The Takeaway: Irreconcilable differences between NATO allies? Turkey targets US-backed Kurds in Syria

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CEYLANPINAR, TURKEY - OCTOBER 18: A Turkish army tank moves towards the Syrian border on October 18, 2019 in Ceylanpinar, Turkey. Turkish forces appeared to continue shelling targets in Northern Syria despite yesterday's announcement, by U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, that Turkey had agreed to a ceasefire in its assault on Kurdish-held towns near its border. (Photo by Burak Kara/Getty Images)
A Turkish army tank moves towards the Syrian border on October 18, 2019 in Ceylanpinar, Turkey - Burak Kara/Getty Images
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