Turkey States Syrian Peace Initiative Dead After Syrian Troops Fire Across Border -- The Telegraph
Turkey declared a UN-backed initiative to end the crisis in Syria was dead yesterday after Bashar al-Assad's troops opened fire into Turkey and Lebanon.
The unprecedented cross-border battles, which claimed the lives of two Syrian refugees and a Lebanese reporter, came just hours before a ceasefire deadline came into force.
The Turkish government, which has already threatened to take military action to protect its border, summoned Syria's envoy to Ankara to demand an official explanation.
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Nigeria violence spreads after deadly sect attacks.
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Sahara states at odds over Mali rebels.
Mali's president submits resignation following coup.
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Exclusive: Egypt's Islamist candidate says IMF deal unlikely.
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EUROPE
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Britain’s Cameron faces tough road ahead after recent missteps.
Small bomb damages Greek reform ministry.
Saakashvili readying for new war with Russia.
Sarkozy dangles ‘empty chair’ threat over Europe.
Pope Benedict XVI to cut back on foreign trips.
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