PKK leader: Turkey is protecting IS by attacking Kurds – BBC News
In the battle against the so-called Islamic State, it’s Kurdish fighters who have been responsible for the most significant victories. Among their ranks, many … source
Turkish-led forces in control of Syria’s Afrin city: AFP
Turkish-backed Syrian fighters celebrate in the streets of Afrin on Sunday. Turkish forces and their Syrian allies were in control of the Kurdish-majority city of Afrin … source
Turkey’s opposition names Muharrem Ince as presidential candidate
Turkish presidential candidate Muharrem Ince attends a rally for Turkey’s main opposition party, the Republican People’s Party (CHP). He will represent the party … source
Turkey: Istanbul flooded by heavy rain
Heavy rain causes flooding in Istanbul. IMAGES. source
In Syria’s Afrin, locals mobilise defence against Turkey
Ammunition belts slung over their shoulders, voices cracking from the chanting, dozens of young Syrian Kurds amassed in Afrin’s town square to enlist in the … source
Turkey Starting Confrontation with Syrian Forces
Turkey breaks agreement moves into area near Latkia Syrian forces fight back to hold their territory. Turkey is a greater threat to Israel than Iran so why doesn’t … source
Uber’s ‘business is finished’ in Turkey, Erdogan says
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan has said ride hailing app Uber is finished in Turkey, following pressure from Istanbul taxi drivers who said it was providing an illegal…
Senators seek sanctions until Turkey frees Pastor Brunson
American Andrew Brunson faces charges that he is linked to a group accused of orchestrating a failed 2016 military coup; Democratic Sen. Jeane Shaheen and … source
Plane Dangles Off Cliff After Skidding Off Runway In Turkey | NBC Nightly News
A plane with 168 people on board skidded off a runway in northern Turkey and dangled off a cliff with its nose just a few feet from the Black Sea.…
The battle for control in south east Turkey – BBC News
The European Union has called for an immediate ceasefire in southeast Turkey, where violence has soared between the military and PKK Kurdish insurgents. source