Turkish operation in Iraq continues
Published: 08 June, 2007, 23:15
Turkey is continuing its military incursion into Iraq to shell suspected separatist rebels. It claims it is targeting Turkish Kurds, however the action has raised concerns that the conflict may escalate to include Iraq's Kurdish population.
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has warned Turkey it risks expanding regional tensions with any “robust” move of troops into Iraq.Turkey's leaders are debating whether to stage a major incursion to pursue separatist rebels who cross over from bases in Iraq to attack Turkish targets.
08.06.2007, 21:59
G8 leaders positive about outcome of the summitAs the G8 summit in Germany comes to its end the participants have been summing up the results achieved. The major topics discussed included climate change, allocation of aid to Africa and anti-missile defence elements in Europe. |
08.06.2007, 23:19
Atlantis heads towards ISSThe U.S. space shuttle Atlantis has blasted off from its launch pad in Florida, bound for the International Space Station. It's carrying seven astronauts, who will spend 11 days at the station. |
