Turkey vows to oust militants from Afrin Syria
President Erdogan pledged to push out YPG forces from Afrin in northern Syria amid intensified Turkish shelling and looming ground operations with Syrian rebels. Kurdish officials warn against a failed operation as regional tension rises and the United States keeps bases nearby.
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Christ statue blaze hits Peru before pope visit
A large Christ of the Pacific statue in Lima suffered extensive fire damage on Saturday days before Pope Francis arrives. Firefighters fought the blaze as authorities weighed arson vs electrical short circuit from humidity. The statue, donated by Odebrecht in 2011, has become a symbol amid Peru’s corruption scandals and political tensions surrounding the pope’s tour.
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Islamic State offshoot claims 2017 Niger attack on US
An Islamic State offshoot claims responsibility for the October 4 ambush in Niger that killed four U.S. soldiers and four Nigerien troops. The Nouakchott News Agency reported the claim, while U.S. Africa Command continues its inquiry into the incident and the broader U.S. presence in Niger.
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Czech president heads to runoff after first round vote
Czech President Milos Zeman led in the first round with 38.6 percent and will face former Academy of Sciences head Jiri Drahos in two weeks. Drahos had 26.6 percent as nine candidates competed, turnout was 61.9 percent.
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