Kurdish fighters in northern Syria partnered with the United States to fight the Islamic State, but may find themselves facing Turkey’s military alone.
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A Look at Who Is Affected by Trump’s Shift in Syria
Kurdish fighters in northern Syria partnered with the United States to fight the Islamic State, but may find themselves facing Turkey’s military alone.
Opium-Smuggling Taliban Leader’s Release From Prison Raises Questions
Among the 11 Taliban prisoners freed, in what some reported was a swap for Indian hostages, was a U.S.-designated terrorist figure who had been caught with a haul of opium.
North Korea Rules Out Quick Resumption of ‘Sickening’ Talks with U.S.
The North said that it would not meet with American negotiators again until after Washington took a step toward “complete and irreversible withdrawal of hostile policy.”
Meet the Ukrainian Ex-Prosecutor Behind the Impeachment Furor
President Trump’s allies sought help from a prosecutor with no formal legal training and a long history of wielding the law in personal battles.
China Loves News About Trump’s Controversies. Not This Time.
Since President Trump called for China to investigate the Bidens, Chinese media and officials have been notably muted. They have reason for caution, said experts.
Saudi Arabia and Iran Make Quiet Openings to Head Off War
Weeks after the Middle East seemed on the verge of war, Saudi Arabia and Iran are seeking ways to ease tensions. A warming relationship could have far-reaching consequences.
Owner of Firm Tied to Hunter Biden Will Be Subject of Ukraine Prosecutor’s Review
The development came amid an impeachment inquiry against President Trump linked to a request that Ukraine investigate the former vice president and his son.
What Was Gordon Sondland’s Mission to Ukraine for Trump All About?
The U.S. ambassador to the European Union says he was given a ‘‘special assignment’’ to handle Ukraine relations, a role now under scrutiny.
How a Fringe Theory About CrowdStrike Took Root in the White House
A false, convoluted tale about Ukraine and a Democratic conspiracy to undermine the 2016 election has formed the background of President Trump’s impeachment inquiry.