Turkey launches operation in Idlib amid de escalation hopes
Turkish President announces a serious Idlib operation with Turkish backed Syrian opposition forces to crush al Qaida linked fighters. The move follows Astana talks with Iran and Russia and aims to establish security, with Russian air support and Turkish observation posts planned.
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Thousands demand dialogue as Spain and Catalonia push talks
Thousands gathered in Madrid and Barcelona calling for Spanish and Catalan leaders to negotiate amid Catalonia's secession drive. Protests urged dialogue, unity, and restraint after a contested referendum, while Puigdemont pressed for independence and banks and energy firms moved headquarters out of Catalonia.
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Rosary to the Borders draws Poles to border for prayers
Poles from 22 dioceses joined about 320 churches across Poland and at 4,000 locations for a nationwide Rosary to the Borders event. Organizers linked Fatima centenary and Lepanto battle themes to pray for Poland and Europe amid fears of Islam, drawing mixed reactions including support from Prime Minister Beata Szydlo and concerns from a xenophobia expert.
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Merkel pursues coalition with FDP and Greens in post election push
In Dresden Chancellor Angela Merkel outlined a plan to form a four year term government with the Free Democrats and Greens while tensions rise with the CSU over migration. The CDU CSU bloc faced a defeat with 32.9 percent and the AfD rose to 12.6 percent as Merkel pledged a party convention vote on any coalition contract.
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