Turkish jets and artillery strike near Syria's Ras al-Ain, witnesses report that Turkish howitzers are shelling near the Syrian town of Tel Abyad. US President Trump hopes US can "mediate."

Olga Tokarczuk awarded 2018 prize after delay caused by scandal. Her 2015 novel "The Book of Jacob" deals with Poland's relations with its Jewish minority and neighboring Ukraine.

Turkish forces pound Kurdish militia in Syria, killing dozens and forcing tens of thousands to flee.

The agency, whose heads are alleged to be involved in a range of corrupt practices and abuses, has an interest in applying refugee status in perpetuity to an ever-expanding population: To justify its bloated bureaucracy and budget.

Spokesman for US Navy 5th Fleet says US "aware of reports" • Iran blames Saudi Arabia, and Saudi officials are not commenting • News agency affiliated with Revolutionary Guards reports all crew members safe.