Turkish forces killed seven Kurdish rebels and arrested a Kurdish suspect in a deadly bombing at a seaside resort last year, but also lost two soldiers to a land mine blast, officials said Saturday. The worst clashes between Turkish security forces and Kurdish protesters in decades have left 16 civilians dead in rioting and attacks in the past week. The funerals of 14 Kurdish guerrillas killed by Turkish troops two weeks ago had sparked the fighting, and much of the country remains on edge as militants have vowed revenge. Funerals for the guerrillas frequently turn into rallies against the Turkish state. Full Story
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