouts of Kurdish rebels who killed 12 soldiers in the deadliest spell of violence in two years.