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19 October 2011 Last updated at 12:35 ET

Turkey pursues rebels into IraqFile pic of Turkish soldier

Turkish troops are pursuing Kurdish rebels into northern Iraq after overnight rebel attacks in which at least 24 Turkish soldiers died.


A protester throws a petrol bomb at police during a rally on the first day of a 48-hour general strike in Athens October 19Greek clashes amid general strike

Greek protesters angry at the government's austerity policies clash with police, as a 48-hour general strike paralyses the country.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy and Carla Bruni in Paris (Sept 2011)Crowds await Bruni-Sarkozy birth

Crowds gather at the Paris clinic where Carla Bruni, wife of French President Nicolas Sarkozy, is due to give birth.

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Gavin Hewitt Article written by Gavin Hewitt Gavin Hewitt Europe editor

Athens erupts over austerity cuts

The BBC Europe editor Gavin Hewitt sees the Greek capital, Athens, erupt with mass protests and violence over further austerity measures planned by the government.

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