Kurdish residents of northeastern Syria opposed to the Turkish invasion have thrown rocks at Turkish and Russian vehicles patrolling the area.
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U.S. Envoy in Syria Says Not Enough Was Done to Avert Turkish Attack
In an internal memo, the senior American diplomat in northern Syria criticized the Trump administration for failing to try harder to deter Turkey from invading northern Syria last month.
A Wife of al-Baghdadi Is Captured by Turkey, Erdogan Says
The Turkish president said his forces had detained several family members of the ISIS leader who died in a raid.
Turkey Captures Sister of Islamic State Chief Killed in Raid
The authorities hope al-Baghdadi’s sister may provide a trove of intelligence.
Turkey Sentences, Then Frees, 2 Journalists Jailed in Crackdown
A Turkish court sentenced two journalists, Ahmet Altan and Nazli Ilicak, on charges of aiding a terrorist group. It then released them on the basis of time served.
Turkey Hands Over 18 Captured Syrian Soldiers
The announcement came as Russian and Turkish forces began their first joint patrol along the Syrian border.
Turkey Wants Refugees to Move to a ‘Safe Zone.’ It’s a Tough Sell.
With forces from the Assad regime deploying in their old lands, Syrians are afraid to go back home.
Netflix Expands Into a World Full of Censors
The streaming giant is having to navigate different political and moral landscapes, and calls for government oversight, as it seeks subscribers worldwide.
Hundreds of U.S. Troops Leaving, and Also Arriving in, Syria
Once the comings and goings are done, the number of U.S. forces in Syria is expected to reach about 900 — close to the 1,000 troops on the ground when President Trump ordered the withdrawal.
Erdogan’s Dismissive Retort on Armenian Genocide Shows How Low U.S. Ties Have Sunk
The Turkish leader said the House of Representatives had no moral standing to adjudicate on the murder of 1.5 million Armenians.