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US Didn't Protest Turkish Incursion Into Iraq

White House told far in advance of ground assault

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Feb 26, 2008 10:26 AM CST

(Newser) – As fierce fighting continues in northern Iraq, American officials have confirmed they were aware that Turkey planned to strike at Kurdish guerrillas inside the border—and didn't raise objections, the Wall Street Journal reports. The US did, however, urge Turkey to limit the length and... Read full story »

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