Tuesday, July 06, 2010

AFP: Fifteen killed in fresh Turkey clashes

"Fifteen killed in fresh Turkey clashes

(AFP) – 5 hours ago

DIYARBAKIR, Turkey — Kurdish rebels attacked military outposts in the east and southeast of Turkey, sparking clashes that left three soldiers and 12 militants dead, the army said Tuesday.

The attacks come amid a surge in violence by Kurdish rebels, prompting Turkey's army chief to highlight the danger posed by a militant safe haven in northern Iraq from where they launch their attacks into Turkey."

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