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World Service,10 Oct 2019,23 mins

Heavy fighting has been reported in northern Syria as Turkey continues a major offensive

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Heavy fighting has been reported in northern Syria, as Turkey continues a major ground and air offensive against Kurdish forces. There's been widespread international condemnation of Turkey's action; 30 years on from the end of the cold war Russia's neighbours are again starting to feel uncomfortable; and a possible breakthrough in science which could enable people with paralysis to feel the sensation of touch again.

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