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The World Tonight: Turkey steps up attacks on Kurdish forces in Syria

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22/01/2018

Turkey steps up attacks on Kurdish forces in Syria

BBC Radio 4 - The World Tonight, Turkey steps up attacks on Kurdish forces in Syria

Can Nato do anything about the confrontation between two of its members?

In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. Can Nato do anything about the confrontation between two of its members?

Turkish troops have stepped up their attacks on US backed Kurdish separatists in northern Syria. We ask if NATO can prevent a confrontation between two of its members.
The US Senate agrees to a temporary end to the government shutdown. We hear from a Democratic congressman.
Henry Bolton makes it clear he plans to stay on as leader of UKIP. Twelve senior members of the party have resigned -- we talk to one of them.
And... the last secrets of the Dead Sea scrolls are revealed.

(Photo: Turkish tanks preparing to cross the Syrian border Credit: EPA).

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