The regime has gradually cornered rebels, extremist fighters and civilians alike in Idlib Province.
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Risk to Turkey’s Economy Deepens With New Istanbul Election
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government is spending billions to prop up the currency amid new economic turmoil. The question is how long it can last.
Star in N.B.A., Nonperson on Turkish TV: Enes Kanter Game Pulled
Kanter’s team, the Portland Trail Blazers, played a conference final on Wednesday, but Turkish fans had a hard time finding it.
They Were ‘Comrades in Arms’ Against ISIS. Now the U.S. Is Eyeing the Exit.
The commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces hopes U.S. forces will stay in Syria. But if they don’t, he is prepared to defend his militia’s hard-fought gains.
Cars, Contracts and Debt: What Istanbul’s Mayor Found in 17 Days
Before President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey forced a do-over of the Istanbul election, the opposition leader Ekrem Imamoglu found evidence of wasteful spending by Mr. Erdogan’s allies, he said.
Turkey, U.N. Report, Royal Baby: Your Tuesday Briefing
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Turkey Orders New Election for Istanbul Mayor, in Setback for Opposition
The electoral authorities’ decision annuls a devastating defeat for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his party, and raises the prospect of social unrest.
‘We Knew What Was Coming’: Sri Lanka Sees ISIS’ Hand in Attacks
After years of warnings, the travel patterns of several suspects and the design of their bombs suggest a larger Islamic State role in the Easter attacks.
Erdogan’s Party Is Deeply Divided by Push to Redo Istanbul Election
Supporters and opponents alike warn that an annulment and new election has steep risks that could only compound the political fallout for the president.
6 Employees of Turkish Newspaper Return to Jail in Terrorism Case
Journalists and other employees of Cumhuriyet were convicted of aiding terrorism last year in a case seen as having grave implications for press freedom.