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US again urges Turkey against cross-border operation into Iraq


Wednesday, 10 October, 2007 , 17:50 AFP The United States Wednesday again warned Turkey against a unilateral incursion into Iraq in pursuit of separatist ethnic Kurds, saying there were other options at this time.

One killed, four injured in Turkey bomb attack


Wednesday, 10 October, 2007 , 17:21 AFP A policeman was killed and four people injured Wednesday when a bomb was hurled at a police vehicle in Diyarbakir, the largest city of Turkey's restive mainly Kurdish southeast, officials said.

Five injured in bomb attack on police vehicle in Turkey


Wednesday, 10 October, 2007 , 16:44 AFP Five people were injured Wednesday when a bomb was hurled at a police vehicle in Diyarbakir, the largest city of Turkey's restive mainly Kurdish southeast, witnesses said.

EU stresses need for Iraq's unity, as Turkey threatens incursion


Wednesday, 10 October, 2007 , 16:30 AFP The European Commission Wednesday underscored the need to maintain Iraq's sovereignty and integrity following Turkish threats of a border incursion to deal with separatist Kurd rebels.

Russia urges Turkey to show restraint on Kurds


Wednesday, 10 October, 2007 , 15:31 AFP Russia urged Turkey on Wednesday to show restraint in contemplating a cross-border incursion into Iraq against Kurdish separatists, warning such a move could undermine security in the region.

Turkey arrests 20 Kurds for planning fresh unrest


Wednesday, 10 October, 2007 , 15:21 AFP Turkish police have arrested 20 Kurdish militants for allegedly planning fresh unrest in the volatile southeast on orders from rebel commanders based in Iraq, officials said Wednesday.

Turkish govt readies to seek parliamentary approval for Iraq move


Wednesday, 10 October, 2007 , 13:39 AFP The Turkish government is drafting a motion to seek parliamentary approval for a possible incursion into northern Iraq against Kurdish rebel bases, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday.

Iraq incursion threat is what Turkish generals were waiting for


Wednesday, 10 October, 2007 , 12:39 AFP Turkey's threat to raid Kurdish rebel bases in Iraq is a victory for the country's powerful military, which has been straining at the leash to pursue anti-rebel operations over the border, analysts say.

US warns Turkey against cross-border operation into Iraq


Tuesday, 9 October, 2007 , 18:31 AFP The United States Tuesday warned Turkey against a unilateral incursion into Iraq in pursuit of separatist ethnic Kurds, after Ankara said it would authorize such an operation if it deemed necessary.

Turkey issues fresh warning of military incursion into Iraq


Tuesday, 9 October, 2007 , 17:17 AFP Turkey on Tuesday threatened a military incursion in northern Iraq as part of stepped up measures against Kurdish rebel bases there following the deaths of 15 soldiers in weekend attacks.