News and commentary: August 30

Downing Reports: Brian M Downing and the world at war

Discontent emerging in Turkey over war with Kurds

Turkey has lost sixty troops since the conflict with Turkish Kurds erupted into warfare last month. Discontent is growing among the population. Interesting that the Kurds are refraining from targeting civilians, as they have in the past. Civilian casualties would likely increase support for the war on the Kurds.