Iraq’s Kurds vote on independence, raising regional fears Iraq’s Kurds vote on independence, raising regional fears:- Iraqi Kurds voted Monday in a landmark referendum on supporting independence, a move billed by the Kurdish leadership as an exercise in self-determination but viewed as a hostile act by Iraq’s central government. Neighboring […]
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Philippines vows to save hostages as fight corners militants Philippine authorities have reached out to parties who may be able to talk with Muslim militants in a bid to secure the freedom of hostages in a southern city where a week of fighting has killed 129 people, officials said Wednesday. […]
Turkey doubts Damascus explanation of gas attack The Latest on the suspected chemical attack in Syria (all times local): 3 p.m. Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Tugrul Turkes says he is unconvinced by Russia’s claim that Syrians killed in a northern town were the victims of toxic agents that were released […]
