Suicide attack on Afghan protesters kills 68
The death toll from a suicide attack on Afghan protesters has soared to 68, officials said yesterday, as violence flares across the country ahead of elections and a key Islamic holy day.

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'Idlib attack will bring a new wave of refugees' - Erdogan
A full-scale Syrian regime attack on Idlib would lead to a flow of refugees to Europe and "serious humanitarian and security risks" to the continent, Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned.

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Air strikes hit outskirts of rebel Idlib
Syrian government and Russian planes have targeted the southern edge of Idlib province with a series of air strikes, activists said.

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Fears of chemical weapons use in Syria as last-gasp ceasefire bid fails
Turkey failed to convince Iran and Russia to agree to a ceasefire in Idlib yesterday, paving the way for a likely assault by the Assad regime on the Syrian province in the coming days.

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Fight for last rebel stronghold in Syria could be the bloodiest yet
Syrian and allied Russian forces are preparing for an assault on the last-remaining rebel stronghold of Idlib.

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Russian jets unleash new barrage on Syria rebels
Russian jets hit the Syrian city of Idlib with a barrage of air strikes yesterday, hours after US President Donald Trump warned such a move would be a "grave mistake".

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