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Today, the clock ran out on the ceasefire between Turkey and Kurdish-led forces in Syria.

We'll connect the dots on how the power dynamics in the region are starting to shift.

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The most complicated story today is about that ceasefire between Turkey and Kurdish-led

fighters in northern Syria.

Last week, Turkey agreed to temporarily pause for five days, its attacks against the

Kurds.

So some reports said that fighting continued over the weekend.

One humanitarian group says at least 21 civilians were killed during that time.

So not much of a ceasefire.

But now, those five days are up.

Kurdish fighters say, we're out.

But Turkey is looking for more.

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