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"U.S. Cautions Turkey Not to Pursue Kurds

Monday July 18, 2005 9:46 PM

By BARRY SCHWEID

AP Diplomatic Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Bush administration cautioned Turkey against pursuing Kurdish militants across the border into Iraq, saying it would be a difficult operation that could have ``unintended consequences.''

Assistant Secretary of State Daniel Fried said Monday the PKK militants posed a challenge to Turkey, and he condemned attacks on ``our friend and NATO partner.''"

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