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Washington's Syrian headache: Keeping Turkey and Kurds apart - CNN Wed, 31 Aug 2016 08:23:15 GMT

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Washington's Syrian headache: Keeping Turkey and Kurds apart CNN Gaziantep, Turkey (CNN) Sometimes when a complex mess suffers an added complication, it can in fact make matters simpler -- such is the case in northern Syria now. For months, US support for the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a predominantly Syrian ... Syria war: Turkey hits out at US over Kurds commentsBBC News Turkey just got its way. Again.Macleans.ca Turkey rejects truce with Kurds, lashes out at US over 'unacceptable' commentsRT Wall Street Journal -ABC News -Aljazeera.com all 1,545 news articles »

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Turkey interior minister resigns - Deutsche Welle Wed, 31 Aug 2016 19:33:09 GMT

Deutsche Welle

Turkey interior minister resigns Deutsche Welle In Turkey, the interior minister's portfolio includes high profile responsibilities such as stopping the flow of foreigners crossing the southeastern border to join "Islamic State" (IS) jihadists in Syria. Just hours before resigning, Ala announced ... Turkey arrests 865 this year in Islamic State crackdown: ministerReuters Turkey arrests 865 in DAESH crackdown this yearTRT World Turkey's New Interior Minister Blamed the US for the CoupteleSUR English all 21 news articles »

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American Journalist Lindsey Snell Detained in Turkey for 'Violating a Military Zone' - NBCNews.com Thu, 01 Sep 2016 00:12:00 GMT

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American Journalist Lindsey Snell Detained in Turkey for 'Violating a Military Zone' NBCNews.com A U.S. citizen and freelance journalist, Lindsey Snell, has been detained by Turkish authorities since August 7th, the State Department confirmed today. Snell was detained after crossing the border from Syria into Turkey and has now been charged with ... American reporter held captive in Syria now arrested in TurkeyNew York Daily News US journalist Lindsey Snell detained in TurkeyBBC News US journalist arrested in Turkey after fleeing SyriaMiddle East Eye PJ Media -RT all 6 news articles »

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Turkey's Coup: Winners & Losers - Foreign Policy In Focus Wed, 31 Aug 2016 21:46:31 GMT

Foreign Policy In Focus

Turkey's Coup: Winners & Losers Foreign Policy In Focus The most obvious winner to emerge from the abortive military putsch is Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his campaign to transform Turkey from a parliamentary democracy to a powerful, centralized executive, with himself in charge. The most ... Russia–Iran-Turkey Axis: Common Interests and a Message to the WestSputnik International Assad regime, Turkey agree on fighting Kurds in SyriaARA News all 159 news articles »

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Moscow urges Turkey to avoid strikes on opposition - africanews Wed, 31 Aug 2016 18:33:24 GMT

africanews

Moscow urges Turkey to avoid strikes on opposition africanews Moscow has urged Turkey to avoid strikes on opposition and ethnic groups, including Syrian Kurds, who are fighting ISIS. That echoes the view of the US, Turkey's NATO ally. “We don't believe tactical operations between members of the SDF and Turkish ... US Must Work to Rebuild Ties With TurkeyWall Street Journal How Russia fits into Turkey's strategy for SyriaRussia Direct World Cup hosts Russia held 0-0 in Turkey friendlyThe Indian Express EUobserver -Middle East Monitor -Trend News Agency all 110 news articles »

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Turkey accuses Germany of 'cultural racism' over comments about country joining EU - The Independent Wed, 31 Aug 2016 09:39:12 GMT

The Independent

Turkey accuses Germany of 'cultural racism' over comments about country joining EU The Independent A Turkish minister has said comments by Germany's European commissioner in which he said Turkey would probably not join the EU while Recep Tayyip Erdogan was president showed "cultural racism". Turkish European Union Affairs Minister Omer Celik ... Top European Union bureaucrat DEFENDS Erdogan's actions following failed Turkey coupExpress.co.uk Europe should have sent top officials to Turkey after coup: officialBusiness Insider Turkey accuses Germany of 'cultural racism' after EU commissioner 'dismisses accession chances' while President ...Mirror.co.uk RT -Wall Street Journal -EUobserver all 85 news articles »

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Russia-Turkey Relations: Rapprochement on Russian Terms - DefenseNews.com Wed, 31 Aug 2016 20:10:01 GMT

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Russia-Turkey Relations: Rapprochement on Russian Terms DefenseNews.com Barely seven months after a Turkish Air Force pilot shot down a Russian Su-24 fighter jet, relations between Russia and Turkey began to thaw. In late June 2016, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan dramatically backed down from his former obstinate ... Why the West Shouldn't Overreact to Turkey and Russia's ResetWorld Politics Review With eyes on the ball, it's been a Putin kind of year in Mideast: Nahlah AyedCBC.ca all 78 news articles »

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Balkans tighten borders as Turkey waits for EU to meet terms - Irish Times Wed, 31 Aug 2016 15:48:36 GMT

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Balkans tighten borders as Turkey waits for EU to meet terms Irish Times The EU and Turkey agreed a controversial deal to cut refugee numbers crossing the Mediterranean Sea in March, and Balkan states also officially closed their borders to migrants. The result has been a sharp reduction in the number of refugees and ... Turkey pledges loyalty to EU and NatoEUobserver all 64 news articles »

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Turkey: Ex-police chief, others detained in coup probe - Aljazeera.com Tue, 30 Aug 2016 18:03:05 GMT

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Turkey: Ex-police chief, others detained in coup probe Aljazeera.com Turkey has detained a former police chief, several governors and nine journalists, according to state media, the latest in a string of detentions since a failed attempt to topple the government last month. The Istanbul chief public prosecutor's office ... Turkey rounds up journalists, governors in post-coup crackdownDeutsche Welle all 48 news articles »

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Galaxy's Nigel de Jong completes transfer to Turkey's Galatasaray ... - Los Angeles Times Wed, 31 Aug 2016 17:30:36 GMT

Los Angeles Times

Galaxy's Nigel de Jong completes transfer to Turkey's Galatasaray ... Los Angeles Times Turkish super club Galatasaray has signed Nigel de Jong to a two-year deal, ending the Dutch midfielder's brief stay with the Galaxy after just 18 games. and more »