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Foreigners exit northeastern Syria fearing government reach
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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
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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
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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…
Kurds announce deal with Damascus as Turkey pushes deep into Syria
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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…
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