Turkish troops 'pursue Kurdish rebels into Iraq'

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Turkish troops 'pursue Kurdish rebels into Iraq'

Source: BBC

Turkish troops in pursuit of Kurdish rebels have crossed into northern Iraq and killed four militants, Turkish officials say.

The military said air strikes were also launched against rebel positions deeper inside Iraqi territory.

The offensive took place after rebels made an unsuccessful attack on border guards, Turkish officials said.

Turkey has been fighting insurgents of the Kurdish Workers Party (PKK) for more than a quarter of a century.

Read more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/europe/10334276.stm

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