Islamic State (IS)
Turkey says ground forces are advancing in northern Syria
Middle East
October 10, 2019
Turkey says ground forces are advancing in northern Syria
CEYLANPINAR, Turkey (AP) — Turkish ground forces pressed their advance against Kurdish fighters in northern Syria on Thursday, Turkey’s Defense…
Trump defends Syria move, doesn’t want US troops in Mideast
Middle East
October 9, 2019
Trump defends Syria move, doesn’t want US troops in Mideast
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump lashed out Wednesday over sharp bipartisan criticism of his decision to pull back U.S.…
A look at who’s who in northeast Syria as war fears rise
Middle East
October 9, 2019
A look at who’s who in northeast Syria as war fears rise
BEIRUT (AP) — President Donald Trump’s announcement that U.S. troops in Syria would step aside to make way for a…
US pullback could boost Islamic State group revival in Syria
Middle East
October 9, 2019
US pullback could boost Islamic State group revival in Syria
BEIRUT (AP) — The American pullback from parts of northeastern Syria could help breathe new life into the Islamic State…
For Kurds, US pull-back feels like being abandoned once more
Middle East
October 8, 2019
For Kurds, US pull-back feels like being abandoned once more
BEIRUT (AP) — For Syria’s Kurds, the United States’ abrupt pull-back from positions in northeast Syria carries a sharp sting,…
Trump gives blessing to Turkish operation in northern Syria
Middle East
October 7, 2019
Trump gives blessing to Turkish operation in northern Syria
Donald Trump on Sunday gave his blessing to a Turkish operation targeting Kurdish militants in northern Syria, saying the United…
Iraq unrest comes at critical moment in region: AP EXPLAINS
Middle East
October 4, 2019
Iraq unrest comes at critical moment in region: AP EXPLAINS
BAGHDAD (AP) — The young men and women coordinated on social media. Fed up with an Iraqi political elite they…
Explosion hits riot police bus in southern Turkey; 5 wounded
Middle East
September 25, 2019
Explosion hits riot police bus in southern Turkey; 5 wounded
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s official news agency says a bomb exploded in southern Adana province, wounding five people. The governor’s…
‘Forgotten’ war: Syria conflict a footnote at UN meeting
Middle East
September 25, 2019
‘Forgotten’ war: Syria conflict a footnote at UN meeting
BEIRUT (AP) — As dozens of heads of state convene for the annual U.N. General Assembly in New York this…
In Baghdad walls come down, ushering freedom in
Middle East
June 24, 2019
In Baghdad walls come down, ushering freedom in
Baghdad has been undergoing major changes since the “Islamic State” group was removed from Iraq, and safety returned to the…