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US pullout from Syria leaves a major prize for its foes
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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…
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