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| Iraq to ban Kurd rebel operations | Iraq to ban Kurd rebel operations |
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| Iraq says it will close the offices of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) rebel group and will "not allow it to operate on Iraqi soil". | Iraq says it will close the offices of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) rebel group and will "not allow it to operate on Iraqi soil". |
| Prime Minister Nouri Maliki said he would also "work on limiting its terrorist activities which are threatening Iraq and Turkey". | Prime Minister Nouri Maliki said he would also "work on limiting its terrorist activities which are threatening Iraq and Turkey". |
| The PKK has been blamed for a number of recent deadly raids inside Turkey. | The PKK has been blamed for a number of recent deadly raids inside Turkey. |
| Turkey has come under intense public pressure to use force after its parliament approved cross-border raids. | Turkey has come under intense public pressure to use force after its parliament approved cross-border raids. |
| Meanwhile in London, visiting Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Ankara was considering sanctions on Iraq over incursions by the PKK. | Meanwhile in London, visiting Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Ankara was considering sanctions on Iraq over incursions by the PKK. |
| 'No ceasefire' | 'No ceasefire' |
| Mr Maliki said in Baghdad after meeting visiting Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan: "The PKK is a bad terrorist organisation and we have taken a decision to close its offices and not allow them to work on Iraqi soil." | Mr Maliki said in Baghdad after meeting visiting Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan: "The PKK is a bad terrorist organisation and we have taken a decision to close its offices and not allow them to work on Iraqi soil." |
| We may impose some sanctions with respect to some goods we export to Iraq Recep Tayyip Erdogan,Turkish PM Iraqi Kurds apprehensive US military chief's fears | We may impose some sanctions with respect to some goods we export to Iraq Recep Tayyip Erdogan,Turkish PM Iraqi Kurds apprehensive US military chief's fears |
| Mr Babacan earlier said Turkey would put the emphasis on a diplomatic solution. | Mr Babacan earlier said Turkey would put the emphasis on a diplomatic solution. |
| "Politics, dialogue, diplomacy, culture and economy are the measures to deal with this crisis," he said. | "Politics, dialogue, diplomacy, culture and economy are the measures to deal with this crisis," he said. |
| Mr Babacan rejected any ceasefire with the PKK, saying this was not possible with a "terrorist organisation". | Mr Babacan rejected any ceasefire with the PKK, saying this was not possible with a "terrorist organisation". |
| In the past week, Turkey has been building up its military presence on the border with Iraq and, on the other side, PKK rebels have stepped up their attacks against Turkish troops. | In the past week, Turkey has been building up its military presence on the border with Iraq and, on the other side, PKK rebels have stepped up their attacks against Turkish troops. |
| I don't think Turkey wants to get involved militarily in Iraq. It wouldn't benefit either country Jose AlemanOxford, UK href="http://newsforums.bbc.co.uk/nol/thread.jspa?forumID=3691&edition=1">Send us your comments In pictures: Soldiers buried | |
| There are thought to be about 3,000 PKK rebels based in Iraq. | There are thought to be about 3,000 PKK rebels based in Iraq. |
| The rebels claim to have captured several troops following an attack on Sunday that left 12 soldiers dead. The Turkish military says eight soldiers are missing. | The rebels claim to have captured several troops following an attack on Sunday that left 12 soldiers dead. The Turkish military says eight soldiers are missing. |
| Tens of thousands of Turks protested across the country on Tuesday during the funerals of the troops who were killed. | Tens of thousands of Turks protested across the country on Tuesday during the funerals of the troops who were killed. |
| About 10,000 people attended the funeral of Vedat Kutluca in Keskin, 100km (62 miles) east of Ankara. | About 10,000 people attended the funeral of Vedat Kutluca in Keskin, 100km (62 miles) east of Ankara. |
| The Anatolia news agency said 50,000 marched in the western city of Aydin. | The Anatolia news agency said 50,000 marched in the western city of Aydin. |
| In London, Mr Erdogan said: "We may impose some sanctions with respect to some goods we export to Iraq." | In London, Mr Erdogan said: "We may impose some sanctions with respect to some goods we export to Iraq." |
| He did not specify what might be embargoed but mentioned Turkey had been helping Iraq with water, fuel and food. | He did not specify what might be embargoed but mentioned Turkey had been helping Iraq with water, fuel and food. |
| THE PKK Formed in late 1970sLaunched armed struggle in 1984Dropped independence demands in 1990sWants greater autonomy for Turkey's KurdsLeader Abdullah Ocalan arrested in 1999Ended five-year ceasefire in 2004 Profile: The PKK Turkey under pressure Turkey press warns over PKK | THE PKK Formed in late 1970sLaunched armed struggle in 1984Dropped independence demands in 1990sWants greater autonomy for Turkey's KurdsLeader Abdullah Ocalan arrested in 1999Ended five-year ceasefire in 2004 Profile: The PKK Turkey under pressure Turkey press warns over PKK |
| "I believe the countries who believe in fighting jointly against terrorism will understand this response, if we choose to display it, because terrorism is a scourge for mankind." | "I believe the countries who believe in fighting jointly against terrorism will understand this response, if we choose to display it, because terrorism is a scourge for mankind." |
| At a news conference with UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Mr Erdogan said Turkey had no territorial designs on Iraq. | At a news conference with UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Mr Erdogan said Turkey had no territorial designs on Iraq. |
| But he added that the Turkish military could use force against the PKK "at any time" if Baghdad failed to act. | But he added that the Turkish military could use force against the PKK "at any time" if Baghdad failed to act. |