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Oct 2019
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Turkish forces capture Syrian border tow...

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Turkish forces say they’ve captured key Syrian border town. Kevin McAleenan resigns as acting US homeland security secretary. Tokyo area shuts down as powerful typhoon lashes Japan.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your favourite podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Follow us ... Show More
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