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Tens of thousands flee as Turkey steps up assault

International clamour increases for a halt to the attack, but Turkey encircles key Syrian towns.

turkey - BBC News
12:41pm PDT - October 10th, 2019

In wake of Turkish offensive, France calls for urgent meeting of anti-Islamic State coalition

French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian called for an emergency meeting of the coalition created to fight Islamic State to discuss Turkey's offensive against Kurdish militias in northern Syria.

turkey - Reuters
12:14pm PDT - October 10th, 2019

Baby among six killed during Syrian mortar fire on Turkish border towns

Mortar attacks from Kurdish-held northeastern Syria have increased significantly since Turkey launched a military offensive into the area Wednesday.

turkey - Metro
10:43am PDT - October 10th, 2019

Thousands flee, dozens reported killed as Turkey pushes Syria assault

Turkey pounded Kurdish militia in northeast Syria for a second day on Thursday, forcing tens of thousands of people to flee and killing dozens, in a cross-border assault on U.S. allies that has turned the Washington establishment against Donald Trump.

turkey - Reuters
9:42am PDT - October 10th, 2019

Turkey and the Kurds: It’s More Complicated Than You Think

We are grateful for the Kurds’ help, and we should try to help them in return. But no one wants to risk war with Turkey.

turkey - National Review
9:36am PDT - October 10th, 2019

Senate bill would sanction Turkey over Syria Kurd attacks

Trump withdrew US troops from Syria, and Turkey moved in to attack Kurds. Graham and Van Hollen move to sanction Turkey.

turkey - Google News
9:00am PDT - October 10th, 2019

Turkey, Syria military clash: 60,000 displaced

Turkey’s military offensive displaces 60,000 in a day, war monitor warns

turkey - Google News (Australia)
7:03am PDT - October 10th, 2019

Rand Paul on Turkey's assault on Kurds, Trump impeachment inquiry, and "The Case Against Socialism"

Republican Sen. Rand Paul is backing President Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from northern Syria. The Kentucky lawmaker, who ran against Mr. Trump in the 2016 election, has become a supporter of his foreign policy. Paul joins “CBS This Morning” in …

turkey - CBS News
5:39am PDT - October 10th, 2019

Erdogan Threatens To ‘Open the Doors’ to Europe for Refugees if Criticisms Continue

During a Thursday rally, an inflammatory Erdogan defended Turkey’s decision-making and accused other countries of being dishonest in their criticisms.

turkey - National Review
5:32am PDT - October 10th, 2019

Turkey says 109 militants killed in advance into northeast Syria

Turkish forces have killed more than 100 militants in an assault on Kurdish militia in northeast Syria, Turkey's president said on Thursday, as heavy shelling and air strikes against targets in the region continued.

turkey - Reuters
5:27am PDT - October 10th, 2019

Intel Officials Warn of Possible ISIS Resurgence After U.S. Withdrawal

Kurdish organizations are currently holding 12,000 ISIS fighters in prison, and it is unclear what will happen to them after Turkey’s invasion of Syria.

turkey - National Review
5:18am PDT - October 10th, 2019

Turkey’s military assault in Syria leaves more than 100 Kurdish fighters dead, report says

Turkey’s ongoing military assault in Syria has left more than 100 Kurdish forces dead, a report said Thursday morning.

turkey - Fox News
4:38am PDT - October 10th, 2019

ISIS plans prison escape from Kurdish jails after US left area to Turkey - Business Insider

Trump ditching the Kurds, and the Turkish offensive in Syria, is exactly what ISIS was hoping for.

turkey - Business Insider
4:32am PDT - October 10th, 2019

ISIS plans prison escape from Kurdish jails after US left area to Turkey - Business Insider

Trump ditching the Kurds, and the Turkish offensive in Syria, is exactly what ISIS was hoping for.

turkey - Business Insider (UK)
4:32am PDT - October 10th, 2019

Trump defends moving troops in Syria as Turkey's attack on Kurds escalates

At the White House Wednesday, President Trump answered questions about Syria and Turkey, and his decision to pull back U.S. troops. At least a dozen Republican senators have publicly criticized the president's decision. “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Br…

turkey - CBS News
4:31am PDT - October 10th, 2019

Eye Opener: Turkey escalates assault on the Kurds

Advancing Turkish troops escalate their attacks on Kurdish fighters who helped the U.S. battle ISIS. Also, there’s backlash after growing wildfire concerns force sweeping power cuts for hundreds of thousands in northern California. All that and all that matte…

turkey - CBS News
4:28am PDT - October 10th, 2019

Iran launches Turkey border exercise after Erdogan invades Syria

Although Iranian Major General Mousavi said the army’s forces are fully prepared to counter “any possible movement of the enemy,” projecting the exercise as defensive in nature, Iran has frequently used military power in recent months in an aggressive manner.

turkey - The Jerusalem Post
4:25am PDT - October 10th, 2019

Turkey rebuffs Arab, EU criticism as forces advance on northeast Syria targets

Turkey angrily rejected on Thursday international criticism of its attack on a Kurdish militia in Syria, reporting progress by its forces on the second day of an operation that world powers fear could further destabilize a region in turmoil.

turkey - Reuters
4:20am PDT - October 10th, 2019

India slams Turkey for its 'unilateral military offensive' in northeast Syria

India News: India on Thursday said it was "deeply concerned" over the "unilateral military offensive" by Turkey in northeastern Syria and asserted that the action

turkey - Google News (India)
4:08am PDT - October 10th, 2019

Turkey's Syria incursion against Kurds ramps up as Donald Trump suggests any ISIS prisoner escapes are Europe's problem

U.S. military takes custody of 2 militants, but there are about 10,000 more in jails guarded by America's Kurdish allies, who feel "stabbed in the back"

turkey - CBS News
4:01am PDT - October 10th, 2019

Erdogan says 109 militants killed in Turkey's Syria incursion

Turkish forces who launched in incursion into northeast Syria have killed more than 100 militants, Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday.

turkey - Reuters
3:58am PDT - October 10th, 2019

Turkish forces seize targets in northeast Syria offensive

World powers fear Turkey’s action could deepen the conflict, and runs the risk of Islamic State prisoners escaping from camps amid the chaos

turkey - The Globe And Mail
3:48am PDT - October 10th, 2019

As EU candidate, Turkey must align with EU foreign policy: Commission

Turkey must consider that its bid to join the European Union requires it to adhere to EU foreign policy, the bloc's executive Commission said on Thursday, again rejecting Ankara's military operation in northern Syria.

turkey - Reuters
3:44am PDT - October 10th, 2019

Turkey's Erdogan defends Syria incursion after wave of criticism

President Tayyip Erdogan defended Turkey's incursion into Syria on Thursday after a wave of international criticism, saying the military operation would support Syria's territorial integrity by confronting Kurdish control of the country's northeast.

turkey - Reuters
3:42am PDT - October 10th, 2019

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Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:1. TURKISH FORCES PRESS ADVANCE AGAINST KURDSTurkey says its military launched...

turkey - Associated Press
3:41am PDT - October 10th, 2019

RT @Morris_Monye: These men don’t want to die President Erdogan of Turkey refused water from his PPO and only accepted when his son pre…

St. Paul ☄️⛱️ (@pau_LARGE)
4:44pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @geertwilderspvv: President @RTErdogan stop supporting corrupt Arab leaders who, like yourself, cannot spell the words freedom, women ri…

Sinan Arslan (@sinanar98006211)
4:44pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @_B___S: This dog named Boncuk waited by the entrance 6 days for his owner patient Cemal Senturk who was being treated at the Medical Pa…

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4:44pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @_B___S: This dog named Boncuk waited by the entrance 6 days for his owner patient Cemal Senturk who was being treated at the Medical Pa…

(@elsowfiyuh)
4:44pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @_Terimsports: Dear @UEFA There is a club in Turkey that has done match fixing before. Actually you know them very well since 2013. A…

ömerYg (@OmerYgrrr)
4:44pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @Fikirtepeli_83: According to Article 59 of the Constitution of the Republic of Turkey, the decision of the Arbitration Board in 2002 fo…

M1905GS♥️ (@mgurz1963)
4:44pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @extremetemps: The Mediterranean Heat Wave moved Eastward today with up to 46.1C in Greece and 43C in Bulgaria. All time records broken:…

Aline Spriet (@sprieal)
4:44pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @geertwilderspvv: If I would be a Turkish politician: 1. Turkey is not an Arab nation. 2. Turkey must be a secular nation. 3. Arabs in…

myz (@cointaciricom)
4:43pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @MensahEstherOmo: Am Esther Am online vendor Are u worry of going to market #auntieesther I buy foodstuffs, tomatoes, pepper, onions,…

Kelechi (@CFCKelechi)
4:43pm PDT - July 26th, 2023
RT @TheArtOfWar6: Brendan Schaub trying to knock sense into that juice head Turkey https://t.co/nir2ixqnBf

RT @TheArtOfWar6: Brendan Schaub trying to knock sense into that juice head Turkey https://t.co/nir2ixqnBf

Robert Metro (@RobertMetro123)
4:43pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @geertwilderspvv: If I would be a Turkish politician: 1. Turkey is not an Arab nation. 2. Turkey must be a secular nation. 3. Arabs in…

Selin (@snilufert)
4:43pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @_B___S: This dog named Boncuk waited by the entrance 6 days for his owner patient Cemal Senturk who was being treated at the Medical Pa…

THUNDERFUCK (@K_TFuck)
4:43pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @princemjjjaxon: @heallosangeles will be hosting our annual Turkey Giveaway next Saturday (November 23). If you know anyone that needs a…

Alissa Gomonelin (@AGomonelin)
4:43pm PDT - July 26th, 2023
Hmm arrived at hotel in #turkey #kemer https://t.co/CS5Mtbbg64

Hmm arrived at hotel in #turkey #kemer https://t.co/CS5Mtbbg64

James Smith (@therealhostman)
8:15am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @geertwilderspvv: If I would be a Turkish politician: 1. Turkey is not an Arab nation. 2. Turkey must be a secular nation. 3. Arabs in…

İyi niyetli Üçüncü Kişi (@moneeysniper)
8:15am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @geertwilderspvv: If I would be a Turkish politician: 1. Turkey is not an Arab nation. 2. Turkey must be a secular nation. 3. Arabs in…

UG (@urgnns)
8:15am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @geertwilderspvv: If I would be a Turkish politician: 1. Turkey is not an Arab nation. 2. Turkey must be a secular nation. 3. Arabs in…

Ulu Od (@uluod1)
8:15am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @geertwilderspvv: If I would be a Turkish politician: 1. Turkey is not an Arab nation. 2. Turkey must be a secular nation. 3. Arabs in…

Şerefli Adam (@serefliadamm)
8:15am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @geertwilderspvv: If I would be a Turkish politician: 1. Turkey is not an Arab nation. 2. Turkey must be a secular nation. 3. Arabs in…

Eric, It's all about plastic...money!, VdBergh (@VandBerghEric)
8:15am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @jacksonhinklle: BREAKING: Ukraine is using Russian oil refined in Hungary and Turkey to power its Western-supplied tanks. https://t.co/…

Arun K Prasath (@arunkprasath)
8:15am PDT - July 26th, 2023

CHINA: TURKEY DOESN'T SUPPORT NATO IN BOOSTING ROLE IN ASIA

Market Rebellion (@MarketRebels)
8:15am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @SalfordMe2023: Julia Hartley-Brewer says the wild fires in Greece are down to arson. This is Algiers moments ago where temperatures ha…

Suzanne Haigh (@SuzanneHaigh3)
8:15am PDT - July 26th, 2023
RT @ragipsoylu: Turkey’s first provincial governor with headscarf  https://t.co/AZ6xJDhXCz

RT @ragipsoylu: Turkey’s first provincial governor with headscarf https://t.co/AZ6xJDhXCz

No-Name City (@City3No)
8:15am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @article19europe: @MAturkce @sibelyukler @delal_akyuz @kepenekevrimm @_evrimdnz #Turkey must stop top abusing anti-terror laws, and the…

Evrim Deniz (@_evrimdnz)
8:15am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @geertwilderspvv: If I would be a Turkish politician: 1. Turkey is not an Arab nation. 2. Turkey must be a secular nation. 3. Arabs in…

(@1_AmTheProblem)
8:15am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @geertwilderspvv: If I would be a Turkish politician: 1. Turkey is not an Arab nation. 2. Turkey must be a secular nation. 3. Arabs in…

Isik (@cagatayisik)
8:15am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @geertwilderspvv: If I would be a Turkish politician: 1. Turkey is not an Arab nation. 2. Turkey must be a secular nation. 3. Arabs in…

Berkan Toktaş (@berkantoktas)
8:15am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @geertwilderspvv: If I would be a Turkish politician: 1. Turkey is not an Arab nation. 2. Turkey must be a secular nation. 3. Arabs in…

eyl:)l (@eylulllah)
8:15am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @HillelNeuer: On this day 100 years ago, the Allied Powers and Turkey signed the Treaty of Lausanne, killing Kurdish self-determination.…

Durwin (@realdurwin)
8:15am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @CromwellStuff: Seems only Greece is on fire (crikey have i preempted something)? Anyway most if not all holidays are moved to Turkey,…

andy pearson (@andypearson01)
1:59am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @wallacemick: So why did #EU refuse to respect the terms of the Black Sea Grain Initiative as agreed by the #UN #Turkey Ukraine + Russia…

Balkanhenk (@balkanhenk)
1:59am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @jacksonhinklle: BREAKING: Ukraine is using Russian oil refined in Hungary and Turkey to power its Western-supplied tanks. https://t.co/…

(@MQueenffm)
1:59am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @DagnyTaggart963: Aviation of the Russian Emergencies Ministry extinguishes forest fires in Turkey: Be-200 aircraft dropped more than 11…

Akin Sola (@Akin_Sola8)
1:59am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @Trollstoy88: The Russian Emergencies Ministry showed footage from the Russian Beriev Be-200 Altair amphibious flying boat, which exting…

rogue920 (@rogueanonymous1)
1:59am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @SonerCagaptay: At this stage, Turkey's deeply passionate condemnation of Quran burning incidents seems to spark only further burning in…

Gallia Lindenstrauss (@GLindenstrauss)
1:59am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @jacksonhinklle: BREAKING: Ukraine is using Russian oil refined in Hungary and Turkey to power its Western-supplied tanks. https://t.co/…

@mishma (@mishma66138660)
1:59am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @jacksonhinklle: BREAKING: Ukraine is using Russian oil refined in Hungary and Turkey to power its Western-supplied tanks. https://t.co/…

Michaelson (@michaelsononyx)
1:59am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @jacksonhinklle: BREAKING: Ukraine is using Russian oil refined in Hungary and Turkey to power its Western-supplied tanks. https://t.co/…

Zimmermann Marc-Alex (@ObservatoireCh)
1:58am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @Defence_IDA: Turkish Aerospace Industries take centre stage at #IDEF23, unveiling cutting-edge innovations that underscore Turkey's lea…

Hadi Özer (@Hadizer6)
1:58am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @jacksonhinklle: BREAKING: Ukraine is using Russian oil refined in Hungary and Turkey to power its Western-supplied tanks. https://t.co/…

Jessie (@NuttyNass)
1:58am PDT - July 26th, 2023