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Turkish forces keep shelling northern Syria

Monday, 15 February 2016 10:35 PM [ Last Update: Monday, 15 February 2016 10:35 PM ]

Tanks of the Turkish army shoot in the direction of Syria, near the Syrian border some kilometres from the Oncupinar crossing gate in Kilis, south central Turkey, on February 15, 2016. ©AFP

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