Catherine James

The Guardian

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Freelance reporter writing for the Guardian British newspaper

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Turkish President Erdogan warned today that ISIS is about to take over a town on Turkey’s border with Syria.

Turkish President Warns of ISIS on Its Border

Turkish President Erdogan warned today that ISIS is about to take over a town on Turkey’s border with Syria.

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