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US may work with Arab, Kurd forces in north Iraq: Odierno


Monday, 17 August, 2009 , 14:41 AFP The United States is discussing arrangements that could see its troops work alongside Iraqi and Kurdish forces in disputed areas of northern Iraq, the senior American commander said on Monday.

US may work with Arab, Kurd forces in north Iraq: Odierno


Monday, 17 August, 2009 , 12:33 AFP The United States is discussing arrangements that could see its troops work alongside Iraqi and Kurdish forces in disputed areas of northern Iraq, the senior American commander said on Monday.

Kurd leader demands greater democracy


Monday, 17 August, 2009 , 08:53 AFP Imprisoned rebel leader Abdullah Ocalan has called for greater democracy for the Kurdish people in Turkey ahead of unveiling his plan to end the Kurdish conflict, a pro-Kurdish news agency reported Monday.

Turkmen join Arabs to stop referendum in Iraqi oil province


Monday, 17 August, 2009 , 01:23 AFP Arab and Turkmen politicians in Iraq's northern Kirkuk province have banded together to try to block an impending referendum on the future status of the disputed oil-rich region.

Arab and Kurdish leaders trade barbs over Iraq unrest


Sunday, 16 August, 2009 , 19:57 AFP Arab and Kurdish politicians in northern Iraq traded accusations of responsibility on Sunday over a series of bloody bombings that have rocked the region in recent days.

Arab and Kurdish leaders trade barbs over Iraq unrest


Sunday, 16 August, 2009 , 14:43 AFP Arab and Kurdish politicians in northern Iraq traded accusations of responsibility on Sunday over a series of bloody bombings that have rocked the region in recent days.

Turkish policeman killed in Kurdish demo: report


Sunday, 16 August, 2009 , 10:53 AFP A policeman was stabbed to death during unrest at a Kurdish demonstration in southern Turkey, media reports said Sunday.

Turkey's Kurds mark 25 years of conflict


Saturday, 15 August, 2009 , 15:55 AFP About 25,000 Kurds gathered Saturday at the spot where Kurdish rebels launched a bloody insurgency against Turkish rule 25 years ago, calling for a peaceful settlement to the conflict.

Rebels urge Kurdish youth to join armed struggle: report


Saturday, 15 August, 2009 , 10:23 AFP A rebel commander urged Kurdish youths Saturday to join the ranks of its militants as the insurgency in Turkey's southeast marked its 25th year, a news agency close to the rebels reported.

Kurdish rebels urge Turkey to accept peace plan: report


Friday, 14 August, 2009 , 18:01 AFP Kurdish rebels waging a separatist campaign against Turkey called on the government Friday to accept a peace plan their jailed leader is due to announce, a pro-Kurdish news agency reported.