Syrian Kurds
Foreigners exit northeastern Syria fearing government reach
Middle East
October 16, 2019
Foreigners exit northeastern Syria fearing government reach
SEMELKA, Syria (AP) — It was a sign of the sudden transformation sweeping Kurdish-run northeast Syria: foreign aid workers and…
Syrian Kurds defend key town as Pence, Pompeo sent to press Turkey
Middle East
October 16, 2019
Syrian Kurds defend key town as Pence, Pompeo sent to press Turkey
Kurdish fighters battled to defend a key Syrian border town from Turkish-backed forces in a flare-up of violence Tuesday as…
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…
Kurds announce deal with Damascus as Turkey pushes deep into Syria
Middle East
October 14, 2019
Kurds announce deal with Damascus as Turkey pushes deep into Syria
Syria’s Kurds have announced a groundbreaking deal with Damascus on a Syrian troop deployment near the border with Turkey, as…
Russia calls on Turkey, others to exercise restraint in northeast Syria
Middle East
October 11, 2019
Russia calls on Turkey, others to exercise restraint in northeast Syria
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday called on Turkey and others to show restraint in northeast…
Turkish offensive sparks yet another Syrian exodus
Middle East
October 11, 2019
Turkish offensive sparks yet another Syrian exodus
BEIRUT (AP) — Syrians are fleeing by the tens of thousands yet again, a recurring nightmare of hastily packed bags,…
Civilians flee as Syria Kurds battle Turkish invasion
Middle East
October 11, 2019
Civilians flee as Syria Kurds battle Turkish invasion
Thousands of civilians fled air strikes and shelling as Syria’s Kurds battled to hold off a Turkish invasion on Thursday,…
Pressure mounts to repatriate and try IS foreign fighters
Middle East
October 11, 2019
Pressure mounts to repatriate and try IS foreign fighters
US President Donald Trump’s decision to take custody of dozens of high-value Islamic State militants from the under-siege Kurds avoided…