CNN: Syrian refugees: We did not flee for tents
Syria-Turkey border (CNN)Tantalizingly close to Turkish soil, thousands of Syrian refugees fleeing an upsurge in violence have gathered at their neighbor's border.
They can see Turkey's flag fluttering in the distance, the safety they long for painfully near but closed to them.
Long lines of tents provide some shelter from the elements but there is nothing to protect the refugees from the brutal war tearing apart their homeland.
Turkish authorities continue to insist they have an open door policy but that most certainly doesn't seem to be the case.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria refugee camps set up as Turkey limits entries.
Russian firepower helps Syrian forces edge toward Turkey border.
U.S., allies conduct 17 strikes against Islamic State: U.S. military.
Iraq deploying thousands of troops to retake Mosul.
Saudi Arabia shoots down missile fired from Yemen.
Iran awards medals of honor to nuclear team.
Syria Assad: President's mother Anisa dies at 86.
ASIA
North Korean patrol boat crosses to South, retreats after warning shots. South Korean navy fires warning shots at North Korean patrol boat.
North Korean rocket puts object into space, angers neighbors, U.S.. UN condemns NKorea launch, pledges significant new sanctions.
Taiwan earthquake death toll likely to exceed 100.
Suicide bomber in Afghan city kills three, wounds 14.
Myanmar expected to announce new president within weeks. Myanmar presidential vote to start on March 17 as transition talks drag on.
China's currency reserves plunged in January.
No escape? China's crackdown on dissent goes global.
India growth slows to 7.3% in the fourth quarter.
AFRICA
Somali jet suspect 'checked in on Turkish Airlines'.
Burundi grenade attack kills four, including boy.
Libya's political chaos slows response to Islamic State.
Nigeria army probes recent Boko Haram attacks.
Algeria adopts landmark constitutional reforms.
Tunisia completes barrier along Libya border.
South Africa's Desmond Tutu defends reconciliation process.
EUROPE
Over 68,000 migrants entered Europe in January as Syria war intensifies.
'22 migrants' drown off Turkish coast.
Hollande, Merkel stress migrant crisis needs EU solution.
Netherlands launches probe into civilian deaths during Dutch airstrikes in Iraq.
Chechen leader posts threatening messages online.
Russia says arrests seven Islamic State militants over attack plot.
Top bankers urge closer ties to solve euro's problems.
AMERICAS
Manning's Super Bowl dream comes true! Quarterback, 39, finally wins another championship in fairy tale Broncos victory over Cam Newton's Panthers - but Peyton won't say if he is retiring.
North Korea's new satellite flew over Super Bowl site.
Exclusive: U.S. athletes should consider not attending Olympics if fear Zika - officials.
Haiti's mood grim as president leaves with no replacement, Carnival delayed. Haiti's president leaves office to make way for interim government.
Venezuela shopping centres halve opening times as crisis bites.
Argentina makes offer to foreign creditors.
Decrying graft, Pope to tour poor, violent corners of Mexico.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
ISIS forced to cut fighters' pay 50 percent because of airstrikes, says Glaser.
Second member of ISIS execution cell identified as Briton: report.
Spain breaks up 'IS jihadist cell'.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
European stocks plunge as Lunar New Year offers no cheer.
Google pushes further into virtual reality with new headset.
Crude oil slips as Saudi, Venezuela meeting yields little.
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