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US pullout from Syria leaves a major prize for its foes
Middle East
October 15, 2019
US pullout from Syria leaves a major prize for its foes
The US decision to withdraw from northeastern Syria after paving the way for a Turkish invasion has placed the oil-rich…
UN urges Turkey to investigate executions in Syria
Middle East
October 15, 2019
UN urges Turkey to investigate executions in Syria
GENEVA (Reuters) – Turkey could be deemed responsible for summary executions by an affiliated armed group of captured Kurdish fighters…
Turkey says Kurdish forces emptied Islamic State prison in northeast Syria
Middle East
October 15, 2019
Turkey says Kurdish forces emptied Islamic State prison in northeast Syria
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said on Monday Syrian Kurdish YPG fighters had emptied a jail holding…
Syria Kurds defend key town as Turkey ignores US
Middle East
October 15, 2019
Syria Kurds defend key town as Turkey ignores US
Kurdish forces held out in a key border town Tuesday seven days into a deadly Turkish invasion of northeastern Syria…
US slaps sanctions on Turkey as Syrian regime returns to north
Middle East
October 15, 2019
US slaps sanctions on Turkey as Syrian regime returns to north
The United States slapped sanctions on Turkey Monday as it demanded an end to the deadly incursion against Syrian Kurdish…
EU looks to stop arm sales to Turkey: the latest
Middle East
October 14, 2019
EU looks to stop arm sales to Turkey: the latest
BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on Turkey’s invasion of northern Syria (all times local): 3:00 p.m. The European Union has…
As options narrow on Syria, Trump prepares to drop sanctions hammer on Turkey
Middle East
October 14, 2019
As options narrow on Syria, Trump prepares to drop sanctions hammer on Turkey
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s administration is set to impose economic sanctions on Ankara, potentially as early as this…
Erdogan says Turkish-led offensive to extend further along Syrian border
Middle East
October 13, 2019
Erdogan says Turkish-led offensive to extend further along Syrian border
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey’s incursion into Syria will stretch from Kobani in the west to Hasaka in the east, going…
IS supporters escape as Turkish troops near key Syrian town
Middle East
October 13, 2019
IS supporters escape as Turkish troops near key Syrian town
AKCAKALE, Turkey (AP) — Turkish forces approached a key Kurdish-held town in northern Syria on Sunday, setting off clashes that…
Arab League condemns Turkish incursion to Syria
Middle East
October 13, 2019
Arab League condemns Turkish incursion to Syria
The Arab League’s foreign ministries on Saturday condemned the Turkish incursion to Syria, viewing it as a violation of the UN’s decisions…