Turkish tanks roll into Syria, opening new line of attack

China, Turkey pledge to deepen counter-terrorism cooperation


HANGZHOU, China Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan agreed on Saturday to deepen counter-terror cooperation, as the two set aside previous disagreements over China's treatment of a Turkic-speaking Muslim minority.




Philippines probes militant bomb link as Duterte declares 'state of lawlessness'


DAVAO, Philippines Philippines' President Rodrigo Duterte declared on Saturday a nationwide "state of lawlessness" after a bombing police believe was orchestrated by Muslim militants killed 14 people in his home city during his weekend visit there.




Exclusive: Ahead of Suu Kyi visit, Obama weighs Myanmar sanctions relief - sources


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