Putin and Erdogan, who have backed opposite sides in the country’s dragging conflict, have presented themselves as a potential solution.
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Libya Rebels Capture Key Coastal City in Threat to U.N.-Backed Government
The fall of Surt comes as foreign powers intensify their involvement in the conflict, escalating the battle for control of the country.
Carlos Ghosn’s Escape Preparations Spanned the Globe
The former auto magnate boarded a bullet train for the first leg of his escape to Lebanon, which officials in Tokyo are still investigating.
Turkey Questions Pilots About Carlos Ghosn’s Escape From Japan
Mr. Ghosn, the former Nissan and Renault chief, fled Japan to avoid trial and arrived in Lebanon this week.
Erdogan Prepares a New Military Intervention, This Time in Libya
As his standing flags at home, Turkey’s president has pursued an assertive foreign policy to stoke nationalism and rally supporters.
France Won’t Extradite Carlos Ghosn if He Goes There, Official Says
Mr. Ghosn, the former Nissan and Renault chief, fled Japan to avoid trial and arrived in Lebanon this week.
Congress Wants to Force Trump’s Hand on Human Rights in China and Beyond
Lawmakers aim to pass veto-proof legislation in 2020 that would punish China over its treatment of ethnic Uighur Muslims.
Turkey’s Ban on Wikipedia Is Unconstitutional, Court Says
The country blocked the site in 2017 after Wikipedia refused to remove pages that the government found offensive, including references to its relationship with terrorists and Syrian militants.
Syrian Offensive Sends Tens of Thousands Fleeing
Trapped between a fierce assault and a closed Turkish border, desperate civilians are huddling in makeshift settlements, bewildered as they seek safety.
They Built a Homeland Far From China’s Grip. Now They’re Afraid.
China’s repressed Uighurs have long found sanctuary in Turkey. But as the country strengthens ties with China, the Uighurs feel their safe haven shrinking.