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U.S. envoy says anti-PKK commitment shared by U.S., Iraq and Turkey.

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| September 27, 2006 | COPYRIGHT 2003 Financial Times Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

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Byline: GEORGE GEDDA

Retired Gen. Joseph W. Ralston, U.S. special envoy for countering the Kurdish Workers Party or PKK, said Wednesday he believes the United States, Iraq and Turkey share a commitment to work toward elimination of PKK rebels in Iraqi territory.

At a news conference, Ralston rejected suggestions in the Turkish press that part of his duties will include working as a "coordinator" the PKK.

Such suggestions are the "furthest thing from the truth," he said.

Ralston's recent appointment as special envoy suggests the U.s. governent is giving higher priority to Turkish concerns about the PKK…

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