NEWS FLASH
Turkish Parliament Authorizes Military Action In Syria | Turkey’s parliament authorized cross-border military action into Syria “as Turkey began its second day of shelling targets within Syria in response to a mortar attack that killed five civilians.” The measure passed 320-129 and gives the Turkish government authority for one year to send troops into Syria to carry out strikes on Syrian government targets. NATO has held an urgent meeting to support Turkey, demanding “the immediate cessation of such aggressive acts against an ally.” Turkish daily Today’s Zaman has text of the measure.
Update
The AP reports: “Turkey says Syria admits shelling Turkish village, apologizes for civilian deaths.”
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