Reuters: Turkey signals no let up in Syria campaign, despite Western concerns
Turkey's army chief signaled no let up in a Syria offensive Washington has criticized for targeting U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters as well as jihadists, and said its successes showed last month's failed coup had not dented the military's power.
Turkish-backed forces began the offensive last week by capturing the Syrian frontier town of Jarablus from Islamic State; they then advanced on areas controlled by Kurdish-aligned militias which have U.S. support in battling jihadists.
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MIDDLE EAST
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ASIA
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Amid conflicting reports, fate of ailing Uzbek President remains unclear.
North Korea reportedly executes two top officials with anti-aircraft guns.
U.S., India pledge deeper security and commercial ties.
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AFRICA
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Libyans take heavy casualties in final push on IS bastion.
Ugandan special forces to halt operations against Lord's Resistance Army.
Hunger grips thousands of new South Sudan refugees in Uganda.
UN document says Morocco violated Western Sahara cease-fire.
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EUROPE
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AMERICAS
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FBI warns that foreign hackers are targeting US elections.
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TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
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ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
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