Turkey offensive: Kurds forge alliance with Syrian army
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) militia say they have reached an agreement with the government in Damascus to send Syrian troops to the northern...
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Clash between Turkey and Kurds extends into 2nd day
Heavy fighting is reported in northern Syria on the second day of a Turkish offensive into Kurdish-held areas. Turkey says it has seized a number...
US ‘didn’t’ approve Syria offensive – Pompeo
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has denied his country gave Turkey a “green light” for its offensive in northeast Syria. In an interview with...
Turkey launches operation into northeast Syria
Turkey’s armed forces have finally launched a long-threatened military operation in northeast Syria to remove Kurdish-led fighters from the border area. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan...
Turkish forces set to push into Syria
Turkish troops and their Syrian rebel allies are to advance into Syria “shortly”. A presidential spokesman made the announcement on Wednesday, fuelling fears among world...
Calm in Iraq after week of protests
Iraq has experienced its calmest night since the eruption of anti-government demonstrations more than a week ago. Since October 1, when thousands of Iraqis thronged...
Iraq unrest: Death toll rises even further
At least fifteen more people have died in overnight clashes between Iraq’s security forces and protesters in Baghdad’s Sadr City. Violence in the Sadr City...
Iraq unrest: Death toll nears 50
The death toll from days of violent protests across Iraq has risen to forty-six, with most casualties taking place in the last twenty-four hours. As...
Russia exonerates Iran over attack on Saudi oil
Russian President Vladimir Putin says there is no evidence that Iran was responsible for an attack on Saudi oil facilities last month. Mr. Putin told...
Detained British tanker leaves Iran after 10 weeks
The British-flagged Stena Impero tanker has sailed out of Iranian waters ten weeks after it was detained by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards. The ship was arrested...