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Six Kurdish rebels killed in Turkey clash: army


Wednesday, 26 December, 2007 , 12:51 AFP Turkish troops killed six Kurdish rebels in a security operation on Wednesday in the country's southeast close to the Iraqi border, the army said.

Turkish leader praises US help against Kurd rebels: Anatolia


Wednesday, 26 December, 2007 , 12:29 AFP President Abdullah Gul on Wednesday praised US intelligence assistance for Turkish air raids against Kurdish rebels in Iraq, saying both NATO allies were "satisfied" with the cooperation, Anatolia news agency reported.

Turkey steps up military action in Iraq with new air strike


Wednesday, 26 December, 2007 , 11:29 AFP Turkish warplanes bombed Kurdish rebel hideouts in northern Iraq Wednesday, intensifying military action against the separatists with apparent US approval and despite Iraqi protests.

Turkish army confirms air raid on rebel targets in Iraq


Wednesday, 26 December, 2007 , 09:47 AFP Turkish warplanes bombed Kurdish rebel targets along the Turkish border in northern Iraq Wednesday, the military here said, confirming Kurdish reports of a fresh air strike.

Turkey pre-warned US of raids on Kurd rebels: Pentagon


Wednesday, 19 December, 2007 , 21:20 AFP Turkey informed the United States well in advance before launching weekend air raids into northern Iraq against Kurdish rebel bases, the Pentagon said Wednesday.

Turkey takes fresh step towards EU membership


Wednesday, 19 December, 2007 , 16:08 AFP Turkey took a fresh step towards EU membership Wednesday with the opening of new policy talks, despite resistance from France and other members.

Military action no answer to Turkey's Kurdish question: analysts


Wednesday, 19 December, 2007 , 13:48 AFP Turkey's military strikes against Kurdish rebel bases in Iraq must be followed by efforts to improve the living standards of minority Kurds in order to secure a permanent end to the insurgency, analysts said Wednesday.

Iraq says Turkey raid an 'attack on sovereignty'


Wednesday, 19 December, 2007 , 12:12 AFP Iraq said on Wednesday it believed Turkey was unlikely to extend a military operation against Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq but criticised Ankara for what it branded an attack on its sovereignty.

Iraq says Turkey unlikely to extend operation


Wednesday, 19 December, 2007 , 07:56 AFP Iraq said on Wednesday it believed Ankara was unlikely to conduct an extended operation inside northern Iraq to flush out Kurdish rebels who are fighting for self-rule in southeastern Turkey.

Turkish army deals 'heavy blow' to Kurd rebels in Iraq


Wednesday, 19 December, 2007 , 01:56 AFP Turkey's military said it dealt a "heavy blow" to Kurdish separatist rebels based in neighbouring northern Iraq in a cross-border ground operation on Tuesday and in air raids at the weekend.