Tensions ramp up between Turkey & US
Turkish President Recep Erdogan says a military operation against Kurdish forces in Syria will continue despite a possible confrontation with the United States. source
Vladimir Putin: Syria air strikes were an “act of aggression” – BBC News
The launch of air strikes on Syria will negatively impact peace talks, a spokeswoman for Russia’s foreign ministry has said, according to the state-run RIA news … source
Russian military: Syria completely liberated from ISIS terrorists
The Russian military has announced that Syria has been completely liberated from Islamic State terrorists. With Russia saying ISIL has been essentially driven … source
Turkey takes control of Afrin in Syria
The north western Syrian city of Afrin is now in control of the Turkish and Free Syrian Army forces after Kurdish YPG forces pulled out… READ MORE … source
Turkey fires barrage of missiles on Kurdish-held targets in Syria
Turkish rockets are seen being fired from Hatay Province in the south of Turkey on Sunday, as day two of the ‘Olive Branch’ operation against Kurdish-held … source
Alleged chemical attack in Syria’s Douma was staged – Russian envoy to UN
UN Security Council held an emergency meeting on security in the Middle East, in the wake of reports of an alleged chemical attack in the Syrian city of Douma. source
Syrian women ‘sexually exploited’ by aid workers – BBC News
The BBC has learned that women are being sexually exploited by local men delivering aid on behalf of the United Nations and international charities inside … source
Trump’s u-turn: US and Turkey agree to jointly fight against ISIS & Kurdish PKK
Donald Trump and his Turkish counterpart Recep Erdogan have agreed on a joint fight against ISIL and Kurdish separatist fighters in Turkey. Earlier in a … source
Refugee village in Turkey | DW News
Zafer Ertem wants to help Syrian refugees in Turkey – despite resistance from the authorities. Zafer Ertem is hugely disappointed with the international … source
Turkey ‘shoot down warplane on Syria border’ – BBC News
Turkish warplanes have reportedly shot down an unidentified military aircraft on the border with Syria. Turkish military officials said Turkish F-16s shot down the … source